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Martinis on ice, in-house lemon myrtle limoncello: inside the new Magma

What to expect when Pizzeria Magma reopens next week.

By Fred Siggins

/ 6 Oct 2026

Riley King is in charge of all things drinks at Pizzeria Magma. Photo: Fred Siggins

For goodness saké: Melbourne’s best nihonshu cocktails

Plus: two new Melbourne bars on the way

By Fred Siggins

/ 29 Sep 2026

Joey Tai at Bar Selecta in Hawthorn. Photo: Fred Siggins

20 years in: Melbourne’s original shebeen still pours the best pint

Meanwhile, two Melbourne bars call time on operations.

By Fred Siggins

/ 22 Sep 2026

The Drunken Poet. Photo: Fred Siggins

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