Bar Open
317 Brunswick St, Fitzroy VIC 3065, Australia
Open nowToday 16:00 – 03:00 · by the venue's published hoursFull hours
A much-loved bar and live-music venue at Fitzroy in Melbourne with a 4.2 rating across 552 reviews.
Practical details
Opening hours
Open now- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 17:00 – 03:00
- Wednesday
- 17:00 – 03:00
- Thursday
- 17:00 – 03:00
- FridayToday
- 16:00 – 03:00
- Saturday
- 16:00 – 03:00
- Sunday
- 16:00 – 00:00
Why it's worth checking out
Bar Open sits on Brunswick Street in the heart of Fitzroy and has been part of the local scene since 1998. The venue is known for its straightforward, unpolished atmosphere and its long-standing support of experimental, live and local music, making it a natural choice for anyone wanting a night shaped by performance rather than a conventional bar setting.
The band room hosts live shows six nights a week, with a broad program covering funk, soul, rock, punk, indie, garage, gypsy, folk and world music. That range gives Bar Open an anything-can-happen character: one visit might centre on a rock or punk set, while another could bring something more roots-based, eclectic or experimental. It is a useful stop for music fans exploring Fitzroy’s live circuit, as well as locals looking for a relaxed place to hear performers across different genres.
The space is designed for different seasons, with air-conditioning, a beer garden during the warmer months and a fireplace for winter. Bar Open stays open until late every night, so it can suit a spontaneous drink, a gig-focused evening or a later stop on Brunswick Street. Its history, live program and distinctly old-Fitzroy identity are the main draw, with the venue best suited to adults who enjoy local music, informal surroundings and a bar with a strong sense of place.
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 4.2 from 552 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
- 67
- PopularityHow many Google reviews it has
- 83
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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