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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...

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...

West Beach Bathers Pavilion
Top Waterfront Bars

St Kilda West

Built in the ‘20s as a hub for Melbourne’s colourful and burgeoning bathing population, by the turn of the century the building had slipped into disrepair. Jump forward to today and after seven ye...

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...

Ferdydurke
Hidden CBD Bars

Melbourne CBD

On Tattersalls Lane, up an unassuming side door, lives Ferdydurke. The unique bar embodies  Melbourne hipster, with it's lofty style, exposed brick walls and balcony looking out to surrounding graffi...

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...

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

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...

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 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 ...

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...

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...

Diesel Bar & Eatery
Unique CBD Bars

Melbourne CBD

Welcome to Diesel Bar, the energy that’s responsible for the light peering through the rustic cracks of the heritage 1920’s building. It has been whispered on the streets of Melbourne that this la...

Thunder Road Brewhouse
Best Breweries

Brunswick

The Thunder Road Brewhouse is located in the heart of Brunswick on Barkly Street, just a short walk from Melbourne's iconic Lygon Street and public transport. Sitting in the middle of a fully operatio...

The Local Taphouse St Kilda
Unique Rooftop Bars

St Kilda East

Twice winner of Time Out’s ‘People’s Choice Best Pub in Melbourne’ (2014 and 2017), The Local Taphouse is a European-inspired neighbourhood tavern renowned for its food, events, hospitality an...

The St Kilda Branch
Top St Kilda Bars

St Kilda

Perfectly located just a step across from St Kilda’s famous Acland Street, The St Kilda Branch maintains an ambiance hard to find elsewhere in the area. By day, the friendly staff help to sculpt a r...

The Nixon Hotel
Best CBD Sports Bars

Docklands

Nestled in the heart of the Docklands under Etihad Stadium, The Nixon Hotel is your number one destination for classic pub style eats & cheap drinks. Pay them a visit on the way to the footy or o...

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...

Mezcalito Agave Bar
Cool Cocktail Bars

Melbourne CBD

Mezcalito aims to showcase some of the worlds most unique and under-appreciated agave spirits. Inspired by the rustic charm of Mexico's backstreet bars, step through the front doors and immerse yours...

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....

Siglo Bar
Best Rooftop Bars

Melbourne CBD

Rising from wraparound timber stairs, Siglo Bar is a stunning cube of industrial steel, glass and neon, opening to striking city views spanning the floodlit columned façade of Parliament, the spire o...

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...

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...

Arbory Bar & Eatery – Best Outdoor Bars

Melbourne CBD

Arbory Bar & Eatery is one seriously cool venue and is one of Melbourne’s best, all-day outdoor bars. Situated between Melbourne’s heritage listed Flinders Street Station and the banks of the ...

The Park Werribee
Best Westside Pubs

Werribee

The Park Werribee is located on the corner of Watton St & Station St in the heart of Werribee, close to the train station for ease of public transport. The venue consists of three different spaces...

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