The Joint Bar
A popular bar on Elizabeth Street in the Melbourne CBD, rated 4.4 across more than 2,300 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
The Joint Bar sits on Elizabeth Street in the heart of the Melbourne CBD. A popular bar, it's a genuine city fixture — combining good drinks, a lively atmosphere and a fun, sociable vibe in a central, convenient location, the kind of crowd-pleasing spot that's a favourite for drinks or a fun night out.
The appeal is that combination of quality drinks, a buzzing atmosphere and a great city-centre location, ideal for after-work drinks, a catch-up or a fun night out in the city. A lively, well-located bar with a good vibe is always a draw, and The Joint Bar has clearly won over a big, loyal crowd.
With a 4.4 rating from more than 2,300 reviews, it's clearly a firm favourite. Drinks lists, any food, opening hours and any events vary, and a popular city bar fills up on weekends, so it's worth checking current details before you go — though for a drink and a fun atmosphere, it's often just a matter of dropping in and seeing why it's so well loved in the city.
Reviewed by Iyan B.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- 12:00 – 03:00
- Tuesday
- 12:00 – 03:00
- WednesdayToday
- 12:00 – 03:00
- Thursday
- 12:00 – 03:00
- Friday
- 12:00 – 03:00
- Saturday
- 12:00 – 03:00
- Sunday
- 17:00 – 03:00
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 76
- Popularity
- 100
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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