Cherry

PubSpy discovered this hidden laneway gem is a rocker's dream. Gritty and loud, it serves up funk, 60s pop rock, hair metal and '80s tunes. Co-owner (and Melbourne's Patron Saint of Bars) Bill Walsh has said he likes to create venues where he can have a heap of people over every night and drink beer with them. And that epitomises Cherry's vibe. There's certainly a veritable UN of beers available, and the artfully graffiti-scrawled bar brings a nice grungy touch. Oasis guitarist Noel Gallagher was so taken with this venue during the band's 2002 Australian tour, he made an offer to purchase it.