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Edwin Wine Bar & Cellar
Modern City Bars

Southbank

Edwin Wine Bar and Cellar is the only venue in the world to offer guests the opportunity to drink from its exclusively Victorian focused wine list. Celebrating the diversity of our great Victorian sta...

Toorak Hotel
Gastro Pubs

Toorak

Formerly known as the Bush Inn, a long-standing favourite among Toorak locals, the friendly corner pub has now rebranded itself as Toorak Hotel. It might sound a fair bit fancier, but plenty of the ap...

Longrain & Longsong
Stunning CBD Bars

Melbourne CBD

Longrain has been one of Melbourne's leading institution restaurants and offers a modern Thai cuisine in an iconic double storey restored 1900’s horse stable; still to this day you can see the horse...

Teddy Picker
Bars with a River View

Werribee

On the banks of the Werribee River, there is a restaurant and bar called Teddy Picker. Their menu is developed around our custom-made wood-fired oven, which gives our speciality pizzas their distinct ...

Pearl Diver
Cocktails & Oysters

Melbourne CBD

Pearl Diver Cocktails & Oysters (PDCO) is co-owned by Alex Boon and Pez Collier who worked with The Speakeasy Group on the Pathway to Partnership program to open their dream venue. PDCO is inspire...

Concrete Boots Bar
Best Bars

Richmond

At the Swan St end of Burnley St, just a stone's throw from Burnley train station you'll find Concrete Boots, a bar whose name has been inspired by its home near the river. Concrete Boots pays tribut...

The Windsor Castle
Bars With A Beer Garden

Windsor

The Windsor Castle bar offers a distinctive setting for your next knock off or night on the town. Be met with unique décor where old world charm meets modern sophistication, and cosy in with elegant ...

Botanical Hotel
South Yarra’s Best Bars

South Yarra

The Botanical Hotel bar is the place to be seen. In the very heart of the venue, from open until close, they offer up a stunning selection of spirits, cocktails and craft beer, alongside an award winn...

Pomelo Rooftop
Outdoor Bars

Melbourne CBD

Pomelo Rooftop is the Level 3 rooftop on the corner of Bourke and Russel Street in Melbourne CBD – with the entrance via a stairwell on Melbourne Place. With their wacky shapes and bold colours,  P...

Spice Market
CBD Bars & Nightclubs

Melbourne CBD

Relish in the opulent Middle Eastern and Far Eastern Experience of this exotic bar and cocktail lounge, Spice Market; an energised and undeniably dazzling venue. The lavish Spice Market takes it’s i...

Cityfields
Rooftop Bars

Chadstone

Cityfields public bar features double height windows, French doors opening onto an expansive European inspired terrace with tree top views looking toward the stunning Melbourne CBD. The bar itself dis...

Platform 28
Best Waterfront Bars

Docklands

Platform 28 is a charming restaurant and bar offering Modern Australian cuisine in the heart of vibrant Docklands. Formerly a railway goods shed, this venue stays true to the history of the site and b...

The Balaclava Hotel
Rooftop Pubs

Balaclava

Light and open, you can enjoy a drink in one of Melbourne's best locals in the south east. The Hotel Balaclava’s lively bar on the ground floor has an amazing selection of tap beers, spirits and non...

The Emerson
Best Rooftop Bars

South Yarra

Three levels. Unlimited possibilities. The Emerson Rooftop; come for the views, stay for the good times. An elegant yet casual space beneath a retractable roof, surrounded by ample heating. Whether t...

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 ...

Rochester Hotel
Best Beer Gardens

Fitzroy

The Rochester Hotel sits right in the heart of Fitzroy and ‘The Rochey’ has Fitzroy in its heart. At this dog-friendly pub, you’ll find fun modern twists on classic cocktails, local wine and the...

Ginny’s Lounge
@ Brunswick Aces

Brunswick East

Welcome to your new home away from home in the heart of Brunswick East, Brunswick Aces. Brunswick Aces, Australia’s first non-alcoholic distillery, was founded in 2017 by a group of food and drink-l...

Nick & Nora’s
Top Date Bars

Melbourne CBD

This lavish venue houses 400 types of champagnes, and is here to delight the senses. This art-deco space will opening  early 2020 on the Paris end of Collins Street. Expect nothing less of the style...

