Madame Brussels

Melbourne


Head up the dingy lift to this rooftop terrace if you’ve had it with dark-wood, Melbourne-moody lounges. Named for a famous 19th-century brothel owner, it feels somewhere between a tea party and camp 1960s country club thanks to much Astroturf and wisteria, and the staff dressed for a spot of tennis. Giant jugs of summer punch are perfect for sharing.


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