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Lulu Bar
Northside Rooftop Bars

Preston

Lulu Bar is a unique cool rooftop bar with epic city views, street art murals and a vertical garden with a sign saying “no risk no champagne “ - a life philosophy. Think Mykonos beach club outside...

Hophaus
Bars With a Gorgeous View

Southbank

Hophaus, located on scenic Southbank, is a truly individual establishment. Its art-deco reminiscent design, which features a glazed polychrome brick centrepiece bier bar, with an extensive selection o...

Vinesmith City Cellar Door
Top CBD Bars

Melbourne CBD

Vinesmith City Cellar Door offers an unparalleled blend of exceptional wines and French-inspired cuisine. This venue is a harmonious combination of a wine bar, bistro, bottle shop and city cellar door...

CBCo Brewing
Amazing Breweries

Port Melbourne

CBCo Brewing in Port Melbourne is the big city-living sibling of their Margaret River Brewery. CBCo Brewing is inspired by all of Melbourne’s best bits – its bustling way of life, dynamic laneways...

Keeper Brewing
Modern Breweries

Brunswick East

The specialised Pilsner brewery of your dreams, Keeper Brewing brew only one beer, their Keeper Pilsner. Ferociously independent, Keeper Brewery have turned their tap room into a local gathering space...

Evie’s Disco Diner
Retro Themed Bars

Fitzroy

Evies Disco Diner is an american-themed bar housed in a converted warehouse space on Gertrude St in Fitzroy. This bar/disco/diner pays homage to the 1980s (think Stranger Things) with a soundtrack tha...

The George Lounge
Stunning Basement Bars

St Kilda

The George Public Bar is housed in the Basement of the famous George Hotel on the corner of Fitzroy and Grey Street in St Kilda. It has a long and colourful history, recently undergoing a bit of a fac...

The Birmingham Hotel
Smith St Pubs

Fitzroy

The Birmingham Hotel has stood on the corner of Brunswick Street and Smith Street since 1853. Today, you'll find a warm local with friendly staff, great food, 16 taps with rotating drink specials as w...

Death or Glory
Best Bars

Prahran

Death or Glory is a cool and vibrant bar located on Chapel St in Prahran. Throughout the week they offer awesome nights such as trivia and comedy. They also have a killer menu of an array of food and ...

Three Foxes Distillery
Unique Distillery Bars

Heidelberg West

Step inside the distillery on Friday nights and experience Aperitivo Fridays, a celebration of slow drinking and aperitivo culture. Sip on latest aperitifs and amaro, explore a back bar brimming with ...

The Fitzroy Beer Garden
Northside Cocktail Bars

Fitzroy

Test your taste buds at The Fitzroy Beer Garden with their exclusive seasonal cocktail list that is forever changing to keep you intrigued. Here you can quench your thirst on their wide range of tap b...

Hoo Haa
Top Hidden Bars

Windsor

Eat. Drink. Dance An unassuming set of stairs transports you from the crowded footpaths of Chapel St to a hidden gem. Hoo Haa is a 3-in-1 venue, come up for dinner at our pop up restaurant Kuku Mama, ...

onesixone
Iconic Bars

Prahran

Welcome to the Disco. onesixone is a one of a kind venue. Good music, great cocktails and fantastic guests, you won't find a nightclub like it anywhere else in Australia. onesixone is a Melbourne inst...

The Tippler & Co
Best Small Bars

East Melbourne

About Unwind in The Tippler & Co’s historic, lush venue. Indulge in Aussie & Euro wines, craft beer and cocktails, all paired with a European-inspired menu. Your go-to for events, friendly s...

Moon Dog World
Brewery & Warehouse Bars

Preston

Moon Dog World is a jungle themed warehouse bar tucked away in the side streets of Preston, just north of the CBD. The 700 capacity venue offers food and drinks and many places to sit amongst the ship...

Borsch, Vodka & Tears
Eastern European Bars

Windsor

Borsch, Vodka & Tears is a Polish triple threat functioning as a cafe, restaurant and bar specialising in Eastern European food and drinks. Grab a drink and relax in this bohemian haven! Situated ...

Sixty Smith
Smith St Cocktail Bars

Collingwood

Sixty Smith is a modern, quintessentially Melbourne cocktail bar. Head on over whether you wish to enjoy a delicious unique cocktail, a timeless classic, a delightful glass of wine, or just a crisp re...

The Emerald Peacock
Classy CBD Bars

Melbourne CBD

The Emerald Peacock is the ultimate representation of a classic Melbourne rooftop bar – tucked away from public view, but reaching to the skies with a vibrant rooftop. Whether you’re relaxing insi...

Howler
Warehouse Bars

Brunswick

Whether it is a cold pint, a fancy cocktail or a decent glass of wine - Howler's garden atrium and internal bar provides a relaxed day time vibe for locals and visitors alike. As the daylight fades, t...

Studio 185
Retro Bars

Werribee

Studio 185 is not just a bar; it’s a vibrant destination where great drinks and unforgettable nights come together. With its dazzling neon lights and a shimmering disco ball, the atmosphere pulses w...

Chicano Taqueria
Top Mexican Bars

Fitzroy

Tucked inside the bold, bustling world of Chicano Taqueria is a bar with just as much attitude. The drinks list is a love letter to Mexico (with a few cheeky detours), balancing classic cocktail craft...

