Why you should be drinking whiskey with your beer

There is nothing holier for the clocked-off worker than the end-of-shift Boilermaker. More than a drink, it’s a drinking ritual akin to a sort of communion. If you’ve never worked in hospitality, the term Boilermaker might be new to you, but, put simply, a Boilermaker consists of two things: an ice-cold beer and a shot of whiskey (or whisky – depending on the style), AKA the perfect knock-off combo. 

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Melbourne’s weirdest drinking experiences

How much would you pay to imbibe your next frothy from a Viking drinking horn? At Mjolner, a Norse mythology-themed bar under Hardware Lane, a few extra dollars gets you upgraded from lowly glassware to a forearm-sized vessel, embellished with gold and set majestically upright on a custom-made frame. 

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Exactly Where To Find The Best Oysters In Melbourne

With the freshest oysters from all around Australia dished up in a full spectrum of ways, from oysters dressed in creme fraiche, salmon caviar, green tomato, and fennel to oysters with granita, Pearl Diver Bar is one of the best oyster bars Melbourne has to offer. Between 5 pm and 6 pm, Pearl Diver is shucking up a good time with its oyster tower that’s accompanied by two glasses of sparkling wine.

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