66Spot Score
Mr West Bar & Bottle Shop
$$Bars · Footscray
Lively locale with 24 taps, global beers & seasonal cocktails, plus a shop with specialty spirits.
4.7(826)· GoogleView details →
Footscray, Melbourne
Best Bars in Footscray
Looking for the best bars in Footscray? We've gathered 12 standout spots in this corner of Melbourne, each ranked by our independent Spot Score so the strongest picks rise to the top. Footscray has its own character, and the bars here reflect it — from neighbourhood favourites locals keep to themselves to places worth a special trip across town. Use the filters to narrow by price, rating, what's open right now and the features that matter to you, then open the map to plan your visit around what else is nearby. We re-check details regularly, so opening hours and information stay current.
From rooftop and laneway bars to intimate cocktail dens, Melbourne rewards a bit of wandering after dark. The picks below cover the spectrum — wine bars, craft cocktails and buzzy late-night spots alike.
12 spots in Footscray
65Spot Score
Bar Josephine
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4.7(673)· GoogleView details →
65Spot Score
Hail Lilith
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4.9(234)· GoogleView details →
64Spot Score
Sloth Bar
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4.6(669)· GoogleView details →
64Spot Score
Pride of our Footscray Nightclub & Bar
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4.7(462)· GoogleView details →
64Spot Score
Back Alley Sally's
$$Bars · Footscray
Comfortable restaurant & bar specializing in pizza & pasta dishes, plus cocktails.
4.6(788)· GoogleView details →
63Spot Score
Littlefoot Bar + Kitchen
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4.6(550)· GoogleView details →
57Spot Score
Misfits Bar
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4.7(59)· GoogleView details →
56Spot Score
Moon Dog Wild West
$$Bars · Footscray
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3.9(931)· GoogleView details →
55Spot Score
Second Hand Dealer
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5.0(25)· GoogleView details →
53Spot Score
Powell Hotel
$$Bars · Footscray
Cocktails offered in wood-panelled surrounds with TV sports, TAB facilities & late-night hours.
3.9(367)· GoogleView details →
48Spot Score
Pride of our Footscray Cocktail Bar
Bars · Footscray
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5.0(7)· GoogleView details →
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Bars in Footscray — FAQs
What are the best bars in Footscray?+
The bars in Footscray 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 Footscray?+
We currently feature 12 bars in Footscray, and we add and re-check venues regularly so the list stays current.
How do I get to Footscray in Melbourne?+
Footscray 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.