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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...

Si Señorita Bar
Top Latin Bars

Fitzroy

Seductive and luscious, Si Señorita lures you into a promiscuous taqueria, serving some of Melbourne’s most amazing Latin cuisine. Tequila? We sure do. This red-hot cantina in Fitzroy is slinging p...

Bad Frankie
Top Fitzroy Bars

Fitzroy

Fitzroy’s Bad Frankie is dedicated to two things. The first is showcasing the best in boutique Australian spirits from across the country. The second is complementing these spirits with the iconic j...

Khokolat Bar
Hidden CBD Nightclubs

Melbourne CBD

Khokolat Bar is located in the iconic Hardware Lane, of Melbourne CBD and has established itself as Melbourne’s home of RnB. With a weekly line up of the best DJs this genre has to offer, Khokolat B...

The Silverlake Social
Craft Beer Bars

Prahran

The Southern Californian Local Taphouse The Silverlake Social offers an authentic Southern Californian local taphouse experience. Named after the Los Angeles neighbourhood of Silver Lake - famous for ...

White Oaks Saloon
Top Americana Bars

Prahran

Welcome to The White Oaks Saloon, a local for the cocktail and US-inspired. Located amongst the cultural boutiques of Greville Street Prahran. The White Oaks Saloon brings an array of craft beers, win...

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...

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...

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...

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, ...

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

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, ...

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...

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 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...

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...

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....

Maeve Fox
Richmond Hidden Bars

Richmond

Situated in the heart of Richmond on Church St, next door to the East Richmond train overlooking the MCG is Maeve Fox, a hidden gem of Melbourne Bars. As you walk in you will be greeted by friendly st...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Bomba
Rooftop Bars Melbourne CBD

Melbourne CBD

Conveniently located at 103 Lonsdale Street in the CBD of Melbourne, Bomba Bar and Rooftop is a Spanish style workers bar. Following a successful re-branding from The Aylesbury in September of 2013, B...

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