Bar Liberty

Bar Liberty is the kind of place that makes you feel like you've stumbled into the best-kept secret on Johnston Street — except it hasn't been a secret for years. The natural wine list is extensive and thoughtfully curated, with staff who can guide you from a crisp pet-nat to an orange wine without missing a beat.

The snack menu reads short but punches well above its weight. The kingfish crudo is a perennial highlight, and the fried potato number with aioli is the kind of dish you'll order every single visit. The space itself is compact, buzzy, and warmly lit — perfect for a Tuesday night drink that turns into four.

It sits right on the 11 tram line, making it an easy first or last stop on a Fitzroy crawl. Highly recommended.