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Overview
One of Australia's most redeeming qualities is its ability to give good afternoon sun. There's something about its familiar glow that almost demands casual drinks – whether it's cracking open a cold beer after a day out in the sun, heading to the pub after a long day of work, or deciding on a whim that your backyard is perfect for a friendly barbecue.
We love afternoon sessions, and we've partnered with Heineken 3 to put together a list of five places where you can grab an afternoon bev.
Image: @thefoxhotel via Instagram.
THE FOX
Maybe you want to sip a few drinks in the main bar on Melbourne Street. Perhaps you're keen on consuming your beverages after walking up several flights of stairs. The great thing about The Fox is that it offers both, in one massive venue. Think of it as a choose-your-own-adventure kind of space, where there's no chance of selecting the wrong option. You won't just want to spend an afternoon here, you'll want to spend several.
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RIVERBAR AND KITCHEN
River view: check. Stocked bar: check. Huge menu: check. Whichever way you look at it, Riverbar lives up to its name. In fact, when it comes to inner city bars with a view, it doesn't get much better than this Eagle Street Pier favourite. Staring at the water is one sure-fire way to while away an afternoon, and drinking one of their ice-cold beverages is too.
DARLING & CO
Darling & Co is perfect for a long lunch, or an after work drink, or a Sunday afternoon drink, or any kind of drink. That's because there's always sunshine, whether it's in the dog-friendly garden or in the terrace. There are cosy booths, and communal dining table inside that seats 300 diners. It's the type of establishment you can head to for breakfast, lunch, dinner, drinks or coffee, and you likely won't want to leave in between.
SANTA MONICA
Loud and proud in prime position on Ann and Edward Streets (and conveniently opposite Central Station), you really can't miss pizza and burger joint Santa Monica. The hardest decisions you'll have to make here is whether you get a beer straight away, or after your perfectly crispy pizza. Do you sit at a booth, or stand at one of the tables in the middle of the venue? Santa Monica is perfect for after work drinks just as much as it is for a fun work lunch.
THE STOCK EXCHANGE ROOFTOP
A great secret marketing campaign and sneaky renovation turned the Stock Exchange from drab to a fab. In the city centre, the rooftop now attracts a more corporate crowd and the makeover puts the whole venue a league above where it was previously. The large, square space is filled with wooden tables, hanging plants and fairy lights, giving it a casual beer garden atmosphere perfect for an after-work Heineken 3.
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