Hairy Canary, Melbourne

Open since 1997 and located on an increasingly upmarket section of Little Collins Street, the Hairy Canary has carved out a niche for itself as a popular drinking or eating spot. A bar as well as a restaurant, it is often packed with a variety of patrons, creating a boisterous Latin feel to go with its menu. The food mixes influences from all over the Mediterranean, from Spanish paella, featuring seafoods like mussels and oysters, to pizzas and antipastos. Of course, there is a wide range of cocktails, spirits and other drinks available.