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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...

Jungle Boy
Hidden Bars Melbourne

Windsor

Jungle boy is one of Chapel St's best kept secrets. Hidden behind the fridge door at Boston Sub, the contemporary, plant-filled bar serves tropical cocktails in tiki mugs. With relaxed lounges and a b...

Whitehart Bar
Unique Container Bars

Melbourne CBD

Nestled in the heart of the city, Whitehart Bar is your urban oasis – a vibrant green zone with a raw industrial charm, perfectly designed for every vibe. Whether you're unwinding after a long day, ...

Madame Brussels
Classy Bars

Melbourne CBD

Madame Brussels is a quirky pink-and-white rooftop cocktail bar with garden furniture, grassy areas, and an extensive list of cocktails and small plates. Address: 59 Bourke St, Melbourne VIC 3000 Open...

Arbory Afloat
Unique Summer Riverside Bars

Melbourne CBD

Arbory Afloat is a temporary extension of the Arbory Bar and Eatery, and is situated on the Yarra River, with close proximity to Flinders Street Station. With a capacity of up to 407 guests at a time,...

Noisy Ritual
North Side Winery

Brunswick East

Located in Brunswick East, this urban winery lets visitors get down and dirty with their one-of-a-kind wine making process. The team at Noisy Ritual let guests create their very own Shiraz by way of g...

Dick Whittington Tavern
Classic Melbourne Pubs

St Kilda East

The Dick Whittington Tavern in Melbourne's St Kilda East, is the latest and greatest bar to undergo renovations. The new and improved pub is now the perfect local to escape and unwind with a drink. Th...

St LuJa
Whiskey & Cocktail Bars

St Kilda

St. LuJa is one of St Kilda's finest cocktail bars. Serving a classy range of expertly crafted cocktails, whisky, & food in an eclectically edgy 1930s art deco atmosphere. The ambience is as rich ...

Grey & Bliss
Live Music Bars

Port Melbourne

Grey & Bliss located in Port Melbourne, on Bay Street has become a favourite amongst locals offering up not only delicious food, but they also serve a range of local & imported beers, wines an...

The Rose Fitzroy
Top Northside Pubs

Fitzroy

The Rose is Fitzroy's favourite local pub, tucked away in the backstreets of one of one of Melbourne's best northside suburbs. There is a big footy focus during winter, great craft beer selection yea...

The Black Rabbit
Top CBD Nightclubs

Melbourne CBD

Looking for the best New York-style lounge in Melbourne? The Black Rabbit located at 85 Queen Street has you covered… This basement lounge bar is one of Melbourne’s best hidden city secrets and ha...

Saving Grace
Best CBD Cocktail Bars

Melbourne CBD

Saving Grace is a cosy 50 seat diner bar modelled in traditional American style, nestled on the ground floor of an unassuming building on the corner of St James Lane and Church Lane in Melbourne’s C...

The Local Taphouse St Kilda
Unique Rooftop Bars

St Kilda East

Twice winner of Time Out’s ‘People’s Choice Best Pub in Melbourne’ (2014 and 2017), The Local Taphouse is a European-inspired neighbourhood tavern renowned for its food, events, hospitality an...

The Nixon Hotel
Best CBD Sports Bars

Docklands

Nestled in the heart of the Docklands under Etihad Stadium, The Nixon Hotel is your number one destination for classic pub style eats & cheap drinks. Pay them a visit on the way to the footy or o...

Bar 9t4
Cool Richmond Bars

Richmond

Bar 9t4 has been one of Richmond's most popular watering holes for years and is known for being a loud and loose late-night party venue. Open from Thursday – Sunday, the drinks and tunes are always ...

Somewhere Bar
Cool Chapel St Bars

Prahran

You’ll know Somewhere Bar when you walk past by it’s pumping tunes and cool crowd. Step inside if you’re up for a good time, cheap drinks and a boogie with your crew! Open 7 days from 5.30pm til...

Buck Mulligan’s Whiskey Bar
Unique Whiskey Bars

Northcote

Whiskey and literature: two of the best things to come out of Ireland in one place. Taking their name from the classic character in James Joyce’s Ulysses, Buck Mulligan’s is a stylish Irish whiske...

Maeve Fox
Richmond Hidden Bars

Richmond

Situated in the heart of Richmond on Church St, next door to the East Richmond train overlooking the MCG is Maeve Fox, a hidden gem of Melbourne Bars. As you walk in you will be greeted by friendly st...

Arbory Bar & Eatery
Best Outdoor Bars

Melbourne CBD

Arbory Bar & Eatery is one seriously cool venue and is one of Melbourne’s best, all-day outdoor bars. Situated between Melbourne’s heritage listed Flinders Street Station and the banks of the ...

Wonderland Bar
Outdoor Beer Gardens

Windsor

With its perfect location right in the hub of Windsor, Wonderland boasts the biggest outdoor area on Chapel Street and offers a laid back art-deco style bar where the drinks are refreshing and the sta...

Bird’s Basement
Hidden Laneway Bars

Melbourne CBD

Melbourne’s relaxed jazz corner, Bird’s Basement hosts national and international jazz musicians of the highest calibre. Situated at 11 Singers Lane (just down La Trobe Street from the corner of W...

