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Ballers Clubhouse Melbourne City

Have a tipple or indulge in an Instagram-worthy feast at one of these local spots

Whisky Business

With limited seating and lantern-lit decor, Summer’s Garden Bar has the atmosphere of a tiny Tokyo bar. The team sources rare whisky – think century-old Nikka – along with a great range of sakes and wine. Make yourself comfortable in the lounge, games room or enjoy the warmer weather in the garden courtyard. +summersgardeninn.business.

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Cinematic Vision

Inspired by Wes Anderson’s film The Grand Budapest Hotel, this Carlton gem is not to be missed. Spot offbeat graphic art, steps that appear to go nowhere and kooky furniture, making you feel as if you've come off the film set. The menu features the ultimate brunch with Mentaiko Udon, Budapest bruschetta and matcha hotcakes mysteriously called Escape from the Forest. +thebudapestcafe.com.au

Time to Play

Ballers Clubhouse is the culmination of innovation across concept, design, tech, entertainment, food and beverages. The luxurious space is the biggest licensed venue in Melbourne’s CBD, featuring 75 taps, 10 private function spaces, eight ping-pong tables, six stand-up shuffleboards and much more. +ballersclubhouse.com.au

True Brew

A sustainable micro-brewery and brewpub with the capacity to produce one million litres of beer a year, Docklands' Urban Alley is one to add to the list. Alongside its signature Urban Ale, the range includes lager, dark ale and an American pale ale, all produced with strict quality and sustainability benchmarks. +urbanalley.com.au

For more ideas, visit +whatson.melbourne.vic.gov.au