The Walrus
A standout neighbourhood bar in St Kilda, Melbourne, with a flawless 5.0 rating.
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Why it's worth checking out
The Walrus sits on Inkerman Street in St Kilda, Melbourne's iconic bayside suburb. A much-loved neighbourhood bar, it's earned a flawless reputation — combining a great drinks offering with a warm, characterful atmosphere, the kind of welcoming local that's become a genuine favourite for a quality drink in a relaxed setting.
The appeal is that combination of well-made drinks, a cosy, characterful atmosphere and a convenient St Kilda location, ideal for a relaxed drink, a catch-up with friends or a sociable evening. A neighbourhood bar that's nailed both its drinks and its welcoming feel really stands out, and the flawless feedback speaks to a spot that's genuinely delighting everyone who visits.
A perfect 5.0 rating across more than 110 reviews is genuinely uncommon and a strong sign of a well-loved, well-run bar. The drinks list, any food, opening hours and events vary, and a popular local bar gets busy on weekends, so it's worth checking current details before you go — though for a quality drink in a warm, welcoming setting, it's often just a matter of dropping in at The Walrus in St Kilda.
Reviewed by Iyan B.
Practical details
Opening hours
Open now- Monday
- 17:00 – 22:00
- Tuesday
- 17:00 – 22:00
- WednesdayToday
- 17:00 – 23:00
- Thursday
- 17:00 – 00:00
- Friday
- 17:00 – 00:00
- Saturday
- 17:00 – 00:00
- Sunday
- 17:00 – 22:00
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 92
- Popularity
- 63
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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