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The Best Small Bars in Melbourne
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Melbourne Small Bars : 125 Listings

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...

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...

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...

Steam Jacket Brewing
Best Breweries

Reservoir

Steam Jacket Brewing boasts two bar spaces, both serving up 16 different beer varieties all brewed on site. They also serve wines, spirits, cocktails, cider and soft drinks! Their house made beers ran...

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...

Earth Angels
Chic Bars

West Melbourne

Earth Angels has a compact and diverse wine list that is constantly rotating featuring local and international producers. Their Cocktail program follows the seasons with an ever evolving offering with...

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...

Back Alley Sally’s
Top Westside Bars

Footscray

A Footscray Institution! Join Back Alley Sally's for cocktails, relaxed vibes and an always fabulous mix of people. With a full menu from Slice Girls West downstairs, the upstairs bar is an eclectic m...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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. 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...

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...

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, The Windsor Alehouse's warm and welcoming bar serves a wide variety of beers, wines, and spirits. In addition to local favs, their bar off...

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

Step into the whimsical world of Pawn & Co, where every cocktail is a masterpiece, and each sip is a journey through curiosity and wonder. From classic favourites to their signature sips, we blend...

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...

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, ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Polly Bar
Best Fitzroy Bars

Fitzroy

Polly is one of Melbourne’s first cocktail bars, opening on Brunswick Street in the heart of Fitzroy over 18 years ago; still living up its reputation of premiere cocktails, and an atmosphere of tru...

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...

Concrete Boots Bar
Best Bars

Richmond

At the Swan St end of Burnley St, just a stone's throw from Burnley train station you'll find Concrete Boots, a bar whose name has been inspired by its home near the river. Concrete Boots pays tribut...

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