Bad Decisions Bar
46 Johnston St, Fitzroy VIC 3065, Australia
ClosedToday 18:00 – 05:00 · by the venue's published hoursFull hours
A characterful bar on Johnston Street in Fitzroy with a 4.7 rating across 256 reviews.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- Closed
- Thursday
- 18:00 – 01:00
- FridayToday
- 18:00 – 05:00
- Saturday
- 18:00 – 05:00
- Sunday
- Closed
Why it's worth checking out
Bad Decisions Bar is a late-night venue in the heart of Fitzroy, reached by following the red neon light into a downstairs bar. The space combines a drinks-focused bar with a rear courtyard that stays open for drinking, giving visitors a few different settings to settle in for the evening. Drinks range from cans of beer to cocktails, including options without alcohol.
Music is central to the venue. Live gigs run three to four nights a week, with events and performances held in the upstairs band room, which features a Funktion-One sound system. The venue is open from 7pm on Thursday through Sunday, with weekend nights running through to 5am. All shows are strictly 18+, making it more suited to adult nights out, gig-goers and groups than family visits.
The upstairs room is also available for private events, including gigs, functions, art exhibitions, parties and launch events. It has a private bar, a smoker-friendly deck, sound equipment, a cordless microphone and space for up to 100 people. Hosts can bring their own catering at no extra cost, and a DJ can be arranged on request. With live music, a courtyard and several event spaces, Bad Decisions suits anyone looking to pair drinks with a full night of music or organise an individual private gathering in Fitzroy.
Spot Score
The Spot Score is our composite of five signals — two about the venue's standing with visitors and three about how complete and current this listing is. It is not a visitor rating and not a verdict on the food or the experience. The 4.7 from 256 reviews is Google's visitor rating, shown separately and never altered by us.
About the venue · from Google
- ReputationGoogle star rating, smoothed for review count
- 85
- PopularityHow many Google reviews it has
- 73
About this listing · our record
- Information qualityWebsite, menu and structured details on file
- 30
- Category fitHow well it matches its listed category
- 70
- FreshnessHow recently we last checked our sources
- 30
Last checked against sources 18 June 2026.
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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