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...

Dexter | Preston

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...

Freddie Wimpoles, a unique bar for the Fitzroy Street precinct, named after the man who used to own the building and also happened to love his beer.

There's so much beer you'll never go thirsty. Hop lovers rejoice, it's time to play at Hopscotch Melbourne!

So where do you go out in Camberwell? Well that’s easy, swing around the corner into Auburn Parade and take yourself upstairs to East of Everything.

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...

Lazerpig is unique. It’s a pizza place, a bar, a restaurant, a late night space to listen to sweet tunes and have a dance, plus you can even order takeaway or get home delivery.

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.

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.

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

Looking for a basement bar in the heart of the city that literally has all the bells & whistles? This is where Flinders Lane becomes memory lane as you follow the flashing lights to Bartronica.

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.

You may not expect it, but prepare to be looked after by staff who actually care, and believe it when we tell you that you'll come back again and again, trying to discover what's so wrong with this place that makes it so right. XX

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.

Back in 2004 I Carusi II opened on Barkly Street St Kilda bringing authentic Italian pizza to the strip. Nearly ten years later in 2013 the owners took over a little space around the corner in Blessington Street and called it Sorsi e Morsi which means Sips & Nibbles.

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.

Legend has it that Maximon, a folk saint revered by the Mayans in Guatemala slept with all the women in the village while the men were working the fields.

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.

Enter Transit Rooftop Bar. Perched high up above the Yarra at the top of Federation Square is this quirky space run by David Wright.

Waterslide Bar has surfaced at Southgate Melbourne and we were there to film a launch party that saw a few hundred Melburnians turn out to experience this brand new venue with a view over the Yarra, Flinders Street Station and the city beyond.

Numbers are everything when it comes to Forester's Beer & Music Hall in Collingwood. This building has stood for about 170 years and you'll find 50 taps with 32 craft beers on offer at any one time. Open 7 days a week, if you choose to go on the weekends the cavernous space downstairs is packed full of brew lovers...