Nightlife
Time to get in the group chat ASAP and start planning how you're going to ring in 2020.
Hopscotch
A riverside meeting place for beer lovers and friends, where you can get a foot-long steak sanga and bottomless fries.
State of Grace
The CBD venue has reopened in a new and improved location complete with a hidden drinking den.
Imperial Hotel
Soak up the 360-degree views on the rooftop of this CBD pub.
Trinket
A plush two-storey cocktail lounge with a secret basement bar, fireplace and boozy brunch sessions.
The Provincial Hotel
The grand old dame of Brunswick Street.
European Bier Cafe
A triple-level bar boasting a broad spectrum of local and international beers.
The Wharf Hotel
Berth at this Yarra-side bar for a beer and the best view.
The Smith
Escape the bustling High Street, and chill out in the courtyard of this sleek gastropub.
Prince Alfred Hotel, Carlton
An old Carlton favourite has reopened with a sleek new interior that honours its colourful past.
Newmarket Hotel
Great pub fare, exciting architecture and a dedicated gig space — the Newmarket is a triple threat.
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