Bars

Sydney, New South Wales

The Baxter Inn is consistently ranked among the world's best bars, a hidden speakeasy-style whisky bar in a Sydney CBD basement accessible through an unmarked door. With over 800 whiskies and expert bartenders, it has appeared on the World's 50 Best Bars list multiple times.

152-156 Clarence St, Sydney NSW 2000

Brisbane, Queensland

Felons Brewing Co is Brisbane's most spectacular riverside craft brewery, situated beneath the Story Bridge at the Howard Smith Wharves precinct. The sprawling 1,000-person venue produces award-winning craft beers and offers unobstructed views of the Brisbane River and the Story Bridge.

5 Boundary St, Brisbane QLD 4000

Brisbane, Queensland

The Gresham is Brisbane's most atmospheric heritage bar, operating within a beautifully restored 1920s banking chamber in the CBD. The soaring ceilings, marble columns, and stained glass create a stunning backdrop for an exceptional whisky and cocktail program.

308 Queen St, Brisbane QLD 4000

Adelaide, South Australia

The Stag Hotel is Adelaide's most beloved independent pub, a Rundle Street institution that has served the city's creative community for generations. The venue combines an impressive craft beer selection with live music and a welcoming atmosphere that captures the relaxed spirit of South Australia's bar culture.

299 Rundle St, Adelaide SA 5000

Melbourne, Victoria

Bar Bambi is one of Melbourne's most charming laneway cocktail bars, a beautifully designed intimate venue in the heart of the CBD. The bar is celebrated for its creative cocktail menu, warm hospitality, and its position at the forefront of Melbourne's world-class bar scene.

78 Bourke St, Melbourne VIC 3000

Melbourne, Victoria

Black Pearl is Australia's most beloved cocktail bar — a Fitzroy institution that has ranked in the World's 50 Best Bars and consistently won Australia's Best Bar title for its encyclopedic spirits selection, brilliant bartending team, and the kind of genuine neighbourhood bar warmth that makes it as comfortable for locals on Tuesday nights as for international spirits tourists on weekend pilgrimages. Melbourne's claim to be Australia's cocktail capital rests significantly on Black Pearl.

304 Brunswick St, Fitzroy VIC 3065

Melbourne, Victoria

Cobbler is Fitzroy's most respected whisky and cocktail bar, a cozy venue on Brunswick Street with an exceptional curated spirits selection. The bar specializes in rare and aged whiskies from Scotland, Japan, and Australia, making it a pilgrimage destination for serious spirits enthusiasts.

175 Brunswick St, Fitzroy VIC 3065

Melbourne, Victoria

Eau de Vie Melbourne is one of Australia's most celebrated cocktail bars, a dimly lit underground venue accessed through a hidden entrance in the city center. The bar is renowned for its theatrical cocktail presentations and has consistently ranked among Asia-Pacific's best bars.

1 Malthouse Lane, Melbourne VIC 3000

Melbourne, Victoria

The Prahran Hotel is a legendary Melbourne pub that has undergone a stunning transformation into one of the city's most design-forward drinking destinations. The venue features multiple bars across several levels, including a stunning rooftop with views over the inner south Melbourne skyline.

82 High St, Prahran VIC 3181

Perth, Western Australia

Nola is Perth's most acclaimed cocktail bar, named after New Orleans and bringing the spirit of Louisiana's bar culture to Western Australia. The venue has appeared on numerous best bar lists and is renowned for its inventive cocktails and lively live music programming.

130 James St, Northbridge WA 6003