The Valiant Cocktail Bar
A stylish cocktail bar on Little Collins Street in the Melbourne CBD, rated 4.8 across more than 500 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
The Valiant Cocktail Bar sits on Little Collins Street in the heart of the Melbourne CBD, a stylish cocktail bar that's earned a strong reputation. With its polished, atmospheric setting and a focus on expertly made drinks, it's become a go-to for a quality cocktail in the city — a sign of a venue delivering on both the drinks and the experience.
The appeal is that combination of serious, considered cocktails and a sophisticated, characterful atmosphere right in the centre of town, ideal for a pre-dinner drink, a special night out or settling in for the evening. In a competitive city bar scene, building a strong following speaks to a place doing things genuinely well.
With a 4.8 rating from more than 500 reviews, it's clearly delivering on both the drinks and the atmosphere. Cocktail lists, opening hours and any booking arrangements vary, and a popular CBD bar fills up on weekends, so it's worth checking current details before you go — particularly if you're heading out with a group or want to settle in on a busy night and make the most of the cocktail expertise on offer.
Reviewed by Iyan B.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- Closed
- TuesdayToday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- Closed
- Thursday
- Closed
- Friday
- 16:00 – 00:00
- Saturday
- 15:00 – 01:00
- Sunday
- Closed
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 91
- Popularity
- 84
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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