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The Best Cocktail Bars in Melbourne
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Melbourne Cocktail Bars : 192 Listings

Bar Bambi
Laneway Bars

Melbourne CBD

The Marble Bar lounge is the perfect location to hot a standing cocktail event. The area can be cordoned off exclusively or semi privately for your special occasion Monday to Sunday. Thursday - Sunday...

Three Foxes Distillery
Unique Distillery Bars

Heidelberg West

Step inside the distillery on Friday nights and experience Aperitivo Fridays, a celebration of slow drinking and aperitivo culture. Sip on latest aperitifs and amaro, explore a back bar brimming with ...

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...

Aviary Hotel
Best Beer Gardens

Abbotsford

Located at the back of Aviary Hotel, discover a light-filled, cosy beer garden. On Tuesday's, Aviary Hotel host a weekly Drag Trivia from 7pm. Book a table to get in on the action!...

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...

The Gem Bar & Dining
Pubs & Restaurants

Collingwood

A true Collingwood local, the Gem has remained true to its Americana aesthetic since opening for business in 2006. With its wooden honkytonk interior, ranch-style furniture, and shrines to the memory ...

Corner Hotel
Best Rooftop Bars

Richmond

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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...

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...

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...

Valhalla
Scandinavian Style Bars

Melbourne CBD

Valhalla is a Nordic inspired underground bar serving up innovative cocktails and seasonal dishes made with fresh local ingredients and with a Scandinavian, minimalistic methodology. Located in the ba...

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...

Manningham Hotel & Club
Pub Bars

Bulleen

Within the Manningham Hotel & Club, this function centre boasts an array of private bars nestled within its elegant function rooms, each offering a bespoke experience tailored to guests' desires. ...

Casa Chino
Top Brunswick Bars

Brunswick

Discover the perfect blend of style and comfort at Casa Chino’s bar, an ideal setting for any night out. With its vibrant, contemporary design, the bar offers a warm and inviting atmosphere for any ...

Golden Fleece Hotel
Beautiful Rooftop Bars

South Melbourne

Located in the heart of South Melbourne, the Golden Fleece Hotel is a beautifully designed venue that sits between the city and the sea. It has a charming Santorini-inspired feel, with a split-level l...

Bar Bambi
Laneway Bars

Melbourne CBD

The Marble Bar lounge is the perfect location to hot a standing cocktail event. The area can be cordoned off exclusively or semi privately for your special occasion Monday to Sunday. Thursday - Sunday...

Blue Bar
Best Music Bars

Prahran

Blue Bar located on Chapel Street is home to some of the finest hospitality venues in all of Melbourne, and features an amazing rooftop bar which is available for private functions. Music provided by ...

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...

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...

Mt Alexander Hotel
Modern Pubs

Moonee Ponds

Mt Alexander Hotel is a modern pub on the iconic Mt Alexander road in Moonee Ponds. They offer a "Peak Pub" experience showcasing crowd pleasing beers across their 28 taps, from local craft beers to e...

Longrain & Longsong
Stunning CBD Bars

Melbourne CBD

Longrain has been one of Melbourne's leading institution restaurants and offers a modern Thai cuisine in an iconic double storey restored 1900’s horse stable; still to this day you can see the horse...

Pearl Diver
Cocktails & Oysters

Melbourne CBD

Pearl Diver Cocktails & Oysters (PDCO) is co-owned by Alex Boon and Pez Collier who worked with The Speakeasy Group on the Pathway to Partnership program to open their dream venue. PDCO is inspire...

Platform 28
Best Waterfront Bars

Docklands

Platform 28 is a charming restaurant and bar offering Modern Australian cuisine in the heart of vibrant Docklands. Formerly a railway goods shed, this venue stays true to the history of the site and b...

Nick & Nora’s
Top Date Bars

Melbourne CBD

This lavish venue houses 400 types of champagnes, and is here to delight the senses. This art-deco space opened in 2020 on the Paris end of Collins Street, an has captivated Melburnians since. Expect ...

