St LuJa | Cocktail Bar with an Irish accent

St LuJa sits on Fitzroy Street in St Kilda, pairing a cocktail bar wine and drinks list with an Irish accent - think a well-kept pint of Guinness alongside its cocktail menu. Reviewers consistently point to friendly, attentive staff and a relaxed, not-too-loud atmosphere that suits both a catch-up over drinks and a proper sit-down meal.

Food comes in for praise too, with the beef and Guinness pie a recurring highlight, including a Sunday pint-and-pie special reviewers call excellent value. Several reviews mention the small touches, like branded ice cubes with cocktails, that show attention to detail beyond the drinks list itself.

The venue is LGBTQ+ friendly and works equally well for a casual weekday drink or a slightly dressier night out, with reviewers describing a warm welcome from the moment they walk in.