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Her Bar
Intimate Hidden Bars

Windsor

Her Bar is an intimate hidden laneway cocktail bar located in 2 Windsor Place Windsor. Their concept is the infusion of dualities nature has to offer. From their raw iron art deco bar cage and exposed...

The Boatbuilders Yard
Unique Waterfront Bars

South Wharf

Nestled beside Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre, DFO and the Polly Woodside sailing ship is a riverside highlight of the Melbourne drinking and dining scene. Take a walk around this expans...

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 one of Melbourne’s most sought after locations to party. In addition to hosting regular weekly events, they've also welcomed the likes of international artists such as Bruno Mars, Nas, A...

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 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, ...

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-...

Whitehart Bar
Unique Container Bars

Melbourne CBD

Nestled in the heart of the city, Whitehart Bar is your urban oasis – a vibrant green zone with a raw industrial charm, perfectly designed for every vibe. Whether you're unwinding after a long day, ...

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,...

Noisy Ritual
North Side Winery

Brunswick East

Located in Brunswick East, this urban winery lets visitors get down and dirty with their one-of-a-kind wine making process. The team at Noisy Ritual let guests create their very own Shiraz by way of g...

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 ...

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 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

Once upon a time there was a cocktail bar in the heart of Melbourne’s CBD called ‘StoryVille’... Styled around childhood fables that we know and love, this fairy tale themed venue offers a truly...

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....

Arbory Bar & Eatery
Best Outdoor Bars

Melbourne CBD

Arbory Bar & Eatery is one seriously cool venue and is one of Melbourne’s best, all-day outdoor bars. Situated between Melbourne’s heritage listed Flinders Street Station and the banks of the ...

The Park Werribee
Best Westside Pubs

Werribee

The Park Werribee is located on the corner of Watton St & Station St in the heart of Werribee, close to the train station for ease of public transport. The venue consists of three different spaces...

Wonderland Bar
Outdoor Beer Gardens

Windsor

With its perfect location right in the hub of Windsor, Wonderland boasts the biggest outdoor area on Chapel Street and offers a laid back art-deco style bar where the drinks are refreshing and the sta...

Stomping Ground Brewery & Beer Hall
Top Beer Hall

Collingwood

*See below for a 360 virtual tour of Stomping Ground Brewery & Beer Hall* With its ‘Melbourne-proof’ retractable roof, the Stomping Ground Beer Garden is home to large communal tables, central...

Hopscotch
Best Cocktail Bars

Southbank

Cue Southbank’s newest resident, Hopscotch, a downbeat gathering place with a beer for every occasion. The craftiest of them all features as a boutique batch from their on-site microbrewery, which c...

Bird’s Basement
Hidden Laneway Bars

Melbourne CBD

Melbourne’s relaxed jazz corner, Bird’s Basement hosts national and international jazz musicians of the highest calibre. Situated at 11 Singers Lane (just down La Trobe Street from the corner of W...

Katuk Bar
Best South Yarra Bars

South Yarra

Situated in the heart of the Chapel Street nightlife precinct in South Yarra, boasting a decor that many other bars would blush at, Katuk will leave you feeling completely at rest and ready to either ...

The Mill House
Best Laneway Bars

Melbourne CBD

The Mill House is one of Melbourne’s top bars. The basement, in one of Melbourne’s iconic heritage buildings, has been revived to reflect its rich history. Built by William Degrave in 1851, the bu...

Ponyfish Island
Hidden CBD Bars

Southbank

When three urban explorers stumbled across a no-man's land in the heart of the Yarra, they knew they had discovered something special. Surrounded by water on all sides, Ponyfish Island is a haven for ...

Trapt Bar
Hidden CBD Bars

Melbourne CBD

Welcome to TRAPT Bar. You’ve ventured down the stairs and around the corner into a dimly lit corridor. As you reach the end of the passageway you step back in time to our sophisticated and relaxed s...

Foresters Pub & Dining
Best Collingwood Bars

Collingwood

After 3 years of serving up some of the best craft beer, pizza and late night fun in Collingwood, the team behind Foresters Hall have come back with the newly designed Foresters Pub & Dining. Comp...

Little Mess
Top Bars Melbourne

Brunswick

The brother bar of the acclaimed Brunswick Mess Hall, Little Mess is a little bit smaller and a lotta bit funky! Boasting a large plant filled beer garden with flexible seating, a cosy front bar and a...

Nevermind
Hidden Bars Melbourne

Hawthorn

Nevermind is a relaxed Hawthorn favourite serving lunch, dinner and everything afterwards. Nevermind Bar has been in Burwood Road since 1998, and is a Hawthorn stalwart. The name says it all: Nevermin...

Joey Smalls
Best Brunswick Bars

Brunswick

Forged from the sun scorched souls who brought you CBD staples New Guernica, Chuckle Park and Chuckle Deli comes Joey Smalls - the biggest new kid on the Brunswick block. A fresh face in the Sydney Ro...

La Di Da
Best Hidden Bars

Melbourne CBD

La Di Da is a hidden city bar which accommodates to every need; dining, burlesque nights, dance floor, cocktails and all manner of functions. There’s a cocktail bar, a private dining space, an outdo...

Grosvenor Hotel
Best Modern Bars

St Kilda

St Kilda’s Grosvenor Hotel is an iconic Melbourne venue which has been welcoming guests since the 1800’s. Located on Brighton Road, the pub has been through many transformations including a comple...

Amelia Shaw Bar and Salon
Best Hidden Bars

Brunswick

In 1842 Amelia Shaw was the Retreat Hotels first female licensee. This venue's name is a nod to Amelia herself, and a cue to its regard for history and hospitality. A side door inside the Retreat Hote...

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