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The Best Cocktail Bars in Melbourne
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Melbourne Cocktail Bars : 196 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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Danté
Modern Cocktail Bars

Northcote

Step into the enchanting world of Danté, a bar restaurant in Northcote that seamlessly blends Greek-inspired opulence with modern sophistication. Nestled within the elegant gold, black, and emerald g...

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...

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...

Nineteen Forty
Cool Rooftop Bars

Hawthorn East

Rivoli is proud to introduce ‘nineteenforty’, a new bar situated on the Rivoli rooftop. Offering panoramic views of Camberwell & Hawthorn, the rooftop bar compliments the gorgeous art-deco arc...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Torino Aperitivo
Italian Bars

Melbourne CBD

Torino, the sister venue to Beneath Driver Lane just underground next door, is your escape to Italy without leaving Melbourne. This brand new space exudes charm and calmness with colour palate of gree...

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...

The Kilburn
Best Cocktail & Whiskey Bars

Hawthorn

The Kilburn has been named after the renowned Australian architect Mr Edward George Kilburn who, in 1892, designed the heritage listed building the bar lies within. An elegant, substantial, Italianate...

Moon Dog Wild West
Unique Bars

Footscray

Moon Dog Wild West in Footscray boasts an impressive 100 taps across three floors of fun. Featuring a mechanical bull, stage space, balcony and pool hall, there is truly something here for everyone! &...

Jekyll & Hyde
British Pubs

St Kilda

Welcome to Jekyll and Hyde, a gorgeous new double-story St Kilda venue. Both floors operate as lively bars. The upstairs bar primarily has DJ's, whereas downstairs has live music. The choice is yours,...

Oxford Scholar Hotel
Top CBD Bars

Melbourne CBD

Established in 1857 during the Victorian gold rush, The Oxford Scholar Hotel has been a beloved fixture at the northern end of Swanston Street for over 160 years. Now re-imagined as a sophisticated ba...

Royal Saxon
Contemporary Bars

Richmond

Royal Saxon love to welcome local residents and workers to their iconic bar in Church Street Richmond. Relax with a few drinks in their front bar or venture to their restaurant for a classic pub lunch...

Moon Dog Brewery Bar
Hidden Brewery

Abbotsford

Moon Dog is a rad craft brewery in the backstreets of inner Melbourne’s Abbotsford. Started in 2010 by two brothers and their mate, with a love of craft beer and a desire to make beers they couldn...

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...

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...

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