Bars and pubs in Melbourne

1,197 bars, pubs, wine bars and breweries in Melbourne.

Ranked with the travel guide's picks and well-known places first. Showing the top 40 of 1,197.

DrinkPubSt Kilda
Hotel Esplanade
The Espy
Open since 1878, for over 100 years the Esplanade Hotel has been one of Melbourne's and indeed Australia's premier live music venues. Since the early days of string performances in the late 1800s the Espy's hallowed stages have been graced by many of Australia's and the world's major musicians, as well as other acts such as stand-up comedians. On an average week the pub plays host to over 50 bands across 3 stages, much of it free.
Mon-Thu noon-late, Fri Sun 11AM-late
DrinkPubNorthern suburbs
Gales Brewery
Small local neighbourhood brewery, with the two brewers recommending and serving their beers. You can bring your own food.
Open Thu-SunBrews its own beer · Outdoor seating
DrinkPubWestern suburbs
Hop Nation Brewing
A hidden brewery worth making a trip for. Easily reached by the bike and pedestrian Maribyrnong River Trail. they also have outstanding pizza.
Thu 3-7PM, Fri 2-9PM, Sat noon-9PM, Sun noon-6PMBrews its own beer
DrinkBarCBD
Heartbreaker
Bar with an extensive beer list and a solid decor. Also specialises in pizza and with a friendly staff.
Su-Tu 5PM-1AM, W 5PM-3AM, Th-Sa 3PM-3AM
DrinkPubInner east
Royston Hotel
Great local microbrewery beers, great pub food and quiet atmosphere. Don't bother with the restaurant section out back, just stick to the front bar. The chips are amazing value and Monday/Tuesday is locals night for slightly cheaper meals ($17-20). Avoid on Wednesdays unless you have a trivia booking or you may not find a seat.
3PM-midnight$10-25
DrinkPubNorthern suburbs
The Brunswick Green
The best beer garden in Brunswick (and possibly Melbourne), with live music outside on Sunday afternoon. The best place to spend a summers afternoon.
Tue-Thu 4PM-midnight, Fri 3PM-1AM, Sat 2PM-1AM, Sun 2PM-11PMMost wine $8.50 a glass, chips $8 a bowl
DrinkBarCBD
The Gin Palace
Serious cocktail aficionados should check out this place, for a welcome mix of knowledgeable bartenders, funky bordello ambiance and a laid-back crowd.
Open now · closes 3 am tomorrow
DrinkPubInner east
The Goat Bar
This is the brewery that started the microbrewery fashion in Melbourne back in the early 1990s. The brewery is at an industrial warehouse that holds the Mountain Goat Beer brewery, and if you go on Wednesdays you can join a free brewery tour at 6:30PM (no need to book for groups under 4). Otherwise, drop in for good local beer and pizza. Bike friendly but can get very crowded on Fridays.
Wed Fri 5PM onward
DrinkPubInner east
The London
The London is a large tavern, with lots of room to sit down and have a drink, or enjoy a high quality pub meal. Show sports on various channels. Can be very crowded during a big sporting event, and before and after an AFL match at the MCG.
11am - late
DrinkPubNorthern suburbs
Bridge Road Brewers
In 2024, the brewery from Beechworth, Victoria established their branch in Melbourne. Certified independent brewery.
Outdoor seating
DrinkBarCBD
Section 8
A bar in a car park made from shipping containers. 'Nuff said?
Outdoor seating
DrinkPubInner east
All Nations Hotel
Can be a bit hard to find, (head south off Victoria Street or north from Bridge Road), but well worth the effort. Fabulous bar menu, friendly staff, cosy snug bar and airy beer garden. The sort of pub where everyone knows your name. Open til 11pm every night.
DrinkBarNorthern suburbs
The Alderman
Low key, comfortable and cosy bar. Just like Fitzroy bars used to be like. Small courtyard in the back. Sicilian food from Bar Idda (next door) can be ordered.
DrinkBarEastern suburbs
The Kilburn
Cosy cocktail and wine bar in a former smoking lounge on the corner of Glenferrie and Burwood Roads.
DrinkBreweryWestern suburbs
Bonehead Brewing
On-site independent brewery with comfortable drinking area with open fireplace. There's usually food trucks out front.
Fri 4-11PM, Sat 1-11PM, Sun 1-10PM
DrinkBarWestern suburbs
Mr West
Bar (upstairs) and bottle shop (downstairs) with a humongous number of beers on tap, plus wine and fancy spirits. Order pizza from the place across the street using QR codes at your table, or BYO food. Seating out front or upstairs. You can choose from the larger bottle shop selection and drink there as well.
DrinkBarCBD
The Workshop Bar
This relaxed bar is in a former motorcycle workshop, hence the name. Run by the same people who run e55.
DrinkBarInner east
9T4
Place to go once the Corner across the road serves last drinks. Smallish but heaps of atmosphere and bands on weekends.
DrinkBreweryNorthern suburbs
Temple Brewing Co
Certified independent brewery. The menu features South American food.
DrinkBarCBD
The Croft Institute
It epitomizes the kitschy-hidden-bar trend of the past few years. Tucked within the narrowest and smelliest alley in Melbourne, this place is somewhat charmingly fitted out like a high school laboratory; complete with beakers, test tubes and retorts. Check out the upstairs 'gymnasium' playing house and electro, and the hospital gurney (with stirrups) on display near the women's toilets.
