Thomas Olive

thomas olive bar melbourne
Image: Saint Crispin
TUESDAY - THURSDAY: 6 P.M. - 'TIL LATE | FRIDAY ' SUNDAY: 12 P.M. - 'TIL LATE | CLOSED MONDAY

Out the back and up the stairs behind the excellent Collingwood eatery Saint Crispin, is Thomas Olive, a tiny bar wedged into a stately Victorian building (think hardwood floors and very high ceilings). Here you’ll get the great service and even better cured meats without the commitment of booking for dinner, while creative but direct twists on classic cocktails, a solid list of vermouths and a 1920s-salon vibe help to make this little room one of the best bars in town.

Known For
  • craft cocktails
  • bar food
  • craft beer
What to drink
Try an absinthe or pastis “Moresque” style (i.e. with a little almond syrup and ice water).
Neighborhood
Collingwood
ProTip
It's worth on the trek on a Sunday, when the bar offers quirky (and efficient) drink specials like the Reverse Boilermaker (an Old-Fashioned served with 60ml of craft beer).