Bar Americano ★ 4.6
Bar Americano fits 10 people in a CBD laneway and does not take bookings: the Negroni standard for Melbourne and a lesson in what a small bar can do.
Signature drink: Americano on tap
Neighbourhoodcbd
HoursMon-Thu 5pm-midnight, Fri-Sat 5pm-2am
Signature drinkLychee Martini with kaffir lime
Location
Address: Level 1, 113 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
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Bar Americano ★ 4.6
Bar Americano fits 10 people in a CBD laneway and does not take bookings: the Negroni standard for Melbourne and a lesson in what a small bar can do.
Signature drink: Americano on tap
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Signature drink: Rotating craft tap list
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Signature drink: Old Fashioned with Australian whisky
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