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Nineteen Forty
Cool Rooftop Bars

Hawthorn East

Rivoli is proud to introduce ‘nineteenforty’, a new bar situated on the Rivoli rooftop. Offering panoramic views of Camberwell & Hawthorn, the rooftop bar compliments the gorgeous art-deco arc...

Bad Decisions
Johnston St Bars

Fitzroy

Bad Decisions honours those things you do when you’re having a bit too much fun. The vibe is sophisticated with a side of sordid, with leather, bespoke furniture, gold fittings throughout, and a s...

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...

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...

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! &...

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,...

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...

Moon Dog Brewery Bar
Hidden Brewery

Abbotsford

Moon Dog is a rad craft brewery in the backstreets of inner Melbourne’s Abbotsford. Started in 2010 by two brothers and their mate, with a love of craft beer and a desire to make beers they couldn...

Champagne Problems
Sleek CBD Bars

Melbourne CBD

Indulge in a night of elegance & fun at Champagne Problems! They offer a full range of cocktails, wines, spirits & more up until the late hours of 3am. With multiple spaces for seating and set...

The Gertrude Hotel
Iconic Bars

Fitzroy

Situated on the corner of Napier and Gertrude streets in the heart of Fitzroy, The Gertrude Hotel is your classic Melbourne pub. Take a seat on the footpath and watch the world go by. or pull up a sto...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

The George on Collins
Best Basement Bars

Melbourne CBD

The George on Collins is the perfect venue for a day time or evening drink whether it be with lunch or brunch, indulgent dinner, or a destination for some cocktails with friends. This iconic venue is ...

Roc’s Social M-city
Modern Bars

Clayton

Catch-ups are perfectly crafted at M-City Clayton. Roc’s Social: The Crafty One combines food and drinks that you love, with curated events to bring you and your friends together. Eat, drink, and pl...

Handsome Bar
Hidden Laneway Bars

Melbourne CBD

A sleek, sophisticated bar nestled at the end of a quiet alley, recently opened Handsome Bar lives up to its name. Its chandeliered high ceilings and mossy green walls carry the vibe of a 70’s mansi...

Bar Margaux
Best Basement Bars

Melbourne CBD

Owners Michael Madrusan and his wife Zara wanted to create a Parisian-style brasserie in Melbourne. This 100-seater bar features the classic chequered floors and red leather banquettes, evoking images...

Heroes
Rooftop Karaoke Bar

Melbourne CBD

Heroes is a four-level Singaporean-inspired rooftop and karaoke bar that opened less than a year ago. The venue is brought to you by the team from Fancy Hank’s and Good Heavens with all the food bei...

Carlton Wine Room
Best Date Bars

Carlton

Join them in the bar at Carlton Wine Room 7 days. Walk ins are welcome 7 days a week. Pull up a stool and choose from their full a la carte menu – or reserve a table in the window and watch the sun ...

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...

Lona
Best St Kilda Bars

Saint Kilda

Open late with an undeniably happening vibe year-round, Lona St Kilda is a failsafe option for a drink in St Kilda. They offer Happy Hour every day between 3pm-6.30pm and MEMBERS enjoy HAPPY HOUR ALL ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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