Woolstore
ProHighlights
- Whole-venue hire for up to 150 canapé guests or 90 seated
- Mezzanine above the dining room for up to 50 standing or 40 seated
- Converted wool-trade building with red brick walls and a parrilla grill kitchen
About Woolstore
Woolstore is a restaurant and bar on Pakington Street in Newtown, at the river end of the strip, with its entrance on Rutland Street. The building once served Geelong's wool trade, and the fit-out keeps the original red brickwork, high ceilings and plenty of daylight. Two function options are on offer. The mezzanine sits above the main dining room and looks down over it, holding 50 guests for canapés or 40 at tables. For bigger groups the whole venue can be booked exclusively. That takes up to 150 people for a cocktail party or 90 for a seated meal, which suits a large birthday or a company dinner. The kitchen cooks modern Australian food built around local produce, with a parrilla grill doing much of the work. Dishes are designed for sharing, and the menu carries a wide range of gluten-free options. The bar runs as a cocktail lounge in the evenings, with a drinks list of cocktails and wines that includes bottles from the Bellarine. Original tallowwood from the old building was saved and reused through the mezzanine and amenities. The venue lists birthday celebrations, cocktail parties, private dinners and corporate events among the functions it hosts. Each enquiry gets a tailored proposal from the team covering the space, menu and drinks.
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Frequently asked questions
How many guests can Woolstore hold for a function?
Hiring the full venue takes up to 150 guests canapé style or 90 seated. The mezzanine on its own holds 50 for canapés or 40 seated.
What is the mezzanine like?
It is an upper level that overlooks the restaurant below and gets good natural light. It works for a private dinner or a smaller cocktail party while the room below keeps its buzz.
Can Woolstore cater for gluten-free guests?
Yes. The kitchen offers a wide variety of gluten-free dishes, and the menu marks gluten-free and gluten-free-option items.
What kinds of events does Woolstore host?
The venue names birthday celebrations, cocktail parties, private dinners and corporate events. Each function is planned with the team, who send a tailored proposal after the first enquiry.
Where is the entrance?
Woolstore sits at 400 Pakington Street in Newtown, and guests come in from Rutland Street.
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Alexey Roshal
a month ago
We had a really good experience at The Woolstore in Geelong. We went with the Chef's Recommendations menu, which turned out to be a great choice. It offered a nice variety of dishes, with some interesting combinations an…
Phyllis Y.
2 months ago
Visited twice and can’t wait to return. Food is cooked and seasoned perfectly. Service friendly and easy going. Both the a la carte menu and trust the chef are great value. The stand out dish is the dry aged Aylesbury du…
Marjy Marjory
2 months ago
Without a doubt one of the BEST trust the chef experiences I have had. Everything! I mean EVERYTHING was delicious, decadent, sumptuous, exquisite, flavourful, just amazing! I would definitely eat everything over and ove…
T Cha
11 months ago
🍴 A Memorable Chef’s Choice Experience A truly lovely dining experience with food and staff that go above and beyond. We enjoyed the four‑course chef’s choice menu and were impressed by every dish, especially the duck a…
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