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The Best Cosy Bars in Melbourne

Relax in intimate, warm settings perfect for quiet conversations. These 3 are the cosy bars in Melbourne that readers open most, with all 17 bars in Melbourne and cosy bars worldwide a click away.

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The Old Bar, bar in Melbourne (photo 1)
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The Old Bar

Melbourne, Australia

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.

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Caretaker’s Cottage, bar in Melbourne (photo 1)
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Caretaker’s Cottage

Melbourne, Australia

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.

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Above Board, bar in Melbourne (photo 1)
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Above Board

Melbourne, Australia

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.

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