Geralds Bar
920 Lygon St, Carlton North VIC 3054, Australia
Open nowToday 12:00 – 00:00 · by the venue's published hoursFull hours
Snug, lively wine bar hung with quirky art & knickknacks, offering a seasonal bistro menu.
Practical details
Opening hours
Open now- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 17:00 – 23:00
- Wednesday
- 17:00 – 23:00
- Thursday
- 17:00 – 23:00
- FridayToday
- 12:00 – 00:00
- Saturday
- 12:00 – 00:00
- Sunday
- 12:00 – 23:00
Why it's worth checking out
Geralds Bar is an established Carlton North bar that began in 2006 as a small 50-seat terrace before moving around the corner to 920 Lygon Street in 2025. The new setting keeps elements of the original character while adding a more polished finish.
Inside, the bar combines banquettes, recycled wood and an assortment of decorative pieces. There is also a courtyard with leafy vines that filter the sunlight, offering a quieter outdoor setting alongside the main bar area.
The venue caters for events as well as regular visits, with dedicated spaces including the Sileno Room. Bookings and walk-ins are welcome, making it suitable for planned gatherings or a more spontaneous stop in Carlton North. Its event facilities may appeal to groups looking for a private or semi-private setting, while the bar area and courtyard offer more casual options.
Geralds Bar is closed on Sundays and Mondays. It trades from 5pm to 11pm Tuesday to Thursday, and from midday until midnight on Fridays and Saturdays. The venue respectfully acknowledges the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung peoples of the Kulin Nation, the Traditional Custodians of the land on which it operates.
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 4.3 from 474 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
- 71
- PopularityHow many Google reviews it has
- 81
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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