Dogs Bar
A much-loved bar on Acland Street in St Kilda, Melbourne, rated 4.5 across more than 510 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
Dogs Bar sits on Acland Street in St Kilda, Melbourne's iconic bayside suburb. A much-loved, long-running bar, it's a genuine St Kilda institution — combining a relaxed, characterful atmosphere with good drinks and quality food, the kind of beloved, bohemian-spirited spot that's been a fixture of the Acland Street scene for years.
The appeal is that combination of well-made drinks, quality food and a warm, characterful atmosphere in a prime Acland Street location, ideal for a drink with friends, a relaxed meal, a date or a sociable night out. Its long-standing, characterful charm and St Kilda spirit make it a genuine favourite, and Dogs Bar has clearly kept a loyal following happy over the years.
With a 4.5 rating from more than 510 reviews, it's clearly a much-loved spot. The drinks list, menus, opening hours and any events vary, so it's worth checking current details before you go — though for a quality drink, a bite and a characterful St Kilda atmosphere, it's often just a matter of dropping in at Dogs Bar on Acland Street.
Reviewed by Iyan B.
Practical details
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 79
- Popularity
- 82
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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