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The Best Cocktail Bars in Melbourne
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Melbourne Cocktail Bars : 187 Listings

Her Bar
Intimate Hidden Bars

Windsor

Her Bar is an intimate hidden laneway cocktail bar located in 2 Windsor Place Windsor. Their concept is the infusion of dualities nature has to offer. From their raw iron art deco bar cage and exposed...

The Boatbuilders Yard
Unique Waterfront Bars

South Wharf

Nestled beside Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre, DFO and the Polly Woodside sailing ship is a riverside highlight of the Melbourne drinking and dining scene. Take a walk around this expans...

Earth Angels
Chic Bars

West Melbourne

Earth Angels has a compact and diverse wine list that is constantly rotating featuring local and international producers. Their Cocktail program follows the seasons with an ever evolving offering with...

29th Apartment
Unique St Kilda Bars

St Kilda

Located in the heart of St Kilda, 29th Apartment operates as a late-night bar that transforms into a quirky club on select nights of the week. It offers a diverse selection of in-house cocktails along...

Lulie Tavern
& Full Moon Fever Rooftop

Abbotsford

Lulie Tavern & Full Moon Fever has been a hidden gem in Abbotsford since 2015. Hosting the friendliest staff you can come across, Lulie Tavern & Full Moon Fever is a saloon style tavern offeri...

Lulu Bar
Northside Rooftop Bars

Preston

Lulu Bar is a unique cool rooftop bar with epic city views, street art murals and a vertical garden with a sign saying “no risk no champagne “ - a life philosophy. Think Mykonos beach club outside...

Starward Distillery & Bar
Specialty Bars

Port Melbourne

Starward’s distillery is an immersive backdrop for an unforgettable event. Convenient and unique, it’s one of the largest urban working distilleries in the world. As you’re welcomed through the ...

Ballers Clubhouse Carlton
Exciting Bars

Carlton

Ballers Clubhouse Carlton is the city’s hottest new bar and second in the family to the famous CBD venue. It has brought with it the electrifying game of NeoShuffle for the first time in Australia. ...

The Social Bar
Chapel St Bars

Windsor

At The Social Bar, they start the evening as a relaxed lounge bar, but by 10pm on Fridays and Saturdays, they kick things up with DJs spinning great party vibes. Their menu offers a delicious selectio...

East Brunswick Hotel
Modern Bars

Brunswick East

The East Brunswick Hotel offers a wide variety of beers, wines, and cocktails to suit every taste. Whether you’re a craft beer enthusiast or a wine connoisseur, their carefully curated menu features...

The George on Collins
Best Basement Bars

Melbourne CBD

The George on Collins is the perfect venue for a day time or evening drink whether it be with lunch or brunch, indulgent dinner, or a destination for some cocktails with friends. This iconic venue is ...

Back Alley Sally’s
Top Westside Bars

Footscray

A Footscray Institution! Join Back Alley Sally's for cocktails, relaxed vibes and an always fabulous mix of people. With a full menu from Slice Girls West downstairs, the upstairs bar is an eclectic m...

Bowerbird
Gin Cocktail Bars

Richmond

Bowerbird Gin and Cocktail Bar is a social collective, a gathering space for locals and those moving through the Richmond area. Sustainability is a given in both design and produce; Bowerbird seeks to...

Aster
Top Laneway Bars

Melbourne CBD

Aster stands out as a warm and intimate hideaway in Melbourne’s bustling CBD. Tucked away through a side entrance in Tattersalls Lane, the space is thoughtfully designed to feel like a neighbourhood...

The Angry Dog
Eclectic Bars

West Melbourne

Quintessentially West Melbourne; The Angry Dog builds up from an industrial base, including touches of Art Deco styling, raw timber and modern design. Woven together, you have the perfect spot to take...

Wolfhound on Brunswick
Eclectic Bars

Brunswick

Wolfhound Cafe & Bar graces the heart of the iconic Brunswick Street Fitzroy. With a large open front bar, lush courtyard and relaxed, friendly vibe, this unique space creates an inclusive atmosph...

Bonny
Contemporary Bars

Fitzroy

Bonny Bar is a great, warmly lit, cosy bar with reclaimed timber and textured walls. Let their bartenders serve you from one of their 27 taps! Or head to the Outdoor Courtyard with glass ceiling, two ...

Pockets Tullamarine
Pool Hall & Bar

Tullamarine

Pool? Drinks? Live music? Friendly Faces? They've got all this and more at Pockets Tullamarine! This little hidden gem secluded on Mickleham Road is a great place for a night out, with so much to do! ...

Albion Rooftop
Large Rooftop Bars

South Melbourne

Set over two transformational levels complete with spectacular Melbourne City skyline views, The Albion is Melbourne’s newest rooftop bar, live entertainment venue and event space. Following a spect...

Rochester Hotel
Best Beer Gardens

Fitzroy

The Rochester Hotel sits right in the heart of Fitzroy and ‘The Rochey’ has Fitzroy in its heart. At this dog-friendly pub, you’ll find fun modern twists on classic cocktails, local wine and the...

Deeds Taproom
Contemporary Bars

Glen Iris

Welcome to Deeds Taproom, where the heart of our brewery beats just meters away from your table. Deeds' bar is a lively celebration of craft, showcasing an extensive range of house-brewed beers that a...

