Winter warmers

It's dangerously cold and wet out there friends, so rev your thermostat to roar with these cockle-warming pubs and chill-beating things to do

First published on 3 Jul 2012. Updated on 20 Aug 2012.

Pubs with fireplaces
	It's cold out folks, but you can always beat old man winter with a stick of firewood and freshly pulled pint.
Rainy day activities
	Melbourne may have four seasons in one day, but let’s face it, they’re all likely to involve rain. Here’s how to keep yourself amused…
Winter activities
	Get out of the bar and stop queuing for dumplings - a gentle shove towards some more productive activities this winter might be in order.
Five to try: Winter beer
	Beer expert and craftypint.com author James Smith guides us through the long dark winter with five chill-shaking brews.
Five to try: Winter drinks
	Nothing is quite as cockle-warming as hot alcohol. Here's our pick of potable comforters and where you can your mitts on 'em