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  • Union Electric

    Union Electric

    Upstairs is supposed to be where all the magic happens at Union Electric, with the rooftop and all… but honestly? I found the best spot the second I walked in. The downstairs bar had a bustling little crowd — you could mingle, or sit at the BAR I sat at the bar (No surprises there)…

  • The Luwow

    The Luwow

    THAT is what you say when you walk into this BAR, WOW — The LuWow is the kind of bar you want to tell everyone about. “Cocktail Adventures” await.. Smack BANG in the middle of Little Collins Street, there’s a bright TIKI sign calling you in. Step through a little curtain and head upstairs into…

  • Saving Grace

    Saving Grace

    SO, I’ve lost count of the number of times I’ve popped into Saving Grace, but I’ll never forget the first time I spotted that glowing red “BAR” sign> OUT FRONT: tables and chairs usually buzzing with a loud, happy crowd. INSIDE: take your pick — high tables, loungey booths, or prop up at the bar.…

  • Royston Hotel

    Royston Hotel

    Ridiculously good, every time. Refined yet relaxed. Richmond’s Royston Hotel was my local for quite some time.. “Let’s go to The Roy” — and you already know it’s going to be a good night. Look at it glowing at night. Warm & inviting. I love walking in and getting a wave or a “hey!” from…

  • QT Hotel: Rooftop bar

    QT Hotel: Rooftop bar

    Question 1: How do I get to the ROOFTOP Bar? Once inside the QT Hotel’s grand doors, there’s a fancy reception area – BUT you need to take the lift to Level 11 to get to the bar.. AND for that, you’ll need a FOB (or access to a FOB) So far, two methods have…

  • Pizza Pizza Pizza

    Pizza Pizza Pizza

    Popped into Pizza Pizza Pizza during a HIDDEN BARS CRAWL, and it certainly was TUCKED away – Perceived from the street, you’d SWEAR you were about to interrupt someone cooking dinner in their kitchen – PRO TIP: walk past old mate, turn LEFT, and PUSH through a curtain door – PRESTO! a bar & restaurant,…

  • The Old Bar

    The Old Bar

    OK, back to regular programming: Bar Hopping 🍻 The Old Bar has been ON my radar for ages — one of those much-loved Melbourne haunts with a proper cult following. On a spur-of-the-moment scroll: I saw one of my favourite bands, Square, were playing… ONE Uber to Fitzroy – and OFF I went By 10pm…

  • Nick & Nora’s

    Nick & Nora’s

    NORMALLY I go to a bar to chillax and UNWIND. However, this Nick & Nora’s visit was Part 3 of a “Walking Whisky Tour” around Melbourne, so I was on a little ADVENTURE! It was the LAST stop on the tour of whisky bars (sooo… several whiskies in). Entrance tip: ignore the Collins Street address!…

  • Molly Rose

    Molly Rose

    MY goodness what a MEGA pretty spot for a brewery! I’m no stranger to the Molly Rose, but this visit was thanks to a GABS voucher promising a FREE snack with a pint – say no more. A QUICK tram ride from Melbourne to Collingwood, and I WAS THERE – First impression? A gorgeous beer…

  • Lulie Tavern

    Lulie Tavern

    Love it, even if I don’t know what a LULIE is! After a HOT TIP from a certain Brisbane TV presenter (you know who you are đź‘€), I was pointed in the direction of Lulie Tavern – A perfect opportunity to get out of Melbourne CITY and over to Abbotsford. WHEN I saw the NEON…