LOVER

At the Windsor end of Chapel Street, LOVER invites guests into a lavish cocktail lounge adorned with gold-roped bollards, birdcages, and crystal chandeliers. The menu offers experimental twists on classics, like the Pineapple Lumps Negroni featuring pineapple rum and chocolate bitters. Head chef Paul Turner, crafts refined yet playful dishes. Crowd favourites include the Wagyu bresaola-stuffed pretzel with cheddar emulsion and the smoked duck breast with raspberries, plum, and beetroot. LOVER is the perfect spot for an enticing dining experience on Melbourne's iconic strip.

Photography: Pete Dillon