https://melbz.com.au/tags/going-out/Recent content in Going-Out on MELBZHugoen-auWed, 11 Mar 2026 15:00:00 +1100https://melbz.com.au/cheltenham/nightlife-guide/Wed, 11 Mar 2026 15:00:00 +1100https://melbz.com.au/cheltenham/nightlife-guide/<h2 id="nightlife-in-cheltenham-2026">Nightlife in Cheltenham (2026)</h2> <p>Cheltenham is a smaller nightlife offering where each venue has its own devoted regulars. <strong>5 bars and pubs</strong> mapped and verified.</p> <h2 id="your-night-out-in-cheltenham">Your Night Out in Cheltenham</h2> <h3 id="early-evening-5pm8pm">Early Evening (5pm–8pm)</h3> <p>The after-work crowd. These venues are best when the sun is still up and you can get a seat without elbowing through a crowd:</p> <ul> <li><strong>Bad Shepherd Brewing</strong> — 386 Reserve Road</li> <li><strong>Blahblah Cheltenham</strong> — 314 Charman Road</li> <li><strong>Tudor Inn</strong></li> </ul> <h3 id="prime-time-8pm12am">Prime Time (8pm–12am)</h3> <p>The main event. Cheltenham has enough room if you know where to look.</p>https://melbz.com.au/glen-iris/nightlife-guide/Tue, 10 Feb 2026 14:00:00 +1100https://melbz.com.au/glen-iris/nightlife-guide/<h2 id="nightlife-in-glen-iris-2026">Nightlife in Glen Iris (2026)</h2> <p>Glen Iris is a serious nightlife contender with enough range to cover every mood from craft cocktails to sticky-carpet pubs. <strong>21 bars and pubs</strong> mapped and verified. 20 have Google ratings, averaging 4.7/5.</p> <h2 id="top-rated-bars-in-glen-iris">Top Rated Bars in Glen Iris</h2> <table> <thead> <tr> <th>Rank</th> <th>Venue</th> <th>Google Rating</th> <th>Reviews</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td>1</td> <td>The Black Sheep Hawthorn</td> <td>★ 5/5</td> <td>206</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2</td> <td>The First Sip</td> <td>★ 5/5</td> <td>34</td> </tr> <tr> <td>3</td> <td>Huzzah</td> <td>★ 4.9/5</td> <td>118</td> </tr> <tr> <td>4</td> <td>Ruzia&rsquo;s Wine</td> <td>★ 4.9/5</td> <td>52</td> </tr> <tr> <td>5</td> <td>Running Postman Wine Bar</td> <td>★ 4.8/5</td> <td>245</td> </tr> <tr> <td>6</td> <td>La Perla Bar and Restaurant</td> <td>★ 4.8/5</td> <td>153</td> </tr> <tr> <td>7</td> <td>Robbie&rsquo;s Wine Bar</td> <td>★ 4.8/5</td> <td>130</td> </tr> <tr> <td>8</td> <td>Grazia Restaurant</td> <td>★ 4.7/5</td> <td>803</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <h2 id="your-night-out-in-glen-iris">Your Night Out in Glen Iris</h2> <h3 id="early-evening-5pm8pm">Early Evening (5pm–8pm)</h3> <p>The after-work crowd. These venues are best when the sun is still up and you can get a seat without elbowing through a crowd:</p>https://melbz.com.au/alphington/nightlife-guide/Wed, 21 Jan 2026 13:00:00 +1100https://melbz.com.au/alphington/nightlife-guide/<h2 id="nightlife-in-alphington-2026">Nightlife in Alphington (2026)</h2> <p>Alphington is a serious nightlife contender with enough range to cover every mood from craft cocktails to sticky-carpet pubs. <strong>23 bars and pubs</strong> mapped and verified. 20 have Google ratings, averaging 4.7/5.