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.

D.O.C Espresso and its Delicatessen next door opened in 2009 on Lygon Street with one added bonus…..a bar!

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.

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

Radio Mexico is one of those places we love because it's not just somewhere to eat or drink. From the moment you walk in you just know you'll have a complete experience.

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.

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

Brothers Nick and Tom Welch who also own The Silverlake Social, brought a little piece of New Mexico to Prahran when they opened White Oaks Saloon...

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.

Hosted in a hidden warehouse not far from the restaurant in Collingwood, diners were treated to a Sichuan inspired degustation using quality produce in a space that was decorated by Shu himself.

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.

Voted as Asia's number one bar, those lucky enough to get a ticket were hosted at The Everleigh and able to sample some of 28 HKS's signature cocktails.

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.

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...

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.

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.

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.

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.

Whether it's drinks with colleagues or a date with your loved one after work, Waterslide Bar at Southbank satisfies every need.

Melbourne's love of Vietnamese food has seen the city go totally phở crazy, but how many of these eateries can boast a brilliant bar as well and service that goes beyond the norm. That's what happens when you bring together passionate owners who not only oversee all aspects of operations but are there with the...

You may think that East and West Berlin no longer exist, but on the second level of Euro House in Corrs Lane, the two parts of a city separated until the wall came down in 1989 are very much alive in the form of Berlin Bar.

Melbourne is a melting pot of so many cultures, filled with people who appreciate fine food and hunger for new and interesting cuisines. Dean and Jeanelle Mariani have done our city a little favour and taken inspiration from their travels within Africa to create Polēpolē Bar in Little Collins Street.

The Paris end of Collins Street. Synonymous with high fashion, beautiful boutiques and stunning architecture. Near the corner of Exhibition Street, tucked away in a lovingly preserved Victorian terrace is the swanky Collins Quarter.

Do you remember that feeling you had as a little kid when you discovered something hidden, something new, and it felt so precious. Stepping into Belleville Melbourne is just like that.

1920 to 1933 in the US was known as the Prohibition era, when it became illegal to produce, sell or transport liquor. Congress thought it would rid the country of so many problems influenced by drinking, instead it just caused new ones. This was also known as "The Noble Experiment".

Have you ever had that feeling where part of you wants to head out for a great night but the other part just can't be bothered? An hour later you're still not sure but suddenly you take that step and in no time the bartender is calling your round of drinks away.