The coolest places tagged "cocktails" in Melbourne

Afloat –Melbourne CBD

Afloat is a seasonal open-air bar and eatery on the Yarra River in Melbourne, offering themed menus, rooftop views, DJ sets and a lively atmosphere in warmer months.

Apollo Inn –Melbourne CBD

A low-lit cocktail bar behind Gimlet in Melbourne's CBD, Apollo Inn offers classic drinks, sharp snacks and a refined, compact space with old-world touches and contemporary polish.

BKK –Melbourne CBD

BKK in Melbourne's CBD serves Bangkok-style grilled Thai dishes from an open charcoal kitchen. Set inside the Her building, it offers bold, shareable plates and cocktails with Thai flavour notes.

The Builders Arms Hotel in Fitzroy combines historic pub charm with produce-driven European cooking, a wine-focused dining room, craft drinks and distinct spaces including a back garden and an art-filled front bar.

Chin Chin –Melbourne CBD

Chin Chin in Melbourne delivers bold Southeast Asian flavours in a high-energy, art-filled space, with punchy shared plates, tropical cocktails and a buzzing, fast-moving vibe.

Di Stasio Città –Melbourne CBD

Di Stasio Città is a boldly designed Italian restaurant in central Melbourne, serving classic pasta and cocktails in a dramatic space with a terrace for relaxed outdoor dining.

El Columpio –Fitzroy

A bright Fitzroy spot with Spanish and Latin American inspiration, offering a rotating menu of snacks and cocktails. Open from 10:00am on weekends, it's ideal for brunch, dinner or late drinks.

Future Future –Richmond

Future Future is a modern Japanese izakaya in Richmond offering yakitori, wagyu sandos and prawn toast in a minimalist setting, with a drinks list built around sake and Japanese whisky.

Gimlet –Melbourne CBD

Gimlet in Melbourne offers a refined European-style dining experience in a 1920s heritage building, with wood-fired dishes, handmade pasta and a standout cocktail list.

Juni –Melbourne CBD

Inspired by Japanese izakayas, Juni in Melbourne’s CBD serves precise small plates and curated drinks until midnight every night, all in a sleek, minimalist setting.

Lanson Place Parliament Gardens –East Melbourne

Located in East Melbourne’s Lanson Place hotel, this calm, refined restaurant offers seasonal dishes and classic cocktails with a twist, serving locals and guests in a clean-lined, contemporary setting.

Leonard’s House of Love –South Yarra

Leonard’s House of Love in South Yarra channels 1970s American dive bar style, serving craft beer, classic bar food and hosting DJs in a log cabin setting with a leafy beer garden.

Mr Mills –Melbourne CBD

Tucked down a laneway in Melbourne’s CBD, Mr Mills pairs sharp cocktails and small plates with a late-night shift in energy, moving from after-work drinks to DJ-led sessions by the weekend.

Siglo –Melbourne CBD

Siglo is a rooftop bar above Melbourne’s Spring Street offering European-style light food, classic cocktails, cigars and views of Parliament House. It stays open late and attracts a well-dressed, post-show crowd.

Smith & Daughters –Collingwood

Smith & Daughters in Collingwood is a plant-based Melbourne restaurant with a bold, chef-led menu inspired by Mediterranean and Latin flavours. Bookings are recommended for dinner on busy weekend nights.

The StandardX Melbourne –Fitzroy

The StandardX Melbourne in Fitzroy pairs stripped-back design with a casual food and drink offering, featuring seasonal small plates, Australian wines, and a laid-back lobby bar that shifts into DJ mode after dark.

Tonka –Melbourne CBD

Tonka in Melbourne offers modern Indian cuisine in a sleek space behind a city laneway, with standout dishes like soft-shell crab and slow-cooked lamb curry alongside spice-friendly wines and cocktails.