Preston's all-in-one beer garden, bar, arcade and bowling alley is the nostalgia-fuelled leisure centre you've been waiting for.

Late-night cocktails on Collingwood's Smith Street.

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

Try before you buy from the extensive range at this Collingwood beer bar and bottle shop.

Make your way through the swinging saloon doors to find bucking bulls, arcade games, pool tables, a dog-friendly rooftop, and food and drinks aplenty.

A moody and atmospheric spot for sipping from an extensive selection of interesting wines.

Blues and bourbon in a moody underground space.

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

Make yourself at home at this dark but glittering dive bar on Johnston Street.

Compared to the local institution that is Rumi, Rocket Society feels like the cool younger sibling. It stays up later, plays alternative beats and is a bit more playful with its food and drink offerings.

A trio of misfits have set up a sleek bar in Footscray, which champions local artists and community groups.

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

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

Home to a food menu that changes just as frequently as the 100strong wine list.

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

A lush wine bar from the Neighbourhood Wine crew.

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

A two-storey bar and bottleshop in the heart of Footscray.

What do you get if you cross a European wine bar with a Japanese listening bar?

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

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

Abbotsford's no-frills neighbourhood warehouse bar.

Experience the hedonistic pleasures of the 1920s in Fitzroy's hidden cocktail den.

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

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

A glorious rooftop setting for some discerning bottles of wine.

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

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

The team has collectively worked at Attica, Cutler & Co, The Roving Marrow and Rosetta.

An innovative 25-seat fine diner from an acclaimed chef, nestled in the heart of Yarraville.

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

Raise a glass to Melbourne’s wine bar renaissance.

This Fitzroy wine bar has quite the sense of adventure.

Drink tinnies, down burgers, dance and play pool in Leonard's lounge room-like bar.

Nab one of just 12 seats at this hidden, minimalist cocktail haunt — and prepare for some world-class drinking.

The Mulberry Group has transformed a lofty Cremorne warehouse into a cosy wine bar slinging wood-fired eats and interesting vino.

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

This Melbourne bar is home to some of the world's best cocktails.

True to form, Andrew McConnell serves up another Gertrude Street gem.

North Carlton's unchallenged eternal gem.