Restaurant
Black Sheep Geelong
Ground Level, 66 Brougham St, Geelong VIC 3220, Australia
Find Black Sheep Geelong
Ground Level, 66 Brougham St, Geelong VIC 3220, Australia
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Book NowAbout Black Sheep Geelong
Tucked inside the National Wool Museum steps from Costa Hall, Black Sheep delivers a moody, grown-up dining room built for serious drinks and shared European plates. Dimly lit timber posts. Heritage brick. Regulars settle into booths for pork belly, barramundi, and the three-cheese soufflé. To skip decision fatigue, the kitchen’s 'Feed Me' menu takes the wheel—matched with gin tasting paddles from Victorian distillers or a house chilli cocktail.
- Modern European Plates: Savory share plates centered on a light three-cheese soufflé, crisp pork belly, and pan-roasted barramundi.
- Victorian Gin Program: Boutique Victorian gin flights, specialized tonic pairings, and house signatures like the gin chilli cocktail.
- 'Feed Me' Chef Selection: A generous multi-course share menu that eliminates ordering guesswork, with tailored vegetarian options.
- Afternoon Gin High Tea: Tiered sweet and savory grazing platters paired with daytime craft cocktail packages.
What's On at Black Sheep Geelong
Upcoming events, special menus and other reasons to plan a visit.
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Why Black Sheep Geelong Commands the Occasion
From intimate date nights and pre-show Costa Hall dinners to indulgent gin high teas, book your table to experience Geelong's premier heritage venue.
Intimate Date Night Atmosphere
Diners seeking a romantic evening find an intimate, warmly lit sanctuary paired with attentive hospitality and share plates built for lingering conversation.
The restaurant we have been looking for as our date night spot has been found.
Daniel McCormack Effortless 'Feed Me' Feasting
The multi-course Feed Me tasting menu removes decision fatigue, delivering robust European-inspired share plates and inventive bespoke cocktails.
Atmosphere was relaxed yet elegant.
Cathryn (Cat) Signature Gin High Tea Packages
A standout daytime ritual featuring two-tiered stands of sweet and savoury bites alongside generous signature cocktails for celebratory group outings.
At $79 per person it is fantastic value for money.
Tracy Ford Abundant Social Grazing & Cocktails
Sprawling grazing platters and bottomless craft cocktail pours create an abundant, carefree feast designed specifically for daytime social groups.
grazing food was amazing, plenty of it.
Kerri Menchise Costa Hall Pre-Theatre Proximity
Positioned just steps from Costa Hall, the dining room offers an expertly timed pre-curtain dinner or post-performance cocktail stop.
Ideal dinner before or drinks after the theatre at Costa Hall
Angela Wardell-Johnson Historic Wool Museum Character
Housed in the historic National Wool Museum, original heritage timber posts and exposed brickwork provide an atmospheric architectural backdrop.
The old posts and timbers really add to the atmosphere inside!
Ian M
Most popular items
Celebrated share plates, curated gin flights, and daytime high tea packages.
Gin High Tea
At $79 per person it is fantastic value for money. A double tier stand of sweet and savoury, and a grazing board.
Tracy Ford Gin Paddle
The great thing about the paddle is that you get to try a variety of gins that you can go and buy at a later stage so great way to discover.
Bianca B 'Feed Me' Share Menu
We had the $75pp “feed me” share menu and every dish was full of flavour.
Cathryn (Cat) Barramundi
Mains we had the eye fillet and barramundi which again was delicious.
Shaz Shaz
Other favorites
Complement your dining experience with house-crafted sweets and distinctive specialty drinks.
Apple Crumble Dessert
Special mention must go to the apple crumble dessert — the perfect sweet ending to a truly delightful meal.
Xavier Cabai Spicy Cosmo
Spicy Cosmo was another level. Everyone who loves a spicy note with sweetness will love this cocktail.
Geelong Review's Apple Pie Cocktail
The apple pie cocktail was a standout.
Cathryn (Cat) Miniature Tarts
I was told I had to order the miniature tarts for dessert as my wife wanted to try them. They were amazing.
Stu Denny
Beyond the menu
Thoughtful hospitality touches that elevate intimate evenings and group celebrations—reserve your table to experience them firsthand.
Curated Gin Tasting Paddles
Guests sampling regional spirits receive curated tasting flights paired with boutique tonics, led by staff eager to share tasting notes and highlight local Victorian distillers.
Seamless Dietary Accommodation
Guests ordering structured set menus receive thoughtful, equal-effort dietary adjustments, ensuring vegetarian diners enjoy generous, flavour-forward courses.
Attentive High Tea Refills
During daytime cocktail high tea seatings, floor staff maintain vigilant table service, proactively refreshing cocktail orders across the two-hour window.
Flexible Last-Minute Hospitality
Staff accommodate spontaneous diners over the phone, encouraging immediate walk-in arrivals and swiftly preparing tables without friction.
Before you head over
Practical tips on seatings, set menus, and event timing—book your table early to secure your spot.
Reserve Ahead for Showtimes
Because the dining room routinely fills up with theatregoers attending shows at Costa Hall, book ahead to guarantee your table before or after performances.
Lean on the 'Feed Me' Menu
Opt for the chef's 'Feed Me' share menu to take the guesswork out of dinner, which offers generous portions and readily accommodates vegetarian diets.
Pace Your Gin High Tea
Gin High Tea operates as a structured two-hour afternoon package featuring tiered savoury and sweet grazing boards alongside bottomless cocktails.
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