OUR FAVOURITE MELBOURNE NIGHT TIME SPOTS FOR THE PERFECT ESPRESSO MARTINI

Magical riverside experiences at Yarra Botanica, Southbank

Yarra Botanica charms with its lively city atmosphere, being nestled on the river with the towering Melbourne skyline as a backdrop. Their espresso martini is a real show-stopper, best savoured as you watch the city lights come alive. When you want a change of scene, Melbourne's vibrant Flinders Lane is just across the river.

INTIMATE COCKTAILS AT BAR CLARA, CBD (NEAR CHINATOWN)

Bar Clara has the most creative cocktails in an cool chic setting just off china town. You'll be greeted with gorgeous imagery of trees and botanicals that show the mission of Bar Clara from the get go. Bar Clara is on a mission to, not only, serve cocktails but to also practice sustainability and endeavour to be a green eco friendly bar. Bar Clara shows this by dedicating a portion of their sales to supporting tree planting initiatives.

POST BEACH BEVS AT BLUE TONGUE WINE BAR, ELWOOD

Set just off Beach Avenue and Ormond Road, Blue Tonge Wine Bar is your next post beach bev spot after a day on the beach or from the bay trail! With ample outdoor seating options, and cosy outdoor heaters when the temperature drops, you can dig into classic cocktails, wine (of course), beers and a great selection of sharing boards and more substantial meals. 

DINNER WARM UP AT THE PEARL DIVER, CBD (NEAR PARLIAMENT STATION)

The Pearl Diver is really what it says it is, an oyster hotspot! With low lighting and an art deco/maritime inspired interior, it's the perfect spot to chuck back a few oysters and taste some great cocktails made by some very talented mixologists. Set just off Flinders Lane on the east end of the city, it's well located next to some top restaurants too and serves as a great spot to both start and finish your night!