Finding this secretive, 16-seat cocktail bar is half the fun.

One of the most legendary venues in Melbourne's live music scene, still hosting punk, metal and stoner-rock bands most nights of the week.

A wine bar and shop from the guys behind The Alps and Toorak Cellars.

Nearly every style you can imagine is available at this convivial beer hall, and they're all made right there.

As far as neighbourhood bars go, it’s pretty hard to top this laid-back hangout inspired by the beautiful old dive bars found across America.

In an old furniture warehouse, you'll find sour-coffee ales and beer that mimics wine.

A three-in-one warehouse space in Collingwood: pool, South American snacks, a deli, cocktails and more.

A verdant greenhouse bar with plenty of natural light.

Kangaroo pastrami, pulled pig’s-head and croquettes are the hallmarks of this flexible restaurant-slash-wine bar.

There’s beer, and then there’s award-winning India Pale Ale served straight from the tank. Here, you’ll get the latter.

A late-night bar bringing the flavours of New Orleans and Texan barbeque to Melbourne.

A gastro-pub serving good food, drink and music in a classy setting.

This tiny neighbourhood wine bar doesn’t have room for a kitchen. So it serves a lot of cheese.

This rowdy pub has a rockabilly theme, complete with genuine American barbeque. It's unusual, but it works.

A one-man operation punching above its weight.

Grab a growler to go, or sit in and take advantage of the huge range of draught, canned and bottled beers.

An unsung hero where you can eat, drink and even sleep.

This charmingly refurbed pub feels like it’s been around forever. Park yourself in the sunny, plant-filled atrium or nab a spot out front, then order a riff on the Chiko Roll, spicy mussel “schnitzels” and a Goldy’s Gaytime for dessert.

A little gem, with intimate corners and old-world charm.

Head to the sunny, fruit-tree-filled rooftop above Collingwood Yards for wallet-friendly wines and cocktails, plus a superlative view that won’t cost you a thing. Cap it off with rotating DJ sets through a killer sound system, and you’ve got plenty of reasons to stick around.