Food
Melbourne's infamous chill has set in, so warm up over fireside beers and comforting bowls of pasta.
The Local Taphouse St Kilda
This Carlisle Street institution boasts 19 taps, two fireplaces and a sun-soaked rooftop.
Marquis of Lorne
Drink down on the street, dine at the second floor restaurant or soak up some rays on the rooftop.
Ciao Cielo
This refined Italian eatery in a historic courthouse will transport you to Tuscany for the night.
Hotel Collingwood
This classic corner pub has gotten a refresh with breezy interiors, elevated pub grub and a drinks list filled with local names.
The Post Office Hotel
A refined gastro-pub experience in bare bones Coburg.
Leonard's House of Love
Drink tinnies, down burgers, dance and play pool in Leonard's lounge room-like bar.
Union House
A gastropub that'll please the masses.
Trinket
A plush two-storey cocktail lounge with a secret basement bar, fireplace and boozy brunch sessions.
Town Hall Hotel
A classic neighbourhood pub with a secret beer garden hidden out back.
Neptune
The Windsor restaurant has gone back to its roots, serving up stacks of seafood and Mediterranean eats.
Neighbourhood Wine
With a history steeped in Melbourne Mafia, this wine bar brings a cosy, speakeasy-style space to Fitzroy North.
Grace Darling Hotel
A Collingwood institution with great pub fare and a heap of live music.
The Palace Hotel
This South Melbourne pub has an impressive list of craft brews.
Tramway Hotel
A classic Fitzroy North pub.
Napier Hotel
Like a big, warm, friendly Fitzroy hug.
The Carringbush Hotel
This 130-year-old pub is now slinging meat-free meals, wine on tap and more than 21 beers.
The Lincoln
A much-loved Carlton gem serving up local craft brews and top-quality gastropub fare.
Old Palm Liquor
A lush wine bar from the Neighbourhood Wine crew.
Nice Guys Brewery and Bar
A retrofuturistic brew bar with 25 taps and a leafy, heated beer garden.
The Orrong Hotel
Go glam or keep it simple. The choice is all yours at this classic gastropub.
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