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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...

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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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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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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...

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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...

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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...

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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. Her Bar is available for private function and ven...

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Francesca’s Bar
Vibrant High St Bars

 Northcote

Experience the vibrant pulse of Francesca's Bar! At Francesca's, you can indulge in exquisite cocktails and top-shelf drinks meticulously crafted to perfection, with daily specials that will tickle yo...

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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...

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Vinesmith City Cellar Door
Top CBD Bars

 Melbourne CBD

Vinesmith City Cellar Door offers an unparalleled blend of exceptional wines and French-inspired cuisine. This venue is a harmonious combination of a wine bar, bistro, bottle shop and city cellar door...

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Keeper Brewing
Modern Breweries

 Brunswick East

The specialised Pilsner brewery of your dreams, Keeper Brewing brew only one beer, their Keeper Pilsner. Ferociously independent, Keeper Brewery have turned their tap room into a local gathering space...

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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...

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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...

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Death or Glory
Best Bars

 Prahran

Death or Glory is a cool and vibrant bar located on Chapel St in Prahran. Throughout the week they offer awesome nights such as trivia and comedy. They also have a killer menu of an array of food and ...

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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...

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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, ...

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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...

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Borsch, Vodka & Tears
Eastern European Bars

 Windsor

Borsch, Vodka & Tears is a Polish triple threat functioning as a cafe, restaurant and bar specialising in Eastern European food and drinks. Grab a drink and relax in this bohemian haven! Situated ...

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The Emerald Peacock
Classy CBD Bars

 Melbourne CBD

The Emerald Peacock is the ultimate representation of a classic Melbourne rooftop bar – tucked away from public view, but reaching to the skies with a vibrant rooftop. Whether you’re relaxing insi...

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Howler
Warehouse Bars

 Brunswick

Whether it is a cold pint, a fancy cocktail or a decent glass of wine - Howler's garden atrium and internal bar provides a relaxed day time vibe for locals and visitors alike. As the daylight fades, t...

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Chicano Taqueria
Top Mexican Bars

Fitzroy

Tucked inside the bold, bustling world of Chicano Taqueria is a bar with just as much attitude. The drinks list is a love letter to Mexico (with a few cheeky detours), balancing classic cocktail craft...

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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...

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Better Days Bar
Cosy Cocktail Bars

 Windsor

The only venue dedicated to signature cocktails and board games! Also doing delicious pizza, tapas, & cheese boards! Escape to a haven of handcrafted cocktails, board games, and nostalgic N64 Mari...

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Young & Jackson
Iconic Rooftop Pubs

 Melbourne CBD

Young and Jackson is Melbourne’s most iconic hotel, located opposite the landmark steps of Flinders Street Station. The pub keeps a watchful eye on the busiest part of Melbourne’s CBD, and looks o...

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Boardies Bar
Unique Gaming Bars

 Fitzroy

A small board & card games bar with a 90's & early 2000's nostalgia theme. From walking into the venue  you will be greeted with boards, games & music from your childhood to help you kick...

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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...

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Melbourne Central Lion Hotel
Classic Bars

 Melbourne CBD

Step into the vibrant heart of Melbourne's nightlife at the Melbourne Central Lion Hotel, where the bar pulses with energy well into the night. Whether you're a sports enthusiast catching the latest g...

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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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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...

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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...

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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,...

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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...

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The Terminus Hotel
Best Pubs

 Fitzroy North

Experience the charm and history of The Terminus Hotel, a beloved Fitzroy North institution for over 150 years, recently awarded the AHA Best Presented Beer and Best Hotel Victoria for 2023 as well as...

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