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Best bars in Melbourne, Australia

10 places, ranked by rating and number of reviews. How we rank

Places listed
10
Average rating
4.6
Reviews counted
11,117
Open on Sundays
7
  1. Top pick

    1. Caretaker's Cottage

    Bar · $20–40

    Rated 4.7 out of 5903 reviews

    “Best cocktails in Melbourne staff are all legendary”

    139-141 Little Lonsdale St, Melbourne VIC 3000

  2. 2. One or Two

    Bar · $20–40

    Rated 4.7 out of 5371 reviews

    “Some of the best cocktails in Melbourne, and a beautiful coffee grinder too!”

    18 Celestial Ave, Melbourne VIC 3000

  3. 3. Death & Co Melbourne

    Cocktail bar · $40–120

    Rated 4.7 out of 5160 reviews

    “Exquisite cocktails, flawless decor, all-in-all a really great experience.”

    87 Flinders Ln, Melbourne VIC 3000

    Call (03) 9810 0044

  4. 4. Eau De Vie Melbourne

    Cocktail bar · $20–120

    Rated 4.6 out of 52,188 reviews

    “The best place in Melbourne for cocktails and the experience is phenomenal”

    1 Malthouse Ln, Melbourne VIC 3000

    Call (03) 8393 9367

  5. 5. Union Electric Bar & Rooftop

    Bar · $20–60

    Rated 4.6 out of 51,144 reviews

    “Great bar, great music, great cocktails, awful service.”

    13 Heffernan Ln, Melbourne VIC 3000

  7. 7. Berlin Bar

    Cocktail bar · $20–40

    Rated 4.5 out of 51,411 reviews

    “Inside there's a great vibe, loads of drinks, its a real laugh.”

    Level 2/16 Corrs Ln, Melbourne VIC 3000

  8. 8. Rooftop Bar

    Bar · $20–40

    Rated 4.4 out of 51,757 reviews

    “Rooftop Bar Melbourne – Great Views, Chill Vibes, and City Lights”

    Curtin House, level 7/252 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000

    Call (03) 9654 5394

  9. 9. Heartbreaker

    Bar · $1–80

    Rated 4.4 out of 51,704 reviews

    “Super cheap drinks by Melbourne standards and the pizza is good too.”

    234A Russell St, Melbourne VIC 3000

  10. 10. Goldilocks Rooftop Bar

    Bar · $20–40

    Rated 4.4 out of 51,263 reviews

    “Great view.very nice staff.first time on a roof top bar in Melbourne.”

    Denyers, Building Level 5/264 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000

    Call 0481 498 665

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Questions people ask

What are the best bars in Melbourne, Australia?

Based on ratings weighted by the number of reviews, the top-rated bars in Melbourne, Australia are Caretaker's Cottage (4.7 stars from 903 reviews) and One or Two (4.7 stars from 371 reviews).

Which bars in Melbourne, Australia are open on Sunday?

7 of 10 list Sunday opening hours, including Death & Co Melbourne (4 pm–1 am) and Union Electric Bar & Rooftop (12 pm–1 am). Hours can change, so call ahead.

How are these bars ranked?

By rating, weighted by how many reviews it is based on, so a 4.7 from 300 reviews beats a 5.0 from 2. Nobody can pay to rank higher on Neighbourhood Listing.