Meet Champagne Problems, the youngest darling in the Melbourne cocktail bar scene. She's preened and primed, ready to welcome you into her arms in the heart of the city and open late most nights of the week.
The playful new bar is by the owner of Evie's Disco Diner, Wayne Markus, and was born of a desire to bring an 'elevated camp' aesthetic to the CBD.
Those kitsch vibes shine through almost everywhere – from the lime green theme woven throughout the space to the food offerings. Champagne Problems isn't afraid to dish up a good ol' fashioned nostalgic snack, so expect to find devilled eggs just like your mumma made them, prawn cocktails, retro meatballs and '70s party sticks on the menu.
If you're feeling a bit bougie, you can also indulge in caviar on toast, baked brie with spicy fig jelly and crostini slices, seared scallops and oysters with Champagne granita, because after a long day of work – why the flying flip not?
But the highlight is arguably the cheese fondue (especially in winter) – which is perfect for sharing with a friend or that sexy new someone you've been tuning for a while.
On the drinks front, you can anticipate all your fave fruity classics (Bellini or Appletini, anyone?) as well as more sophisticated drops for those harder days where you need something that packs a stronger punch. Try the Cherry Negroni, the Turkish Delight or the Blue Bourbon Bliss.
And is there Champers on the menu? It'd be criminal not to offer it on account of the bar's name, so you can definitely order some bubbly if the occasion calls.
Slip in on your next night trek through the city – you'll discover a warm and welcoming enclave that's cheerful, cheeky and impossibly hard to leave.