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Hofbrauhaus
Top Beer Halls

Melbourne CBD

The original Bavarian eat & drink experience that is Hofbräuhaus lies in the heart of Melbourne’s CBD in Chinatown, under the same roof for the last 50 years. Established in 1968 and independen...

Lord Newry Hotel
Top Northside Bars

Fitzroy North

The Lord Newry is one of the last bastions of original Fitzroy pub culture located a short walk from the Iconic Endinburgh Gardens on the corner of Brunswick and Newry Street. Sink into a vintage couc...

Sweetie & Moustache Dessert Lounge
Best Date Bars

Melbourne CBD

Sweetie and Moustache Dessert Lounge and Bar is a double storey lounge with rooftop bar where you can relax yourself and enjoy the goodness of desserts in the busy Melbourne CBD. Sweetie and Moustach...

Spleen Bar
CBD Dive Bars

Melbourne CBD

Good times, good vibes and great cheeseburgers. Spleen Bar is a centrally located, mostly awesome, self-professed dive bar. What do we have to offer? Jeez, where do we start… Everything from free co...

The Post Hotel
Best Southside Pubs

St Kilda

Your local watering hole for an after work beer, cocktail or wine, be that a cold Japanese Lager,  a mouth-watering cocktail or a smooth Spanish tipple. A place where old & new friends come toget...

The Den
Hidden CBD Cocktail Bars

Southbank

*See below for a Google Venue Tour* Travel down the stairway from The Atlantic restaurant into The Den - a sleek basement speakeasy, reminiscent of the underground New York bar culture. The Den is a c...

Village Belle Hotel
Late Night Bars

St Kilda

ST KILDA'S PUB. A St Kilda Icon that has been embedded in the tapestry of St Kilda since 1891, the Village Belle Hotel recently reopened its doors to unveil a new look in time for the new year. The m...

Key Club
Top CBD Nightclubs

Melbourne CBD

Key Club is comfortable, well appointed and contemporary in aesthetic, with generous booth seating in addition to social, bar and dance areas. Contemporary and concealed. This industrial space is ope...

The Lost Moose
Intimate Richmond Bars

Richmond

Tucked away on the quiet end of Swan street, The Lost Moose is a young bar catering to any and all within easy walking distance of Burnley station and right on the 70 tram line. It’s a cosy afterwor...

The Old Bar
Rock Music Bars

Fitzroy

This Fitzroy live music staple and bar is home to a changing roster of rock, punk and hardcore music 7 days a week, with many locals coming by multiple times a week to get a drink and get their fix of...

Bar 303
Live Music Bars

Northcote

A cosy, bohemian dream, Bar 303 is a hub for many musicians and live music fans alike to enjoy a beer and enjoy a mix of great music, be it jazz or rock. Located next to the Northcote Social Club, thi...

Bar Open
Late Night Bars

Fitzroy

If one were to describe Bar Open, one might say something along the lines of 'Brunswick St in a nutshell'. With warm, intimate lighting and walls covered in collage and art, Bar Open is a gritty bar t...

Heartbreaker
Rock ‘n’ Roll Bars

Melbourne CBD

American-style diner-cross-rock 'n' roll bar, Heartbreaker offers a simple but authoritative range of drinks, from wines and beers to their specially curated '4 classic cocktails' menu consisting of a...

The Cricketers
Outdoor Gin Bars

Port Melbourne

A friendly neighbourhood bar nestled in the heart of Port Melbourne.  Located on the infamous Cruikshank street, this “hole in the wall” is the perfect place to relax with a G&T, craft beer, ...

Lucky Coq
Best Southside Bars

Windsor

A night out on Chapel Street is never complete without a stop at Lucky Coq. You could even spend the entire night here and not miss out on any fun. Not just because an entry fee elsewhere could get yo...

Great Northern Hotel
Top Melbourne Sports Bar

Carlton North

If you're after a huge beer catalog and plenty of screens to watch all your favourite sports on, the Great Northern Hotel is for you. Whether you're a fan of NRL, AFL, Union or just about anything els...

Naked for Satan
Unique Rooftop Bars

Fitzroy

Naked for Satan is an iconic Spanish-style tapas restaurant located in the heart of Fitzroy. Level one houses the Naked for Satan bar and eatery, while the rooftop terrace is home to Naked in the Sky-...

Hot Sauce
Unique Private Bars

Melbourne CBD

Ever dreamed of having your own private bar in Melbourne for an epic, unforgettable night out? Hot Sauce is able to host up to 60 guests for private events cocktail style. Hot Sauce ups the cool facto...

Jungle Boy
Hidden Bars Melbourne

Windsor

Jungle boy is one of Chapel St's best kept secrets. Hidden behind the fridge door at Boston Sub, the contemporary, plant-filled bar serves tropical cocktails in tiki mugs. With relaxed lounges and a b...

Whitehart Bar
Unique Container Bars

Melbourne CBD

Hidden down the easy-to-miss Whitehart Lane in Melbourne's CBD, Whitehart Bar is unlike anything else in the city. The unique outdoor container bar is well known for its rotating food trucks on site, ...

