Hide away in Dessous for an evening and soak up the best of Melbourne’s bar culture.

Dessous is a Thai restaurant and basement cocktail bar tucked under Flinders Lane, serving a bold, Thai-accented menu from Chef Dan Sawansak until late into the evening. Come for snacks or sit down to a chef’s menu feast – the choice is yours.

Expect dishes like spanner crab donuts with caviar, squid with sambal and salted egg aioli, red curry corn fritters and roast duck.

The bar offers all the classic cocktails as well as signature creations that complement the unique flavours of Chef Dan’s cuisine. The wine list champions sustainable winemakers and lesser-known varieties and regions.

The atmosphere is a touch of Old World glamour, with moody low lights, black lacquered tables, dark floral wallpaper and vintage features. Sit at the bar, or find a hidden nook to while away a couple of hours – or even the whole night.