Located in the northern part of the CBD, Loch & Key has a covered outdoor terrace overlooking Franklin Street where you can sit and enjoy not only the great cocktails but also Guinness on tap and interesting wines sourced from around the world. Alan continues to indulge his heritage with some fine Irish whiskeys and poitíns on offer which you can enjoy at the bar, or take up residence in one of the little rooms where you can have your own private gathering. Most food comes out of the Melville kitchen downstairs, there's even salads for those who want a fresher option, but burgers and toasties are always a big hit and the perfect partners to alcohol.

Drinks and eats aside, one of the most desirable aspects of this bar is that it's open until the wee small hours, Sundays and weekdays till 5am and Saturdays until 7am. Whether you stay all night or come past on the way home for that last cheeky beverage, the guys here don't care, they just want to see you and share their unique hospitality. Forget the lockout laws and come inside because while all the other bars have gone to sleep the door's always open at Loch & Key.