Geelong Is Getting Its Very Own Moon Dog Wild West, With A Bucking Bull And Cowboy Shots

Saddle up, Geelong, you're getting your very own Moon Dog Wild West. 

Set to open by the end of the year in the former Geelong Hotel site, the new Moon Dog Wild West marks the brewery's sixth venue, with five already across Melbourne, including one existing Wild West venue in Footscray.

"It's truly just the most fun venue," Moon Dog Director of Sales and Marketing Brook Hornung says. 

"You walk in and it feels like you're in a nightclub, but then everyone's kind of in their mid-20s to late 30s and wearing cowboy hats."

"It's a bit of a transformative experience for some reason. People walk through those doors and everyone's just there for a good time," he says.

The team are yet to reveal much about the 69 Yarra Street space, but they have confirmed—thankfully—there will be a buckin' bull, just like Footscray. 

Aside from that, there'll be plenty to keep punters entertained, with live music, DJs, events and line dancing on the cards. 

"I think when you come to Moondog Wild West, the number one thing is you are just guaranteed to have an amazing time," Hornung says.

"I think that is absolutely what we see at Footscray, and that's definitely what we will be bringing to Geelong. I encourage everyone to jump on the bull and give it a go."

Menu details are still limited, but we know it'll be pub classics with Tex-Mex flair. If it's anything like Wild West Footscray, this could look like pulled pork tacos, chilli cheese fries and buffalo chicken ribs. 

The drinks will, of course, cover Moon Dog favourites. Think beers on tap, fan-fave Fizzer Seltzers and boozy slusheez, plus a selection of cocktails, wine and shots (we hear cowboy and picklebacks will be on the table). 

While there are no official details on when Moon Dog Wild West Geelong will officially open its doors, we'll keep you updated as more information comes out. 

Image: Moon Dog Wild West Footscray | Website