I have a soft spot for this pub. I've been coming intermittently over the years and just love the…read morevibe here. It's a happy place to be! It's fun, it's chill, people are nice and there's a beautiful outdoor area to chat with friends or even make new ones! There is a real sense of community here which I love. Weekdays are good for a quiet drink and the weekends have more of a party vibe. It's just nice to have a place that's accepting of whoever comes through those doors. Oh, and I mention it's a gay bar? No? It's a gay bar. And it's awesome.

Although DT's is fun on any night that you want an unpretentious night of cheap drinks and friends,…read morei must admit that Saturday nights are the best right here for two reasons: 1. DRAG 2. QUEENS They aren't the youngest nor the slimmest. They are fun and funny and make you appreciate the craftsmanship that went into building the little corner stage. Helpful hint, if somebody in your group has a birthday, or just simply doesn't like being embarrassed in public, bring them and get them up on stage for a song and a shot. Always a fun laugh! They also have a rather cute garden out back that makes a sunday afternoon of beer and friends equally as fun as any other days.

Walking from Chapel Street to St Kilda is no mean feat…read more As my friend and I walked and walked and stopped to ask people for directions and then walked some more... we passed this awesome place. Hearing the smooth sounds of live music (Lionel Richie) we sat down by the window inside and ordered cocktails, drinks and food. Without having realised it was a gay bar (not that there is anything wrong with that) the waitress was awesome, quick, friendly and super knowledgeable. We ordered some of the chicken and tempura vegies and they came out the freshest we'd ever had with regards to quick tapas on the go and as we enjoyed the Sunday afternoon live music, we eventually made it to the beach. Highly regarded and will definetely go again!

Open 7 days until 5am during Summer, Robarta is a special place, going from an Asian inspired tapas…read morerestaurant to a chilled out bar right through to a dance club is a pretty good effort I think! I have been to Robarta many times, I love it. I think I even had my 20th birthday there, which started with dinner with close family and friends, some of which were vegetarian so the Asian tapas dishes were perfect, lots of tofu and veggie things to choose from. To later on as more of my friends arrived we sipped on classy cocktails listening to some smooth, relaxing sounds while the dj set up. Later in the evening to early morning let's just say the music was pumping drinks were flowing and feet were dancing. Robarta has two great levels upstairs is open mainly for the clubber's, and with a curfew of 7am on the weekends whats not to love?

This review goes out to the ladies. So you have been asked…read moreto queue...I think we've all gotten that little brochure by now. While a part of me gets a little resentful when my friends just shunted behind a rope just because I am with them, I get it. I get the point of this policy. I do. I just also like to think that I should clearly be exempt from that kind of policy because I have an overinflated sense of self. But then, every other girl in line is probably thinking the same thing: "I mean, come on! I'm just here to hang out with my friends. I'm not like these other girls!" So I make some token indignant noises quietly to my friends, and then wait patiently. Do I think it is the best approach? Personally, I would rather they take the Circuit route and have some open nights and others men only. Or there was one club I went to in Barcelona that simply charged women more, which worked to keep the ratio down and the hag quality high. But at the end of the day, the most important thing is that the managers do what they do to ensure the club serves its core clientele. You want to bitch about gender inequality? Let's talk about the Melbourne Club. Not even the Prime Minister and Governor-General can get in there. Once inside, the Peel is standard issue cheesy club fun - loud pop music, pricey drinks, crowded smoking area. If you're there with fab friends, you will have a fab time. My advice, ladies, is don't find the queuing thing prohibitive. Except if you are gaggle of girls out for a laugh or a hen's night, in which case you should go somewhere else because you're spoiling it for the rest of us. For the rest of you normal girls who just happen to be out with your gay friends, just line up and deal with it. You've probably got a better chance of getting in than the Prime Minister.

1. They are picky, as stated, with allowing entry to women. However, you can bring a couple…read moregirlfriends, but you really must make sure they're dressed ready to dance and be looked at. Good shoes and cute outfits. That will give you the best chances. 2. The multitude of rooms make it easier to handle, but don't go alone because these are pack-hunters, you won't stand a chance all by yourself. 3. Get cash before you get there. Drinks are not cheap, and the cash machine always seems to have a long line. 4. Cruise past the DJ booth if you go, because many nights it is a drag queen spinning the beats. There is just something immensely fun in my opinion to see a tall, blonde-wigged DIVA giving you the musical energy that you need.

I probably shouldn't judge this place by the views, even though I did actually quite like them…read more Well, this place is a cocktail bar, but the thing is that they do more than just cocktails, particularly where I am concerned since I do prefer beers, and they certainly were able to help me out in that regards, since they did have a rather nice selection as well. I actually found this place to be rather laid back and relaxing, especially the back area, and the service was quite nice as well. As for the views, well, it was on the railway line, but then again, that is something that I actually do rather like.

I organised a cocktail class for my girlfriends hens party at Maeve Fox and was really blown away…read moreby the quality of the event. Our group had such an amazing time. We got to jump in the bar and learn to make yummy cocktails. The gentleman that ran the course was very passionate about bartending and incredibly knowledgable - but didn't take himself too serious and still able to have a laugh with the group! The food included in the course was yummy but I would recommend you order a few additional platters if your friends like to drink as much as mine! If you are looking for something different for a hens party or even a work function. Maeve Fox is well worth looking in to.

