Where to Find $10 Cocktails in Melbourne Every Day of the Week
Whether it's Monday night or Sunday afternoon, here's where you can find cocktails for a tenner.
Negronis go down well after a hard day at work. Espresso martinis go down well at a boozy weekend brunch. Aperol spritzes go down well... well, most of the time. But, shelling out for these, oft $20-plus, cocktails on the reg doesn't go down well for our wallets. Luckily, there's a slew of Melbourne bars and pubs serving up these libations for a tenner — every day of the week.
MONDAY
Jane Doe
JANE DOE BAR, PRAHRAN
What's the deal? $10 tap cocktails from 2pm, Monday.
Bottled, batched and tapped cocktails hit cocktail bars across the city last year. Jane Doe has embraced the trend, serving cocktails on tap every Monday night for a bargain $10. While options do rotate, expect to find drinks such as espresso martinis, old fashioneds and brambles.
TUESDAY
Archie's All Day
ARCHIE'S ALL DAY, FITZROY
What's the deal? $10 negronis all day, every day.
No matter what you're after, Archie's has you covered — from that first morning flat white to a nice red wine and cheese platter late at night. They've gone one step further, too, offering $10 negronis all the time. All. The. Time. Business lunch? Tick. Boozy breakfast? Tick. After-work drinks? Tick. Tick. Tick. Archie's really does have you covered.
WEDNESDAY
Baby Pizza
BABY PIZZA, RICHMOND
What's the deal? $10 Aperol spritzes between 3pm and 6pm, daily.
Child of Chris Lucas, the famed restaurateur behind Chin Chin, Baby Pizza serves up one-metre pizza every day. To whet your appetite for this daunting undertaking, the restaurant is serving up cheap drinks during its daily aperitivo hour. Running from 3-6pm, you can choose from$10 Aperol spritz or Campari tonics (or if you find an extra gold coin down the back of the couch, grab a $11 negroni).
THURSDAY
HELLO JOSÉ, WEST MELBOURNE
What's the deal? $10 margaritas all day Wednesday and Thursday
There's nothing like a refreshing tequila-spiked drink to get you through the final days of the working week. The lovely people at Hello José agree, and they're serving up four different types for a tenner. Grab your mates and order a round of classic margaritas, ones laced with chilli, orange and passionfruit margaritas or, the crowd favourite, frozen.
FRIDAY
Massi
MASSI, CBD
What's the deal? $10 Aperol and Campari spritzes and negronis between 5.30pm and 6.30pm, Tuesday to Saturday.
This CBD joint fully embraces the Italian tradition of aperitivo hour. And from 5.30-6.30pm Tuesday to Saturday, your negroni, Aperol or Campari spritz will set you back a measly $10. Peckish? Order a round of stuzzichini. Starving? Its braised beef pappardelle is a standout.
SATURDAY
The Ascot Lot
THE ASCOT LOT, ASCOT VALE
What's the deal? $10 espresso martinis Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
The Ascot Lot is Melbourne's newest food truck park. Previously a deserted car yard, the Mt Alexander Road space has been transformed into a colourful venue for delicious food and ice-cold refreshments. It plays host to some of Melbourne's most adored food trucks, and has an epic lineup of bar offerings — including $10 espresso martinis on tap. They're available whenever the park is open, so head along anytime after 5pm on Friday and from 11am Saturdays and Sundays.
THE LEVESON, NORTH MELBOURNE
What's the deal? $10 summer cocktails from 12pm, Saturday and Sunday
The folks over at the Leveson have been pouring pints of craft beer for 11 years. But that's not the extent of its drinks list — it has a healthy selection of wines and cocktails, too. And during the warmer months, they want you to spend a while mulling over the cocktails — so they're offering $10 summer cocktails all day on Saturdays and Sundays. So, order a glass of something refreshing and carbonated and soak up the sun in the leafy beer garden.
SUNDAY
THE VIC, ABBOTSFORD
What's the deal? $10 bloody marys from 3pm, Sunday.
When you wake up slight dusty on a Sunday morning, there's one guaranteed fix: a bloody mary. Thankfully, the team over at the Vic is serving them up all day for a measly $10. It's not the only marys it's slinging over the weekend, either. On Fridays and Saturdays, from 6–9pm, you can purchase $10 espresso martinis, long island iced teas and margaritas.
