67Spot Score
Leonards House of Love
$$Bars · South Yarra
Retro house-turned-bar specializing in burgers, fried chicken & down-home sides.
4.6(2,546)· GoogleView details →
South Yarra, Melbourne
Best Bars in South Yarra
Looking for the best bars in South Yarra? We've gathered 14 standout spots in this corner of Melbourne, each ranked by our independent Spot Score so the strongest picks rise to the top. South Yarra has its own character, and the bars here reflect it — from neighbourhood favourites locals keep to themselves to places worth a special trip across town. Use the filters to narrow by price, rating, what's open right now and the features that matter to you, then open the map to plan your visit around what else is nearby. We re-check details regularly, so opening hours and information stay current.
From rooftop and laneway bars to intimate cocktail dens, Melbourne rewards a bit of wandering after dark. The picks below cover the spectrum — wine bars, craft cocktails and buzzy late-night spots alike.
14 spots in South Yarra
64Spot Score
Pre Drinks Bar
Bars · South Yarra
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4.9(175)· GoogleView details →
63Spot Score
Katuk
$$Bars · South Yarra
Cool bar with a quirky library-themed front bar and wood-panelled terrace for upmarket bar snacks.
4.6(490)· GoogleView details →
62Spot Score
Arcadia Hotel
$$Bars · South Yarra
Pub grub, live entertainment & TV sports in a huge long-standing venue with a rooftop garden.
4.3(1,329)· GoogleView details →
61Spot Score
Gracie's Wine Room
Bars · South Yarra
Bars in South Yarra, Melbourne.
4.7(159)· GoogleView details →
58Spot Score
Nobody's Baby
Bars · South Yarra
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4.7(70)· GoogleView details →
58Spot Score
Talk To Me
Bars · South Yarra
Bars in South Yarra, Melbourne.
4.4(205)· GoogleView details →
57Spot Score
Botanical Hotel
$$$Restaurants · South Yarra
Polished restaurant offering brasserie-style plates, a cosy bar & wines, plus outdoor seating.
4.0(1,006)· GoogleView details →
56Spot Score
Tetto Di Carolina
Bars · South Yarra
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4.5(77)· GoogleView details →
55Spot Score
South Yarra Cellars
Bars · South Yarra
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4.5(55)· GoogleView details →
55Spot Score
Good Things Bar
$Bars · South Yarra
Bars in South Yarra, Melbourne.
4.2(174)· GoogleView details →
54Spot Score
The Osborne Rooftop & Bar
$$Bars · South Yarra
Chill, modern hub with a front bar, a classy cocktail lounge, a bistro & a rooftop hangout.
3.8(780)· GoogleView details →
52Spot Score
Chasers Nightclub
$$Live Music · South Yarra
Luxe nightclub with plush, retro decor, plus multiple dance floors with mirror balls and lasers.
3.9(237)· GoogleView details →
52Spot Score
The Emerson Rooftop Bar and Club
$$Bars · South Yarra
Ritzy club and cocktail bar with private booths, plus a rooftop lounge serving fancy sharing plates.
3.6(999)· GoogleView details →
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Bars in South Yarra — FAQs
What are the best bars in South Yarra?+
The bars in South Yarra 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 South Yarra?+
We currently feature 14 bars in South Yarra, and we add and re-check venues regularly so the list stays current.
How do I get to South Yarra in Melbourne?+
South Yarra 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.