Having long been the driving force of Melbourne’s cocktail scene and having played host to some of country’s most prolific bartenders, such as Adi Ruiz, Black Pearl has finally gained its upstairs bar, ‘The Attic’.

The fit-out is similar to what you imagine your grandfather’s attic might look like, minus the cobwebs and dust. Giant craypots hang from the ceiling, a mismatch of bespoke glassware lines the walls and behind the bar a huge globe opens to reveal a hidden bottle trove (allegedly pegged to be used as a mobile martini station).

The menus reveal a serious selection of drinks, divided into categories to better help you find the exact tipple to get you on your way or fix whatever ails you. The drinks are in-house creations, utilising a carefully mapped out selection of spirits to ensure the back bar is not overloaded. This come as a relief to most drinkers who are met with too much choice at the back bar on the ground floor. As always, the witty and comical menus provide entertainment via descriptions that help you to enjoy the drink all the more.

And if cocktails aren’t your scene, a solid beer listing backed with a considered wine list will ensure that everyone is happy.