Heartbreaker ★ 4.3
Heartbreaker on Russell Street is Melbourne's best near-dive bar: natural wine, punk records and a room that rejects any attempt at pretension from its crowd.
Signature drink: Jungle Bird and cheap beer combos
Neighbourhoodfitzroy
HoursMon-Thu 11am-midnight, Fri-Sat 11am-1am, Sun 11am-11pm
Signature drinkHouse vermouth and soda with olive
Location
Address: 285 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy VIC 3065, Melbourne
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