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Goodwater

Northcote whiskey and cocktail bar with a near-perfect review record and a food menu that outperforms expectations

5.0(191)$$
  • Well-curated whiskey and bourbon selection
  • Steak tartare and lamb skewers praised by reviewers
  • Knowledgeable, friendly staff
  • Popular date-night spot with extra seating out the back
  • LGBTQ+ friendly

Goodwater is a High Street bar in Northcote built around a well-curated whiskey and cocktail selection, paired with a food menu that reviewers rate surprisingly highly for a bar, singling out the steak tartare and lamb skewers. It holds a rare perfect average across close to 200 reviews.

Visitors travelling for a specifically good bourbon or whiskey list mention seeking it out and being impressed by the range and knowledgeable staff, and it's repeatedly described as a strong date-night spot with plenty of room out the back.

Venue details

Venue type
Cocktail bar