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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.

Editor's pick12 Best Bars in Melbourne: Where to Drink Right Now

206 spots

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Bar Olo — Carlton, Melbourne
62Spot

Bar Olo

Bars · Carlton

Bars in Carlton, Melbourne.

4.7(251)View details →
SnackMonster Bar — Carlton, Melbourne
62Spot

SnackMonster Bar

Bars · Carlton

Bars in Carlton, Melbourne.

4.8(165)View details →
Bad Decisions Bar — Collingwood, Melbourne
62Spot

Bad Decisions Bar

Bars · Fitzroy

Live Music in Fitzroy, Melbourne.

4.7(256)View details →
The Blacksmith Bar — Richmond, Melbourne
62Spot

The Blacksmith Bar

Bars · Richmond

Bars in Richmond, Melbourne.

4.7(235)View details →
Pier17 Bar & Grill Restaurant | Docklands Melbourne — Docklands, Melbourne
62Spot

Pier17 Bar & Grill Restaurant | Docklands Melbourne

Restaurants · Docklands

Restaurants in Docklands, Melbourne.

4.9(120)View details →
The Evelyn Hotel — Brunswick, Melbourne
62Spot

The Evelyn Hotel

$
Bars · Fitzroy

Longtime bar and live music venue hosting regular gigs and stand-up comedy in a casual space.

4.4(752)View details →
Holy Grail — Prahran, Melbourne
62Spot

Holy Grail

$$
Bars · Prahran

Rum & cocktails in a cosy, ship-themed bar with plush couches, booths & antique chairs.

4.4(828)View details →
Paradise Alley — Collingwood, Melbourne
62Spot

Paradise Alley

$$
Bars · Collingwood

Bars in Collingwood, Melbourne.

4.6(319)View details →
Dogs Bar — St Kilda, Melbourne
62Spot

Dogs Bar

$$
Bars · St Kilda

Intimate bar with a vintage fireplace and a focus on wine, for share plates and modern pub grub.

4.5(510)View details →
Harlow — Richmond, Melbourne
62Spot

Harlow

$
Bars · Richmond

Laid-back venue with craft beer and a pool table, plus live bands, DJs and an open fireplace.

4.3(1,528)View details →
Maeve Fox — Richmond, Melbourne
62Spot

Maeve Fox

Bars · Richmond

Cocktails, craft beer & bar snacks in a stylish space with exposed-brick walls & swanky booth seats.

4.5(444)View details →
Bar Bianco — Prahran, Melbourne
62Spot

Bar Bianco

Bars · Prahran

Restaurants in Prahran, Melbourne.

4.6(350)View details →
Arcadia Hotel — South Yarra, Melbourne
62Spot

Arcadia Hotel

$$
Bars · South Yarra

Pub grub, live entertainment & TV sports in a huge long-standing venue with a rooftop garden.

4.3(1,329)View details →
Gum — Collingwood, Melbourne
62Spot

Gum

Bars · Collingwood

Restaurants in Collingwood, Melbourne.

4.9(117)View details →
Nighthawks — Collingwood, Melbourne
62Spot

Nighthawks

$
Bars · Collingwood

Bars in Collingwood, Melbourne.

4.7(220)View details →
The Motley Bauhaus — Carlton, Melbourne
62Spot

The Motley Bauhaus

$$
Bars · Carlton

Live Music in Carlton, Melbourne.

4.7(218)View details →
White Oaks Saloon Bar & Dining - Prahran — Prahran, Melbourne
62Spot

White Oaks Saloon Bar & Dining - Prahran

$$
Bars · Prahran

Bars in Prahran, Melbourne.

4.5(501)View details →
The Bergy Seltzer — Brunswick, Melbourne
62Spot

The Bergy Seltzer

Bars · Brunswick

Live Music in Brunswick, Melbourne.

4.7(251)View details →

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.