Madame Brussels
Classy Bars

Melbourne CBD

Madame Brussels is a quirky pink-and-white rooftop cocktail bar with garden furniture, grassy areas, and an extensive list of cocktails and small plates. Address: 59 Bourke St, Melbourne VIC 3000 Open...

Arbory Afloat
Unique Summer Riverside Bars

Melbourne CBD

Arbory Afloat is a temporary extension of the Arbory Bar and Eatery, and is situated on the Yarra River, with close proximity to Flinders Street Station. With a capacity of up to 407 guests at a time,...

Dick Whittington Tavern
Classic Melbourne Pubs

St Kilda East

The Dick Whittington Tavern in Melbourne's St Kilda East, is the latest and greatest bar to undergo renovations. The new and improved pub is now the perfect local to escape and unwind with a drink. Th...

St LuJa
Whiskey & Cocktail Bars

St Kilda

St. LuJa is one of St Kilda's finest cocktail bars. Serving a classy range of expertly crafted cocktails, whisky, & food in an eclectically edgy 1930s art deco atmosphere. The ambience is as rich ...

Rooftop Bar Melbourne
Best CBD Rooftop Bars

Melbourne CBD

Located on the seventh floor of the Curtin House is Rooftop Bar Melbourne. Positioned on Swanston st, this bar is dead centre of the bustling CBD. If you’re patient enough to wait for the one in-ho...

Grey & Bliss
Live Music Bars

Port Melbourne

Grey & Bliss located in Port Melbourne, on Bay Street has become a favourite amongst locals offering up not only delicious food, but they also serve a range of local & imported beers, wines an...

The Vineyard Restaurant & Bar
Funky South Side Bars

Saint Kilda

Located on a corner of buzzing Acland St, is the quirky Vineyard Bar and Restaurant. It’s wacky décor and funky furniture make it one of the most unique restaurants and bars on offer in Melbourne. ...

Abbey Road Cafe
Unique Retro Bars

St Kilda

Abbey Road café is a retro venue located right in the heart of buzzing Acland Street. Just a short stroll from St Kilda beach, this bar/restaurant offers both on the street seating and inside seating...

The Sandringham Hotel
Beachside Pubs

Sandringham

The Sandringham or as the locals call it "The Sandy", is located directly across from the beach on the corner of Bay Street and Beach Road. You know what they say, Trust the locals and this hotel is ...

The Croft Institute
Quirky Laneway Bars

Melbourne

Open Monday to Saturday, the Croft Institute is one of Melbourne’s first ever laneway bars. You will find the institute tucked down one of the many winding alleys of china town. This venue is made u...

Storyville
Unique Cocktail Bar

Melbourne

Storyville is the Narnia of Melbourne's bars, stepping through the door is like falling down the rabbit hole into one of your favourite childhood fairy tales. Storyville is open seven days a week, loc...

The Rose Fitzroy
Top Northside Pubs

Fitzroy

The Rose is Fitzroy's favourite local pub, tucked away in the backstreets of one of one of Melbourne's best northside suburbs. There is a big footy focus during winter, great craft beer selection yea...

The Black Rabbit
Top CBD Nightclubs

Melbourne CBD

Looking for the best New York-style lounge in Melbourne? The Black Rabbit located at 85 Queen Street has you covered… This basement lounge bar is one of Melbourne’s best hidden city secrets and ha...

Saving Grace
Best CBD Cocktail Bars

Melbourne CBD

Saving Grace is a cosy 50 seat diner bar modelled in traditional American style, nestled on the ground floor of an unassuming building on the corner of St James Lane and Church Lane in Melbourne’s C...

The Local Taphouse St Kilda
Unique Rooftop Bars

St Kilda East

Twice winner of Time Out’s ‘People’s Choice Best Pub in Melbourne’ (2014 and 2017), The Local Taphouse is a European-inspired neighbourhood tavern renowned for its food, events, hospitality an...

The Nixon Hotel
Best CBD Sports Bars

Docklands

Nestled in the heart of the Docklands under Etihad Stadium, The Nixon Hotel is your number one destination for classic pub style eats & cheap drinks. Pay them a visit on the way to the footy or o...

Bar 9t4
Cool Richmond Bars

Richmond

Bar 9t4 has been one of Richmond's most popular watering holes for years and is known for being a loud and loose late-night party venue. Open from Thursday – Sunday, the drinks and tunes are always ...

Somewhere Bar
Cool Chapel St Bars

Prahran

You’ll know Somewhere Bar when you walk past by it’s pumping tunes and cool crowd. Step inside if you’re up for a good time, cheap drinks and a boogie with your crew! Open 7 days from 5.30pm til...

Buck Mulligan’s Whiskey Bar
Unique Whiskey Bars

Northcote

Whiskey and literature: two of the best things to come out of Ireland in one place. Taking their name from the classic character in James Joyce’s Ulysses, Buck Mulligan’s is a stylish Irish whiske...

Elephant & Wheelbarrow
Best CBD Pubs

Melbourne CBD

The Elephant & Wheelbarrow Pub in Melbourne, opened its doors over 10 years ago and welcomes a diverse range of guests. The bar features an extensive range of beers and a traditional English menu....

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