Gin Lane is a cosy little bar in Belgrave with a great atmosphere. It's hidden down a little…read morepassage way on the Main Street. Inside has a great retro feeling, a projector which shows great movies and a little beer garden out back. Great place to watch indie bands play too. When you are in Belgrave, it is a must see!

One of the great things about Melbourne is that there is always a new bar to discover, and this bar…read moreis certainly one of them. I only discovered it relatively recently, and when I paid it a visit I was suitably impressed. In a way it is a rooftop bar, but it is a little more than that as well since they have some down stairs areas as well. It can be a little difficult to find, namely because it is a single door, but when you get onto the roof, it is pretty cool. Oh, and they have some decent beers as well.

Great cozy venue with funky music and good drinks. They close at 1 so its a great get the night…read morestarted venue. Been during the week and its perfect for getting a little alone time with someone next to the fireplace or have a few drinks with friends on the rooftop. Cocktail suggestion: The John Wayne, a delicious bourbon cocktail with citrous hints and garnished with a orange peel and burnt cloves. Friday is definitely the night to make it out here.

The Blue Tile Lounge probably would be considered a dive bar. First and foremost though it is a…read morevenue all about live music with bands or some kind of live entertainment every night of the week. The bar itself is very narrow and long with the central focus being on the stage. The decor is pretty cool with a range of impressive street art on the walls. They range of events is really impressive with art exhibitions, open mic nights, comedy nights and lots and lots of live music. We saw a night of bands headlined by the Buzzards, the atmosphere was relaxed and good times were had all around. They have happy hours beers every night of the week from 5-7pm and the drinks prices are pretty good all night long. Check out their website and you'll get a great feel for what this place is all about.

I'm not sure who added blue tile lounge to Yelp.com but there's no way anyone would classify their…read morecounter top as a "full bar". A few weeks ago, I dragged my house mates out to see my mate's band, The Wolfs play before some random American DJ. It was rainy and gross out so we had to hop in a cab which sucked but it was worth it once we arrived at this little venue. The place was packed and the sound was quality! All in all great vibes other then my bar complaints, I loved this place maybe because of the FREE live music. Be sure to check out the bathroom. I'd love to know who the artist was because the graffiti is really sweet. There was also a lounge area closer to the back a bit away from the music which would be good for people who want to talk inside. Though it's right on the street there are a few chairs and tables out front for smokers but it's a bit of a squeeze since there's not much walking room in between the front door, the smoking area, and the street.

I feel compelled to write this review as someone previously had given them 1 star and I feel like…read morethis is more of a 3.5 star experience. While I agree the food is not exceptional (and it really needs to be to survive in this area), the friendly staff and decent wine and craft beer list help a lot. The fit out is the best part of this place. I'm a sucker for well designed cafés and restaurants (this is both), and was blown away by the cute design and use of space. It's very photogenic and will be great in summer, sitting on the front deck drinking Campari spritz or In winter tucked away out back with a glass of red wine. There is also a bluestone cellar with a large pool table hidden downstairs! Not many of these left in modern pubs around this area! All in all this place has a lot of room to improve but the foundation is there for a great addition to Collingwood.

We stumbled upon this little place as the last of our mini bar/food crawl for the night. It wasn't…read morevery busy but it was the allure of espresso martinis for $12 that did it for my friends. We were seated in a booth up the back - not great for atmosphere but it was late (for us) so we were happy to just be with our own company. I was very happy to find they had Starward whisky on the menu - stoked, my favourite! The staff were very friendly and great with the recommendations - we had some food and I don't know if it was the late hour or the glowing review the staff gave it but it was absolutely delicious. We had one item that was like an arancini ball but it was crumbed mashed potato with a beautiful truffled mushroom ragu in the middle. I shared one with my friend but could easily have eaten another two to myself! The fried artichokes were also tasty but the balls were the best.

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.

An unpretentious venue with a low roof, polished floorboards and large round windows overlooking…read morethe street, Vineyard offers reasonably priced food and drinks, a rarity in the Saint Kilda area. As the name suggests, however, Vineyard prides itself on having a great selection of wines and really turns up the groove on Thursday nights with live bands playing funky jungle tunes. Probably the only issue with Vineyard is that it is both very popular (especially on Sundays) and far too small, however, as this often makes for a more intimate night out most punters simply take this as part of this quaint venues shtick.

Very quick visit here for pre-theatre-pre-dinner-drinks…read more Early on a Wednesday evening it was very quiet but I am led to believe that it can get very busy. Didn't eat here but they seem to have a selection of mid-price share and small serve dishes . Menu is on the website. Very friendly staff who clearly knew there trade and were happy to talk and recommend cocktails etc. The Paloma (tequila with sparling pink grapefruit) was amazing. If you are a whiskey drinker there is in excess of 100 to try!!! There is a balcony so on a warm night great to sit outside with views of the river and city. Definitely worth a visit.

Actually, this place must be relatively new, but honestly, I hadn't actually noticed it until quite…read morerecently. That is probably because it is tucked out of the way, halfway down a spiral staircase that takes you from Princess Bridge down to the Southbank Promenade. Actually, come to think of it, I have been down that stairwell numerous times and this was the first time I noticed this bar. Well, as a bar it was okay, a little too flash for my tastes, but okay. It wasn't too expensive, as is the case with most of the bars around here, though it was a little crowded. However, there is a balcony that does offer a pretty cool view of the city at night.

This intimate little Café has a real hills vibe to it, and serves up great food and coffee with…read morefriendly service every time. Although it's been a while since I last ate here, I enjoyed the breakfasts on offer. They had a real home cooked feel to them, with fresh ingredients and a cosy environment making it a nice place to start the day. I also had the vegie burger, which was tasty and very filling. The coffee is great, and whether your staying to drink it or taking away, I recommend the long macchiato. The tables outside treat you to a good view of Belgrave in all its glory, and sipping away at your coffee whilst watching the local happenings often leads to one or two chats with local personalities up for a yak.

Fun cafe with a positive vibe. Tables outside are always entertaining with local interaction…read more... Good coffee too! Snacks & meals I have tried have all been lovingly prepared and cheerfully served by the friendly staff.