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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...

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215 Queen’s
BYO Karaoke Bars

 Melbourne CBD

215 Queen’s is a CBD EVENT HALL AND Karaoke bar that’s fully BYO. They offer a price beat guarantee on all packages and fees. It's suitable for social and professional events, including birthday p...

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Threads Bar
Best Cocktail Bars

 Richmond

Elevate your next gathering at Threads Rooftop Bar, Richmond’s hidden gem nestled above The Motley Hotel. Offering an intimate and stylish setting, Threads is the perfect spot for any group. With a ...

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Solace Bar
Top CBD Music Bars

 Melbourne CBD

Solace is a new, 250 person music bar in Melbourne's Chinatown precinct, with a rock solid emphasis on delicious drinks, a world-class sound system, brilliant artistic curation - for both our in-house...

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Vice Bar Prahran
Unique Bars

 Prahran

A unique space offering street party vibes, DJs spinning funky tunes, sexy $15 cocktails, $10 house beer bottles, spirits, shots all day! Huge courtyard and smokers area under the big palm tree, anoth...

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The Stone Hotel
Brunswick St Bars

 Fitzroy

Downstairs at The Stone Hotel, you'll find a lively pub serving delicious comfort food and creating the perfect spot to enjoy your favorite drinks while catching the latest sports games on screen. Eve...

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Pre Drinks Bar
Top Cocktail Bars

 South Yarra

They are the life of the party, the pulse of the night, and the creators of unforgettable memories. Nestled in the heart of Australia, Pre Drinks Bar pride themselves on being the ultimate destination...

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Club Retro
Fun CBD Nightclubs

 Melbourne CBD

Welcome to one of Melbourne’s longest running and most iconic nightclubs. Club Retro is located in the heart of the CBD and features three floors of pure fun! It’s the weekend and you want to boog...

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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 ...

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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...

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Ginny’s Lounge
@ Brunswick Aces

 Brunswick East

Welcome to your new home away from home in the heart of Brunswick East, Brunswick Aces. Brunswick Aces, Australia’s first non-alcoholic distillery, was founded in 2017 by a group of food and drink-l...

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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...

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Corner Hotel
Best Rooftop Bars

 Richmond

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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. ...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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 ...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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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The Sherlock Holmes Inn
Best Trivia Bars

 Melbourne CBD

The Sherlock Holmes Inn is located at a basement on Collins Street, while Dr. Watson’s Bar is on the street level of the same building. They have a traditional English-pub style and atmosphere . Th...

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Arcobar
Live Music Pubs

 Heatherton

A true hidden gem Situated in the midst of an industrial area this unique bar venue is the perfect place to party all night long. Boasting a beautiful white tiled bar and scattered with plants, Arcoba...

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Carlton Wine Room
Best Date Bars

 Carlton

Join them in the bar at Carlton Wine Room 7 days. Walk ins are welcome 7 days a week. Pull up a stool and choose from their full a la carte menu – or reserve a table in the window and watch the sun ...

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Si Señorita Bar
Top Latin Bars

 Fitzroy

Seductive and luscious, Si Señorita lures you into a promiscuous taqueria, serving some of Melbourne’s most amazing Latin cuisine. Tequila? We sure do. This red-hot cantina in Fitzroy is slinging p...

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Bad Frankie
Top Fitzroy Bars

 Fitzroy

THIS VENUE IS NOW PERMANENTLY CLOSED. Fitzroy’s Bad Frankie is dedicated to two things. The first is showcasing the best in boutique Australian spirits from across the country. The second is complem...

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Khokolat Bar
Hidden CBD Nightclubs

 Melbourne CBD

Khokolat Bar is located in the iconic Hardware Lane, of Melbourne CBD and has established itself as Melbourne’s home of RnB. With a weekly line up of the best DJs this genre has to offer, Khokolat B...

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Coopers Inn
Best CBD Pubs

 Melbourne CBD

“Old School Hospitality in the City”. That’s the mantra at the Coopers Inn and they stick to it. Established in 1854, the Coopers Inn is proudly family owned and family run and offers the perfec...

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The Silverlake Social
Craft Beer Bars

 Prahran

The Southern Californian Local Taphouse The Silverlake Social offers an authentic Southern Californian local taphouse experience. Named after the Los Angeles neighbourhood of Silver Lake - famous for ...

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