Melbourne is the pre-eminent destination for great coffee. It’s roasters and baristas are some of the most accomplished, inventive and awarded on earth, so it seems fitting we dedicate an entire section to drinks inspired by Melbourne’s unparalled enthusiasm and deep, deep love for coffee.

The Victorian Gold Rush of the 1850’s helped establish Melbourne as one of the richest cities in the world, a beacon for commerce and culture, which in turn attracted the country’s top ateliers and dressmakers to set up their studios. 150 years of evolution pins Melbourne as the style capital of Australia.

It has one of the world’s highest densities of galleries as well as being home to the oldest and most visited gallery in Australia, and not forgetting the ‘galleries’ in our laneways; Melbourne embraces art. In an abstract sense, we can apply the ethos of art to our drinks. They can be expressive, vivid, controversial, complex and most certainly, thought provoking.

Cocktails to Share