Godby Hotel

Four walls that simply can't be replicated. Dramatic. Evocative. Godby Hotel injects a much-needed jolt of polished electricity into Toorak Road. Forget standard tavern expectations—this is a high-style haven. The South Yarra style set constantly name-drops this destination for its immaculate mise en scène—a sprawling long bar, a sultry little dining room, a breezy rear courtyard, and a dedicated music room waiting in the wings. Those tapped into the local hospitality circuit point to this spot as the definitive answer to the area's long-standing upscale pub drought. Come for the flawless tap cocktails and icy oysters. Stay for that undeniably magnetic evening energy. It leans more chic lounge than traditional boozer, but with wildly thoughtful details. Think curated touch-up products in the washroom and a knockout Monday steak night. Right by the station. Crisp schooners. Top-tier pours. Salty shoestring fries done right. An atmosphere that demands your full attention—and possesses that unmistakable je ne sais quoi.