Raise a glass to Melbourne’s wine bar renaissance.

The former home of Peaches and Cheek has been transformed into a laidback spot that feels distinctly like an Italian social club.

This wild-child American-style dive bar is a rock 'n' roll dream.

One of the classic 'cool' bars in Melbourne never fails to disappoint.

Drop by Purple Pit for the best dirty gin martini in town.

A multi-level hawker-style barbecue and karaoke joint in the CBD.

An underground bar in a heritage-listed CBD building with 'unicorn' doughnuts and strawberry and cream cocktails.

Hell's Kitchen. Our heaven.

End your night with French aperitifs and raclettes at this Parisian-style bar.

Melbourne's first dedicated 'listening bar' boasts a 3000-strong vinyl collection and DJ Jnett in the role of Music Director.

What happens at Cherry Bar stays at Cherry Bar.

Aster is Ferdydurke's replacement, swapping out live music for more grown-up date-night vibes.

This new CBD cocktail haven comes from minds behind one of the world's best bars.

A CBD basement bar serving up French bistro food and cocktails until 5am.

A quaint city wine bar sans pretension.

Melbourne's highest rooftop bar is slinging clever cocktails and Mediterranean bites 14 storeys above Lonsdale Street.

Find killer bar food and creative cocktails up at this Thai-inspired Scott Pickett joint.

The Spanish restaurant's rooftop serves up Catalan toasties and gin cocktails under the CBD stars.

The best people watching, wine sipping spot on Spring Street.

Above a Chinese restaurant, find a world with three bears and drinks that are just right.

A CBD stalwart that serves up live music, drinks and Thai food until 5am.

Melbourne CBD's new two-storey car park container bar.

Rooftop Bar is the centrepiece of Melbourne's alcohol stocked skyline.

This opulent CBD bar boasts over 400 bottles of champagne, three balconies and a roaring 30s vibe.

Packed to the brim, this little gem offers a trip to Spain sans the passport.

Vue de Monde's sister venue is a destination in its own right.

A glorious rooftop setting for some discerning bottles of wine.

Cocktails, charcuterie and a little speakeasy fun.

Follow the glow from red neon lights to find this moody, winter-friendly rooftop bar in Melbourne's CBD.

Luxe, dim and full of your favourite spirit: gin.

More than just a stopover on the way to Thai food heaven, Chin Chin's moody basement bar is the only destination you need.

Pull up a milk crate and set yourself up in this excellent outdoor bar.

This sophisticated speakeasy has two great loves, pairing primo Aussie oysters with a dizzying collection of chablis.

A plush two-storey cocktail lounge with a secret basement bar, fireplace and boozy brunch sessions.

Circl is making it so much easier to try rare wines with over 150 drops offered by the glass.