Melbourne Bars and Restaurants That Are Undeniably, Unabashedly Romantic
Low lighting, jazz playlists, opulent cocktails — these date spots will help you to start planning the perfect Valentine's Day.
Melbourne Bars and Restaurants That Are Undeniably, Unabashedly Romantic
Alright, alright. So we've sat here all day grumbling about Valentine's Day, manufactured romance, disingenuous, 'love'-related holidays and the atrociously high price of roses. Words like 'phoney' have been bandied about. Pay no attention to the phones under our desk, messaging that special someone, planning a little get-together later on. If we run into you at these undeniably romantic Melbourne bars and restaurants, don't be too harsh on us. We love love.
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Image: Yugen Dining by Sam Davis.
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Food & DrinkPearl Chablis & Oyster Bar
This sophisticated speakeasy has two great loves, pairing primo Aussie oysters with a dizzying collection of chablis.
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Food & DrinkNaught Cocktail Bar
This cocktail den by award-winning distillery Naught will entice you out of the city with its elegant sense of drama and menu of crafty gin sips.
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Food & DrinkYugen Dining
Chapel Street's sumptuous subterranean Japanese diner and bar has a flair for the dramatic.
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Food & DrinkMarch
Sibling and neighbour to the acclaimed IDES, this intimate eating and drinking den pairs contemporary Japanese-inspired bites with an expert range of tipples.
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Food & DrinkThe Everleigh
Experience the hedonistic pleasures of the 1920s in Fitzroy's hidden cocktail den.
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Food & DrinkAbove Board
Nab one of just 12 seats at this hidden, minimalist cocktail haunt — and prepare for some world-class drinking.
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Food & DrinkNick & Nora's
This opulent CBD bar boasts over 400 bottles of champagne, three balconies and a roaring 30s vibe.
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Food & DrinkPepe's Italian & Liquor
You'll find cheesy bowls of gnocchi, meatball pizza and giant sundaes at this 1930s New York-Inspired Italo-American joint on Exhibition Street.
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Food & Drink1800 Lasagne
A bricks-and-mortar bar and eatery from an inner north lasagne delivery service.
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Food & DrinkPoodle Bar & Bistro
A two-storey bar and bistro in Fitzroy with a sunny courtyard and crafty, Euro-accented menu.
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Food & DrinkMarquis of Lorne
Drink down on the street, dine at the second floor restaurant or soak up some rays on the rooftop.
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Food & DrinkBar Romantica
A Lygon Street institution has been transformed into a sleek late-night Italian bar and eatery.
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Food & DrinkHeartattack and Vine
The new Italian kid on the Carlton block is cool, comfy and serves chicchetti all night.
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Food & DrinkThe Moon
A moody and atmospheric spot for sipping from an extensive selection of interesting wines.
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Food & DrinkLagoon Dining
You'll find popcorn chicken and umeshu spritzes at this sleek Lygon Street spot.
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Food & DrinkDessous
An underground bar in a heritage-listed CBD building with 'unicorn' doughnuts and strawberry and cream cocktails.
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Food & DrinkBad Frankie
Australian cocktails, lamington jaffles and some of the best service you'll find off Smith Street.
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Food & DrinkState of Grace
The CBD venue has reopened in a new and improved location complete with a hidden drinking den.