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Chill hangout

Chill hangout in Melbourne

Casual, easy, just catch up.

Example nights

Real Melbourne venues, put together by our planner. Refreshed Jul 20.

Games at Pixel Bar & Cafe in Huntingdale, then dinner at Samwon Garden Korean Restaurant.

  • 01Pixel Bar & CafeHuntingdale · $
  • 02Samwon Garden Korean RestaurantHuntingdale · $$

Small plates at Pin Oak Beer & Wine in Flemington, then dinner at Doutta Galla Hotel in Kensington.

  • 01Pin Oak Beer & WineFlemington · $$
  • 02Doutta Galla HotelKensington · $$

Drinks at Rebel Rebel in Preston, then dinner at Umberto Espresso Bar in Thornbury.

  • 01Rebel RebelPreston · $$
  • 02Umberto Espresso BarThornbury · $$

Top 12 venues

  1. 01

    Pin Oak Beer & Wine

    Flemington · $$

    Wine and beer-focused, cosy rooms, BYO food — upstairs can be booked for small groups. Dog-friendly.

  2. 02

    The Brunswick Green

    Brunswick · $

    Beer garden, live jazz, craft ciders — easy conversations that don't need to shout. Staff accommodates last-minute crews, BYO snacks welcome.

  3. 03

    Rosie's

    Elwood · $$

    Locals-only feel, chill staff, bring your own snacks from next door — the kind of bar where the owner remembers your name.

  4. 04

    Medusa Shisha Lounge & Bar

    Oakleigh · $$

    Clean, long-lasting shisha, conversational volume — Mango Tango or Sheik Money if you're deciding. Staff that actually check in.

  5. 05

    Pixel Bar & Cafe

    Huntingdale · $

    Free video games, board games, poker — drinks menu endless. Staff actually want you here, no pokie-style regret.

  6. 06

    Rebel Rebel

    Preston · $$

  7. 07

    Westside Ale Works

    South Melbourne · $$

    Craft beers and wood-fired pizzas in an alleyway off an alleyway—Super Bowl parties, group bookings, and lazy Sunday afternoons.

  8. 08

    Hop Nation Brewing Co.

    Footscray · $$

    Deep-dish pizza, house beers, dog-friendly — industrial garage vibe where everything lands friendlier than expected.

  9. 09

    Her.

    Windsor · $$$

    Laneway cocktail bar in a converted garage — rooftop when you want air, couches and flickering lights when you don't. Easy to book for birthdays.

  10. 10

    Nevermind Bar

    Hawthorn · $

    Exposed brick, rooftop drinking, BBQ sandwiches & pizzas — decent value, staff who actually care.

  11. 11

    Chronicles Bar

    St Kilda · $$$

    Cool cocktails, rotating beers, tequila flights — staff know what they're doing. Sri Lankan food next door, ordered straight to your stool.

  12. 12

    Brooklyn Cocktail Bar

    Elwood · $$$

    Neighborhood cocktail bar where the owner knows your name. Dogs welcome, quality drinks, events hosted — the kind of place you become a regular.