Best Bars in Melbourne (2026)
Looking for the best bars in Melbourne? We've rounded up 207 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.
From rooftop and laneway bars to intimate cocktail dens, Melbourne rewards a bit of wandering after dark. The picks below cover the spectrum — wine bars, craft cocktails and buzzy late-night spots alike.
207 spots
BAR STOCK SHUFFLE
Bar Stock Shuffle is a highly-rated bar located on Brunswick Street in Fitzroy, Melbourne.
Ballers Clubhouse Carlton
A highly rated bar in Carlton offering a social atmosphere for sports fans and night-out crowds.
Bar Blanco
Highly-rated bar on Chapel Street in Prahran serving drinks in a welcoming atmosphere.
State of Grace
$$$Restaurant and cellar bar with kitsch decor including a mounted giraffe, for Modern European food.
Paris Cat Jazz Club
$$Intimate, dimly lit room for live jazz and performing arts, plus cocktails and tapas.
Bar Spontana
Bars in Brunswick, Melbourne.
Eau De Vie Melbourne
$$$Classy bar with whiskey, cocktails and tasting menus, plus a hidden lounge behind a bookcase.
Leonards House of Love
$$Retro house-turned-bar specializing in burgers, fried chicken & down-home sides.
Mr West Bar & Bottle Shop
$$Lively locale with 24 taps, global beers & seasonal cocktails, plus a shop with specialty spirits.
The Black Sheep Hawthorn
$$Bars in Hawthorn, Melbourne.
Beermash
$$Cool brick-lined spot with 20 rotating taps for growler fills, plus bottles of craft beer & wine.
Howler
$$Music and cinema in an imaginative venue featuring a contemporary garden bar and a bespoke theatre.
Hopscotch Melbourne
$$Buzzing riverside brewpub offering creative bar fare, burgers & a nitro ice-cream bar.
The Valiant Cocktail Bar
Bars in Melbourne CBD, Melbourne.
Above Board
$$Bars in Collingwood, Melbourne.
Bar Oussou
$Colourful, cosy space for "Middle-terranian" dishes & global bites, plus cocktails & live bands.
Polly Bar
$$Cocktails, absinthe and cigars in a glam nightspot with crimson decor, velvet stools and couches.
Blackcat Fitzroy
$$Stalwart bar with comfy sofas, bright windows and pavement beer garden, featuring local art and DJs.
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Read guide →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 207 bars across Melbourne and surrounding suburbs, and we add and re-check venues regularly.