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Arlechin

The Grossi family’s late-night bar sells seriously good Aussie-italian snacks. Even better, most of them you can eat with one hand. Bolognese jaffle, anyone? Òmornane Pl, Melbourne 3000. arlechin.com.au. Tue-sat 5pm-3am.

Gerald’s Bar

A neighbourhood wine bar with more to offer than just cheese and charcuterie, Gerald’s has been doing it well for over a decade. Ò386 Rathdowne St, Carlton North 3054. 03 9349 4748. geraldsbar.com.au. Mon-fri 5-11pm; Sat, Sun 3-11pm.

Tetto di Carolina

Bar Carolina’s swanky rooftop cocktail bar serves up small plates with an Italian-style flair. Òlvl 1, 48 Toorak Rd, South Yarra 3141. 03 9867 7954. tettodicarolina.com.au. Wed 4-11pm; Thu 4pm-1am; Fri, Sat noon-1am; Sun 2-11pm.

Westwood

West Melbourne’s all-day wine bar serves reinvented British pub classics masterminded by a former Dinner By Heston chef. Ò313 Victoria St, Melbourne West 3003. 03 9348 9406. westwood3003.com. Tue-thu 10am-10pm; Fri, Sat 8am-11pm; Sun 8am-9pm.