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The Elysian

This small, specialty whisky bar is run by a team of two dram-obsessed bar professionals. Ò113 Brunswick St, Fitzroy 3065. 03 9417 7441. theelysianwhiskybar.com.au.

Mr West

The team here can sell you a natural wine with as much ease as they can pull a beer. Ò106 Nicholson St, Footscray 3011. mrwest.com.au.

Paradise Alley

Collingwood’s notorious party bar has smart drinks, a sharp wine list and a well-informed team. Ò25 Easey St, Collingwood 3066. 03 9029 8484. paradisealley.com.au.

Union Electric

The team of hospitality lifers at Chinatown’s favourite late-night bar serve serious drinks in a not-so-serious environment. Ò13 Heffernan Ln, Melbourne 3000. 0450 186 466. unionelectric.com.au.

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