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
Garden State Hotel
$$Buzzy hangout with a beer garden & function rooms, offering pub classics, craft beers & cocktails.
The Toff
$$Unique bar & club with art deco train carriage booths offering live music, theatre & late-night DJs.
Good Heavens Rooftop Bar
$$Stylish retro rooftop bar mixing a range of 1980s-influenced drinks with broad city views.
Venom Brewing Taproom
Breweries in Melbourne CBD, Melbourne.
FABLE Melbourne
Restaurants in Melbourne CBD, Melbourne.
Transit Rooftop Bar
$$Craft beer, cocktails & snacks in a wood-toned bar with a balcony & city views, plus live music.
Dr. Watson's Bar
$$Pubs in Melbourne CBD, Melbourne.
HER
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The Bottom End
$$Boisterous gastropub with an upstairs nightclub serving beer, cocktails & burgers.
Brick Lane Shed | Brick Lane Brewing Co
Breweries in Melbourne CBD, Melbourne.
Blossom Rooftop Bar
Lookouts in Melbourne CBD, Melbourne.
Bar 88
Lookouts in Melbourne CBD, Melbourne.
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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.