Bar Blanco

Bar Blanco sits on Chapel Street in Windsor, at the more relaxed southern end of Melbourne's most famous dining-and-drinking strip. A stylish, well-regarded bar, it's carved out a strong reputation in an area renowned for its nightlife — no small thing on a street with this much competition.

The appeal is that combination of a great location and a polished, atmospheric setting, ideal for drinks with friends, a relaxed evening or the start of a bigger night out. Windsor's stretch of Chapel Street has a slightly more laid-back, local feel than Prahran and South Yarra to the north, and Bar Blanco fits that mood nicely.

A 4.9 rating from more than 680 reviews is an excellent result and a strong sign of a venue delivering on both atmosphere and service. Drinks lists, opening hours, any food offering and pricing change, and a popular Chapel Street bar fills up on weekends, so it's worth checking current details before you go — particularly if you're planning to head out with a group or want to settle in on a busy night.