The Gem Bar & Dining
Pubs & Restaurants

Collingwood

A true Collingwood local, the Gem has remained true to its Americana aesthetic since opening for business in 2006. With its wooden honkytonk interior, ranch-style furniture, and shrines to the memory ...

The Angry Dog
Warehouse Bars

West Melbourne

The Angry Dog is a converted warehouse with high ceilings, red brick accents, warm mood lighting and vibrant greenery. Quintessentially West Melbourne; The Angry Dog is an industrial base with touches...

Valhalla
Scandinavian Style Bars

Melbourne CBD

Valhalla is a Nordic inspired underground bar serving up innovative cocktails and seasonal dishes made with fresh local ingredients and with a Scandinavian, minimalistic methodology. Located in the ba...

New Guernica
Iconic Smith St Bars

Collingwood

Whether you want to dance to some of Australia's most well-known electronic acts or catch some of the latest up-and-coming talent on the scene, New Guernica is definitely the place to be! Guerns has s...

Golden Fleece Hotel
Beautiful Rooftop Bars

South Melbourne

Located in the heart of South Melbourne, the Golden Fleece Hotel is a beautifully designed venue that sits between the city and the sea. It has a charming Santorini-inspired feel, with a split-level l...

Bobbie Peels
Top Northside Bars

North Melbourne

Bobbie Peels is a specialty drinking venue in North Melbourne. Their home is a stunning 113-year-old corner pub, where they have wines dating back to 1970 covered in dust and straight from the cellar!...

Blue Bar
Best Music Bars

Prahran

Blue Bar located on Chapel Street which is home to some of the finest hospitality venues in all of Melbourne and features an amazing rooftop bar which is available for private functions. Music provide...

Secret Garden
Lush Bars

St Kilda

Located in the heart of St Kilda, Secret Garden is the perfect hidden secret away from all the hustle of Fitzroy Street. Secret Garden has 7 different areas to choose from and now offers exclusive foo...

Fossey’s
Boutique Distilleries

Carlton

Located in the heart of Lygon street, Fossey's is Carlton’s very own and much loved Boutique Distillery. Featuring a seductive and charismatic upstairs Cocktail Bar plus a downstairs fully operation...

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 ...

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...

Bar Bianco
Modern Bars

Prahran

A new neighbourhood wine bar in Hawksburn Village, Bar Bianco is the perfect location for a catch-up drink with friends, pre or post-dinner cocktail, nightcap. It has a sophisticated, yet unpretentiou...

Roc’s Social Knox
Bar with Games Aplenty

Wantirna South

Knox, take your best shot. Roc’s Social: The Playful One combines food and drinks that you love, with social games inspired by a simpler time. Sip, taste and game on at The Playful One, located in W...

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 Tipsy Cow
Best Small Bars

Port Melbourne

The Tipsy Cow is a sanctuary for those who need a relaxing space with finer taste. When you walk in you can leave all the stresses behind, melt into one of the sofa seats with cushions and throws, cur...

The Blacksmith Bar
Sophisticated Cocktail Bars

Richmond

The Blacksmith Bar is a sophisticated cocktail bar located in the heart of Swan St, Richmond. The staff are friendly, passionate and extremely knowledgeable in all things cocktail related. With cozy b...

Toorak Hotel
Gastro Pubs

Toorak

Formerly known as the Bush Inn, a long-standing favourite among Toorak locals, the friendly corner pub has now rebranded itself as Toorak Hotel. It might sound a fair bit fancier, but plenty of the ap...

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...

Alchemy Brewing
Lygon St Brewpubs

Brunswick East

Alchemy Brewing is a casual brewpub venue in a spacious converted warehouse with excellent natural light and abundant plants throughout. The venue features large windows that open out onto Lygon Stree...

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...

Edwin Wine Bar & Cellar
Modern City Bars

Southbank

Edwin Wine Bar and Cellar is the only venue in the world to offer guests the opportunity to drink from its exclusively Victorian focused wine list. Celebrating the diversity of our great Victorian sta...

Francesca’s Bar
Vibrant High St Bars

Northcote

Experience the vibrant pulse of Francesca's Bar! At Francesca's, you can indulge in exquisite cocktails and top-shelf drinks meticulously crafted to perfection, with daily specials that will tickle yo...

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