Best Bars in Melbourne (2026)
Looking for the best bars in Melbourne? We've rounded up 206 of the city's standout spots — from neighbourhood favourites to buzzy new openings. Every venue is ranked by our Spot Score, which weighs reputation, popularity and freshness, so you can book with confidence. Filter by suburb, price or what's open now to find your next go-to.
206 spots
Mr Wilkinson
$$Intimate, low-lit bar with a relaxed vibe & a compact courtyard, for light bites & craft ales.
Eydie's
$$Dimly lit bar with craft beer on tap & cocktails, plus a cosy courtyard & unpretentious vibe.
Whitehart Bar
$$Busy spot set in a 2-level shipping container offering craft beers & cocktails, plus music.
The Rooks Return
$$Homey pub & beer garden serving beers & cocktails with board games & live music.
Fargo and Co
$$$Historic bank vaults turned bar, offering diverse snacks, full plates, cocktails, & 14 beer taps.
Three Monkeys
$$Snug, quirky neighbourhood hangout for beer & cocktails, with DJ parties on weekends.
Santana Rooftop Bar
Bars in Melbourne CBD, Melbourne.
Invergordon Bar
Bars in Docklands, Melbourne.
Katuk
$$Cool bar with a quirky library-themed front bar and wood-panelled terrace for upmarket bar snacks.
Babines
Bars in Collingwood, Melbourne.
Death or Glory
Live Music in Prahran, Melbourne.
Littlefoot Bar + Kitchen
$$Bars in Footscray, Melbourne.
Waterslide Bar
$$Bars in Southbank, Melbourne.
Goldilocks Rooftop Bar
$$Craft beer, wine & snacks in an intimate rooftop bar featuring a rotating menu of cool cocktails.
Amarillo
$$Restaurants in Fitzroy, Melbourne.
The Brunswick Green
$Simple venue with a beer garden & regular live jazz, serving up craft beers, ciders & spirits.
The Old Bar
$Old-school venue with band posters lining red walls and a diverse nightly line-up of live music.
The Windsor Alehouse
$$Easygoing watering hole with a contemporary vibe offering a craft beer menu, plus pub grub staples.
Bars in Melbourne — FAQs
What are the best bars in Melbourne?+
Our top-rated bars in Melbourne are ranked by our Spot Score, which combines Google ratings, review volume, category fit and how recently we verified the details. The highest scorers appear at the top of this page.
How is the Melbourne bars ranking decided?+
We blend independent signals — Google star ratings and review counts, popularity, the quality of available information and freshness — into a single Spot Score out of 100. It's an editorial score, not a paid placement.
Can I filter bars by suburb or price?+
Yes. Use the filters to narrow by suburb, minimum rating, price level, whether a place is open now, and features like dog-friendly or outdoor seating.
How many bars are listed in Melbourne?+
We currently feature 206 bars across Melbourne and surrounding suburbs, and we add and re-check venues regularly.