The best happy hours in Melbourne to tide you over until dinner

Exceptional bites and standout drinks are in no short supply in Melbourne. And when it comes to happy hour, the city’s top restauranteurs aren’t holding back. Beachside spritz and sticks abound, as do $2 oysters, half-off pinxtos and antipasti.

So whether you’re looking for a sip and snack to tide you over until your dinner reservation, or making a night of bar and restaurant hopping, we’ve scouted out where to find the best happy hours in Melbourne right now….