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( 03-9416 2238;
www.nakedforsatan.com.au
; 285 Brunswick St, Fitzroy; noon-midnight Sun-Thu, to 1am Fri
& Sat; 112)
Vibrant, loud and reviving an apparent Brunswick St legend (a man nick-
named Satan who would get down and dirty, naked because of the heat, in an illegal
vodka distillery under the shop), this place packs a punch both with its popular
pintxos
(Basque tapas; $2), huge range of cleverly named beverages, and unbeatable roof terrace
with wraparound decked balcony.
Everleigh
COCKTAIL BAR
(
www.theeverleigh.com
; 150-156 Gertrude St, Fitzroy; 5.30pm-late; 86)
Sophistication and bartend-
ing standards are off the charts at this upstairs hidden nook. Settle into a leather booth in
the intimate setting with a few friends for conversation and oohing-and-ahhing over clas-
sic 'golden era' cocktails like you've never tasted before.
Joe's Shoe Store
( 03-9482 7666; 233 High St, Northcote; 4pm-midnight Tue-Thu, 2pm-midnight Fri-Sun; 86, North-
cote)
Someone called Joe will no longer sell you lace-up brogues but this dark, groovy
drinking hole keeps the Northcote cool kids well wined and beered. Has backyard seating,
and you can order pizza from next-door Pizza Meine Liebe.
BAR
Wesley Anne
( 03-9482 1333;
www.wesleyanne.com.au
;
250 High St, Northcote; 4pm-late Mon-Fri, 2pm-late Sat & Sun;
86, Northcote)
This atmospheric pub set up shop in a church mission's house of assembly.
What else can you expect when the demon drink wins out against the forces of temper-
ance? Booze, yes, but also interesting food, live music, a big beer garden with space heat-
ers, and a cruisy crowd who often bring their kids along in daylight hours.
LIVE MUSIC, BAR
Panama Dining Room
BAR
( 03-9417 7663;
www.thepanama.com.au
;
3rd fl, 231 Smith St, Fitzroy; 86)
Gawp at the ersatz Man-
hattan views in this large warehouse-style space while sipping serious cocktails and
snacking on truffled polenta chips or falafel balls with tahini. The dining area gets packed
around 9pm for its Mod European menu.
