Melbourne Bars

For 12 years, Gin Palace is still making and is most highly renowned for outstanding Martinis. And that is one of many reasons why this plush den is an institution today. The menu has changed little and Vernon himself will tell you that Gin Palace Martinis are made exactly the same today as they were when he opened.

As you are elevated from the cement world we live in you arrive at Level 3. The elevator doors open and it's like you're seeing life through rose coloured glasses. Madame Brussels' Main Parlour Room is grassed for your comfort.

Did you know we are now serving our fabulous range of cocktails, punches and the Madame's own signature drink from noon everyday of the week?
And to make the drinks even more tasty we have introduced a bigger more glamorous snack menu: Click on "Garden Party" to view our snack menu.

The Hedged Bar

Behind the trellising and hedged bar you shall find many a sweet juice to tantalise one's tastebuds. Stare in wonder at the rare dark spirits or sip from the green fairy.

The Terrace

Our rather fancy terrace looks over the east end of marvellous Melbourne. Church spires, grand old theatres, and of course the turrets of the Windsor Hotel are your cityscape. Recline on a divan as your waiter brings you your own madame's signature DD CUP- go on, relax on the Terrace; enjoy it with splendid company.

Indoor Garden Party

Think Peggy Gugenheim in the 50s, in a Palazzo on the Venetian Grand Canal. Curly Twurly Wurly furniture for propping and preening upon, unbuttoned Chesterfields for your dalmatian. Make no mistake, the lavatories are rather grand.

THE PARLOUR "Up the rear of madame brussels"

Beyond the garden gates is a room of mystery and intrigue. Leave behind the pink haze as you enter our Den of Iniquity, boasting some of the rarest dark spirits in Melbourne including over 20 of the worlds finest rums. Hands up, one asks, who had a copper or brass plate mounted on their loungeroom wall? Did your father collect them with the beer steins that sat upon the hand-carved hunting sideboard? The lights are low, your partner's hand is somewhere it shouldn't be, the hunchbacked man asks if you would like a stiff..... scotch.

Riverland is the original waterfront icon in Melbourne where you can escape the daily grind in our urban beer garden hideaway. This iconic venue is situated on the banks of the Yarra in the historic Federation Wharf vaults, just below Federation Square.

Our year round outdoor venue is the ideal spot for beers and bites while soaking up the sun in summer or basking under the heaters and warming up with one of our winter cocktails in the cooler months.

Riverland provides a relaxed warm atmosphere where people can enjoy the company of friends or grab a quick drink and BBQ sausage before the game.

Cool & Chic modern Melbourne Bar Restaurant

Combining interior design with fine wine and food, Cumulus Inc is at the forefront of the Melbourne dining scene. While a table can never guaranteed with its no reservations policy, we can assure Cumulus Inc first-timers, that this place is well worth the wait.

Set discreetly within the grounds of the former Royal Mint lies The Mint Bar and Restaurant. Designed to complement Melbourne’s eclectic weather, come inside and warm up by the open fires, or soak up the sunshine in one of the city’s largest beer gardens. Whether you’re after a gastronomic lunch, a memorable function venue or just a few cheeky drinks after work, come and enjoy this uniquely venue.

Open from 5pm each night, discover an ambient space to celebrate or contemplate your day beneath a mirrored fifteen-floor canopy. The Atrium Bar on 35 serves the best Champagne, signature cocktails, boutique beers and fine wine and light meals.

For post show aperitifs and evenings worth celebrating, a satisfying taste menu can complement each sip. Try Wine Flight samplers of Sparkling, Red or White wine to confirm your choice.

Hidden in the basement of this Hardware Lane CBD gem begins the secret journey with rare feature pieces, antique furniture, tea lights, cushions, decorative lanterns and a stylish soundtrack that will transport you back in time to the romance, mystery and decadence of Old Shanghai.

The food menu features incredible Asian cuisine from Chinese Yum Cha favourites to tasty Japanese Izakaya dishes perfect as a full meal or a simple bar snack.

The rare and exclusive cocktail list will dazzle your taste buds with everything from our delectable Asian-themed signature creations to the quintessential old-school classics. A glance at the back bar will make your jaw drop with one of Melbourne’s biggest and best collection of luxury and novel spirits.

To keep things interesting there's live jazz every Tuesday from 7:30pm with Opium Jazz, live R&B every Thursday from 9pm with Shaolin Funk, and DJs spinning lounge, R&B, pop, and disco every Saturday from 9pm with Shanghai’d.

Rum lovers can’t miss The Melbourne Rum Club on the first Monday of every month where you can indulge in rum tastings, rum cocktails, and rum tales.

In addition to being the perfect place for a date, Golden Monkey is also the ideal place to host a private celebration, with room for up to 200 guests 7 days a week, and food & drink packages to suit everyone, Golden Monkey is one of Melbourne's most unique and versatile spaces.

Strike QV, located in the heart of the CBD, is one of Melbourne’s best entertainment experiences, fully equipped with cocktail bar and gourmet kitchen.

Strike QV's private karaoke room, allowing you to ‘belt’ out the latest tunes.

The Black Rabbit is a comfortable and quirky escape from the norm, a unique basement venue offering boutique beers, sensational spirits and fantastic bar snacks.

Bursting on to Melbourne's dynamic bar scene in 2016 The Black Rabbit is fast becoming one of Melbourne's hottest nightclubs, bars and late night venues.

Offering a collection of spaces perfect for your next group get together, after work drinks or truly unique birthday celebration, The Black Rabbit really is one of the best Melbourne City Bars & party spaces.

Lustre Bar is Melbourne's first Cocktail & Dessert Bar. A place where you can indulge in a carefully crafted cocktail made by our professional staff and also indulge in a locally made dessert or specialty chocolate. A leader in cocktail mixology and private functions. Lustre Cocktail Bar is a genuine alternative to the traditional nightclub scene. We offer an intimate, laid-back atmosphere with quality first pour drinks & no nightclub post-mix machines. At Lustre you can hear what your friends are saying and smoking is permitted on our Flinders Lane balcony.

The popular Martini Bar is the place to see and be seen. With a chic, sophisticated atmosphere complete with luxurious couches, table service, and an open fire, the Martini Bar offers a wide range of cocktails, wines by the glass, and an alluring appetizer menu—as well as our obvious specialty, fabulous martinis that aren't to be missed. This relaxed setting affords a stylish spot for an after work wind-down, pre-dinner or pre-theatre drinks, a night on the town, or a soothing night cap.

A section of the bar can be allocated for private functions.

Supernormal is seeing the beauty in the every day. Finely tuned, it’s the latest offering, the next evolution, from the acclaimed chef and owner of Cumulus Inc., Cutler & Co., The Builders Arms Hotel and Golden Fields.

The extensive Asian focused menu includes some old favourites from Golden Fields (currently being reinvented as Luxembourg Bar & Bistro) in St Kilda, such as the New England lobster roll and the peanut butter parfait as well as exciting new dishes trialled at the successful pop-up test kitchen over summer. The menu features a raw bar, and a dumpling & bao section.

Open seven days for lunch and dinner, Supernormal features a large open kitchen and bar, a spacious dining room and a private dining and karaoke room. Reservations will be taken for lunch and for groups of six or more guests for dinner.