Australia

It's hard to believe that the hottest bar in town is in a Hilton—but on weekend nights, the proprietors here practically have to beat the crowds back. The...more

The seats at the bar surrounding the cheese and charcuterie "tower" (in reality, a 13-foot-tall glass cabinet) are the most sought-after at Sotano, a stylish...more

Melbourne nightlife vets still mourn the 2006 demise of Honkytonks, one of the city's landmark laneway venues. Hence the collective sigh of relief when the man...more

The downstairs bar is cool enough, with its kitschy wallpaper and flowering, tufted bar, but the real action is upstairs, in the Baroque grandeur of the second...more

A 24-hour weekend license and a hugely eclectic crowd keep this long-running, pretension-free club in everyone's little black book, despite its slightly faded...more

This is boho luxe at its best, a Moulin Rouge world of burgundy velvet chaise longues, gilt-edged mirrors, and crystal chandeliers. Wicked little cocktails with...more

A perpetually closed, unmarked door hides what could be the country's best wine bar. The 94-page drink list leaves little room for criticism, though rival...more

Massive, loud, and with floor-to-ceiling views of Sydney Harbour, this place is a magnet for the young and trendy. Expect lines on the weekends for the...more

Yes, there's pizza—but what really draws the almost-too-gorgeous types here is the glamorous backlit bar, the great cocktails, and the other hotties that...more

This soignée, Moroccan-themed bar is the swankiest at the Establishment property (which includes a fine-dining restaurant, boutique hotel, and...more