This is a great place to catch up with mates as twinkling lanterns swing overhead. The decor is pretty kitsch but the vibe is fun and relaxed. Pull up a bar stool at Chuckle Park and enjoy the outdoor atmosphere with a jug of sangria or two. They make a mean martini too.Ĭlick here to find out more about the Hidden Laneways Bars tour Chuckle Park Push back the velvet curtains at the entrance to the Gin Palace and your eyes are met with a luxurious lounge that is perfect for intimate conversations and musings about why gin is having such a moment these days.Īt the Gin Palace they have championed our juniper tipple du jour for well over a decade and stock over 200 varieties. Ponyfish Island – Yarra Pedestrian Bridge Gin Palace If you’re celebrating something special (or even just because!) you can order a bottle of Veuve Cliquot. Hidden under the Southbank Pedestrian Bridge, on a sunny day there is no better place to relax with a beer or cocktail than Ponyfish Island. One of my favourite places to spend a lazy afternoon in Melbourne is on a pontoon in the middle of the Yarra River! It doesn’t get more ‘Melbourne’ than that. Duck down a lane covered in murals and find a new watering hole.
If you can’t see it from the street then it is pretty much hidden right? Melbourne has embraced laneway and rooftop bars with a passion.Īnd there’s something about a hidden bar that goes hand in hand with our street art culture. And, if you’re a local like me, the tour will open your eyes to even more of our city’s magic. More about the tour at the end of this article – it’s a great activity if you are visiting Melbourne for a few days or a long weekend. I joined a Hidden Laneway Bars of Melbourne tour and made some great discoveries to add to this list. But, as we had been living in London for a few years, I decided I needed some help rediscovering what’s new in the city. Now over the years, I like to think I have built up a decent address book of hidden bars in Melbourne. The laneways and hidden corners are the natural habitat for secret drinking spots and have nurtured many bars that have stood the test of time. One of the best things about Melbourne is its cool bar scene.
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