Dive Bar
A glamourous take on a dive bar with an extensive cocktail list.
The Emerald Peacock
Lonsdale Street bar with a rooftop terrace and extensive cocktail list.
Captain Melville
Craft beer and sustainable produce in the central city's oldest pub.
Transit Rooftop Bar
Large rooftop bar in Federation Square, with expansive views of the Melbourne skyline.
Lustre Bar
A cocktail and dessert bar above Flinders Lane.
Whisky Den
An intimate whisky bar serving whiskies from around the world.
Where to find the best espresso martinis in Melbourne
Try nitro cocktails, Vietnamese coffee bevs and more classic bittersweet treats.
Magic Mountain Saloon
A bar and eatery offering modern Thai-inspired lunch, dinner and snacks.
Melbourne's best winter rooftop bars
Stay cosy at these sky-high bars with heaters, awnings and warming cocktails.
Intermission Café & Bar
A modern ode to the timeless charm of a 1950s European espresso bar.
Torino Aperitivo
Located in a city laneway, this Melbourne aperitivo bar is your perfect escape.
Sbriga Espresso Bar
A Roman-inspired espresso bar with a Melbourne soul.
Izakaya Domo
Enjoy alleway yokocho vibes on GPO Postal Lane at this Japanese bar and diner.
Gimlet at Cavendish House
An elegant cocktail bar and dining room from renowned chef Andrew McConnell.
Rick's Place
Rick's Place specialises in traditional Italian hospitality and modern Australian cuisine.
Seamstress
A dining and drinking experience styled on 19th-century Chinatown.
Bijou Bottle Store & Bar
A bottle store and bar with a large selection of boutique wine and spirits.
Arbory Bar and Eatery
Riverside outdoor eatery with all-day dining and a wide selection of drinks.
1806
A serious cocktail bar with an extensive menu and full table service.
Good Measure
Stylish and fun neighbourhood-style cafe by day, bar by night.