Bars and pubs

Melbourne’s best pub deals

Find Melbourne's best parma deals, steak nights and cheap pub eats.

The best first date bars in Melbourne

These cute hidden gems and fun date-night spots will give you something to talk about. 

The best new bars in Melbourne

Find the best new spots for nitro cocktails, natural wines and cheeseboards.

Where to find the best pina coladas in Melbourne

Find tropical Tiki drinks, horchata cocktails and classic pina coladas at these Melbourne bars.

The best wine bars in Melbourne

Find luxurious cheese plates, hidden cocktail bars and cosy date-night spots.

Where to find the best espresso martinis in Melbourne

Try nitro cocktails, Vietnamese coffee bevs and more classic bittersweet treats.

Arbory Afloat Balearic Beach Club

Melbourne’s original floating bar is back, inspired by the exotic Balearic Islands.

Fable Melbourne

A Mediterranean restaurant with Melbourne city's highest rooftop location.

Life's Too Short Bar

A romantic back-vintage wine and cocktail bar with chef-prepared all-day dining.

Lane's Edge Wine Bar

Offering an extensive wine list, ale from local breweries and Mexican-inspired snacks.

Melbourne's best oyster bars

From classic oyster bars to hidden speakeasies, here’s where to get your oyster fix in Melbourne. 

Where to get the best parmas in Melbourne

Whether you want a traditional parma or variations on the theme, step this way.

Tequila Bar by Mejico

A late-night bar serving cocktails, tequilas and bar snacks.

Fossey's Distillery Lygon

A boutique distillery and bar in the heart of Carlton.

Melbourne's most Instagrammable cocktails

Make a date with one of these beautiful Melbourne cocktail bars.

Melbourne’s best old-school pubs and bars

Sip your way back in time and soak in the atmosphere at these historic establishments.

Caretaker's Cottage

Smart drinks, top tunes and good times in a beautiful old cottage.

Unique first date ideas in Melbourne

Ban boring dates with these cute night spots and fun activities for two.

The best dining pop-ups in Melbourne

Find secret bars, summer markets and exclusive dining experiences for your next catch up.

Her Melbourne

A four-storey mega venue celebrating modern food, drinks, music and art.

Curious

Curious pairs bold concoctions with a menu of small bites and sharing plates.

Sojourn Melbourne

Outdoor laneway dining experience, blended with an iconic rooftop bar.

Yarra Botanica

Yarra Botanica is a floating bar and eatery on the Yarra River, celebrating Victorian producers.

Rooftop Bar

Enjoy open-air drinks under the setting sun or a starry sky, with city skyline views to match.

Pawa Cafe and Bar

Pawa brings Indigenous ingredients to familiar dishes to create unique and exciting flavours.

Hemingway's Wine Room

Brasserie and Wine Bar that is inspired by seasonality, with dishes based on European fundamentals

Robot Bar

Small, hidden Japanese retro and pop culture bar serving Japanese whisky, beers and cocktails.

Ponyfish Island

Floating bar on the Yarra River under the Southbank pedestrian bridge.

The George on Collins

An up-market basement venue and eatery within the historic Georges building.

The best waterfront restaurants in Melbourne

Take in sparkling views at these beautiful city spots.

Melbourne's best beer gardens

Soak up the sunshine with riverside cocktails and ales among historic architecture.

Ginger Olive Bistro and Bar

Modern Australian fusion, specialising in in barbeque, ribs, steaks and grill.

The Essence Restaurant

Bright, buzzy modern Australian restaurant located in the heart of Melbourne's theatre precinct.

The Douglas Club

Set within the Equity Chambers Building, The Douglas Club is the perfect spot for a city drink.

Rooftop bars

Melbourne has many rooftop bars with spectacular views and pubs with lively beer gardens.

The best late-night bars and music venues in Melbourne

Find intimate vinyl bars, iconic band rooms and live music bars open late.

Hidden spaces in Melbourne

Melbourne is crammed with hidden spaces, nooks and crannies. Here are some gems you may have missed.

The best hidden restaurants in Melbourne

Featuring laneway eateries, secret diners and undiscovered spots.

Grossi Florentino

Grossi Florentino has set the bar for Italian fine dining in Melbourne since 1928.

Cheapskate's guide to Melbourne

Featuring margaritas, secret foodie spots, stunning exhibits and more.

The ultimate guide to Melbourne's hidden bars

Finding Melbourne’s hidden bars can be challenging. Read our guide to find the city's top spots.

Where to find the best margaritas in Melbourne

Where to find the best traditional margaritas, fruity fusions, $10 cocktails and more.

Campari House

Five-level venue in Hardware Lane with two rooftop bars and a restaurant serving Italian food.

Melbourne's best cheap eats

Pizza by the slice, cheap happy hour deals and more.

Victoria by Farmer's Daughters

A unique culinary experience which celebrates the produce, people and places of Victoria.

The ultimate guide to bottomless dining in Melbourne

Eat and drink your heart out with unlimited brunches, lunches and cocktails.

The best new restaurants in Melbourne

Find Melbourne's best new spots for drinking, dining and all-round good times.

Melbourne's best basement bars

Venture beneath Melbourne’s streets to these hidden bars and subterranean speakeasies.