Best Bars in Melbourne CBD
Looking for the best bars in Melbourne CBD? We've gathered 30 standout spots in this corner of Melbourne, each ranked by our independent Spot Score so the strongest picks rise to the top. Melbourne CBD 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.
30 spots in Melbourne CBD
Paris Cat Jazz Club
$$Intimate, dimly lit room for live jazz and performing arts, plus cocktails and tapas.
Eau De Vie Melbourne
$$$Classy bar with whiskey, cocktails and tasting menus, plus a hidden lounge behind a bookcase.
State of Grace
$$$Restaurant and cellar bar with kitsch decor including a mounted giraffe, for Modern European food.
Beneath Driver Lane
$$Cocktails, spirits & French bites in an old-timey underground hangout with live music on weekends.
The Valiant Cocktail Bar
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Yarra Falls
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Union Electric Bar & Rooftop
$$Stylish bar with exposed brick walls and a rooftop garden serving a wide variety of cocktails.
The Joint Bar
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Saving Grace
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Curtin House
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Rooftop Bar
$$Burgers & drinks served at an laid-back open-air venue featuring city views.
Section 8
$$Buzzy open-air bar with drinks served from a shipping container, DJs and graffiti-covered walls.
Goldilocks Rooftop Bar
$$Craft beer, wine & snacks in an intimate rooftop bar featuring a rotating menu of cool cocktails.
Whitehart Bar
$$Busy spot set in a 2-level shipping container offering craft beers & cocktails, plus music.
Santana Rooftop Bar
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Loop Roof
$$Cutting-edge cafe/bar with panoramic views, serving eclectic, modern food and inventive cocktails.
Arbory Bar & Eatery
$$Spacious, rustic-chic riverside venue, offering gourmet brekkie, plus light fare and share plates.
Music Room
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Bars in Melbourne CBD — FAQs
What are the best bars in Melbourne CBD?+
The bars in Melbourne CBD 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 Melbourne CBD?+
We currently feature 30 bars in Melbourne CBD, and we add and re-check venues regularly so the list stays current.
How do I get to Melbourne CBD in Melbourne?+
Melbourne CBD 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.