66Spot Score
Hopscotch Melbourne
$$Bars · Southbank
Buzzing riverside brewpub offering creative bar fare, burgers & a nitro ice-cream bar.
4.5(3,497)· GoogleView details →
Southbank, Melbourne
Best Bars in Southbank
Looking for the best bars in Southbank? We've gathered 9 standout spots in this corner of Melbourne, each ranked by our independent Spot Score so the strongest picks rise to the top. Southbank has its own character, and the bars here reflect it — from neighbourhood favourites locals keep to themselves to places worth a special trip across town. Use the filters to narrow by price, rating, what's open right now and the features that matter to you, then open the map to plan your visit around what else is nearby. We re-check details regularly, so opening hours and information stay current.
From rooftop and laneway bars to intimate cocktail dens, Melbourne rewards a bit of wandering after dark. The picks below cover the spectrum — wine bars, craft cocktails and buzzy late-night spots alike.
9 spots in Southbank
64Spot Score
Ponyfish Island
$$Bars · Southbank
Unique venue on a river island offering cocktails & seasonal bar snacks along with scenic views.
4.4(1,717)· GoogleView details →
63Spot Score
Waterslide Bar
$$Bars · Southbank
Bars in Southbank, Melbourne.
4.6(467)· GoogleView details →
60Spot Score
The Breslin Steakhouse
$$Restaurants · Southbank
Upscale grills on a riverside terrace, or in a room with antler chandeliers and leather booths.
4.1(2,010)· GoogleView details →
59Spot Score
Hophaus Bar
$$Restaurants · Southbank
Contemporary restaurant & bar with cool, art deco-style design flourishes & river views.
4.1(1,302)· GoogleView details →
57Spot Score
The Pub
$$Bars · Southbank
Pubs in Southbank, Melbourne.
4.1(495)· GoogleView details →
54Spot Score
Lumia Bar
$$Bars · Southbank
Live Music in Southbank, Melbourne.
4.0(231)· GoogleView details →
54Spot Score
Champagne & Oyster Bar Crown
Bars · Southbank
Bars in Southbank, Melbourne.
5.0(22)· GoogleView details →
40Spot Score
Bar 88
Bars · Southbank
A lovely riverside bar at Southbank in Melbourne with a 2.9 rating across 25 reviews.
2.9(25)· GoogleView details →
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Bars in Southbank — FAQs
What are the best bars in Southbank?+
The bars in Southbank 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 Southbank?+
We currently feature 9 bars in Southbank, and we add and re-check venues regularly so the list stays current.
How do I get to Southbank in Melbourne?+
Southbank 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.