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.

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...

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.

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...

When the guys opened South Press it wasn't just good wine they wanted to serve and sell but also top notch food options.

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.

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.

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.

Grab your grapes, give 'em a little squeeze and what have you got? Squashed Grapes of course. With so many wine websites around, these are defintely the guys to choose for your booze.

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...

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.

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

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.

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.

With over 700 whiskies, 12 rotating craft brews on tap at any one time and great wines as well, you won't go thirsty, and your hunger is taken care of with charcuterie boards made to order laden with freshly sliced meats and cheeses.

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.

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.

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.

Everyone needs a mate called Milton. He's that good looking guy who's a little dark and mysterious, sometimes quiet and relaxed but still really social. Loves his wine and cheese, doesn't mind an ale or two, and happy to stay up late. Always reliable, always accommodating, we're talking about our friend Milton Wine...

Heading home from work on the train tonight?? Hop on either the Frankston, Cranbourne or Pakenham line and get your booty off at Toorak Station. Why?? Because it's bloody boiling, you know you need some hydration of the alcoholic variety and Toorak Cellars is literally across the road. With a beautiful shady...