Make The Most of It – Five Best Spots For a Christmas Drink Before Dry January
While Christmas is a time for indulgence and treats, there’s the looming pressure of January. Every year we vow to give up something we love, and often it’s the booze that gets the boot. If that’s you this year, check out C&G’s five fave bars to enjoy your last tipple before the New Year strikes.
A St Kilda favourite, Captain Baxter has a killer cocktail menu and a roof terrace with incredible views of Port Phillip Bay. The contemporary design and outdoor space makes it the best spot to soak up the December sun. They even serve a fine mocktail, so you can return with your boozing pals even once January has landed!
Right at the water’s edge in Port Melbourne, Mr Hobson couples great food with wines and cocktails, and is a top spot for sunset drinks and share plates. The relaxed atmosphere is a warm and welcoming addition to the Station Pier precinct, and with stunning views, it’s the place to enjoy your last taste of grog before January.
A new Black Rock icon, Ebenezer is a stylish meeting place to sample Victorian wines and small plates with friends. Get your fill of the harmonious coupling of wine and cheese.
More of a beer glugger than a wine lover? The Local Taphouse in St Kilda is an award winning craft beer venue. With tons on tap and in bottles, you’ll find yourself a new favourite that’ll give you the drive to get through a booze-less January. With comedy nights and a rooftop garden, it’s a summer go-to before heading back to work.
Perhaps St Kilda’s best kept secret (literally), Secret Garden is a haven of sun beds and cocktails to soak up the last of the festive break. Away from the hustle and bustle, it’s a great venue to sip a mojito and make the most of the summer. The bar also teams up with Metropol to bring The Cure Day Club – a total Sunday game changer.
Celebrating the last days of boozing somewhere we haven’t mentioned? Tell us on Twitter, and good luck for Dry January. We know you can do it!