Oyster happy hours in Melbourne
Fill yourself with the aphrodisiac of the sea for chump change
If you're reading this, then we assume you adore oysters. There's not really much middle ground with these tasty treats of the sea. And if there's one thing that unites oyster enthusiasts, it's the joy of being able to eat them by the dozen and have change to spare for a great glass of sparkling on the side.
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Where to get cheap oysters in Melbourne
Mezzo Bar & Grill
Mezzo Bar and Grill in Melbourne’s CBD offers half-price oyster specials from 5-6.30pm daily, bringing the cost down to an affordable $10 half dozen or $14 dozen.
Wayside Inn
Sandwiched between South Melbourne and Southbank, the Wayside Inn offers a daily 3.30-6pm oyster happy hour plus drink for the ridiculously low $14 per person price-tag.
Oyster Bar: South Melbourne Market
The oyster bar at South Melbourne Market offers the freshest oysters straight from the ocean. It's not a happy hour situation either – they're serving those $1 oyster shots from the early hours right into the evening.
The Albert Park Hotel
The Albert Park Hotel Oyster Bar and Grill has a huge $1 oyster special every Friday between 6-7pm. Shuck yourself silly.
Panama Dining Room and Bar
Every night of the week, Panama in Fitzroy puts on a $1 oyster offer, 6-7pm. When the clock strikes, they're back to $4.50 each.
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