50. Bar Tini, Melbourne

Bar Tini interior, Jamie Durrant
Bar Tini interior, Jamie Durrant

It’s quintessential Melbourne bar, just with an unmistakable Iberian bent. Imagery by Jamie Durrant.

Frank Camorra’s colonisation of Hosier Lane continues, with Bar Tini the latest addition to his MoVida empire that, like a good olorosso, is just getting better and better with age.

This spunky newcomer serves seafood-leaning snacks to go with an armada of wines from Spain and elsewhere, all offered by the glass. There’s so much to like. Whether the textural triumph of salty air-dried tuna draped across cool juicy watermelon, or a swoon-worthy quail stuffed with cheese and jamon, or the very addictive addition of kimchi to a ham, mozzarella and anchovy Andalucian toasted sandwich, this is top-shelf snacking of the highest order.

Bar Tini, smoked seafood. Jamie Durrant

Bigger plates, such as a generous selection of smoked, cured and pickled seafood, sate until late. But whether you’re here for a good time or a long time, make sure you get your hands on the city’s best croquette, all flaky-crisp outer and porky-rich inner. Switched on, warm and welcoming staff who know their stuff help complete a great space.

It’s quintessential Melbourne bar, just with an unmistakable Iberian bent.

 Must eat dish: Smoked, pickled, cured seafood

 

3-5 Hosier Ln Melbourne VIC 3000

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