Ellora
Rooftop Bars

St Kilda

Ellora is located at the Iconic 1 Fitzroy Street in St Kilda, spanning over 2 levels it boasts some of the greatest panoramic views of the bay to the city that Melbourne has to offer. Open till very l...

Blossom Rooftop Bar
Skyline Bars

Melbourne CBD

Perfectly located in the heart of the CBD, Blossom Rooftop Bar is Melbourne CBD’s highest rooftop bar, perched on level 14 of Pullman Melbourne City Centre. With breathtaking 270-degree views of cen...

Better Days Bar
Cosy Cocktail Bars

Windsor

The only venue dedicated to signature cocktails and board games! Also doing delicious pizza, tapas, & cheese boards! Escape to a haven of handcrafted cocktails, board games, and nostalgic N64 Mari...

Oche Melbourne
Creative Cocktail Bars

Melbourne CBD

Life itself is a cocktail… With a diverse wine list and a large selection of local and foreign tap beers, Oche Melbourne ensures you'll always have a drink of choice to celebrate every triumph. At O...

Bodriggy Brewpub
Warehouse Pubs

Abbotsford

Once an Auto LP garage, Bodriggy's proud & community-minded brewpub plays host to gigs, events, and private celebrations - all under (mostly) one roof since 2019. Guests can pick from three bars a...

Young & Jackson
Iconic Rooftop Pubs

Melbourne CBD

Young and Jackson is Melbourne’s most iconic hotel, located opposite the landmark steps of Flinders Street Station. The pub keeps a watchful eye on the busiest part of Melbourne’s CBD, and looks o...

Boardies Bar
Unique Gaming Bars

Fitzroy

A small board & card games bar with a 90's & early 2000's nostalgia theme. From walking into the venue  you will be greeted with boards, games & music from your childhood to help you kick...

Botanical Hotel
South Yarra’s Best Bars

South Yarra

In the heart of Botanical Hotel, their main bar offers an extensive variety of spirits, wine and beer. During the warmer afternoons and evenings, their doors open to a leafy courtyard and when the coo...

Hophaus
Bars With a Gorgeous View

Southbank

Hophaus, located on scenic Southbank, is a truly individual establishment. Its art-deco reminiscent design, which features a glazed polychrome brick centrepiece bier bar, with an extensive selection o...

The Ugly Duckling
Best Wine Bars

Richmond

Situated in the heart of Richmond, The Ugly Duckling is a contemporary cocktail and wine bar that is loved by locals and visitors alike. Designed to reflect a high-end residential living space, The Ug...

Melbourne Central Lion Hotel
Classic Bars

Melbourne CBD

Step into the vibrant heart of Melbourne's nightlife at the Melbourne Central Lion Hotel, where the bar pulses with energy well into the night. Whether you're a sports enthusiast catching the latest g...

Brogan’s Way Distillery
Best Gin Bars

Richmond

Located in the heart of Richmond’s “maker precinct” of quality coffee roasters, craft breweries, bakers and less than a 5-minute walk from tram stops on either Bridge Road or Victoria Street, th...

The Kilburn
Best Cocktail & Whiskey Bars

Hawthorn

The Kilburn has been named after the renowned Australian architect Mr Edward George Kilburn who, in 1892, designed the heritage listed building the bar lies within. An elegant, substantial, Italianate...

Moon Dog Wild West
Unique Bars

Footscray

Moon Dog Wild West in Footscray boasts an impressive 100 taps across three floors of fun. Featuring a mechanical bull, stage space, balcony and pool hall, there is truly something here for everyone! &...

Steam Jacket Brewing
Best Breweries

Reservoir

Steam Jacket Brewing boasts two bar spaces, both serving up 16 different beer varieties all brewed on site. They also serve wines, spirits, cocktails, cider and soft drinks! Their house made beers ran...

Jekyll & Hyde
British Pubs

St Kilda

Welcome to Jekyll and Hyde, a gorgeous new double-story St Kilda venue. Both floors operate as lively bars. The upstairs bar primarily has DJ's, whereas downstairs has live music. The choice is yours,...

Baroq House
Best Bars

Melbourne CBD

After closing its doors 2 years ago for renovations, Baroq is back and better than ever before. Nestled down a 19th century cobblestone laneway, lies a truly unique and luxurious three level mansion ...

Brewmanity Beer Co
Rooftop Breweries

South Melbourne

Good food and drinks go hand in hand at Brewmanity Beer Co. Not only do they have an amazing array of 12 beers on tap, but they have a full range of spirits, cocktails, and local independent wines to ...

Oxford Scholar Hotel
Top CBD Bars

Melbourne CBD

Established in 1857 during the Victorian gold rush, The Oxford Scholar Hotel has been a beloved fixture at the northern end of Swanston Street for over 160 years. Now re-imagined as a sophisticated ba...

Railway Hotel
Best Nicholson St Bars

Fitzroy North

The Railway Hotel is a charming and welcoming neighborhood pub with a nostalgic 70s vibe, making it the perfect place for family celebrations, after-work drinks, or weekend catch-ups with friends. Sta...

Diesel Bar & Eatery
Late Night Drinks

Melbourne CBD

Welcome to Diesel Bar and Eatery; where history meets innovation in every sip. Located in the heart of Melbourne CBD, their bar is a sanctuary of nostalgia and creativity, offering a unique blend of c...

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