Bar Olo
165 Nicholson St, Carlton VIC 3053, Australia
ClosedToday 16:00 – 01:00 · by the venue's published hoursFull hours
A well-liked Carlton bar on Nicholson Street with a 4.7 rating across 250-plus reviews.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 16:00 – 00:00
- Wednesday
- 16:00 – 00:00
- Thursday
- 16:00 – 00:00
- FridayToday
- 16:00 – 01:00
- Saturday
- 16:00 – 01:00
- Sunday
- Closed
Why it's worth checking out
Bar Olo brings an intimate, characterful drinking spot to Nicholson Street in Carlton, one of inner Melbourne's most storied neighbourhoods. A 4.7 rating from over 250 reviews shows it has carved out a loyal following as a quality local in an area spoilt for good food and drink.
The appeal is a thoughtfully run bar with a relaxed feel — a lovely place for a drink with friends, a date or an unhurried evening. Carlton's proximity to the city, the university precinct and the famous Lygon Street makes it easy to fold a visit into a wider night out.
Drinks lists, food offerings and trading hours at bars change over time, and weekends get busy. Check current details directly with the venue, and consider arriving early or booking where possible to be sure of a spot.
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 251 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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