
Manolo Bar & Restaurant ~ Fitzroy
A much-loved bar and restaurant in Fitzroy, Melbourne, rated 4.8 across more than 180 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
Manolo Bar & Restaurant sits on Johnston Street in Fitzroy, one of Melbourne's most iconic and characterful inner-north suburbs. A much-loved bar and restaurant, it's earned an outstanding reputation — combining quality, flavour-packed food with a great drinks offering and a fun, characterful atmosphere, the kind of lively, in-the-know spot that's become a genuine favourite.
The appeal is that combination of quality food, a good drinks-and-cocktail offering and a vibrant, characterful setting in a great Fitzroy location, ideal for a meal with friends, a date, drinks and a feed or a sociable night out. A spot that's nailed both its food and its lively vibe really stands out, and the outstanding feedback speaks to a place that's genuinely delighting its guests.
With a 4.8 rating from more than 180 reviews, it's clearly a real favourite. Menus, drinks lists, opening hours and pricing change with the seasons, and a popular spot fills up over weekends, so it's worth checking current details and booking directly where needed before you go — particularly for a weekend, a group or a table at a peak time in Fitzroy.
Reviewed by Iyan B.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- Closed
- TuesdayToday
- 17:00 – 21:30
- Wednesday
- 17:00 – 21:30
- Thursday
- 17:00 – 21:30
- Friday
- 17:00 – 23:00
- Saturday
- 12:00 – 23:00
- Sunday
- 12:00 – 22:00
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 88
- Popularity
- 69
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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