The Best Artsy Bars in Melbourne
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Melbourne, Australia is famous for its very unique and vibrant street art scene including murals, paste-ups and stencils. There are numerous fashionable bars that follow this artsy trend.
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1. Loop
Bar, Cocktails, Wine, Pub Grub
2. Cabinet Bar & Balcony
Bar, Restaurant, Australian
3. Aer Bar
Bar, Cafe, European, Australian, Cocktails
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4. Section 8
Nightclub, Bar, Pub, Cocktails
Located in CBD, Section 8 is a very unique bar in a garden setting which comes without the usual pub attached to it. Largely made from recycled materials including makeshift chairs made from wooden palettes, the beer garden is a highly popular and often busy must-go venue for anyone interested in Melbourne by night. This stunning container bar also provides a platform for talented artists from various disciplines to participate in a weekly battle which always engages the public.
5. Berlin Bar
Bar, Cocktails, German
6. The Butterfly Club
Theater
7. Workshop Bar
Bar, Australian, Pub Grub
8. The Croft Institute
Bar, Beer
9. Double Happiness
Cocktail Bar, Bar, Contemporary, Cocktails, Wine, Beer
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Located at the edge of Chinatown, Double Happiness is an intriguing and exciting bar that revolves around Chinese socialist propaganda. The atmosphere is relaxed, the bar and the drink options impeccable, and the service excellent, making this bar a very trendy and popular one in Melbourne. In addition, they get quite creative with drinks. Where else could you drink bubble tea mixed with tequila surrounded by Maoist propaganda on the walls? Double Happiness has such a great vibe that it will be hard not to fall in love with the place.
10. Cherry Bar
Bar, Australian
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