bar
Enter through a working barbershop, descend to a moody basement bar serving cocktails named after classic car models.
barber shop
Push through the vintage barber chairs to find a low-lit cocktail den with house-made syrups and zero tourists.
cocktail bar
While not behind a barbershop, this bartender favorite belongs on any Melbourne speakeasy list for its impeccable classic cocktails.
Hidden down a CBD laneway with a whisky collection that'll make you weep and bartenders who actually know how to use it.
Fitzroy institution with a pirate-ship aesthetic and cocktails so good you'll forgive the occasionally cramped seating.
mexican restaurant
Tiny laneway bar accessed through an unmarked door—knows its way around a Negroni variation.
indian restaurant
Upstairs hideaway with cocktails that change seasonally and a vibe that stays consistently excellent.
Melbourne's first whisky bar, hidden down Exhibition Street with a collection spanning 900+ bottles.