Opening hours
| Monday | 8 am – 3 pm |
| Tuesday | 8 am – 3 pm |
| Wednesday | 8 am – 3 pm |
| Thursday | 8 am – 3 pm |
| Friday | 8 am – 3 pm |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Closed |
Times shown in local time (Melbourne). Public holiday hours may differ.
- AddressGeelong VIC
- CuisinePubs & Bistros
Geelong VIC
Popular times
Estimated from typical visit patterns for pubs & bistros venues and this venue's opening hours — not live data.
About Public
Public is a pubs & bistros café in Geelong, Victoria. You'll find it at Geelong VIC.
The Aussie pub bistro is an institution — hearty counter meals, chicken parmis, steak nights and roasts, served alongside a cold beer and the footy on the big screen.
Public is open 6 days a week (closed Sundays), open late on Saturdays, from early morning; the venue offers dine-in, outdoor seating.
Planning a night out in Geelong? 10 other venues are within a short distance, including Tutti and 17by4.
Amenities & services
- 🍽️Dine-in
- ☀️Outdoor seating
What to order
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Closest restaurants to Public
The 10 nearest places to eat, with distance and travel time.
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Tutti ☕ Cafés & Brunch · Geelong50 mS · 1 min walk -
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17by4 ☕ Cafés & Brunch · 40 Little Malop Street, Geelong120 mSE · 1 min walk -
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Little M Cafe ☕ Cafés & Brunch · 59 Little Malop Street, Geelong160 mSE · 2 min walk -
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Leega 🍖 Korean · 37 Gheringhap Street, Geelong180 mSE · 2 min walk
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Augustus 🍨 Desserts & Gelato · 41 Gheringhap Street, Geelong180 mSE · 2 min walk -
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Welcome Back Cafe ☕ Cafés & Brunch · 65 Little Malop Street, Geelong180 mSE · 2 min walk
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Sumi 🥢 Asian Fusion & Filipino · 47 Gheringhap Street, Geelong190 mSE · 2 min walk -
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Maestro 🍽️ International · Geelong190 mSW · 2 min walk -
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Osteria Fiorenza 🍝 Italian · 49 Gheringhap Street, Geelong190 mSE · 2 min walk -
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Felix 🍽️ International · 9 Downes Lane, Geelong190 mSE · 2 min walk
Recommended in the area
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Eating out in Geelong
Geelong is home to 166 places to eat in our guide. The local dining scene leans towards cafés & brunch, international restaurants, pubs & bistros. Within 25 km of Public there are 648 restaurants, cafés and pubs to choose from.
Nearby suburbs worth exploring include Djilang Plaza (1.1 km), Geelong West (1.3 km), Chilwell (1.4 km), Drumcondra (1.9 km).
Cuisine mix in Geelong
Frequently asked questions
Where is Public located?
Public is located at Geelong VIC. Tap the map on this page to start turn-by-turn directions in Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze.
What are the opening hours of Public?
Public is open 6 days a week (closed Sundays), open late on Saturdays, from early morning. Today's hours are highlighted in the opening hours table above, which shows whether it is open right now (Australia/Melbourne time). Hours can change on public holidays, so it is worth confirming before you visit.
What kind of food does Public serve?
Public serves Pubs & Bistros cuisine. Browse our pubs & bistros menu guide for typical dishes and dietary options.
What is the closest restaurant to Public?
The closest venue is Tutti, about 50 m to the south (1 min walk). Other close options include 17by4 (120 m), Little M Cafe (160 m), Leega (180 m).
What are some recommended places to eat near Public?
Popular, well-documented choices nearby include emerge (Modern Australian, 310 m), Pho Downtown (Vietnamese, 350 m), TDOK Fried Chicken (Korean, 560 m).
Where else can I find pubs & bistros food near Geelong?
Other pubs & bistros venues close by include Eureka! Pub&Rooftop (300 m), The Inn (360 m), Sir Charles Hotham Hotel (370 m).
How many restaurants are there in Geelong?
Our guide lists 166 places to eat in Geelong, most commonly cafés & brunch (43), international restaurants (25), pubs & bistros (17). Within 25 km there are 648 venues in total.