Pino Pinelli Public Bar

Collingwood’s ultimate hangout. A masterclass in casual perfection. Sydney defectors are making the trek south just to sip the drinks here, while the Peel Street crowd points their mates straight toward the glowing woodfire oven. Pino Pinelli Public Bar splits the difference between a high-energy watering hole and a serious Italian kitchen—bringing pure sprezzatura to the inner north. You want the Bee Sting pizza. Charred blistered crust, sweet heat, an absolute capolavoro. Or maybe the massive garlic cheese pie and a generous plate of prawn pasta. Do not skip the Wednesday Black Angus striploin dripping in mushroom whiskey sauce. The floor staff? Absolute legends pouring textbook, killer Negronis and the brightest Sunflower Spritzes in town. Sunday evenings mean live jazz bleeding out into the courtyard. Grab a cheeky beer, shift between the lively front bar and the moody dining room, and let the night run away from you. Sure, the kitchen takes its sweet time—but when the mixology is this flawless and the vibe hits a straight 10, nobody’s checking their watch.