62Spot Score
Prince Alfred Richmond
$$Bars · Richmond
Elevated pub eats & drinks in a warm space with timber decor & a buzzing, leafy beer garden.
4.3(1,206)· GoogleView details →
Melbourne
Best Bars in Melbourne (2026)
207 bars in Melbourne, compiled from each venue's published details and Google Places data, ordered by Spot Score. Use the filters for suburb, price, hours and features.
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62Spot Score
SnackMonster Bar
Bars · Carlton
Bars in Carlton, Melbourne.
4.8(165)· GoogleView details →
62Spot Score
The Blacksmith Bar
Bars · Richmond
Bars in Richmond, Melbourne.
4.7(235)· GoogleView details →
62Spot Score
Pier17 Bar & Grill Restaurant | Docklands Melbourne
Restaurants · Docklands
Restaurants in Docklands, Melbourne.
4.9(120)· GoogleView details →
62Spot Score
Harlow
$Bars · Richmond
Laid-back venue with craft beer and a pool table, plus live bands, DJs and an open fireplace.
4.3(1,528)· GoogleView details →
61Spot Score
Creatures of Habit Bar & Bandroom
Bars · Fitzroy
Breweries in Fitzroy, Melbourne.
4.8(122)· GoogleView details →
61Spot Score
Music Room
Bars · Melbourne
Music Room is a bar in Melbourne. It holds a 4.5-star rating from 320 Google reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 61/100.
4.5(320)· GoogleView details →
61Spot Score
Arbory Bar & Eatery
$$Bars · Melbourne
Spacious, rustic-chic riverside venue, offering gourmet brekkie, plus light fare and share plates.
4.2(4,781)· GoogleView details →
61Spot Score
The Silverlake Social - Prahran
Bars · Prahran
Bars in Prahran, Melbourne.
4.5(375)· GoogleView details →
61Spot Score
Red Betty
$Bars · Brunswick
Live Music in Brunswick, Melbourne.
4.7(152)· GoogleView details →
61Spot Score
Melbourne Public
$$Bars · South Wharf
Large bar with cool industrial light fittings, multiple sports screens and cafe or bistro dining.
4.3(1,041)· GoogleView details →
61Spot Score
Iddy Biddy Bar
$$Restaurants · St Kilda
Global pub-style grub in a cool bar and kitchen with vintage couches and chunky wooden tables.
4.3(842)· GoogleView details →
61Spot Score
Bear's Wine Bar
Bars · North Melbourne
Bars in North Melbourne, Melbourne.
4.8(117)· GoogleView details →
61Spot Score
Stay Gold
$$Bars · Brunswick
Live Music in Brunswick, Melbourne.
4.3(796)· GoogleView details →
61Spot Score
The Alps Wine Shop & Bar
$$Bars · Prahran
Breweries in Prahran, Melbourne.
4.6(238)· GoogleView details →
61Spot Score
Lay Low Bar
Bars · Seddon
A Seddon neighbourhood bar known for bespoke cocktails, local drinks and an exclusive food collaboration with The Brotherhood Yiros.
4.7(154)· GoogleView details →
61Spot Score
Gracie's Wine Room
Bars · South Yarra
Bars in South Yarra, Melbourne.
4.7(159)· GoogleView details →
61Spot Score
The Moon
Bars · Collingwood
Bars in Collingwood, Melbourne.
4.6(261)· GoogleView details →
About these results
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.
Listings are compiled from each venue's own published information and Google Places data, and ordered by Spot Score — a composite of attributed ratings, review volume, category fit and information freshness, not a firsthand review. Hours-based filters use published opening hours, which are not kitchen or last-order times. Sponsored placements are labelled and never counted in results. Spotted an error? Send a correction.
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What are the best bars in Melbourne?+
The bars on this page are ordered by Spot Score, which combines attributed Google ratings, review volume, category fit and how recently the details were re-checked against their sources. The highest scorers appear first.
How is the Melbourne bars ranking decided?+
We blend independent signals — Google star ratings and review counts, popularity, the completeness of available information and freshness — into a single Spot Score out of 100. It is a composite of those signals, not a firsthand review, and it cannot be bought.
Can I filter bars by suburb or price?+
Yes. Use the filters to narrow by suburb, minimum Google rating, price level, whether a place is open now according to its published hours, and features such as dog-friendly or outdoor seating. A filter only matches venues whose details state that feature.
How many bars are listed in Melbourne?+
We currently list 207 bars across Melbourne and surrounding suburbs. Venues are added over time and details are re-checked against their published sources; please confirm hours with the venue before you go.