Emerald City.

As the adage goes, Sydney loves a glitzy party but Melbourne does great bars. The CBD is humming with new pubs of all shapes and sizes, so with a city hotel room and a good map, here's a taxi-free bar hop, up and down its lanes and alleyways and, occasionally, slap bang on a main street.

Best for vintage addicts?
The Parlour

Best for being seen?
Cumulus Inc

Best for architecture fans?
Siglo

Best for glams?
Silk Road

Enjoy!

xo Sinclaire