DrinkPubWestern suburbs
The Station Hotel
Footscray - Opposite the Town Hall. Casual bar, indoor and outdoor seating, coffee. One of the "Top five places to eat steak" as judged by The Age Good Food Guide Dining Companion 2010.
Daily 11AM to lateOutdoor seating
DrinkPubWestern suburbs
The Victoria Hotel
Lovingly restored old pub with great food, dining areas inside, in courtyard, or outside.
Mon-Thu 4-11PM, Fri-Sun noon-midnight
DrinkPubNorthern suburbs
The Foreigner Brewing Company
Small brewery in an industrial area with Czech-style beers.
Brews its own beer · Fully vegan
DrinkPubNorthern suburbs
Inner North Brewing Co
Certified independent brewery.
Brews its own beer
DrinkPubNorthern suburbs
CoConspirators Brewing Co
Certified independent brewery.
Brews its own beer
DrinkPub
Young & Jacksons
Young and Jackson is a hotel in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, at the corner of Flinders Street and Swanston Street. Established in 1861, it is listed on the Victorian Heritage Register.
Open now · closes midnight tomorrowHeritage listed · Built 1861 · Wheelchair accessible
DrinkPub
The Old Bar
The Old Bar is a bar and live music venue located at 74–76 Johnston Street in Fitzroy, an inner-city suburb of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. It has operated under its current name since 2001 and occupies buildings constructed in the early 20th century. The venue is primarily used for live music performances, particularly by independent artists, and has a capacity of approximately 175 people.
Open now · closes 1 am tomorrowWi-Fi · Outdoor seating
DrinkPub
Corner Hotel
The Corner Hotel in the Melbourne suburb of Richmond, Victoria, Australia, is a remodelled 19th-century pub which has been a live music venue since the 1940s and, since 1995, a popular rock music venue and rooftop bar.
DrinkPub
The Empress Hotel
The Empress Hotel(formerly the Empress of India Hotel) is a pub located at 714 Nicholson Street, in the inner Melbourne suburb of Fitzroy North. The Empress Hotel closed in December 2013, and reopened in its current form in early 2015.
DrinkBar
Cherry Bar
The Cherry Bar is a Melbourne city bar founded in December 1999 by former Cosmic Psychos drummer Bill Walsh and Jim Bourke.Originally located on ACDC Lane (off Flinders Lane between Russell St and Exhibition St), the bar replaced existing artists studios in the building to make a rock music venue that has become a popular concert after-party venue for touring bands and their crews. Oasis guitarist Noel Gallagher was so taken with the bar during the band's 2002 Australian tour, he made an offer to purchase it. Other high-profile international visitors included Mick Jagger, Johnny Marr (from The Smiths) and Lady Gaga.
DrinkPub
Oxford Scholar Hotel
Awesome student bar with 15% off for RMIT students and staff.
Open now · closes 11:30 pmOutdoor seating · Wheelchair accessible · Vegetarian options
DrinkPub
Prince Alfred Rooftop & Bar
Buzzy student haunt with a rooftop bar, serving up casual pub grub - student night on Wednesday - specials most nights during week
Closed · opens noon tomorrowVegan options · Wi-Fi · Outdoor seating
DrinkBar
Blondie
Asian dumplings and craft beer in a cosy bar with live jazz and DJs, plus heated outdoor seating.
Hours unclear (Specified as open end. Closing time was guessed.)Outdoor seating · Wheelchair accessible
DrinkPub
Duke of Wellington Hotel
The Duke of Wellington Hotel is a heritage listed hotel within the Melbourne CBD in Victoria, Australia. Named after the Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington, it was designed by Richard Dalton for Timothy Lane, a local businessman and carpenter. Construction completed in 1850, with a liquor licence unsuccessfully applied for in 1851 and 1852.
Open now · closes 11 pm
DrinkPub
The Tote Hotel
The Tote is a live music venue, pub and former hotel located in Collingwood, Victoria. The venue hosts many independent local, Australian and international acts, and carries a reputation for showcasing new and emerging independent musical acts of a variety of stylistic origins, having done so since the 1980s. The venue operates 5 days a week with performances across 3 settings, the "main stage", the "cobra bar" and the "front bar".
DrinkPub
Riverland Bar
1-9 Federation Wharf, Melbourne
Closed · opens noon tomorrowLimited wheelchair access · Outdoor seating · Vegan options
DrinkPub
Belgian Beer Cafe
5 Riverside Quay, Southbank
Open now · closes 11 pmOutdoor seating · Wheelchair accessible
DrinkPub
CBCo Brewing
89 Bertie Street, Port Melbourne
Closed · opens 3 pm WednesdayBrews its own beer · Outdoor seating
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Laird Hotel
149 Gipps Street
Closed · opens 6 pm tomorrowOutdoor seating · Wheelchair accessible
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Mona Castle Hotel
45-53 Austin Street
Hours unclear (Specified as open end. Closing time was guessed.)Outdoor seating · Wheelchair accessible

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