70Spot Score
Ballers Clubhouse Carlton
Bars · Carlton
A highly rated bar in Carlton offering a social atmosphere for sports fans and night-out crowds.
4.9(1,438)· GoogleView details →
Carlton, Melbourne
Best Bars in Carlton
Looking for the best bars in Carlton? We've gathered 11 standout spots in this corner of Melbourne, each ranked by our independent Spot Score so the strongest picks rise to the top. Carlton has its own character, and the bars here reflect it — from neighbourhood favourites locals keep to themselves to places worth a special trip across town. Use the filters to narrow by price, rating, what's open right now and the features that matter to you, then open the map to plan your visit around what else is nearby. We re-check details regularly, so opening hours and information stay current.
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.
11 spots in Carlton
65Spot Score
Heartattack and Vine
$$Bars · Carlton
European cafe meals & specialty coffee in a stylish setting with wood-&-brick decor.
4.6(932)· GoogleView details →
63Spot Score
Bar Bellamy
Bars · Carlton
Bars in Carlton, Melbourne.
4.9(155)· GoogleView details →
62Spot Score
The Motley Bauhaus
$$Bars · Carlton
Live Music in Carlton, Melbourne.
4.7(218)· GoogleView details →
62Spot Score
Bar Olo
Bars · Carlton
Bars in Carlton, Melbourne.
4.7(251)· GoogleView details →
62Spot Score
SnackMonster Bar
Bars · Carlton
Bars in Carlton, Melbourne.
4.8(165)· GoogleView details →
59Spot Score
Carlton Yacht Club
$$Bars · Carlton
Bars in Carlton, Melbourne.
4.4(318)· GoogleView details →
59Spot Score
Little Lygon Bar
Bars · Carlton
Live Music in Carlton, Melbourne.
4.6(130)· GoogleView details →
55Spot Score
Johnny’s Green Room
Bars · Carlton
Live Music in Carlton, Melbourne.
3.9(772)· GoogleView details →
53Spot Score
Bar Galer
Bars · Carlton
Bars in Carlton, Melbourne.
4.6(33)· GoogleView details →
47Spot Score
Wolf’s Lair
Bars · Carlton
Lookouts in Carlton, Melbourne.
4.4(42)· GoogleView details →
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Bars in Carlton — FAQs
What are the best bars in Carlton?+
The bars in Carlton listed here are ranked by our Spot Score — our independent editorial rating out of 100, combining reputation, popularity, category fit and how recently we verified the details. The highest scorers appear first.
How many bars are there in Carlton?+
We currently feature 11 bars in Carlton, and we add and re-check venues regularly so the list stays current.
How do I get to Carlton in Melbourne?+
Carlton is one of Melbourne's neighbourhoods — open any venue's page for its exact location, nearby public-transport stops and a map. See our Getting Around guide for tickets and fares.