#240Global
Bar Bellamy
Melbourne, Australia · Neighbourhood bistro and cocktail bar · Australia & Pacific
Provisional Kinda Decent 2026 1-star — Kinda Decent
provisional 2026 rating
★ Currently qualifies as Kinda Decent in the Kinda Decent Index 2026.
A standout in Melbourne, judged against the size of its scene, not just the size of the city. See the full class →
This live rating may change until the incorporated world’s 50 best bars 2026 results and remaining accepted 2026 inputs are locked in a reviewed, committed snapshot and the edition is frozen.
Bar Bellamy is a warm Melbourne neighbourhood bar with a small bistro kitchen and cocktail menu that change with the seasons.
Description source · Checked 2026-09-21
Plan Your Visit
164 Rathdowne St, Carlton VIC 3053, Australia
- Style
- Neighbourhood bistro and cocktail barChecked 2026-09-21 · Source
- Hours
- Monday 5pm–1am; Tuesday closed; Wednesday–Friday 5pm–1am; Saturday 3pm–1am; Sunday 3pm until stumps.Checked 2026-09-21 · Source
- Booking
- Bookings for up to six are available through the owner-linked booking route; walk-in space is also held.Checked 2026-09-21 · Source
- Menu
- The owner site describes seasonal bistro and cocktail menus; no public itemized menu was established.Checked 2026-09-21 · Source
Hours and menus can change. Check the venue’s latest details before visiting.
The score & its evidence
Seven signals. One score.
41.2 / 100
The composite combines the seven weighted signals and the published adjustments. The chart shows each signal before weighting.
Read the full calculation- Guest ratings
- 76.2
- World's 50 Best
- —None found · Checked; no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
- Top 500 Bars
- —None found · Checked; no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
- Spirited Awards
- —None found · Checked; no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
- Regional Recognition
- 80.1
- Serious press
- 9.8
- Social Vibes
- 55.3
Weights: Guest ratings 23% · World's 50 Best 12% · Top 500 Bars 10% · Spirited 12% · Regional Recognition 18% · Press 10% · Social Vibes 15%
Missing evidence, confirmed none and evidence outside a scoring window each contribute zero. We do not redistribute their fixed weight to other signals.
Social Vibes
Score read updated:
Sentiment score
79/ 100
Score context
Recent guests like the cocktails, welcoming staff and lively small-room atmosphere. A 2025 review questions wine prices and food value, while the 2026 drink-focused visits are more positive. The direct review sample is still small.
Guest score details
What guests like
- inventive cocktails
- friendly, attentive staff
- lively but comfortable small room
What to know
- wine and food can feel expensive
- uneven food value in some visits
Review & discussion links
Crowd signal
Google 4.9★ across 170 reviews.
View on Google · Checked . Ratings and review counts can change.
Awards
Results from the three global systems scored separately in our formula.
No recorded global awards in the scored window.
Regional Recognition
Regional and national lists, local awards and bartender peer picks considered for this room's Regional Recognition score. The strongest result from each program and year scores; assessed guides use the latest accepted dated status once.