Hidden from view up a flight of stairs just like one of those 1920s speakeasies is The 18th Amendment Bar where owner Gorge Camorra is often at the door to welcome his guests.

Named after the Sri Lankan bowl pancakes made from fermented rice flour and coconut milk, at Mrs Hopper you can pair your booze with delicious food from the Araliya kitchen.

The Ugly Duckling graced Richmond with its presence in 2015 and brought an element of class to a strip that was devoid of beautiful spaces to sit and drink quality cocktails and wine.

Royal Saxon is one of those places that seriously has it all. The design by architects Six Degrees is well executed giving the space a modern industrial aesthetic...

Unless you’re a vegetarian, you probably eat meat. And if you eat meat, then you have to go to Dexter Melbourne.

Every suburb has its local, the place where you can hang out and feel comfortable to turn up in whatever you happen to be wearing and not feel like you're going to stand out. Lucky for the locals of Northcote...

With Camberwell Station across the road, Bar None is one of those places that's easy to get to from the city.

So why are we talking so much about this spirit? It’s because at Absinthesalon Melbourne, that’s pretty much all you’ll get to drink and the story is...

From the moment you walk down the stairs and past the painting by local artist Steen Jones you know you're in a very Melbourne basement.

Here at The Silverlake Social they have created a little bit of Southern California in a tap house focusing on American brews, with a large range in...

A very unique bar opened in Exhibition Street named 1806, and whether they planned to or not, they have successfully placed themselves as one of the top cocktail venues in Melbourne.

Smoked meats, Texan style BBQ and Southern themed dishes have taken their place in Melbourne's food scene and show no sign of disappearing anytime soon, which is great for Tonino Cordisco and his great venue The Gem Bar in Collingwood, since that's the food he serves here.

Way back in 2000 a new and very different place called Polly opened and set the benchmark for bars in the area with great service and high end cocktails.

Hidden above Captain Melville on the site of Melbourne's oldest pub and accessed from an old wooden staircase is the very intimate Loch & Key.

Let the northerly breeze guide you across the road to your salvation, like a mirage in the desert, you'll find a place known simply as The Botanical.

Named after Princess Elena of Montenegro who married the King of Italy, Amaro Montenegro began its story in 1885 in Bologna being distilled by founder Stanislao Cobianchi.

Like any other fox, Rupert sleeps by day and comes alive as the sun begins to fade, welcoming hungry and thirsty people into his lair.

Wizey Baleitavuki is centre stage slinging drinks in this neon lit, frat themed den of American dive bar goodness.

Dark, brooding and equally majestic stands The Emerald Peacock on Lonsdale Street, silently and gently wooing Melburnians into his sanctuary, calling to them seductively to climb the stairs and be embraced by his warmth.

High above Smith Street, overlooking the treetops and the old buildings, Panama Dining blends 70's class with a touch of grunge to give patrons a relaxed...

When a master distiller from Mexico decides to come all the way to Australia to showcase his tequila, it is only fitting that he is welcomed with open arms by Melbourne's thriving bar scene...

How lucky are the people who live in Fitzroy to have the Rochester Hotel as their local neighbourhood rock 'n' roll pub with great beers on tap, quality cocktails on offer and the nicest staff to boot!

You can't live in Melbourne and not know about Cookie. And if you don't then you do now. There's no going back once you've climbed the stairs to Level 1 in Curtin House and through the door into this wonderland.

Ever wanted to go missing and not be found? Head down Chapel Street, duck into Jane Doe Bar, sink into the retro velvet couches and disappear from view in this dimly lit and intimate space.

If you like to sit and sip amongst lush greenery with the sky so close you can almost touch it, then the Loop Roof is a little Garden of Eden in an urban jungle.

Usually when there's a bolt of lightning you're guaranteed of mass destruction. However when this one hit Heffernan Lane a new watering hole magically appeared called Union Electric Bar.

Welcome to The Attic At Black Pearl, the not so secret bar above a bar. It's always a bonus when you get two for one, and this is no exception.

Sometimes a club, always a bar, this unique space at the bottom of Euro House in Corrs Lane called Pulp Club completes a trio of venues in the one building.

Lounge makes you think of space that's comfortable, chilled and unpretentious. Add Lounge Kitchen into the mix and you've got a relaxed bar with tasty eats.

Since 2002 Black Pearl has been providing Melburnians with a bar to experience quality beverages. It has been home to some of the city's top bartenders who have moved on to open up their own reputable establishments and work as ambassadors for global brands.

You often walk into an elegant bar, order a beautiful drink and get a nice serve of attitude on the side. Not at Collins Quarter and not with head bartender Mr Zeb Plater. Experienced and well respected amongst his peers, Zeb quietly and confidently prepares his beverages with minimal fuss and maximum precision.

We are proud to bring you the very first BAR/D UP Master Profile of the suave and sophisticated Nick Selvadurai, Cocktail Manager at Cookie & Magic Mountain Saloon. This is a vignette featuring the man, the bar and the beverage. Nothing more, nothing less. The drink prepared is available to enjoy at both venues.