Sitting pretty on Swan Street, Richmond’s The Ugly Duckling is actually quite becoming. The light-filled, minimally dressed space is favoured for its quality beverage selections and appetising repasts.

Chic yet comfortable, Richmond’s The Collection boasts an innovative cocktail menu worth working your way through. Staying late? Enjoy an indulgent burger and a plate of deep-fried Oreos with cream to finish.

This well-known brewery is open to the public on Wednesday, Friday and Sunday each week. Try the brewery’s best drops with a slice of pizza in hand.

It may not seem the climate for it, but The Palm Royale has a distinctively tropical vibe. Sip cocktails suited to days spent poolside and refreshing craft beers.

At the well-loved Bridge Hotel, four bars span two levels – offering something for all tastes. Try the cosy laneway downstairs for a wine and a markedly Melbourne experience.

A little slice of Europe in Melbourne, Saint.Urban is a mecca for delicious wines, and memorable dishes. Let it be known, there’s a tempting cheese menu to pair with your choice of wine.

A bold, full-bodied cocktail selection is paired with an equally robust food menu at Fargo and Co. Of a weekend, drop by for the bottomless brunch – and keep your eyes on the evolving events calendar.

A bottle shop turned wine bar, Atlas Vinifera is home to an impressively lengthy wine list. An international selection takes guests on a taste-testing tour of the globe.