If you want to get a little dressed up for your first date, head to Nick and Nora’s, a glitzy establishment dedicated to the golden era of post-prohibition 1930s soirees and high society parties.
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Raise a Glass: Melbourne Was Just Named One of the Five Best Drinking Cities in the World
Punch‘s drinks connoisseurs selected their top five locations based on their ability to deftly balance long-held traditions and old-school sensibilities with fresh, forward-thinking philosophies. “The results are often surprising, sometimes frenetic, tense, even bewildering, but never boring,” Punch explains.
Some seriously good summer libations
Summer is actually feeling like summer, and we’re excited to serve you up some refreshing libations.
Here’s a quick hit list of just some of our favourite warm-weather recommended cocktails you’ll have try this season.
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Mixing drinks and heading the kitchen will be Melbourne cocktail institution Nick & Nora’s. The Superbox has been designed and styled to replicate a speakeasy, so expect glamour.
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Here on the 26th floor of the luxury V by Crown residential tower you can choose from a comprehensive cocktail menu grouped by themes such as The Honey Trap (sweet with a sting) and The Snitch (sour and bitter).
Dirty Martinis and Delicious Anchovies
It’s officially the dirtiest martini in Melbourne according to the Good Food Guide, and has also come in 6th in Australia’s 50 best drinks of 2022 according to Boothby.
These Are the 50 Best Cocktails in Australia Right Now According to the Boothby Drink of the Year Awards
In its inaugural year, it’s ranked the best cocktails by Aussie bars and bartenders. One city dominated the list, with 25 winning cocktails.
The Flip Side Good Food Guide Awards
Pearl Diver Cocktails and Oysters has won the Dirtiest Martini Award, while Nick and Nora’s Melbourne has won the Handheld Anchovy Canapé Award.
Pearl Diver Cocktails & Oysters’ Alex Boon Was Just Named Australia’s Best Tequila-Shaking Bartender
Tequila lovers of Australia, you’ll want to make a date with Melbourne’s Pearl Diver Cocktails & Oysters, because the glam bar’s Alex Boon just took out the Patrón Perfectionists Australian Cocktail Competition title.
God of War Ragnarok dishes coming to Australian Viking restaurant
The Discover The Realms dining experience, based on God of War Ragnarok, will evoke the hallowed halls of Valhalla.