Adelphi Hotel

A rooftop bar beside a glass-bottomed pool brings a design-forward edge to this boutique hotel in central Melbourne. It draws a steady mix of locals and guests for cocktails in a space that combines clean lines with playful touches.

The dining room follows a similarly bold aesthetic, with interiors that favour bright contrast and a menu that shifts with the seasons. Contemporary Australian cooking is built around Victorian produce, paired with house drinks that include inventive signatures and updated classics.

We’d start outside with a negroni and end inside with something warm and herbaceous. The crowd trends creative, the mood stays easy, and the attention to design is constant.