Kent Hotel
Best Northside Bars

Carlton North

The Kent Hotel is an old-style Carlton North pub and bar, with a great bistro area inside, reminiscent of the sidewalk cafes of Rome and Paris. There is also a gorgeous Al Fresco area overlooking beau...

Edwin Wine Bar & Cellar
Modern City Bars

Southbank

Edwin Wine Bar and Cellar is the only venue in the world to offer guests the opportunity to drink from its exclusively Victorian-focused wine list. Celebrating the diversity of our great Victorian sta...

Loop Roof
Best Rooftop Bars

Melbourne CBD

Loop Roof is a premium two-level rooftop bar offering skyline views, inventive cocktails and a chef-menu, with open-air terraces, retractable awnings, heaters and misters for year-round cocktail-style...

Jayda
Intimate Cocktail Bars

Melbourne CBD

Jayda is Melbourne's premium cocktail bar, hidden in the heart of the CBD. Indulge in a one-of-a-kind experience and be drawn to the seductive glow of their red neon sign, as you walk down the laneway...

Chapel St Cellars
Intimate Beer Gardens

Windsor

Chapel St Cellars is your friendly bottleshop / bar that allows you to choose from hundreds of drinks. They have 6 tap beers and 4 wines on tap, plus a selection of up to 12 wines and Champagne by the...

Spice Market
CBD Bars & Nightclubs

Melbourne CBD

Relish in the opulent Middle Eastern and Far Eastern Experience of this exotic bar and cocktail lounge, Spice Market; an energised and undeniably dazzling venue. The lavish Spice Market takes it’s i...

Bobbie Peels
Top Northside Bars

North Melbourne

Bobbie Peels is a specialty drinking venue in North Melbourne. Their home is a stunning 113-year-old corner pub, where they have wines dating back to 1970 covered in dust and straight from the cellar!...

Bar Bianco
Modern Bars

Prahran

A new neighbourhood wine bar in Hawksburn Village, Bar Bianco is the perfect location for a catch-up drink with friends, pre or post-dinner cocktail, nightcap. It has a sophisticated, yet unpretentiou...

The Tipsy Cow
Best Small Bars

Port Melbourne

The Tipsy Cow is a sanctuary for those who need a relaxing space with finer taste. When you walk in you can leave all the stresses behind, melt into one of the sofa seats and unwind. They provide high...

The Blacksmith Bar
Sophisticated Cocktail Bars

Richmond

The Blacksmith Bar is a sophisticated cocktail bar located in the heart of Swan St, Richmond. The staff are friendly, passionate and extremely knowledgeable in all things cocktail related. With cozy b...

Luxsmith
Top Wine Bars

Seddon

Perfect for a casual drink, Luxbar + Wine Shop is the ultimate bar to drop in for a cocktail or a glass of any their award-winning wines. Open from 4pm Tuesday - Saturday. Head in early from Happy Hou...

The National Hotel
Best Beer Gardens

Richmond

The National Hotel in Richmond, Victoria, is a vibrant and eclectic venue that has become a staple of Melbourne's bustling pub and dining scene. Located on Victoria Street, it features a stylish mix o...

Dr Morse Bar
Eatery Bars with Beer Gardens

Abbotsford

‘Drink. Dinner. Dance’. The ultimate all-rounder, Dr Morse’s wide and welcoming bar, cute nooks and expertly curated craft beer, natural wine and spirits serve all levels of thirst quenchers eff...

Pilgrim Bar
Hidden Waterside Bars

Melbourne CBD

One of Melbourne’s hidden gems tucked away below Federation Square, Pilgrim is an intimate waterfront venue that proudly engages an all-Australian menu. With locally sourced produce and passionate s...

Caz Reitop Dirty Secrets
Top Bars

Collingwood

Caz Reitop's Dirty Secrets has the perfect room for your next event - an intimate 1920s Speakeasy style cocktail bar located near the corner of Smith and Gertrude Streets in Collingwood. The bar has a...

The Barre
Best After Work Bars

Melbourne CBD

The Barre is a sleek space located underneath the Spire at Arts Centre Melbourne. Offering a touch of luxury, a hint of showmanship and a lively pre- and post-show buzz that takes the bar and eatery f...

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