Beermash

Beermash sits on Smith Street in Collingwood, in Melbourne's vibrant inner north. A craft beer bar and bottle shop rolled into one, it's earned a strong following for its excellent, ever-changing range — the kind of welcoming, knowledgeable spot where you can enjoy a great beer in or take something interesting home.

The appeal is that combination of a thoughtfully curated craft-beer selection and the relaxed, sociable feel of a great local, ideal for a drink with friends, exploring something new or picking up a few bottles for later. In a precinct with a deep food-and-drink culture, building this kind of following speaks to a place that knows its beer.

With a 4.7 rating from more than 700 reviews, it's clearly a firm favourite. The beer range rotates constantly, and opening hours, the bottle-shop selection and any events vary, so it's worth checking current details before you go — though for a relaxed drink and a browse of what's on, it's often just a matter of dropping in and seeing why it's so well rated on the Smith Street strip.