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Recess Bar + Eats

247 Moorabool St, Geelong VIC 3220, Australia

Recommended by 26 people

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247 Moorabool St, Geelong VIC 3220, Australia

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+61 419 584 464
HoursMonday: 5:00 – 8:00 PM Tuesday: 4:00 – 9:00 PM Wednesday: 4:00 – 9:00 PM Thursday: 4:00 – 9:00 PM Friday: 4:00 – 9:30 PM Saturday: 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM Sunday: Closed

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Recess Bar + Eats

Recess Bar + Eats runs a completely gluten-free kitchen in Geelong, so anyone dodging wheat can order anything on the table without a second thought. The dining room balances shareable plates—think slow-cooked beef cheek, seared pork belly bites, and warm brownie—with lively weekend energy. Upstairs turns rowdy during bottomless brunches with regular drag entertainment and cocktails, while the downstairs tables suit low-key group dinners over arancini and house focaccia.

  • Entirely gluten-free kitchen: The entire menu and kitchen operate 100% gluten-free, eliminating cross-contamination anxiety for coeliac and wheat-intolerant guests.
  • Drag brunches & events: Weekend bottomless sessions pair plates and cocktails with live drag queens, interactive games, and sing-alongs.
  • Communal share plates: From tender beef cheeks and pork belly bites to house arancini and warm brownies, dishes are built to pass around the table.
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The Advantages of Dining at Recess Bar + Eats

Why diners and celebratory groups choose Recess Bar + Eats for coeliac safety and vibrant entertainment

  • 100% Gluten-Free Safety Without Cross-Contamination

    Recess operates an entirely gluten-free kitchen, allowing coeliacs and mixed-diet tables to order any dish with complete peace of mind.

    Great that it is all GF so you dont even have to worry.

    Kara Cook

  • Effortless Ordering Across the Entire Menu

    Dietary-restricted diners can select freely from the full menu without navigating restricted sections or custom allergen compromises.

    The provision of fully gluten free menu made selecting a meal a pleasure rather than an endurance task.

    Toni Clarke

  • Anxiety-Free Relief for Coeliac Diners

    Diners and their companions experience complete relief from vigilance and dining anxiety, knowing every preparation is coeliac safe.

    Our guests (both coeliacs) had a great time partly because they could relax, knowing it was a fully GF menu.

    Pip May

  • Carefree Freedom to Indulge Without Restriction

    Visiting Recess offers coeliacs the rare joy of unrestricted variety where they can eat without limitation or compromise.

    This was celiac heaven, spoiled for choice and the food was amazing.

    Gemma Lamp

  • Vibrant Drag Brunches and Group Celebrations

    High-energy drag brunches and evening performances offer vibrant, interactive entertainment tailored for group parties and girls' days out.

    The queen, Tilly, was so incredibly friendly. We have the most amazing afternoon!

    Caitlyn McCallum

  • Interactive Entertainment for Memorable Get-Togethers

    Lively entertainment, playful games, and friendly hosts create an engaging celebratory atmosphere for birthdays and weekend outings.

    The atmosphere at the drag brunch was fantastic, providing great entertainment and fun games.

    Straya Stray

Customer favourites from the 100% gluten-free kitchen

  • Pork Belly Bites

    I especially liked the yellowfin sashimi & pork belly bites!

    Simmo's Aussie Adventures

  • Beef Cheeks

    The highlights were the baked Brie, pear salad and beef cheeks.

    TTravels

  • Fried Chicken

    Fried chicken - nice

    Postcode 3000

  • Focaccia

    The focaccia was a standout for me, wouldn't even know it was GF.

    Lauren Hubbard

Other favorites

Desserts and sweet finishes

  • Brownie

    The warm brownie for dessert was sensational.

    TTravels

  • Passionfruit Eton Mess

    We all have a sweet tooth and the desserts were the highlight!

    Priscilla Lim

  • Peanut Parfait

    We all have a sweet tooth and the desserts were the highlight!

    Priscilla Lim

  • Cheesecake

    Cheesecake - very good

    Postcode 3000

Beyond the menu

Distinctive hospitality touches and entertainment details that elevate the dining experience

  • 100% Dedicated Gluten-Free Dining

    The kitchen and menu are completely gluten-free, eliminating cross-contamination anxiety for coeliac guests and mixed groups.

  • Interactive Drag Entertainment

    Dining experiences feature resident drag queens with interactive performances, sing-alongs, and table entertainment.

  • Custom-Crafted Cocktails

    Bartenders craft bespoke off-menu drinks tailored on request to suit guest preferences.

  • Engaging Brunch Games and Hosting

    Brunch sessions integrate interactive audience games and entertainment alongside food and cocktail service.

Before you head over

Practical advice on reservations, dietary ordering, and menu pacing at Recess Bar + Eats

  • Reserve Ahead for Peak Sessions

    Book a table in advance, particularly for Saturday evenings or popular drag sessions, as the dining space fills up quickly and can get busy.

  • Order Freely from a 100% GF Kitchen

    Coeliacs and gluten-intolerant guests can order across the entire menu with total peace of mind, as the kitchen is completely gluten-free.

  • Pace the Share Plates to Save Room for Dessert

    Order multiple savoury share plates—around 5 to 6 dishes comfortably feed groups of four—and ensure you leave room to sample dessert.

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