
Back Alley Sally's
A characterful bar in Footscray, rated 4.6 across more than 750 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
Back Alley Sally's sits on Yewers Street in Footscray, one of Melbourne's vibrant and diverse inner-western suburbs. A characterful bar, it's earned a strong reputation — the kind of relaxed, in-the-know spot, with a fun, laneway-style vibe, that captures the easygoing, creative spirit of Footscray and has become a genuine favourite.
The appeal is that combination of good drinks, a relaxed and characterful setting and a great Footscray location, ideal for a catch-up, a special drink or settling in for the evening. As the inner west's bar scene continues to flourish, a quality venue with genuine character really stands out, and Back Alley Sally's has clearly carved out a loyal following.
With a 4.6 rating from more than 750 reviews, it's clearly a firm favourite. Drinks lists, any food, opening hours and any events vary, and a popular bar fills up on weekends, so it's worth checking current details before you go — though for a relaxed, quality drink in a characterful setting, it's often just a matter of dropping in and seeing why it's so well rated in Footscray.
Reviewed by Iyan B.
Practical details
Opening hours
Open now- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Closed
- WednesdayToday
- 17:00 – 23:00
- Thursday
- 17:00 – 23:00
- Friday
- 16:00 – 00:00
- Saturday
- 16:00 – 00:00
- Sunday
- Closed
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 83
- Popularity
- 88
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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