Bar Ampere

Owner Vernon Chalker, who has Melbourne institutions such as Madame Brussels and Gin Palace to his name, describes his latest venture, Bar Ampere, as "not your normal bar" – and one look at the restaurant's interior and he's right, it's not normal. The interior's futuristic furnishings, and a drinks menu with a strong line-up of European spirits and wines, create a very Parisian-style vibe. Plus, it has a "secret" exit through the rear door if you wish to escape to Gin Palace for a quick martini.