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
Pre Drinks Bar
Bars in South Yarra, Melbourne.
Sloth Bar
$$Bars in Footscray, Melbourne.
Old Palm Liquor
Stylish venue with a rotating shared plates menu, plus an extensive wine & liquor list.
Curtin House
$$Bars in Melbourne CBD, Melbourne.
Ponyfish Island
$$Unique venue on a river island offering cocktails & seasonal bar snacks along with scenic views.
Back Alley Sally's
$$Comfortable restaurant & bar specializing in pizza & pasta dishes, plus cocktails.
Black Pearl
$$Mellow bar with comfy couches and an upstairs space with table service, mixing creative cocktails.
Pride of our Footscray Nightclub & Bar
$Bars in Footscray, Melbourne.
The Joint Bar
$Bars in Melbourne CBD, Melbourne.
Saving Grace
$$Bars in Melbourne CBD, Melbourne.
Naked For Satan
$$Tapas-style plates and infused vodka served in swanky digs with a rooftop bar and antique still.
Rooftop Bar
$$Burgers & drinks served at an laid-back open-air venue featuring city views.
Section 8
$$Buzzy open-air bar with drinks served from a shipping container, DJs and graffiti-covered walls.
The Walrus
Restaurants in St Kilda, Melbourne.
Amarillo
$$Restaurants in Fitzroy, Melbourne.
Bar Bellamy
Bars in Carlton, Melbourne.
Goldilocks Rooftop Bar
$$Craft beer, wine & snacks in an intimate rooftop bar featuring a rotating menu of cool cocktails.
The Rooks Return
$$Homey pub & beer garden serving beers & cocktails with board games & live music.
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.