It's always good to visit a bar that I haven't visited before, and with Melbourne there are…read morecertainly quite a lot of bars in which this can be done, since they do tend to be literally popping up all over the place. Well, this one is certainly no exceptions, and while it isn't one of the best rooftop bars that I have visit, it is still pretty good. Yeah, in a way there certainly does seem to be pretty nice atmosphere up here, and the staff are pretty cool as well. Oh, and I probably should mention that they have some rather nice beers as well. Yeah, this place certainly is pretty cool.

What a wonderful day to sit outside for lunch on a rooftop cafe. Warm but a bit breezy and…read moreeventually rain chased us off the roof. The food is Fancy Hank's BBQ from downstairs but it was the open fresh air that did it for me.

Goodbye Der Raum... hello Bar Economico!…read more Gone are the days of $20+ cocktails that take almost as much time to make as an episode of Friends. Instead, Matthew Bax has opened a cheap, cheerful, tongue-in-cheek dive bar where everything is bought with pre-paid tickets and you're made to feel like you're drinking in some third world country. Visit the "managers" booth at the back and buy a collection of tickets at $5 each. They're only valid for the night you're there, so don't go crazy until you know you're in for a serious session. With shots and beer starting at 1 ticket (that's $5 people!) all the way up to 4 tickets for the super boozie Zombie cocktails, there's something priced for everyone. The most popular cocktails seem to be those around the $10 mark. They're quick to be made, with a lot of the booze pre-mixed in bottles and then built in a plastic up filled with ice. While the focus is on affordable booze, the quality is certainly not dropped. Drinks are garnished properly and the liquor is of a good quality. Service is chatty and efficient and luckily they're safely held behind the bar "cage" because some of those bartenders are smokin' hot and I imagine the ladies might get out of control. The ambiance? I felt like I was participating in an art installation rather than experiencing a bar. Is this a good thing? Maybe not for every night of the week but if you're after something fun and different then give it a whirl. The music is crazy electro-jazz-swingy and keeps the spirits high. The crowd is cool, arty and hipster-y.

I am not really sure what to make of this place, either I am not cool enough to go there or it is…read moretrying way hard to be cool? Either way, it has such potential but I just didn't experience the potential greatness when I went in one quite Saturday night. They operate off a ticket system with one ticket equalling $5.50, which is really cool, if they actually utilised this system, however they didn't & from what I hear they don't often, which kind of ruins the whole vibe as the drinks lists don't actually tell you what is in the drinks nor the prices, just how many tickets each drink is worth. It is a very small area with tables randomly placed around & you have to stand in awkward areas such as in front of the bathroom entrance or hover around the bar with no stools for you to sit on. I will for sure go back & give it another shot because I wouldn't say I don't like the place, maybe it was just a bad night? Not sure, my cocktail was nice & I really want to be cool enough to go there haha.

A regular meeting place for those in arts and entertainment circles, SOBar has become the favourite…read moreof mine for after work cocktails or maybe even a spot of celebrity spotting! If you are after a cocktail go the Mojito, an old classic but an absolute winner at So Bar. They also serve a small selection of bar snacks if you need something to nibble on; choose from things like Chicken, mushroom & leek pie, mixed salad and fresh bread or Cheese Platter to for two, or even just a simple Trio of Dips. Located just inside the Como Melbourne, So Bar is easily accessible by both Hotel patrons as well as regular locals. The staff are very professional and excellent baristas.

A neat and discreet bar tucked in the Como Hotel. Perfect as a meeting venue for those naughty…read moreafternoons of fun ;-)

I'm in two minds about this pub. Since the Corner and the Richmond Club are nearby, this pub seems…read moreto be overshadowed by a couple of much preferred pubs. However I don't mind the place, it just seems to be a little more classier than what I tend to like. They do have quite a nice beer garden, as well as some decent beers on tap, but I tend to walk past this one to the two pubs that happen to have rooftop decks that happen to be on the other side of the railway line. Sure, it does seem to be quite popular, and there have been times that the place has been absolutely packed, and I don't actually mind it all that much, however the atmosphere, and the fact that there are better places in the vicinity mean that I usually give this place a miss.

The Precinct Hotel is always popular on a Friday and Saturday night. Normally there is a long queue…read morethat stretches outside the door and down and around. On the one occasion we were here, our friend knew the doormen and we were let in. The bar/pub itself is quite a big area decked out with plasma TVs and quite snazzy decor. The courtyard area is pretty nice and a great spot to get some air. We were there on a Friday night and there was a cover band playing. Although they were pretty cheesy and played even cheesier tunes, I have to admit it was pretty fun. It's not really my scene if I'm honest but good times were had all the same.

Hidden behind Economica, visiting this bar is like a scene from The Grand Budapest Hotel. Rum is…read moretheir specialty with a large selection to choose from. We tried the Airmail cocktail - an extravagant variation of a champagne cocktail. The event entirely justified the price tag.

Such a funky, unique place. Never been anywhere like it. Follows a Tokyo sort of trend. The balcony…read moreis set up like a tram which looks pretty cool. There is also a jacuzzi out the back. (sadly never had a chance to experience that part) The bar are is a good size, not to small, not to big and the staff are lovely. Met the owners who were very friendly to. The tap beer is japaneese, wasnt a massive fan but they do all your known beers in stubbys. The prices are pretty cheap and there are great deals!