Overview
At the end of 2023 we sadly bade farewell to Baby Snakes, one of the best wine bars in Melbourne. But just as soon as the team packed up, a trio of Melbourne hospo veterans stepped in to create a new bar in its wake.
Jacob Bell (Whitehart), Jerry Poon (The Operatives) and Amber Hahipene (Section 8) have revived the space with some splashes of paint, new floors, house plants and more refined decor. Where Baby Snake edged towards dive bar, Misfits is considerably sleeker and more put-together.
The new bar isn't losing any of the community feels, as it's set to host workshops, panels and live recordings, alongside a weekly selection of local and international DJs. The team even has big plans for the square behind Misfits, hoping to use the space for laneway parties and local arts and community festivals.
Hahipene notes how "we want Misfits to be a platform for new talent, a stomping ground for the local community and a home to people who love music and hospitality."
Bevs will be an all-round affair as opposed to specialising in just one spirit or type of booze. Plenty of wines will be up for grabs, plus limited-release beers and some cocktails. Those wanting a feed are also free to get pizzas delivered from the downstairs Slice Shop Pizza.
A casual affair, this space remains. Just with a little more spit and polish.
Misfits will open on Friday, March 15, at 30 Chambers Street, Footscray. The new bar will be open 5-11pm on Mondays, Thursdays and Sundays, and 5pm–1am on Fridays and Saturdays. For more information, head to the venue's Instagram page.