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Panacea

210 Johnston St, Collingwood VIC 3066, Australia

Recommended by 66 people

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210 Johnston St, Collingwood VIC 3066, Australia

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+61 414 656 340
HoursMonday: 5:00 – 11:00 PM Tuesday: 5:00 – 11:00 PM Wednesday: 5:00 – 11:00 PM Thursday: 5:00 PM – 1:00 AM Friday: 5:00 PM – 1:00 AM Saturday: 5:00 PM – 1:00 AM Sunday: 5:00 PM – 1:00 AM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Panacea

A moody Collingwood retreat pairing a roaring front fireplace with a sheltered back beer garden. Regulars drop by for low-volume background tracks that never drown out conversation, settling in over black negronis, chilled orange wine, or balanced whiskey sours. There is no kitchen in-house, so staff encourage ordering in local pizza straight to your low-lit table.

  • Fireplace & Beer Garden: Warm up beside the front hearth in winter, or head out back to the spacious covered beer garden.
  • Crafted Cocktails & Wine: Balanced black negronis, whiskey sours, and a considered wine list served with low-key warmth.
  • BYO Delivery Bites: Order delivery from nearby spots like local pizza joints directly to your bar table.
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Why Choose Panacea

Why patrons choose this Collingwood bar for cozy drinks, intimate catch-ups, and effortless evenings.

  • Dual-Zone Fireplace & Heated Garden

    The front lounge offers an active fireplace paired with a large covered beer garden out back, creating comfortable spaces in any weather.

    The front bar has a working fireplace and there is a huge undercover beer garden with heaters out the back so it's good for any weather

    Fi Par

  • Order-In Dining Flexibility

    Panacea accommodates guests without an in-house kitchen by welcoming outside takeaway food from neighbourhood spots to enjoy alongside drinks.

    no kitchen but there are bar snacks and you can order in food from nearby

    Fi Par

  • Precision Cocktails & Cozy Hearth

    Carefully balanced house drinks like dark negronis and seasonal cocktails are prepared with precision by attentive bar staff.

    bartenders really know how to mix and ratio their cocktails. Love the vibe of the interior and in this colder weather the fireplace was so nice to cozy up near.

    Koneko Chan

  • Conversational Sound Levels

    The background soundscape is kept at a comfortable level, enabling effortless table conversation without shouting over loud tracks.

    Appreciate the music being lower and more ambient in volume allowing us to converse comfortably still.

    Koneko Chan

  • Warm, Welcoming Hospitality

    Staff create an unpretentious, welcoming atmosphere that instantly makes first-timers and return visitors feel right at home.

    My welcome felt like a warm hug and the vibe and drinks were immaculate

    Pepper Pop

  • Neighbourhood Regular Treatment

    Bartenders establish genuine personal connections and comfortable hospitality that turn initial visits into enduring regular spots.

    Our bartender, Chris was awesome and made us feel like regulars. Would definitely come back and recommend it!

    Edmond

Standout drinks crafted by the Panacea team

  • Dark Negroni

    my group got a round of dark negronis. They were delicious!

    Edmond

  • Whiskey Sour

    Can strongly recommend the whiskey sours, and rambling chats with the bartenders.

    Anna Dixon

  • Margarita

    you could ask for Ella and she’ll make you the best margarita

    Maddie Knight

  • Dirty Martini

    OR dirty martini. Local to you or worth the destination drive.

    Maddie Knight

Before you head over

Practical tips on seating, dining arrangements, and courtyard atmosphere

  • Order In Outside Food

    Because the bar does not operate a full kitchen, guests are welcome to order in outside takeaway from nearby spots (such as local pizza) to enjoy alongside their drinks.

  • Choose Your Climate Zone

    The venue offers two distinct climates: a fire-lit, lower-volume front bar ideal for warm conversation, and a spacious undercover, heated courtyard beer garden out back.

  • Courtyard Smoking Awareness

    While the back beer garden provides extensive undercover space, note that smoking is permitted in the outdoor courtyard area.

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