This site aims to expose the secrets of the vibrant Melbourne night life to residents and visitors. We strive to provide reviews of bars and restaurants only after we have been to them and experienced the place for ourselves.
We have mapped the bars and restaurants reviewed so as to take the hassle out of finding the venue and to assist in the successful planning of a night out. Also we offer some Chasers to help plan a night out where we suggest several places to experience in an evening.
Finally, please feel free to leave a comment or email us and challenge our reviews or to tell us about somewhere new. We are always looking for new places to experience.
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Part of the growing development of Smith St, Agent 284 stylishly adds itself as a venue that can easily cater to your needs. From an intimate cocktail to a group meal to a large function, they’ve got you covered.
Lanes Edge is a ‘no-frills’ bar where you can start off the night with casual drinks with friends in an atmosphere that is relaxed and easy going.
With its wild interior, The Carlton Hotel offers a completely unique drinking experience in a completely crazy venue.
Hidden out in the fringe of the CBD, The Everleigh brings the old charm of the traditional cocktail bar to Fitzroy.
Redefining the idea of a small bar, Bar Americano focuses on what’s in the glass rather than everything else around it.
Black Pearl offers world class cocktails, made by world class staff in a low-key, stylish venue that is sure to impress.
Volume 6 In this intermittent edition of the Garnish, we will be sharing with you an opportunity that was presented to us to learn more about a group called World Class Australia, their competition, the winning bartenders and their cocktails. Read on to learn more…
Just as much a venue as a cocktail bar Loop has long provided Melbournians a place to have a nice drink and listen to some great music; you might even want to dance.
Volume 5 Here is the next installment of the Garnish, a not so often look at what is happening in and around the Melbourne bar scene. We’ve got Australian Bar Award finalists, a little local bar news, a couple of great winter cocktails and a rumour or two.
Through an indiscriminate doorway and down a couple flights of stairs in a basement you will find Izakaya Den, a modern Japanese Izakaya that offers a different and exciting selection of food and drink which makes it the perfect place for a quiet evening out.
