6 venues in Melbourne
From iconic classics to inventive modern serves, these venues are putting a fresh spin on Japanese cocktail culture with The House of Suntory. Inspired by Omotenashi, the Japanese art of wholehearted hospitality, these Melbourne venues are making it Suntory Time with limited-time serves featuring Roku Gin, Toki Whisky and Haku Vodka. Think crisp highballs, refined martinis, refreshing gin cocktails and contemporary twists on Japanese classics—all crafted with precision, balance and a commitment to quality. From Tokyo-style listening bars to Japanese-inspired dining rooms, these are the places to pull up a seat and enjoy the experience. Make it #SuntoryTime.
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Rear entry, 717 Glenferrie Rd, Hawthorn VIC
80 Collins St, Melbourne CBD VIC
151 Toorak Rd, South Yarra VIC
220 Little Bourke St, Melbourne VIC
304 Brunswick St, Fitzroy VIC
12 N Concourse, Beaumaris VIC
Rear entry, 717 Glenferrie Rd, Hawthorn VIC
80 Collins St, Melbourne CBD VIC
151 Toorak Rd, South Yarra VIC
220 Little Bourke St, Melbourne VIC
304 Brunswick St, Fitzroy VIC
12 N Concourse, Beaumaris VIC
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Chef Ben Shewry, the mind behind Melbourne institution Attica, is drawn to places that are completely “dialled in.” Talking about sandwich shops leads him to Japan, where people dedicate their lives to repeating the same craft over and over until they become exceptional at it. That’s what connects his picks here: roast shops, schnitzel counters and steak sandwich spots focused on doing one thing properly — no funny business, no endless options, just deeply satisfying food made with total conviction.
Former aerospace engineer turned pastry phenomenon, Kate Reid has helped shape Melbourne’s obsession with precision pastries and great coffee. When the “butter queen” isn’t perfecting croissants at Lune Croissanterie, she’s visiting a tight rotation of cafés across the city. From the produce-driven kitchen at Morning Market to CBD institutions like Patricia Coffee Brewers and Good Measure. These are the Melbourne cafés she swears by.
Thai Ho, founder of MAMAS Dining Group, has built a reputation on bold, high-energy takes on Vietnamese food. But it all starts in Springvale. This is where the standards are set, shaped by community, tradition and generations of pride. From crispy bánh mì to slow-simmered broths and street-side iced coffee, this is his Springvale circuit.
See what diners are saving, sharing, and talking across the city.
Chef Ben Shewry, the mind behind Melbourne institution Attica, is drawn to places that are completely “dialled in.” Talking about sandwich shops leads him to Japan, where people dedicate their lives to repeating the same craft over and over until they become exceptional at it. That’s what connects his picks here: roast shops, schnitzel counters and steak sandwich spots focused on doing one thing properly — no funny business, no endless options, just deeply satisfying food made with total conviction.
Former aerospace engineer turned pastry phenomenon, Kate Reid has helped shape Melbourne’s obsession with precision pastries and great coffee. When the “butter queen” isn’t perfecting croissants at Lune Croissanterie, she’s visiting a tight rotation of cafés across the city. From the produce-driven kitchen at Morning Market to CBD institutions like Patricia Coffee Brewers and Good Measure. These are the Melbourne cafés she swears by.
Thai Ho, founder of MAMAS Dining Group, has built a reputation on bold, high-energy takes on Vietnamese food. But it all starts in Springvale. This is where the standards are set, shaped by community, tradition and generations of pride. From crispy bánh mì to slow-simmered broths and street-side iced coffee, this is his Springvale circuit.
