Welcome to the very first edition of The Age Good Bar Guide 2012, from the Good Food Guide family.

The bar scene has become so ingrained in Melbourne’s culture that it’s hard to believe the ‘Melbourne-style bar’ didn’t exist 20 years ago. This is where The Age Good Bar Guide 2012 comes to the rescue.

Our team of intrepid reviewers have selflessly headed out into the night to flush out the best bars in town. We looked for places that had a particular ‘bar’ quality, whether in a pub, a place principally known for its food or in a more straightforward, recognisably bar setting... and compiled the best ones just for you.

And thanks to Chandon sponsoring the app, it's free to download right here on iTunes!

* What's in? *
* All the reviews and awards from the book
* Share your Good Bar Guide experience with useful user reviews
* Add the listings to your personal Favourites so that you can revisit time or recommend

* App Features *
* Check in is made nice and easy with Facebook straight from the review page
* No internet ot mobile network connection required to browse which means that the app is fast, quick page loads and no connection fees (a connection is required for some features)
* Browse and Sort your filters by name, rating, region, features, distance or by your favourites
* 'Around Me' will find the nearest good bar to where you are
* The reviews display handy opening hours
* You can also get directions at the click of a button
* Share reviews with friends on Twitter, Facebook and email
* Add to your Favourites and Wishlist