Cookie

The verdict

The combination of Thai food, beer and cocktails is the premise behind popular Swanston Street restaurant and bar, Cookie. The result is an atmospheric dining experience that caters for all kinds. The main beer hall is ideal for enjoying a craft brew amidst the hustle and bustle of the Friday night drinks crowd, while the opera-style balconettes offer city views for love birds, and the dining room caters to groups small and large. The crispy fish salad with papaya and pickled crab is a winner, but you really can't go wrong with anything on the menu. When you're done with dinner, pop upstairs to the Toff in Town and dance off the calories. Classic first date venue.