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The Best Live Music Bars in Melbourne

Experience live performances from local and touring artists. These 4 are the live music bars in Melbourne that readers open most, with all 17 bars in Melbourne and live music 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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Hope St Radio, bar in Melbourne (photo 1)
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Hope St Radio

Melbourne, Australia

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.​

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Mill Place Merchants, bar in Melbourne (photo 1)
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Mill Place Merchants

Melbourne, Australia

Step through a mirror into Melbourne’s clandestine underworld—Mill Place Merchants is a heritage-laneway speakeasy serving vintage cocktails, live jazz, and elegant nibbles behind a hidden red door in the CBD.

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