Drink
All the latest and greatest watering holes we welcomed to Melbourne's drinks scene this year.
Hope St Radio
Roll into this lofty bar for natural wines, top-notch drinking snacks and live radio broadcasts.
Pearl Diver Cocktails and Oysters
Creatively-charged cocktails and primo Aussie oysters headline the offering at this glam CBD watering hole.
Dom's Social Club
The former home of Peaches and Cheek has been transformed into a laidback spot that feels distinctly like an Italian social club.
Deeds Taproom & Kitchen
This local brewery's new Glen Iris HQ boasts 28 taps and a crafty menu built around beer.
Poodle Upstairs
Poodle Bar & Bistro has scored a new upstairs sibling, serving signature sips, gourmet charcuterie and caviar two nights a week.
Fable Melbourne
Melbourne's highest rooftop bar is slinging clever cocktails and Mediterranean bites 14 storeys above Lonsdale Street.
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