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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...

Dunning Kruger
Best Westside Bars

Brunswick East

The 'Dunning Kruger' effect is a cognitive bias in which people of low ability have the mistaken belief that their ability is greater than it realistically is. Owners Gene Mills and Courtney Tuul f...

Double Happiness Bar
Hidden Laneway Bars

Melbourne CBD

Double Happiness exudes a certain edgy, Oriental charm that would be its destiny before doors even opened. Greeted by big smiles and an impressively knowledgeable bar staff, Double Happiness is a bona...

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...

Romeo Lane
Hidden Bar Venues

Melbourne CBD

Nestled up at the top of the CBD is this hidden gem. Romeo Lane is an intimate rustic-chic bar known for their classic cocktails. The name is a nod to Crossley Street’s past where back in the mid-18...

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...

Burnley Brewing
Best Breweries

Richmond

Burnley Brewing, located at 648 Bridge Road, Richmond is a unique brewpub and tap house.  The team is committed to making bold and distinctive beers for forward drinkers. The Burnley is designed to b...

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...

Lagerfield Sports Bar
Melbourne CBD Sports Bar

Southbank

Combine sports bar and the word 'classy' and what you come up with is Lagerfield Sports Bar. With a selection of 8 screens and 1 huge mega-screen, you'll be able to catch all your sporting action in h...

Workshop
Unique CBD Bars

Melbourne CBD

Workshop is living proof anything can be transformed into a bar, including a motorcycle repair shop. This CBD favourite is a hub of Melbourne coolness, with edgy industrial interiors, low lighting and...

Supersmall Club
Unique Nightclubs

South Yarra

Supersmall Club, housed at Good Things Bar in South Yarra, provides one of Melbourne's most entertaining clubbing experiences. The club is known for their themed nights, including everything from Harr...

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...

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, ...

Sister Bella
Secret CBD Bars

Melbourne CBD

Sister Bella is a quirky laneway bar tucked away in the Melbourne CBD. Adorned in fairy lights, this secret spot offers everything from cocktails to a vast variety of board games.  Address: 9 Snide...

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,...

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 ...

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...

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 ...

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...

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