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Deeply unserious, yet highly technique and ingredient-driven

Behind the cocktail program at Bar Carnation.

By Fred Siggins

/ 15 Sep 2026

Belle Johnson-Geor at Bar Carnation. Photo: Fred Siggins

Melbourne’s beer cocktails, from Hazy Coladas to Hot Buttered Beer

A round-up of the most creative (and delicious) beer cocktails in town.

By Fred Siggins

/ 8 Sep 2026

The Hazy Colada at Tallboy & Moose. Photo: Fred Siggins

All the photos from the Boothby Best Bars VIC Awards

All the winners and social shots from this week’s awards.

By Sam Bygrave

/ 3 Sep 2026

All the action from a great night! Photo: Fred Siggins

The 50 best bars in Victoria are right here

All the results from tonight’s Boothby Best Bars VIC Awards.

By Sam Bygrave

/ 31 Aug 2026

The 50 best bars in Victoria are right here

How to open a proper cocktail bar in pub country

With a hidden whisky room and a focus on Australian spirits, get a look at The Bon Vivant’s Companion.

By Fred Siggins

/ 25 Aug 2026

The Bon Vivant’s Companion in Mornington. Photo: Fred Siggins

Sometimes a great bar is just a bar

Mikey’s Bar also has an attractive all day happy hour that hits you right in the cost of living.

By Fred Siggins

/ 18 Aug 2026

Mikey's Bar co-owner Kristian Marshman. Photo: Fred Siggins

The founder of Asia’s number one bar on what’s coming next

Bastien Ciocca of Hope & Sesame on what Melbourne might learn from China’s cocktail bar boom.

By Fred Siggins

/ 11 Aug 2026

Bastien Ciocca at Three Horses. Photo: Fred Siggins

At Daisy, everything just works

Also: Non Disclosure becomes a wine bar, and a 21 year old Black Pearl cocktail recipe.

By Fred Siggins

/ 4 Aug 2026

At Daisy, everything just works

Get a look inside Privé from Edition Hospitality

And get the specs for their unique take on the Turf Club Martini.

By Fred Siggins

/ 28 Jul 2026

Bar manager Dylan Field behind the stick at Privé. Photo: Fred Siggins

It’s prime pub time in Melbourne — here’s four to watch

Fred Siggins is back with a look at what's happening in the Northside pub scene.

By Fred Siggins

/ 21 Jul 2026

The Pinnacle in Fitzroy North. Photo: Fred Siggins

Nominations are open now for the Boothby Best Bars VIC Awards

The Top 50 bars on the Boothby Best Bars NSW were awarded last night, and that means that now Victoria is next. This is the fourth year of the Boothby

By Sam Bygrave

/ 14 Jul 2026

Nominations are open now for the Boothby Best Bars VIC Awards

Freezer-door Martinis, Islay drams and a noodle obsession

Yao Wong of The Elysian Whisky Bar and Goodwater tackles the Drinks Traveller questionnaire.

By Sam Bygrave

/ 7 Jul 2026

Freezer-door Martinis, Islay drams and a noodle obsession