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Diners' Choice: Great for creative cocktails restaurants in Melbourne

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Updated September 05, 2024

Looking for the best handcrafted cocktails in Melbourne? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!


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Shelanous
5.0
5 (62)
$101 and over
Australian
Port Melbourne
About the restaurant
Born from a Melbourne sunset, our pop-up restaurant, Shelanous, evolved into a multi-sensory journey, blending Melbourne’s seasons into each dish. As we transitioned to “Shelanous”, we retained the essence of sharing, embodied in “nous,” meaning “our” or “us” in Hebrew and French.
Top review
Ben
Dined 3 days ago
Had an awesome night couldn't rate the food or the service any higher. Definitely an awesome dining experience with wonderful staff who make the night magical.
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10 Course Degustation & Matching Beverages Weekday
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10Course Degustation & Matching Beverages Weekend
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Comma Food and Wine
4.8
4.8 (76)
$41 to $100
Australian
Moorabbin
About the restaurant
Awarded One Hat by The Age Good Food Guide 2022.

We’re your local neighbourhood restaurant and wine bar offering good food and drinks without the pretence.
A place to come together and connect with friends, old and new.

Come as you are.
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Teresa
Dined on Sep 7, 2024
This was my second time to dine here and it was absolutely delicious. We truly enjoyed the experience. Thanks to all kitchen staff and wait staff. Teresa
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Thursdays at Comma Food and Wine
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Saturday Lunch at Comma
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$79 Chef's Selection
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Kata Kita
4.8
4.8 (266)
$40 and under
Asian
Melbourne CBD
About the restaurant
Kata Kita delivers a new layer of modern Indonesian dining, combining traditional recipes with luxe local ingredients and sophisticated flavours all designed to share with family and friends. Be prepared for flavour bombs of zesty lemongrass, tongue spiking chilli, homemade aromatic sambal underscored with zesty lemongrass, shrimp and sweet palm sugar, served tastily together on a plate!
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Mariana
Dined 4 days ago
The food and service are excellent but the dishes should come with a side dish.
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Casa Chino
4.8
4.8 (32)
$40 and under
Peruvian
Brunswick
About the restaurant
In an intimate setting, splashed in shades of neon and pastel, Casa Chino celebrates the vibrant entwining of Chinese cuisine with Latin American influences. This 90-seat open-style bar with an alfresco space will offer a collection of Chifa-infused share plates and luminous cocktails.

Our specially crafted cocktail program celebrates the quintessential Peruvian spirit, Pisco, with a selection of Pisco sours alongside a curated collection of Victorian and South American wines.

Come discover the delectable fusion of Peruvian and Chinese dining in Brunswick.
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Aleksandar
Dined on Sep 2, 2024
Food and service was excellent, sweet and sour chicken was divine. Hostess was brilliant and really accomodating. Grazie mille
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Borsch Vodka & Tears
4.7
4.7 (270)
$40 and under
Polish
Windsor
About the restaurant
Borsch, Vodka and Tears is a Melbourne institution currently celebrating 20 years at the colourful end of Chapel Street. Styled after a Kraków cellar bar, Borsch is a romantic Bohemian enclave, the home of the Green Faery, an ode to a hazy and debauched bygone world. We specialise in Polish vodka, vodka-centric interpretations of classic and modern cocktails, authentic wormwood absinthe, Eastern European beers, contemporary Polish dishes and late night fun times.
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Olga
Dined 4 days ago
I’ve been coming here for 10 years and even after moving to Sydney no visit to Melbourne is ever complete without a visit to BVT. Love it
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Gołąbki Cabbage Rolls
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WÓDKA TASTING TRAY
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Lui Bar
4.6
4.6 (21)
$40 and under
Cocktail Bar
Melbourne CBD
About the restaurant
Whether you're craving a quiet moment for introspection or a vibrant gathering with friends, join us on Level 55 at Rialto Towers. Indulge in breathtaking vistas stretching over Port Phillip Bay and the Melbourne City Skyline.

Explore our diverse selection of cocktails and wines, thoughtfully complemented by our curated bar snacks menu crafted by the acclaimed team from our sister restaurant, Vue de Monde.
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OpenTable Diner
Dined 3 days ago
Lui Bar in Melbourne is a sophisticated cocktail lounge offering stunning panoramic views of the city from its lofty perch. Known for its friendly and knowledgeable staff, the bar provides excellent service, with recommendations that elevate the experience. The drinks menu is exceptional, featuring creative cocktails and a well-curated selection of spirits. Combined with its chic decor and relaxed ambience, Lui Bar is the perfect spot for a memorable night out.
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Suzie Q
4.6
4.6 (47)
$40 and under
Chinese
Windsor
About the restaurant
Suzie Q was unapologetically rebellious, alluring and ahead of her time. Bathed in the red glow of oriental charm, her underground chinese restaurant was a well-kept secret by those in the know during the 80’s in downtown San Francisco; a hidden gem drawing people in from across the city with her timeless dishes and unforgettable ambiance.

Suzie Q embodies the indulgence of this rich legacy, re-imagined through a modern lens and coupled with retro oriental charm, classic chinese fare and contemporary cocktails.
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Molly
Dined 3 days ago
Great selection of food and cocktails,we went for the feed me menu. Portion sizes were a bit small for the price but would recommend the wagyu beef and pork signature buns. Fabulous interior and great service by the staff would definitely visit again.
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Mama Le
4.5
4.5 (144)
$40 and under
Vietnamese
Kensington
About the restaurant
Mama Le Restaurant is the best of mums cooking with a modern twist. This hidden gem is across multiple levels with modern decor with lots of luscious plants, neons and artwork. While Mama's serving up her Vietnamese asian fusion dishes, Rebel's Bar will keep you happy with all the cocktails.

This new venue is a MUST on your next night out. Perfect spot for an intimate dinner or catch up with friends and family. This multi level venue can accomodate functions for a cheeky party.
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John
Dined 4 days ago
Great food, funky interior, good service and interesting location
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Mama Feed Me!!
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$16 Noodle Night
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Mama's Happy Hour!
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Cha Ching
4.4
4.4 (361)
$41 to $100
Asian
Melbourne CBD
About the restaurant
Cha Ching is an Asian fusion concept restaurant where customer enjoys variety of Asian dishes on a table with Asian spiced drinks and cocktail for an affordable per dinner and lunch.
Synonymous with luck in Chinese culture, Cha Ching is a project three years in the making, from Owner & Head Chef Ken Leung.
From working in Hong Kong’s Michelin Star St George Restaurant in 2012 to experience in kitchens across Melbourne’s elite food scene, Ken’s hospitality experience spans over 15 years.
The result? Cha Ching’s menu is an homage to Asian cuisine, emboldened by the multiculturalism of Melbourne.
Street food with finesse and re-imagined traditional cuisine, every dish pops with vibrancy and colour!


Top review
Bettina
Dined 2 days ago
Yummy yum cha and drinks! Cha ching doesnt disappoint and will definitely be back. Wish yumcha went for 2hrs instead of 1.5hrs though.
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