Heartbreaker

This place might cultivate a devil-may-care attitude, but don’t be fooled: they take their drinks seriously indeed. Owner Michael Madrusan is behind leading Melbourne cocktail bar The Eveleigh and is such a perfectionist he started his own ice company. You can expect a perfectly clear cube of Navy Strength Ice Co ice in your drink, and this slow-melting glacier will make sure your batched Negroni (or Old Fashioned, Manhattan or Martini) won’t be diluted as you drink. Batched, you cry, as in they’re not made to order? Yep. But the same standards apply to these twist-top one-serve bottles, as well as the glassware they’re served in – and they free the bar staff up to serve more thirsty punters. Win.

So you’re more into beer? The list caters to those who like it crafty and others who see no reason to stray beyond Budweiser. This is a no-judgement zone, except you’ll win respect from across the bar for getting down with the lengthy list of bourbon and other whiskey that’s the real heart of Heartbreaker.