Best Boozy Brunches in Melbourne

For a nation that likes a drink, we don't do a lot of it before midday. That’s changing – slowly. Many Melbourne cafes now offer a handful of beers, wines and breakfast cocktails alongside the usual coffee, tea and juice.

The next step – bottomless boozy brunch packages – is yet to really catch on the way it has in places such as Berlin and New York. That's okay. At these spots you can have plenty of fun regardless, with the help of Mimosas, Bellinis, Bloody Marys and other brunch classics.

Archie’s All Day

$10 Negronis on tap and a menu that covers all bases. Winner.

189 Gertrude Street
Fitzroy VIC 3065

Nomada

A Spanish twist on breakfast, with tapas and sherry.

412 Brunswick Street
Fitzroy VIC 3065

Galleon Cafe

In the mood for a Bloody or Virgin Mary? You have six to choose from at this institution.

9 Carlisle Street
St Kilda VIC

Holla

Match your eggs with whatever cocktail you like – they take requests.

284 Victoria Street
Richmond VIC

Stagger Lee’s

Proud Mary coffee and cocktails galore.

276 Brunswick Street
Fitzroy VIC

Lucky Penny

From 8am: salted-caramel milkshakes with espresso and spiced rum, plus plenty of other cocktails.

481 Chapel Street
South Yarra VIC

Park Street

Classic Italian cocktails and a side of people-watching on the adjacent bike path.

815 Nicholson Street
Carlton North VIC 3054

Marion

On weekends, Andrew McConnell's wine bar puts on a full spread (including Lune croissants) with classic breakfast cocktails.

53 Gertrude Street
Fitzroy VIC 3065

Belleville

Fried chicken, waffles and Southern-American cocktails from 11.30 every Sunday. Yee-haw.

Globe Alley
Melbourne VIC

Friends of Mine

Go for the refreshing D'Lychee breakfast cocktail – gin, sparkling wine, lychee liqueur, fresh lychees, lemonade and ginger beer.

506 Swan Street
Richmond VIC

The Vertue Of The Coffee Drink

Try the Turbo G&T, made with cold-brew coffee.

8 Raffa Place
Carlton VIC 3053

Yellow Bird Cafe

Wash down the Death Benedict with beer, wine or a Mexican-inspired cocktail.

122 Chapel Street
Windsor VIC

Borsch, Vodka & Tears

Polish breakfasts and an extensive vodka and cocktail menu for the AM.

173 Chapel Street
Windsor VIC

Pope Joan

Sip on a Breakfast Martini or the Pope's Mule before midday.

77-79 Nicholson Street
Brunswick East VIC 3057

The Kettle Black

Four cocktails to choose from: Mimosa, elderflower spritz, Espresso Martini and gin and tonic.

50 Albert Road
South Melbourne VIC

Top Paddock

Like sister cafe The Kettle Black, this one serves four breakfast cocktails, plus beer and wine.

658 Church Street
Richmond VIC 3121

Higher Ground

Of course the third cafe from the Top Paddock and Kettle Black crew is also good for boozing.

650 Little Bourke Street
Melbourne VIC 3000

Magic Mountain Saloon

Thai-inspired dishes and classic cocktails from morning until late.

62 Little Collins Street
Melbourne VIC

Brunswick Street Alimentari

Start the day with an Aperol Spritz.

251 Brunswick Street
Fitzroy VIC

Wide Open Road

Boozy soda, spiced Bloody Mary, or a simple Screwdriver?

274 Barkly Street
Brunswick VIC 3056

Cumulus Inc.

Enjoy a house-made crumpet with a glass of champagne.

45 Flinders Lane
Melbourne VIC

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