Melbourne’s cosiest winter haunts

Melbourne is famed for coffee, footy and having its fair share of chilly weather. It’s also pretty renowned for its cracking bars and pubs that are incredible destinations no matter what the weather has in store. So, when the temperature really does plummet, it’s time to head for a crackling fireplace, hearty roast and warming beverage at one of the city’s stalwart winter institutions. 

If the short, dark winter days are getting to you, rug up and head out – there’s nothing that can’t be fixed by a seat by the fire at a neighbourhood bar or a soul-warming pie in a pub’s heated beer garden. Whether you’re after a low-key weekday dinner, a post-footy pint or a night of whispering sweet nothings over fancy cocktails, you’ll find it all here.