The LuWOW

Skip the stiff CBD lounges and duck right into this bamboo-covered jungle hut on Little Collins. Pure Polynesian pop escapism. The LuWOW is an unabashedly kitsch, retro-soaked tiki wonderland pouring some of the most elaborate tropical concoctions in Melbourne. Tiki aficionados working their way through the massive rum menu—collector’s card in hand—will tell you the drinks arrive lightning-fast and pack a serious punch. Dim lighting, over-the-top exotic decor, and a killer soundtrack of 70s and 80s vinyl deep cuts pulled straight from the owner's personal collection. Perfect for a pre-theatre bite of tacos and nachos or a wild, rum-soaked night out. Just bring cash or sort your own math—they don't split bills—and let the pure aloha spirit take over.