</p> <h2 id="top-rated-bars-in-alphington">Top Rated Bars in Alphington</h2> <table> <thead> <tr> <th>Rank</th> <th>Venue</th> <th>Google Rating</th> <th>Reviews</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td>1</td> <td>Goodwater</td> <td>★ 5/5</td> <td>158</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2</td> <td>District Bottle Store &amp; Bar - Alphington</td> <td>★ 5/5</td> <td>14</td> </tr> <tr> <td>3</td> <td>Ruckers Hill</td> <td>★ 4.9/5</td> <td>332</td> </tr> <tr> <td>4</td> <td>Gum</td> <td>★ 4.9/5</td> <td>115</td> </tr> <tr> <td>5</td> <td>The Merri Creek Tavern</td> <td>★ 4.8/5</td> <td>182</td> </tr> <tr> <td>6</td> <td>House of Plants Bar</td> <td>★ 4.8/5</td> <td>132</td> </tr> <tr> <td>7</td> <td>Creatures of Habit Bar &amp; Bandroom</td> <td>★ 4.8/5</td> <td>110</td> </tr> <tr> <td>8</td> <td>Piano on High</td> <td>★ 4.8/5</td> <td>35</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <h2 id="your-night-out-in-alphington">Your Night Out in Alphington</h2> <h3 id="early-evening-5pm8pm">Early Evening (5pm–8pm)</h3> <p>The after-work crowd. These venues are best when the sun is still up and you can get a seat without elbowing through a crowd:</p>https://melbz.com.au/sandringham/nightlife-guide/Tue, 06 Jan 2026 10:00:00 +1100https://melbz.com.au/sandringham/nightlife-guide/<h2 id="nightlife-in-sandringham-2026">Nightlife in Sandringham (2026)</h2> <p>Sandringham is a solid drinking suburb where you can piece together a proper night without leaving the postcode. <strong>20 bars and pubs</strong> mapped and verified. 20 have Google ratings, averaging 4.6/5.</p> <h2 id="top-rated-bars-in-sandringham">Top Rated Bars in Sandringham</h2> <table> <thead> <tr> <th>Rank</th> <th>Venue</th> <th>Google Rating</th> <th>Reviews</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td>1</td> <td>The Snob</td> <td>★ 5/5</td> <td>90</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2</td> <td>Arcadia Whisky Lounge</td> <td>★ 4.9/5</td> <td>190</td> </tr> <tr> <td>3</td> <td>Garf’s Bar</td> <td>★ 4.9/5</td> <td>119</td> </tr> <tr> <td>4</td> <td>Vino e Vita</td> <td>★ 4.9/5</td> <td>82</td> </tr> <tr> <td>5</td> <td>The The Green Bar</td> <td>★ 4.8/5</td> <td>1,069</td> </tr> <tr> <td>6</td> <td>Mr &amp; Mrs P</td> <td>★ 4.8/5</td> <td>635</td> </tr> <tr> <td>7</td> <td>Baia Di Vino</td> <td>★ 4.8/5</td> <td>462</td> </tr> <tr> <td>8</td> <td>Wilbury &amp; Sons.</td> <td>★ 4.8/5</td> <td>413</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <h2 id="your-night-out-in-sandringham">Your Night Out in Sandringham</h2> <h3 id="early-evening-5pm8pm">Early Evening (5pm–8pm)</h3> <p>The after-work crowd. These venues are best when the sun is still up and you can get a seat without elbowing through a crowd:</p>https://melbz.com.au/coburg-north/nightlife-guide/Sat, 03 Jan 2026 07:00:00 +1100https://melbz.com.au/coburg-north/nightlife-guide/<h2 id="nightlife-in-coburg-north-2026">Nightlife in Coburg North (2026)</h2> <p>Coburg North is a smaller nightlife offering where each venue has its own devoted regulars. <strong>5 bars and pubs</strong> mapped and verified.</p> <h2 id="your-night-out-in-coburg-north">Your Night Out in Coburg North</h2> <h3 id="early-evening-5pm8pm">Early Evening (5pm–8pm)</h3> <p>The after-work crowd. These venues are best when the sun is still up and you can get a seat without elbowing through a crowd:</p> <ul> <li><strong>BrewDog Pentridge</strong> — 1 Champ Street, Coburg</li> <li><strong>Browns Corner Hotel</strong> — 502 Sydney Road</li> <li><strong>La Sirène</strong> — 277 Edwardes Street</li> </ul> <h3 id="prime-time-8pm12am">Prime Time (8pm–12am)</h3> <p>The main event. Coburg North has enough room if you know where to look.</p>