Discover Australia's Most Interesting Bars

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!

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.

Descend into The Caterpillar Club and emerge in a vinyl‑fueled labyrinth—retro red booths, towering record walls, and live bands or DJs spin into the wee hours. It’s underground, soulful, and a thriving nocturnal heartbeat in Sydney.

Hidden in a CBD alley, The Baxter Inn is a moody, whisky-lover’s haven with over 800 bottles, candlelit charm, and speakeasy vibes.

Maybe Sammy brings 1950s Hollywood glamour to Sydney with award-winning cocktails, show-stopping service, and a luxe, retro-chic vibe. Sip on creative twists of classic drinks in a stylish setting that’s made it one of the world’s best bars!

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.

Step into Marble Bar—a heritage-listed underground bar in Hilton Sydney with marble archways, restored Victorian elegance, live music & cocktails. A timeless backdrop for sophisticated evenings and great nights out.

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 Sydney’s oldest pub-brewery — The Lord Nelson Brewery Hotel: heritage sandstone walls, handcrafted ales on tap, hearty Aussie pub fare and historic charm in the heart of The Rocks.

Step through an unmarked door into Eau de Vie’s sultry, jazz‑soaked speakeasy—where smoky cocktails, theatrical flair, and hidden whisky rooms turn a night in Melbourne into a decadent, Prohibition-era escape.

A hidden micro-mezcal jewel in Sydney’s CBD: Cantina OK! offers world-class agave spirits in a converted garage with hand‑shaved ice, pulsating Afrobeats, and an intimate 20‑person vibe—big flavour, tiny space!

Down a hidden laneway in Northbridge Chinatown, Sneaky Tony’s is a prohibition-style rum sanctuary — 300+ bottles, secret doors, and crafted cocktails behind a password-guarded façade.

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.​

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.

Hidden beneath Pitt Street, Door Knock is a Parisian‑meets‑speakeasy cocktail & wine bar—knock three times on a brass pineapple and step into a dimly lit, velvet‑lined world of refined flavour and cosy intrigue.

Step into The Gresham and you're transported to 1880s Brisbane. Housed in a historic former bank, it's a heritage‑licensed spirit haven boasting walls of whisky and rum, lush old-world charm, and an inclusive, attitude‑over‑dress‑code vibe.

Perched 22 floors above Sydney in A by Adina, Dean & Nancy on 22 blends mid‑century hotel-bar glamour with playful cocktails, sweeping 360° skyline views, and moody marble-and-gold vibes—your city-night dreams elevated.

Step into 1930s glamour at Nick & Nora’s: champagne towers, art-deco elegance, lush lounges & scripted cocktails in Melbourne’s CBD—luxury with a wink of mystery.

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.

Step into the '70s at Double Deuce Lounge—a retro-chic cocktail bar in Sydney's CBD, offering inventive drinks, funky tunes, and a groovy atmosphere.

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.

Hidden under Adelaide’s city streets, Maybe Mae is a 1950s-glam speakeasy: descend through a tunnel, pass a concealed door, and enter a luxe art-deco cocktail haven fueled by seasonal South Australian produce.

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.

Descend into The Lobo in Sydney’s CBD—an atmospheric rum hideout brimming with lush Caribbean charm, featuring plush Chesterfields, rattan accents, over 250 rums, and cocktails that burn, dazzle, and delight.