Mirror Mirror
Rooftop Bars

Southbank

Mirror Mirror Rooftop Lounge is an enchanting, expansive rooftop venue featuring stunning views of Melbourne city's skyline, and an even better looking drinks menu. Located only a few tram stops from ...

Fortress Melbourne
Top Arcade Bars

Melbourne CBD

Transport yourself to another world! Dining experiences at Fortress are available for both walk-in and bookings - so whether you’re looking for a casual drink, special meal, private function, or to ...

Duke of Edinburgh Hotel
Cool Sports Bars

Brunswick

A well-established Brunswick favourite, Duke of Edinburgh Hotel serves up quality coffee, popular and speciality beers, wines and spirits as well as all of your pub favourites, including parmas, burge...

Goldilocks Rooftop Bar
Bars With A View

Melbourne CBD

You can try all the rooftop bars in Melbourne, but Goldilocks is juuust right (according to the gal herself). In another world, high above the bustle of the city below, sits Goldilocks' Rooftop bar su...

Lost Boys
Entertaining Bars

Fitzroy

Lost Boys is Fitzroy's treehouse of games is situated smack bang in the middle of Brunswick street. With beautiful exposed brick walls and green leafy plants wrapped in fairy lights, it's a vibe befor...

The Boatbuilders Yard
Unique Waterfront Bars

South Wharf

Nestled beside Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre, DFO and the Polly Woodside sailing ship is a riverside highlight of the Melbourne drinking and dining scene. Take a walk around this expans...

Bar Clara
Best CBD Cocktail Bars

Melbourne CBD

Bar Clara is an intimate cocktail bar specialising in modern seasonal cocktails. Ideally located at the top end of Melbourne’s Chinatown, across from Her Majesty’s Theatre, they are the perfect ch...

Slate Restaurant & Bar
Classy Rooftop Bars

Melbourne CBD

Slate Restaurant & Bar is located in Melbourne's CBD, providing the perfect setting for drinks rain, hail or shine. This bar has a myriad of spaces including a terrace, rooftop, and indoor rooms t...

Mt. View Hotel
‘A Bar Above’ Rooftop Bar

Richmond

A Bar Above is one of Melbourne’s premier rooftop bars. With amazing views, their signature cocktail menu, and an impressive list of craft beer and cider, your guests are in for an unforgettable exp...

Royal Melbourne Hotel
Late Night Bars

Melbourne CBD

Royal Melbourne Hotel is an historic venue steeped in history with modern architecture and a capacity to hold over 1,200 guests for private and corporate functions. Royal Melbourne Hotel caters for gr...

Ballers Clubhouse
Fun Bars

Melbourne CBD

Located in the heart of Melbourne CBD, Ballers Clubhouse is the ultimate in social gatherings where nothing is off limits. It is the place to go for a fun and memorable experience with your friends or...

Peachy Keen Bar
Top Hidden Bars

Williamstown

One of the best-kept secrets in Williamstown, Peachy Keen is a container bar for all weather! This tucked away hangout is the perfect spot to catch up with your mates, simply slip down the laneway and...

TELLER
Lygon St Contemporary Bars

Brunswick East

TELLER is a stylish, trendy, and modern bar and restaurant on Lygon Street in Brunswick East; the ideal place to catch up with friends or to go on a date. The State Savings Bank of Victoria, which fir...

Her Bar
Intimate Hidden Bars

Windsor

Her Bar is an intimate hidden laneway cocktail bar located in 2 Windsor Place Windsor. Their concept is the infusion of dualities nature has to offer. From their raw iron art deco bar cage and exposed...

Fable
Rooftop Bars

Melbourne CBD

People all around the world grew up in societies where intricate storytelling was usually passed down from generation to generation. These tales were created by local leaders long before the advent of...

East of Everything
Speakeasy Bars

Hawthorn East

Bar None, East Of Everything & Rosalitas are iconic hospitality venues in Camberwell. Tucked away down an alleyway just off Burke Rd, opposite the station. Each venue offers something different an...

The Windsor Alehouse
Moody Pubs

Windsor

As a true locals' hangout, situated in the center of Windsor, The Windsor Alehouse's warm and welcoming bar serves a wide variety of beers, wines, and spirits. In addition to local favs, their bar off...

The Brass Monkey
Top Basement Bars

Melbourne CBD

The Brass Monkey is a sophisticated cocktail and wine bar located in the heart of Melbourne’s CBD, offering a unique, intimate atmosphere. This underground venue is a haven for those seeking a styli...

Pawn & Co.
Unique Southside Bars

Prahran

Pawn & Co. is the Steampunk Pawn Shop of the future where everything you see is for sale, from the grand piano you see upon entry to the albino cyborg stuffed kangaroo watching over everyone next ...

Bad Decisions
Johnston St Bars

Fitzroy

Bad Decisions honours those things you do when you’re having a bit too much fun. The vibe is sophisticated with a side of sordid, with leather, bespoke furniture, gold fittings throughout, and a s...

CBCo Brewing
Amazing Breweries

Port Melbourne

CBCo Brewing in Port Melbourne is the big city-living sibling of their Margaret River Brewery. CBCo Brewing is inspired by all of Melbourne’s best bits – its bustling way of life, dynamic laneways...

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