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The Best Cocktail Bars in Melbourne
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Melbourne Cocktail Bars : 185 Listings

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...

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, WAH's warm and welcoming bar serves a wide variety of beers, wines, and spirits. In addition to local favs, their bar offers a broad selec...

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...

Evie’s Disco Diner
Retro Themed Bars

Fitzroy

Evies Disco Diner is an american-themed bar housed in a converted warehouse space on Gertrude St in Fitzroy. This bar/disco/diner pays homage to the 1980s (think Stranger Things) with a soundtrack tha...

The George Lounge
Stunning Basement Bars

St Kilda

The George Public Bar is housed in the Basement of the famous George Hotel on the corner of Fitzroy and Grey Street in St Kilda. It has a long and colourful history, recently undergoing a bit of a fac...

One Trick Pony
Intimate Wine Bars

Fitzroy North

Discover this intimate winebar, perched on a quiet corner in Fitzroy's north. One Trick Pony boasts a selection of both international and local wines with a focus on minimalistic approach to winemakin...

The Fitzroy Beer Garden
Northside Cocktail Bars

Fitzroy

Test your taste buds at The Fitzroy Beer Garden with their exclusive seasonal cocktail list that is forever changing to keep you intrigued. Here you can quench your thirst on their wide range of tap b...

Hoo Haa
Top Hidden Bars

Windsor

Eat. Drink. Dance An unassuming set of stairs transports you from the crowded footpaths of Chapel St to a hidden gem. Hoo Haa is a 3-in-1 venue, come up for dinner at our pop up restaurant Kuku Mama, ...

Moon Dog World
Brewery & Warehouse Bars

Preston

Moon Dog World is a jungle themed warehouse bar tucked away in the side streets of Preston, just north of the CBD. The 700 capacity venue offers food and drinks and many places to sit amongst the ship...

Diesel Bar & Eatery
Late Night Drinks

Melbourne CBD

Welcome to Diesel Bar and Eatery; where history meets innovation in every sip. Located in the heart of Melbourne CBD, their bar is a sanctuary of nostalgia and creativity, offering a unique blend of c...

Studio 185
Retro Bars

Werribee

Studio 185 is not just a bar; it’s a vibrant destination where great drinks and unforgettable nights come together. With its dazzling neon lights and a shimmering disco ball, the atmosphere pulses w...

Ellora
Rooftop Bars

St Kilda

Ellora is located at the Iconic 1 Fitzroy Street in St Kilda, spanning over 2 levels it boasts some of the greatest panoramic views of the bay to the city that Melbourne has to offer. Open till very l...

The Ugly Duckling
Best Wine Bars

Richmond

Situated in the heart of Richmond, The Ugly Duckling is a contemporary cocktail and wine bar that is loved by locals and visitors alike. Designed to reflect a high-end residential living space, The Ug...

Brogan’s Way Distillery
Best Gin Bars

Richmond

Located in the heart of Richmond’s “maker precinct” of quality coffee roasters, craft breweries, bakers and less than a 5-minute walk from tram stops on either Bridge Road or Victoria Street, th...

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