Venture down the timber-clad corridor next door to Laneway Collective and you’ll be greeted with an uber cool bar that features exposed brick, industrial accents and a giant rustic table suspended from chains from the ceiling. Laneway Bar and Dining is the work of life-long friends Trudy Todd, the ex-professional surfer, and Mercedes Corby and aims to fill a void in the southern market for quality cocktails and moreish Asian-inspired tapas. Speaking of, the menu has been refined by Daniel (Frenchie) French and offers easy to eat plates of rice paper rolls, Japanese-style gyoza and delightfully sticky Chinese-style lamb ribs. If you simply can’t decide, opt for the platter for two, which contains a variety of bits and bobs to pick at as the night progresses.

If kombucha, vodka and lime isn’t your beverage of choice, Laneway Bar and Dining also offers a stellar selection of swill including craft beers, wines and seriously good espresso martinis. The vanilla passionfruit concoction is Mercedes’ own creation and delivers the perfect blend of sweet and sour. Laneway Bar & Dining exudes a casually sophisticated vibe and is perfect for Friday afternoon wines that somehow never ends at just one.

For opening hours and contact details, see our Stumble Guide.