Blue Diamond

Setting the bar and lounge scene ablaze, Blue Diamond has quickly ingratiated itself into the hearts of Melbourne's most discerning lushes - think arts, entertainment and hospitality folk, the people who know quality at a whiff. There's live jazz and lounge music to score your perfect evening of old-world, deco charm. It's the kind of place where no one blinks twice at a man in a smoking jacket and every second girl is named Pussy. Yes, my friends, heaven.

The wine list will have you choosing from more than 300 bottles of quality grapes. Or, you could simply entrust your tastebuds (and brain cells) to the skilled cocktail bartenders who will whip you up a devilish design you won't easily forget. My money is on Doctor Scorpio's Love Potion. Once the 'love potion' kicks in you won't care that you've stolen Doctor Scorpio's booze... although the woman next to you might.