Great Ocean Road
Established in 1904, this pub is a survivor, twice burning down before closing in 2011, only to be revived by locals chipping in to save it. Now it's…
Must-see nightlife in Victoria
Little Creatures & White Rabbit
Geelong
Sharing space within the historic red-brick woollen-mill complex are these two separate, well-respected breweries that have come together to create a…
Victoria
A shining example of regional Victoria's rise as an epicurean destination, this brewery and distillery occupies a 19th-century bank. Set up by a husband…
Victoria
Run by a family of expat Brits, Gurneys is an impressive, hands-on team of cider-makers who are passionate about producing real dry English ciders…
Great Ocean Road
Set up by renowned Otways brewery Prickly Moses, this taphouse pours an impressive range of its own and guest ales. The front bar is a classic pub and…
Great Ocean Road
At the forefront of Koroit's Irish heritage, this hotel (c 1853) with an art nouveau facade is a prominent landmark on the town's historic main street. It…
St Kilda, Elwood & Elsternwick
Within red Pompidou-style scaffolding – the work of artist Callum Morton – lies this buzzing, sophisticated spot, dominated by a grand marble bar and…
Victoria
Whatever your tipple, this popular winery, microbrewery and cider producer has you covered. It boasts a fantastic location within an architecturally…
Great Ocean Road
One of Victoria's best microbreweries is this brewpub, where you can taste all eight Blackman's beers, which are produced on-site. Go the tasting paddle (…
Victoria
Hidden away in the industrial backstreets of seaside Dromana is this well-respected taphouse known for brewing quality beers. As well as their core range…
Victorian High Country
The 'Punka Pub' combines a chic and modern makeover with respect for its 100-year history, and these days it's all about Aussie craft beers, cocktails on…
Melbourne
You might spy Mörk in top cafes, restaurants and gift stores, but this is where the magic happens. Within a former 1950s bakery, this tiny chocolate cafe…
Fitzroy, Collingwood & Abbotsford
Reviving an apparent Brunswick St legend (a man nicknamed Satan who would get naked because of the heat of his illegal vodka distillery), this place is…
Victorian High Country
If ever there were a place suited to a wine bar, it's Rutherglen's picturesque main street. Grab a stool at the long tiled bar, by the window or on the…
Victoria
Head to the adjoining township of Lake Tyers, 9km east of Lakes Entrance, for this wonderfully relaxed coastal pub looking out to Ninety Mile Beach. There…
Melbourne Region
Housed in an old pub with an attached modern state-of-the-art brewery, this cracking brewhouse produces beers including popular Norton Lager and Mt…
Victoria
Symbolic of Ballarat's meteoric rise from unglamorous country town to happening city is this converted red-brick warehouse tucked down a lane. There are…
Great Ocean Road
As real as outback pubs come, the Nelson Hotel (established 1848) is an essential stop for a beer and a friendly yarn with locals. It's got a character…
Victorian High Country
Voted one of Victoria's best country pubs, it's definitely worth making the 7km journey out to Wandiligong. Aussie craft beers and High Country wines…
Victoria
This stylish red-brick space without a hint of pretension was set up by local winemakers Mitchell Harris. It showcases their own range as well as wines…
Geelong
A big player in Australia's third-wave coffee movement is this single-origin roaster run by a passionate owner who forges relationships with farmers…
Melbourne
Inside what appears to be someone's '70s love-shack party house you'll find this American bar touting 'free love and cold beer'. The menu is mostly…
Yarra Valley
The heady aroma of spices and botanicals greets visitors to this hugely successful gin distillery. You can watch the unusual range of gins being made…
Fitzroy, Collingwood & Abbotsford
A champion of direct-trade, single-origin coffee, this quintessential industrial Collingwood red-brick space takes its caffeine seriously. It's…
Melbourne
Siglo's sought-after terrace comes with Parisian flair, wafting cigar smoke and serious drinks. It fills with suits on Friday night, but any time is good…
St Kilda, Elwood & Elsternwick
Beneath fine-diner Stokehouse is its casual, buzzing bar-bistro, a light-soaked space with floor-to-ceiling windows and a deck over the beach, looking out…
Melbourne Region
A country pub with both character and taste, Old Hepburn makes for a great night out with live music on weekends (usually free). The pub food hits the…
Fitzroy, Collingwood & Abbotsford
After more than 15 years in the game, Black Pearl goes from strength to strength, winning awards and receiving global accolades. Low lighting, leather…
Melbourne Region
Fondly referred to as The Cosmo, this Trentham institution has a welcoming bar area, a dining room serving upmarket pub grub and wood-fired pizzas (mains …
Great Ocean Road
One of the main drawcards at Forrest is its microbrewery-pub, which was producing quality ales way before the craft-beer trend exploded. All beers are…
Melbourne
A hidden laneway bar off Howey Pl, Bar Americano is a teensy standing-room-only affair with black-and-white chequered floors complemented by subway-tiled…
Great Ocean Road
This is undoubtedly one of the finest coastal pubs in Victoria, if not Australia – the ocean views don't get much better. It has an unpretentious, local…
Victoria
One of the first pubs in town to start serving decent beer, the Mallow remains a cherished, divey local. It has a dozen local beers and ciders on tap, and…
Victoria
Often bustling, the Goods Shed is a fine spot to try a variety of Aussie craft beers and local wines. Sixteen beer taps and around 100 bottles all focus…
Victoria
With its sneaky lane location and intimate den-like space, the Dispensary is equal to any of Melbourne's hip city bars. It has a selection of 100-plus…
Victoria
One of only a handful of artisanal rum makers in Australia, JimmyRum was set up by a couple of aficionados who identified a gap in the market for those…
Victoria
Dubbed the 'Yank' by locals, the American is a modern reinvention of the classic Aussie pub. A glass atrium shades the beer garden, while the best beer…
Victoria
Head to the taproom or beer garden of this craft brewery located in the middle of a commercial estate to sample its four core tipples (an IPA, lager, pale…
Great Ocean Road
The place to be in summer, this pop-up rooftop beach bar has prime ocean views. Enjoy local brews on tap, cocktails, pizza, and live music or DJs.
Victoria
Coffee aficionados will definitely want to make a detour to this micro-roastery tucked away in an industrial estate in Dromana, which is generally thought…
