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Plug Nickel

7 Peel St, Collingwood VIC 3066, Australia

Recommended by 45 people

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7 Peel St, Collingwood VIC 3066, Australia

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+61 3 9416 3677
HoursMonday: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM Thursday: 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM Friday: 7:00 AM – 1:00 AM Saturday: 8:00 AM – 1:00 AM Sunday: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Plug Nickel

Tucked just off Smith Street, this Collingwood dual-threat transitions from morning espresso hub to an inventive, market-driven cocktail bar by dusk. By day, steady extractions and mushroom brekkie buns fuel the local dog-walking crowd. Come late afternoon, shakers emerge and the blackboard shifts to seasonal produce from the market. Regulars point out unexpected weekly balance—think blood orange with ginger or dill-laced margaritas—backed by unprompted pours of tasting samples, house olives, and crunchy corn nuts across the bar.

  • Market-Driven Cocktails: A weekly menu rotating around fresh market produce and unexpected flavor combinations like dill or blood orange.
  • Daytime Coffee & Fare: Reliable daytime espresso, mochas, and breakfast rolls served in a dog-friendly Peel Street setting.
  • Thoughtful Bar Hospitality: Generous table service featuring unprompted tasting samples, sparkling water, and complimentary bar snacks.
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Why Choose Plug Nickel

From market-fresh rotating cocktails to specialty daytime coffee and thoughtful hospitality

  • Market-Driven Weekly Cocktails

    Seasonal produce and fruit sourced directly from the market inspire a new, creative cocktail lineup every week.

    Rotating selection based on market produce each week, so every drink is fresh and delightful.

    Sandy Machugin

  • Craft and Inventive Flavours

    Thoughtful culinary craft and balanced flavour combinations turn every cocktail into an inventive discovery.

    Each time I’ve been to plug nickel, they have a small selection of rotating cocktails based on what the market has.

    Jack Stephens

  • Welcoming Neighborhood Warmth

    Welcoming hospitality makes guests feel instantly at home, creating an unpretentious and comfortable environment.

    Service is so friendly, welcoming and attentive, you feel like you’re having a drink at a friend’s place.

    Steve

  • Generous Hospitality Touches

    Guests are treated to thoughtful complimentary perks like olives, sparkling water, and tasting samples.

    The lovely bar staff, the complimentary olives and tasting cocktail samples are a great touch too.

    Emma Duck

  • Quality Morning Coffee and Eats

    Starts the morning with expertly prepared coffee paired with satisfying breakfast rolls and treats.

    I love this cafe! It’s my local, the coffee is 10/10

    Lorena Ruiz

  • Seamless Day-to-Night Concept

    Seamlessly transforms from a morning walk-up coffee counter into an ambient evening cocktail retreat.

    Walk up cooffe by day Great small bar by night (after 330pm) Table service

    Ricky Wilson

Standout drinks and morning staples praised by regulars

  • Coffee

    Best coffee and breaky bun (add the hot sauce) that I’ve ever had.

    J V

  • Breaky Bun

    We drive from Albert Park atleast once a week for the breaky roll and coffee.

    J V

  • Margaritas

    Had the margaritas which I was at first a little sceptical of having dill in but it was so balanced!

    Erika

  • Cupids Sour

    Highly recommend the drink specials and the cupids sour.

    Nina Fox

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful hospitality gestures that elevate the neighborhood bar experience

  • Complimentary Cocktail Tastings

    Guests are treated to complimentary tasting samples poured directly by the team to explore the current creations before or alongside ordering.

  • Table-Side Complimentary Olives

    Patrons receive complimentary olives served table-side as a welcome accompaniment to drinks.

  • Complimentary Sparkling Water Service

    Visitors seated for drinks are welcomed with complimentary table-side sparkling water.

  • Complimentary Corn Nut Bar Snacks

    Tables are treated to complementary bar snacks including seasoned corn nuts alongside their beverage service.

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