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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...

The General Assembly
Top Waterfront Bars

South Wharf

Experience the essence of Melbourne without navigating your way through confusing back streets and alleyways. And if Melbourne’s weather is living up to its reputation, fear not, because The General...

The Boatbuilders Yard
Unique Waterfront Bars

South Wharf

Nestled beside Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre, DFO and the Polly Woodside sailing ship is a riverside highlight of the Melbourne drinking and dining scene. Take a walk around this expans...

Bang Bang
After Work Bars

Elsternwick

Sitting proudly in the heart of Elsternwick is a unique venue with an Indochine inspired menu of delicious food and drinks. The exotic greenery and styling seen throughout Bang Bang’s gorgeous indoo...

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...

Riverland Bar
CBD Beer Gardens

Melbourne CBD

Riverland Bar is the original waterfront icon in Melbourne where you can escape the daily grind in the urban beer garden hideaway. This iconic venue is situated on the banks of the Yarra River in the ...

Melbourne Central Lion Hotel
Best CBD Bars

Melbourne CBD

On Level 3 of the popular shopping centre is the Melbourne Central Lion, a bar and restaurant inspired by classic English pubs. They follow that traditional pub philosophy of good service, hearty meal...

Hotel Brighton
Waterfront Bars & Terrace

Brighton

Hotel Brighton is a truly local venue and has been serving the Brighton community for years. The impressive 3 story building boasts a traditional front bar, serving tank beer, local wine and great coc...

Golden Fleece
Rooftop Beer Gardens

South Melbourne

Golden Fleece is a contemporary pub in South Melbourne, with a rooftop terrace that guarantees gorgeous city views, all day and all night. This establishment has been pouring drinks for over 150 years...

Shadowboxer
Best Date Bars

South Yarra

Shadowboxer is located on Toorak Road, South Yarra, just a few blocks down from Chapel Street. This relaxed yet refined space is set within an original terrace house built in 1895. The venue includes ...

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...

Soho
Bars with a View

Southbank

Located on the banks of the Yarra River in the heart of Soutbank, Soho comprises of eye catching views of the Yarra River, an extensive array of beverage choices and Live music every single weekend. S...

Saint Hotel
Best Southside Pubs

St Kilda

Found in the heart of St Kilda on Fitzroy Street is The Saint Hotel - one of Melbourne's most iconic late night venues. The two floor venue offers something for everyone, with a ground floor sports ba...

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...

Oxford Scholar Hotel
Top CBD Bars

Melbourne CBD

Established in 1857, during the heady days of the days of the Victorian gold rush, The Oxford Scholar Hotel has for more than 160 years served Melburnians at the northern-end of Swanston Street. In 20...

The Everleigh
Best Cocktail Bars

Fitzroy

A night at The Everleigh is a unique Melbourne experience. After entering through an American diner, walking down a dim-lit hallway and climbing a few stairs, you are whisked back in time to a bar rem...

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...

Boilermaker House
Best Whiskey Bars

Melbourne CBD

Boilermaker House is an industrial, yet sophisticated blues filled homage to all things Whisky, craft beer, artisanal meats and cheeses and unique cocktails. Their spectacular back bar features over 9...

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...

Stolberg
Best Beer Gardens

Preston

Set in the heart of Preston, close to public transport, this dynamic venue sets new benchmarks in the realm of celebrations, events and meals. Casual dining options throughout the week make Stolberg...

Precinct Hotel
Best Beer Gardens

Cremorne

Spanning a colourful history in previous incarnations as The Greyhound established in 1852, rebuilt as The Depot in 1926, and then renovated in 2008 as The Precinct Hotel, this iconic building and Mel...

Duke of Edinburgh Hotel
Cool Sports Bars

Brunswick

A well-established Brunswick favourite, Duke of Edinburgh Hotel serves up quality coffee, popular and speciality beers, wines and spirits as well as all of your pub favourites, including parmas, burge...

The Wood Samaritan
Best Intimate Bars

Brunswick East

Tucked away on the top end of Lygon st, this homely, cozy, cabin inspired bar brings a little bit of North America to the heart of East Brunswick. This north American inspired boasts a fun and creativ...

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...

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...

The Crafty Squire
Top Trivia Bars

Melbourne CBD

The Crafty Squire is the perfect haven for beer lovers in Melbourne! They have lagers, craft ales and classic pub foods to accompany it. Their award-winning originals brews include The Craic tradition...

Hotel Barkly Public Bar
Top St Kilda Bars

St Kilda

Step off the hustle and bustle of the St. Kilda streets and enter the Hotel Barkly Public Bar to relax and unwind. The newly renovated public bar embodies the classic Aussie pub; recharge with a beer ...

Holey Moley
CBD Minigolf Bar

Melbourne

This two-storey mini golf haven is a dream for those who have always wanted to sink tinnies and golf balls at the same time. Found right off King St in the CBD, Holey Moley is a bar for the kid in all...

Bartronica
Arcade + Pinball Bar

Melbourne

An institution for pinball machine lovers and arcade cabinet enthusiasts, Bartronica houses classic arcade favourites. Accommodating some of the rarest cabinets and pinball machines, Bartronica prides...

GG EZ
E-Sports Bars

Melbourne

Australia’s first dedicated e-sports bar, GG EZ is a vibrant and electric bar where you can watch all your favourite games on the big screen. There’s constantly games streaming, from the Overwatch...

Motley Bauhaus
Gallery & Artist Bars

Fitzroy North

The Motley Bauhaus is a versatile and unique art, craft and performance house in the heart of North Fitzroy. With several gallery spaces, a workshop area, intimate theatre, bar, working artist studios...

St Andrews Hotel
Best Fitzroy Bars

Fitzroy

This recently renovated bar invites you inside with its eclectic, cosy décor making you feel immediately at home. As relaxing as it is engaging, the St Andrews Hotel is the perfect place to drop in f...

Welcome To Thornbury
Large Beer Gardens

Thornbury

Welcome To Thornbury is Melbourne’s first, and only, food truck canteen and bar. Found right in the heart of Northcote on High Street, it is an icon of the area. With humble beginnings as a car manu...

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...

Albion Rooftop
Large Rooftop Bars

South Melbourne

Set over two transformational levels complete with spectacular Melbourne City skyline views, The Albion is Melbourne’s newest rooftop bar, live entertainment venue and event space. Following a spect...

The Bush Hotel
Top Sports Bars

Toorak

A pub with the look and feel of an upmarket wine bar, where you can still grab a beer and watch the footy is what you will experience here. This venue is split into two fully self contained bars servi...

Botanical Hotel
Top Wine 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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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