Bars & Nightlife - Melbourne | ArrivalGuides.com

Bars & NightlifeGuide was updated: July 11, 2024

Melbourne is awash with bars of all themes and clientele imaginable. Although you are never more than a couple of blocks away from a bar, they are mainly concentrated in central Melbourne, save for a handful in the Fitzroy and St Kilda areas. Rooftops are great for taking advantage of Australia's climate. Seek one out and enjoy the breezy setting with a drink in hand.

Madame Brussels

This third floor bar is an indoor beer garden and cocktail bar with exceptionally friendly staff and garden furniture. The pink-and-white decor itself is half the establishment's attraction. If you are feeling hungry, order a light meal served in tapas-sized portions.

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Revolver Upstairs

This club has a packed program with live music, DJs and large crowds. This is where Melbournians go to continue the party when other clubs have turned off the lights. There is a constant rotation of live gigs and an on-site Thai restaurant here, too.

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Inflation

Inflation features pool tables, padded booths, large TV screens, a rooftop area and, of course, bars and dance floors playing electro house. Dress to impress! Come to the rooftop on a Friday night and enjoy a cocktail in the breezy setting.

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Mr Wilkinson

Mr Wilkinson is a cozy bar with a relaxed atmosphere and a compact courtyard. The staff will serve you light bites and will expertly help you choose one of the craft beers.

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Temperance Hotel

The party never stops at the Temperance Hotel, with Thursdays being 2-for-1 cocktail nights, Fridays featuring "T" time where drinks costs the current number on the clock up until 7-8 pm, and, of course, on Saturdays everyone is welcome to dance the night away. Check their website for special offers and more creative events.

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Goldilocks Bar

Goldilocks is a lovely tucked away rooftop bar. Really tasty drinks and lovely little lights for that ultimate cozy vibe. The drinks menu is always changing, so you will never get bored of coming here.

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NFS Restaurant

This rooftop bar decorated with antiques serves small plates and infused vodka. The view does not get much better than this. The name is a bit controversial: Naked For Satan, after Satanovich, the entrepreneurial grandson of a Russian vodka maker who ran shop here in the early 20th century.

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The Comic's Lounge

Newcomers, established names, as well as absolute stars in the Australian comedy scene come to this lounge to perform their shows or try out new performances before taking them to global stages. Either way, you will probably leave the place your belly aching from laughter.

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Above Board

Above Board is a perfect spot for pre-drinks or after-drinks when out in Collingwood. It is a tiny room with only 16 seats that face the visionary bartender Hayden Lambert, as he gives you a a masterclass in storytelling and cocktail craft. Personalised drinks come with a side of dad jokes and dry wit.

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Bad Frankie

The guys at Bad Frankie have a pretty incredible selection of exclusively Australian spirits — all the big ones and plenty of small distilleries. Their cocktail use native ingredients such as pepper berry, macadamia, lemon myrtle, and gum tree leaves. The grilled sandwiches — jaffles — are hot, homely and absolutely mouthwatering. Open late, casual and always fun.

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The Toff In Town

The Toff In Town is a unique bar and club with art deco train carriage booths that offer great privacy because you can shut the cabin doors and enjoy time with your select group of friends. Come here for live music, theatre and late-night DJs. Dance the night away or relax and explore their extensive menu.

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Rubix Warehouse

Rubix Warehouse is an energy-filled warehouse club with graffitied walls and a quality soundsystem. It hosts an eclectic mix of events — techno, psy variants, featuring accompanying performances from artists of various disciplines. A garden lounge and powerful air conditioning will keep you cool through the night.

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Curious

Curious is a "hidden bar" at the Flinders Lane hotel W Melbourne with a tasteful nod to Alice in Wonderland. The entrance can be found on Market Street — a glass door in front of a wall adorned with numerous clocks. Step around the wall of clocks and head down the spiral staircase towards a dimly lit underground space. The interior design is impressive and it is definitely the place to see and be seen. Sample their menu of small bites and shared plates.

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Bars & Nightlife in Melbourne

Madame Brussels

Revolver Upstairs

Inflation

Mr Wilkinson

Temperance Hotel

Goldilocks Bar

NFS Restaurant

The Comic's Lounge

Above Board

Bad Frankie

The Toff In Town

Rubix Warehouse

Curious