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The Best Cocktail Bars in Melbourne
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Melbourne Cocktail Bars : 189 Listings

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 ...

Ramblers Ale Works
Top Breweries

Hawthorn

Ramblers Ale Works is Hawthorn’s sexiest brewery, bar, and function space. Located at 96 Riversdale Road Hawthorn in a beautiful ex motor garage, Ramblers’ guests enjoy fresh beer in front of a st...

Champagne Problems
Sleek CBD Bars

Melbourne CBD

Indulge in a night of elegance & fun at Champagne Problems! They offer a full range of cocktails, wines, spirits & more up until the late hours of 3am. With multiple spaces for seating and set...

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 Gertrude Hotel
Iconic Bars

Fitzroy

Situated on the corner of Napier and Gertrude streets in the heart of Fitzroy, The Gertrude Hotel is your classic Melbourne pub. Take a seat on the footpath and watch the world go by. or pull up a sto...

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 ...

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...

The Everleigh
Best Cocktail Bars

Fitzroy

A night at The Everleigh is a unique Melbourne experience. After entering through an American diner, walking down a dim-lit hallway and climbing a few stairs, you are whisked back in time to a bar rem...

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...

The Tippler & Co
Best Small Bars

East Melbourne

About Unwind in The Tippler & Co’s historic, lush venue. Indulge in Aussie & Euro wines, craft beer and cocktails, all paired with a European-inspired menu. Your go-to for events, friendly s...

Loop Rooftop & Project Space
Best Rooftop Bars

Melbourne CBD

You don’t get a more inner city bar than Loop. Boasting both a laneway bar AND rooftop bar, you decide whether you want a more intimate environment or sweeping views of the city’s rooftops.  ...

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...

Stolberg
Best Beer Gardens

Preston

Set in the heart of Preston, close to public transport, this dynamic venue sets new benchmarks in the realm of celebrations, events and meals. Casual dining options throughout the week make Stolberg...

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...

Holey Moley
CBD Minigolf Bar

Melbourne CBD

This two-storey mini golf haven is a dream for those who have always wanted to sink tinnies and golf balls at the same time. Found right off King St in the CBD, Holey Moley is a bar for the kid in all...

Bartronica
Arcade + Pinball Bar

Melbourne CBD

An institution for pinball machine lovers and arcade cabinet enthusiasts, Bartronica houses classic arcade favourites. Accommodating some of the rarest cabinets and pinball machines, Bartronica prides...

Bar Margaux
Best Basement Bars

Melbourne CBD

Owners Michael Madrusan and his wife Zara wanted to create a Parisian-style brasserie in Melbourne. This 100-seater bar features the classic chequered floors and red leather banquettes, evoking images...

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