The best bars on Chapel street for a bar crawl

Borsch, Vodka and Tears is over 22 years old, and it's still harder than ever to snag a table on a Saturday night. This go-to spot for vodka lovers and those seeking comfort food in the form of pierogis and polish sausages always provides a great night out. A seemingly endless menu of vodka to choose from ensures you can try something different each time. Hot tip: don't miss the chocolate babka ice cream sandwich.

Walking into Leonard’s is like finding the coolest house party southside. The bar offers an easy selection of smashable beers on tap, and some of the best burgers and fried chicken in Melbourne. 

Lucky Coq is a tried and tested Chapel Street icon. Taking up a prime real estate corner spot, the bouncers are used to never ending lines of rowdy party goers. And with quality pizzas on offer for only $8, there is no excuse not to line your stomach for the night ahead. 

If you're wondering where all the ruckus is coming from, its likely from this rowdy party spot. Three Monkeys is always heaving at the seams with those looking for a foot-lose and fancy-free good ol' time. This one should be saved until towards the end of your bar crawl, to ensure you have enough liquid confidence to hit the d-floor. 

It’s all about the whisky at the Woods of Windsor. There are countless types of single malts and blends to consider, or if you’re new to whisky, there’s knowledge behind that bar you should be tapping. Working your way through the whisky flights is the quickest way to get acquainted with the extensive selection, plus a great way to kick the night off with a bang. 

A little bit of Ireland right here in the heart of Melbourne, Bridie O'Reilly's boasts an impressive old-school pub feel, improved with a recent reno to the always popular outdoor drinking garden. A pint of Guinness goes well with whatever sports game is showing on the big screen, and all topped off with a chicken parma or a beef and Guinness pot pie, consider your afternoon or evening sorted.

This “fine diving” bar mixes knockout cocktails and clever snacks with devil-may-care, somewhat ludicrous décor. Order a One Night Stand and be wowed with gin, rum, pomegranate, strawberry and lemon. Pair it with a couple of tacos and loaded fries and you'll agree - there's a lot that's right with Two Wrongs.

Revolver is an icon (if not the icon) of the Melbourne party scene often responsible for the sort of behaviour that is best forgotten by morning. A great night out, in other words. As well as packing in a Thai restaurant, there's also a dedicated gig floor upstairs that hosts some of the most raucous bands in town. Revolver attracts an eclectic crowd, spilling out onto the pavement at all hours of the night, morning and afternoon.

With its roadhouse diner portions, vinyl menus and jugs of Sangria and Margarita, Yellow Bird offers up round-the-clock Mexican-inspired dining and drinking in the heart of Windsor. There's a hefty outdoor section for those who prefer a street view with their Corona and nachos, leading into an airy interior framed by kitschy wall art and a cafeteria-style configuration of tables. This spot is always loud, always busy, and always delivers a good time. 

Tucked away up a flight of stairs above Chapel Street is this atmospheric watering hole. With Connect Four games, cute cubbies to lounge in and a dedicated Spritz menu, this is the spot for that end-of-week knock-off or Sunday session. Keep an eye out for the excellent happy hour specials, too.