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Nixie Nox
Top Swan St Bars

Richmond

At Nixie Nox, they have a focus on the true meaning of being a Pub, a community space, somewhere that you feel comfortable to sit at the bar and talk with the staff or the local next to you, or find a...

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...

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 ...

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, ...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Aster
Top Laneway Bars

Melbourne CBD

Aster stands out as a warm and intimate hideaway in Melbourne’s bustling CBD. Tucked away through a side entrance in Tattersalls Lane, the space is thoughtfully designed to feel like a neighbourhood...

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...

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...

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 opened in 2020 on the Paris end of Collins Street, an has captivated Melburnians since. Expect ...

Kent Hotel
Best Northside Bars

Carlton North

The Kent Hotel is an old-style Carlton North pub and bar, with a great bistro area inside, reminiscent of the sidewalk cafes of Rome and Paris. There is also a gorgeous Al Fresco area overlooking beau...

Jayda
Intimate Cocktail Bars

Melbourne CBD

Jayda is Melbourne's premium cocktail bar, hidden in the heart of the CBD. Indulge in a one-of-a-kind experience and be drawn to the seductive glow of their red neon sign, as you walk down the laneway...

Chapel St Cellars
Intimate Beer Gardens

Windsor

Chapel St Cellars is your friendly bottleshop / bar that allows you to choose from hundreds of drinks. They have 6 tap beers and 4 wines on tap, plus a selection of up to 12 wines and Champagne by the...

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...

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 and unwind. They provide high...

The National Hotel
Best Beer Gardens

Richmond

The National Hotel in Richmond, Victoria, is a vibrant and eclectic venue that has become a staple of Melbourne's bustling pub and dining scene. Located on Victoria Street, it features a stylish mix o...

Pilgrim Bar
Hidden Waterside Bars

Melbourne CBD

One of Melbourne’s hidden gems tucked away below Federation Square, Pilgrim is an intimate waterfront venue that proudly engages an all-Australian menu. With locally sourced produce and passionate s...

Caz Reitop Dirty Secrets
Top Bars

Collingwood

Caz Reitop's Dirty Secrets has the perfect room for your next event - an intimate 1920s Speakeasy style cocktail bar located near the corner of Smith and Gertrude Streets in Collingwood. The bar has a...

The Barre
Best After Work Bars

Melbourne CBD

The Barre is a sleek space located underneath the Spire at Arts Centre Melbourne. Offering a touch of luxury, a hint of showmanship and a lively pre- and post-show buzz that takes the bar and eatery f...

The Sherlock Holmes Inn
Best Trivia Bars

Melbourne CBD

The Sherlock Holmes Inn is located at a basement on Collins Street, while Dr. Watson’s Bar is on the street level of the same building. They have a traditional English-pub style and atmosphere . Th...

Arcobar
Live Music Pubs

Heatherton

A true hidden gem Situated in the midst of an industrial area this unique bar venue is the perfect place to party all night long. Boasting a beautiful white tiled bar and scattered with plants, Arcoba...

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 ...

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

THIS VENUE IS NOW PERMANENTLY CLOSED. 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 complem...

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...

Coopers Inn
Best CBD Pubs

Melbourne CBD

“Old School Hospitality in the City”. That’s the mantra at the Coopers Inn and they stick to it. Established in 1854, the Coopers Inn is proudly family owned and family run and offers the perfec...

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 ...

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