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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Archive for the ‘Melbourne CBD’ Category

Bar: Lanes Edge

Posted by Rob On May - 4 - 2012



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.

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Bar: The Carlton

Posted by Macca On November - 11 - 2011

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With its wild interior, The Carlton Hotel offers a completely unique drinking experience in a completely crazy venue.
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Bar: Bar Americano

Posted by Rob On September - 29 - 2011

 

Redefining the idea of a small bar, Bar Americano focuses on what’s in the glass rather than everything else around it.

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Bar: Loop

Posted by Rob On January - 30 - 2011

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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.

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Bar: High Society

Posted by Macca On March - 24 - 2010

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With its hidden entrance in a prominent Italian Restaurant, High Society ensures that you are looked after on a visit there. With its professional, personal service this is a perfect place to venture any time of the evening.

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Restaurant/Bar: Von Haus

Posted by Macca On March - 2 - 2010

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Simplicity at its best, this tiny wine bar in the CBD won’t disappoint. With its menu of whatever they feel like on the day, there is always something different to experience at Von Haus.

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Bar: Madame Brussels

Posted by Macca On December - 16 - 2009

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There is no other place in Melbourne quite like Madame Brussels, in fact it is more like going to a lawn tennis club in the 1970′s and holding a garden party on a sunny weekend afternoon, than an inner city bar.
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Bar: The Left Bank

Posted by Rob On October - 22 - 2009

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Like the name implies, The Left Bank is situated on the other side of the river where it has positioned itself to be a great place to get a cocktail on southbank perhaps on the way Crown or after dinner.

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Bar: Misty

Posted by Macca On October - 9 - 2009

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Misty has remained through the years one of Melbourne’s best kept bar secrets. This iconic bar has made an art form out of specialised cocktails and beers able to suit any occasion.
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Bar: Collins Quarter

Posted by Macca On October - 9 - 2009

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Collins Quarter stands out in the Melbourne Bar scene as offering a little bit of everything while doing it very well. Be it a meal, a drink or a Cigar; Collins Quarter will suit any occasion.
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