Place looks nice, has plenty of variety inside including TAB and pokies, pool tables and meals areas, but the meals in the restaurant take too long. I mean 1 hour for our table to get their meals is ridiculous. And they tasted pretty average to top it off. Apparently if you order in the bar area it's a lot quicker.

Approximate cost: $15

nice spacious venue, nothing worse than feeling cramped in a pub, also is one of few venues in geelong with a decent smoking area, i go to a few gigs and as a rule of thumb i always go to the ones at grovedale hotel because i know ill at least have a semi comfortable evening.

Approximate cost: $30

The Grovedale is very good night out. The meals are beautiful and the servings are big. We were a little taken back with the prices - not that they weren't fully justified in the quality - Just that we assumed at the time (being a bistro/pokies place) we were going to be having a cheap 'pub' meal. Not really the case. Even so, the food was delish - will definitely be coming back again.

Approximate cost: $25 - 30

A close pub that provides entertainment for locals. Didn't expect it to be anything special, however found out on arrival that it caters for a large variety of people and their needs. This includes a sit-down restaurant dinner, a pub counter meal, a gamble, a drink with friends, and a dance to the live band/DJ they provide on weekends. Usually a good night is had by all.