HiHou

Ring the buzzer on the unmarked door near Parliament House, at the eastern edge of the Central Business District (CBD), and you’ll be escorted into HiHou—a perfect little slice of Japan in Melbourne. Hot towels are doled out upon arrival and a great selection of Japanese whisky, sake, umeshu, shochu and odd but surprisingly successful cocktails are all dispatched in a peaceful, hideaway atmosphere with flawless service. This is easily one of the classiest drinking experiences Melbourne has to offer.