Tell Harry what you fancy.

Ten places worth leaving the house for. Harry reads the review-site noise, spots the tourist traps, and hands over a shortlist before the kettle's boiled.

Be honest with him. He doesn't judge.

One tap. Anything good, properly nearby, open right now.

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Rank 1.
Ballers Clubhouse Carlton
cocktail-bar · bar · Carlton VIC 3053
cocktails that actually taste like something, not just sugar delivery systems. the carlton location has the energy to back it up.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
13 min · $$ · Open nowToday · 16:00 — 01:00G4.9TYMSStill tasting
Google4.9(1.4k)1/ 3 sources
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Rank 2.
Ballers Clubhouse
bar · Melbourne VIC 3000
solid bar program without the pretension. drinks are tight, vibe is real.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
19 min · $$ · Open nowToday · 16:00 — 01:00G4.8TYMSStill tasting
Google4.8(2.7k)1/ 3 sources
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Rank 3.
Pastuso
wine-bar · peruvian · Melbourne VIC 3000
peruvian seafood done right, wine list that knows what it's doing. you're paying for execution here.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Paying for the Scene
3 min · $$$ · ClosedToday · 12:00 — 22:30G4.6TYMSStill tasting
Google4.6(3.9k)1/ 3 sources
Warningscene-heavy pricing — go for the food, not the Instagram moment.
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Rank 4.
Above Board
cocktail-bar · bar · Behind "Beermash Through the back door
craft cocktails with actual technique. no filler, no flash.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
6 min · $$ · Open nowToday · 18:00 — 01:00G4.8TYMSStill tasting
Google4.8(505)1/ 3 sources
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Rank 5.
Al Dente Enoteca Restaurant
italian · breakfast · Carlton VIC 3053
italian done without overthinking it. breakfast and brunch hit different here.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
8 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 09:00 — 15:00G4.8TYMSStill tasting
Google4.8(774)1/ 3 sources
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Rank 6.
HongDae Korean Restaurant & Bar
korean · Melbourne VIC 3000
korean that doesn't cut corners on flavor or heat. bar program is a bonus.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
16 min · $$ · Open nowToday · 11:30 — 15:00G4.8TYMS
Google4.8(1.1k)Yelpnot on yelpTripadvisornot on tripadvisor1/ 3 sources
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Rank 7.
Three Horses
cocktail-bar · bar · Melbourne VIC 3000
cocktails with backbone. 4.9 rating isn't luck — they're consistent.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
16 min · $$ · Open nowToday · 16:00 — 01:00G4.9TYMSStill tasting
Google4.9(114)1/ 3 sources
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Rank 8.
San Telmo
argentinian · south-american · Melbourne VIC 3000
argentinian beef cooked with respect. wine list leans into the region properly.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Paying for the Scene
17 min · $$$ · ClosedToday · 12:00 — 23:00G4.6TYMSStill tasting
Google4.6(4.6k)1/ 3 sources
Warningyou're paying for the room and the cut — make sure you're hungry for both.
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Rank 9.
DoDee Paidang Swanston
thai · Melbourne VIC 3000
thai that tastes like someone actually cares. bold flavors, fair price.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
3 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 11:00 — 00:00G4.6TYMSStill tasting
Google4.6(3.6k)1/ 3 sources
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Rank 10.
Kumo Desserts Melbourne
dessert-shop · dessert · Melbourne VIC 3000
desserts that aren't just sugar posing as craft. kumo knows what it's doing.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
3 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 15:00 — 23:00G4.7TYMSStill tasting
Google4.7(2.8k)1/ 3 sources
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Tell Harry what you fancy.

Ballers Clubhouse Carlton

Ballers Clubhouse

Pastuso

Above Board

Al Dente Enoteca Restaurant

HongDae Korean Restaurant & Bar

Three Horses

San Telmo

DoDee Paidang Swanston

Kumo Desserts Melbourne