Katuk Bar
Best South Yarra Bars

South Yarra

Situated in the heart of the Chapel Street nightlife precinct in South Yarra, boasting a decor that many other bars would blush at, Katuk will leave you feeling completely at rest and ready to either ...

The Mill House
Best Laneway Bars

Melbourne CBD

The Mill House is one of Melbourne’s top bars. The basement, in one of Melbourne’s iconic heritage buildings, has been revived to reflect its rich history. Built by William Degrave in 1851, the bu...

Ponyfish Island
Hidden CBD Bars

Southbank

When three urban explorers stumbled across a no-man's land in the heart of the Yarra, they knew they had discovered something special. Surrounded by water on all sides, Ponyfish Island is a haven for ...

Trapt Bar
Hidden CBD Bars

Melbourne CBD

Welcome to TRAPT Bar. You’ve ventured down the stairs and around the corner into a dimly lit corridor. As you reach the end of the passageway you step back in time to our sophisticated and relaxed s...

Foresters Pub & Dining
Best Collingwood Bars

Collingwood

After 3 years of serving up some of the best craft beer, pizza and late night fun in Collingwood, the team behind Foresters Hall have come back with the newly designed Foresters Pub & Dining. Comp...

Little Mess
Top Bars Melbourne

Brunswick

The brother bar of the acclaimed Brunswick Mess Hall, Little Mess is a little bit smaller and a lotta bit funky! Boasting a large plant filled beer garden with flexible seating, a cosy front bar and a...

Nevermind
Hidden Bars Melbourne

Hawthorn

Nevermind is a relaxed Hawthorn favourite serving lunch, dinner and everything afterwards. Nevermind Bar has been in Burwood Road since 1998, and is a Hawthorn stalwart. The name says it all: Nevermin...

Joey Smalls
Best Brunswick Bars

Brunswick

Forged from the sun scorched souls who brought you CBD staples New Guernica, Chuckle Park and Chuckle Deli comes Joey Smalls - the biggest new kid on the Brunswick block. A fresh face in the Sydney Ro...

La Di Da
Best Hidden Bars

Melbourne CBD

La Di Da is a hidden city bar which accommodates to every need; dining, burlesque nights, dance floor, cocktails and all manner of functions. There’s a cocktail bar, a private dining space, an outdo...

Grosvenor Hotel
Best Modern Bars

St Kilda

St Kilda’s Grosvenor Hotel is an iconic Melbourne venue which has been welcoming guests since the 1800’s. Located on Brighton Road, the pub has been through many transformations including a comple...

Amelia Shaw Bar and Salon
Best Hidden Bars

Brunswick

In 1842 Amelia Shaw was the Retreat Hotels first female licensee. This venue's name is a nod to Amelia herself, and a cue to its regard for history and hospitality. A side door inside the Retreat Hote...

The Woodlands Hotel
Unique Northside Bars

Coburg

The city of Moreland's oldest hotel has been transformed into a hidden wonderland, specialising in all things Victorian with 100% local craft beer and wine. Our chef seamlessly mixes pub classics with...

Bomba
Rooftop Bars Melbourne CBD

Melbourne CBD

Conveniently located at 103 Lonsdale Street in the CBD of Melbourne, Bomba Bar and Rooftop is a Spanish style workers bar. Following a successful re-branding from The Aylesbury in September of 2013, B...

The Colonial Hotel
Best CBD Bars

Melbourne CBD

Nestled inside a century old bluestone building on the corner of King and Lonsdale street in the CBD you will find The Colonial Hotel. We certainly don't believe in doing things by halves here and eff...

Fores And Feints Whiskey Bar
Top CBD Bars

Melbourne CBD

With the opening of Melbourne's very own Fores and Feints Whisky Bar, locals and visitors alike now have the opportunity to savour this internationally renowned Tasmanian Highland Single Malt Whisky....

Pulo Pool Parlour
Cool Sports Bars

Melbourne CBD

Looking for a friendly place to play pool in Melbourne? Then Pulo Pool Hall is where you need to be! Located on the bottom on of Collins St, in between Spenser St & King St Pulo Pool Parlour is op...

Whisky & Alement
Best Whisky Bar Melbourne

Melbourne CBD

Whisky and Alement is the cultural and intellectual home of single malt whisky in Melbourne with a list of 450 whiskies from around the world including (but not limited) to Scotland, Ireland, Japan, S...

Trak Lounge Bar
Unique Nightclubs

Toorak

Located in the heart of Toorak village, TRAK is one of Melbourne's most prestigious and iconic venues. From the moment you walk in, the stylish entry creates a sense of occasion and glamour. With a wa...

Laundry Bar
Cool Fitzroy Bars

Fitzroy

It is Melbourne's spiritual home of catching Ubers to the club to play dice in the booths. Tapping into all music interests, there's something for everyone at Johnston Street's renowned and longest r...

Circus Bar
Best Melbourne Nightclubs

South Yarra

Situated in the heart of Chapel Street and the core of Melbourne's nightlife, Circus Bar is the perfect place to cater for any nights out or functions. Circus Bar boasts a stylish yet comfortable sett...

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