Discover Melbourne's Most Interesting Bars

Fitzroy’s beloved live-music dive, The Old Bar is a gritty indie haven—open till 3 AM, hosting daily gigs (often free), DIY art workshops, and cheap drinks in a storied, rock‑and‑roll atmosphere.

A Fitzroy institution since 2002, Black Pearl is a legendary cocktail bar where inventive mixology meets cosy lounge vibes—plus mouth-watering sausage rolls and an upstairs hideaway, The Attic.

A next-level, locally-rooted cocktail bar in Melbourne’s ELLA precinct, crafting hyper-seasonal, Australian-inspired cocktails & small plates in a sleek modern-lab-meets-Scandi space. Always evolving, always uniquely Byrdi.

Perched atop the Rialto Tower on level 55, Lui Bar delivers dazzling 360º city‑and-bay views, inventive cocktails and refined Aussie bar snacks in a sleek, atmospheric lounge — perfect for elevated evenings.

A minimalist 16-seat cocktail sanctuary in Collingwood where host-barman Hayden Lambert crafts precision-driven, classic & signature cocktails at a communal walnut island—no frills, just flawless drinks and real, laid-back hospitality.

Melbourne’s tiniest pub—nestled in a 1914 bluestone cottage—this cozy bar serves rotating cocktails, Guinness, vinyl-spun tunes & top‑tier hospitality in an intimate, laid‑back lounge‑room vibe.

A vibrant wine bar and community radio station in Collingwood, Hope St Radio offers natural wines, seasonal dishes, and live DJ sets in a creative, art-filled space.​

Retro gaming meets craft cocktails at Bartronica! Dive into classic arcade games, pinball, and consoles while enjoying top-tier drinks in a nostalgic underground setting. The ultimate spot for gamers and drink lovers in Melbourne!

Step into a fairytale at StoryVille, Melbourne’s whimsical cocktail bar where glowing mushrooms, enchanted forests, and literary-inspired drinks bring childhood stories to life. A magical escape by day, a vibrant nightclub by night!

A bar divided like Cold War Berlin—step into the dark, Soviet “bunker” or the lavish, Western “salon.” Berlin Bar is a tribute to freedom, history, and contrast. Where capitalism meets communism, and the past meets the present.