6. Gimlet at Cavendish
A must-try is the eponymous cocktail at Andrew McConnell's sensational Gimlet. This award-winning restaurant was named one of the world's best on the World's 50 Best Restaurants Academy longlist for 2022.
7. Bijou Bottle Store & Bar
This walk-in venue on Little Collins Street houses floor-to-ceiling shelves lined with wine, spirits and aperitifs. Doubling as a bottle store and a bar where gin is one of their favourites, drop by for a cheeky Bijou Cocktail before making a purchase.
8. The Bathtub Gin Co.
Check out Williamstown's Distiller's Bar where small-batch artisan gins are among the selection of spirits crafted at this working distillery. Have a bite to eat and sample botanical blends in The Bathtub Gin Co's warehouse conversion headquarters.
9. Patient Wolf Distilling Co.
Soak up Southbank vibes and try a range of premium crafted gins at Patient Wolf Distilling Co. Tuck into a tasting flight with a side of light bites, order a classic cocktail or go for a more experimental combination to while away an afternoon or evening.
10. Brunswick Aces Distillery
Prefer an alcohol-free bevy? Head to Brunswick Aces Distillery, creators of Australia's first non-alcoholic gin. From bespoke experiences to casual catch-ups, this bar is the ideal stomping ground for alcohol-free cocktail aficionados.
