Canecutters Bar

Ditch the stiff Toorak Road cocktail lounges—this cozy, pub-style watering hole is where the real weekend happens. South Yarra veterans tap Canecutters Bar as the ultimate hangout for sinking a few cold schooners with mates. Brilliantly relaxed. Unapologetically pet-friendly. It gets buzzing on a Saturday night, yet you can still magically snag a table. The drink pours are exceptional, but the kitchen delivers the absolute knockout punch. Burger purists fiercely debate Melbourne’s finest, but the savvy crowd directs you straight to the legendary chicken burger here. Perfect for a laid-back arvo session with your dog in tow. Top-tier drinks, killer pub grub, zero pretension.