City directory · Australia · 2026

Best bars in Melbourne

Caretaker's Cottage, a cocktail-led public bar in a heritage cottage in Melbourne's CBD, has twice been named Bar of the Year at the Australian Bar Awards. Collingwood's Above Board serves precise classics across a single island counter, and Black Pearl has kept Fitzroy drinking on Brunswick Street for more than two decades. Beyond them the city runs deep in whisky rooms, wine bars and late-night lounges.

Current: 63
Best global rank: 31
Closed: 9

What this list covers. Kinda Decent follows bars with one or more meaningful signals from awards, peer lists, guest ratings, and editorial coverage. It is a ranked view of our sourced corpus, not a directory of every bar in Melbourne. Global ranks and stars stay consistent across the site. Read the published methodology.

2026 city ranking

Melbourne ranking

City rank is each venue's position among the 63 current listings shown here. Global rank is its position in the worldwide Kinda Decent ranking. Profiles with unverified operating status are labeled.

How to read the signal scores

Signal charts show scores out of 100 before weighting. Open a venue for sources.

Est. = proxy estimate · None = checked, none found · Out = outside the scoring window · — = unavailable.

1City
Global #31
Caretaker's Cottage
Melbourne, AustraliaProvisional Kinda Decent 2026 2-star — Actually, Very Good
A cocktail-led public bar in a heritage cottage in Melbourne's CBD, twice Bar of the Year at the Australian Bar Awards and a World's 50 Best regular.
CBD · Cocktail-focused public bar in a heritage cottage · site · IG
66.8
/ 100
Signal score / 100
Guest ratings
79 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
World's 50 Best
74 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Top 500 Bars
82 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Spirited Awards
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Regional Recognition
94 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Serious press
28 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Social Vibes
80 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Seven signal scores
2City
Global #78
Above Board
Melbourne, AustraliaProvisional Kinda Decent 2026 2-star — Actually, Very Good
A tiny Collingwood island bar for precise classics and signatures, winner of Australian Bar Awards in 2022, 2024 and 2026.
Collingwood · Intimate seated cocktail bar · site · IG
58.3
/ 100
Signal score / 100
Guest ratings
80 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
World's 50 Best
34 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Top 500 Bars
69 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Spirited Awards
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Regional Recognition
87 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Serious press
26 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Social Vibes
72 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Seven signal scores
3City
Global #239
Bar Bellamy
Melbourne, AustraliaProvisional Kinda Decent 2026 1-star — Kinda Decent
A Melbourne neighbourhood bistro and cocktail bar, named Best New Bar in Victoria in 2023 and the state's Best Cocktail Bar two years later.
Neighbourhood bistro and cocktail bar · site · IG
45.9
/ 100
Signal score / 100
Guest ratings
76 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
World's 50 Best
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Top 500 Bars
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Spirited Awards
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Regional Recognition
83 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Serious press
19 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Social Vibes
78 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Seven signal scores
4City
Global #247
The Elysian Whisky Bar
Melbourne, AustraliaProvisional Kinda Decent 2026 1-star — Kinda Decent
A Japanese-inspired Fitzroy whisky bar, twice Whisky Bar of the Year at the Australian Bar Awards, prized for rare bottles and owners who know them.
Japanese-inspired independent-whisky and cocktail bar · site · IG
45.8
/ 100
Signal score / 100
Guest ratings
83 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
World's 50 Best
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Top 500 Bars
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Spirited Awards
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Regional Recognition
76 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Serious press
11 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Social Vibes
81 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Seven signal scores
5City
Global #256
Mr West
Melbourne, Australia
Twice named Best Specialty Beer Venue at the Australian Bar Awards, Mr West runs rotating craft taps in Footscray and doubles as a bottle shop.
Craft beer, wine and cocktail bar · site · IG
45.7
/ 100
Signal score / 100
Guest ratings
79 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
World's 50 Best
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Top 500 Bars
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Spirited Awards
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Regional Recognition
73 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Serious press
22 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Social Vibes
82 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Seven signal scores
6City
Global #299
Black Pearl
Melbourne, Australia
Black Pearl has kept Fitzroy drinking on Brunswick Street for more than two decades, with playful but seriously made cocktails and a 3am close.
Neighbourhood late-night cocktail bar · site · IG
44.2
/ 100
Signal score / 100
Guest ratings
74 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
World's 50 Best
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Top 500 Bars
60 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Spirited Awards
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Regional Recognition
49 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Serious press
9 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Social Vibes
77 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Seven signal scores
7City
Global #302
Three Horses
Melbourne, Australia
A sherry-focused Melbourne listening bar from the people behind Caretaker's Cottage, named New Bar of the Year at the 2026 Australian Bar Awards.
Sherry-focused cocktail and listening bar · site · IG
44.2
/ 100
Signal score / 100
Guest ratings
75 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
World's 50 Best
17 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Top 500 Bars
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Spirited Awards
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Regional Recognition
38 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Serious press
46 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Social Vibes
90 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Seven signal scores
8City
Global #309
Goodwater
Melbourne, Australia
A Northcote local that won Best New Bar and Bar Team of the Year in 2024, pairing well-made cocktails with warm service and good music.
Neighbourhood cocktail bar · site · IG
43.7
/ 100
Signal score / 100
Guest ratings
81 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
World's 50 Best
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Top 500 Bars
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Spirited Awards
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Regional Recognition
57 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Serious press
10 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Social Vibes
93 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Seven signal scores
9City
Global #337
Gimlet at Cavendish House
Melbourne, Australia
Melbourne's grand Cavendish House bar and dining room, named Restaurant Bar of the Year at the 2023 Australian Bar Awards.
Cocktail bar and dining room · site · IG
42.9
/ 100
Signal score / 100
Guest ratings
79 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
World's 50 Best
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Top 500 Bars
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Spirited Awards
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Regional Recognition
59 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Serious press
29 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Social Vibes
74 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Seven signal scores
10City
Global #366
Gin Palace
Melbourne, Australia
Gin Bar of the Year at the 2024 Australian Bar Awards, Gin Palace is a Melbourne lounge where gin leads and the night runs late.
Late-night gin and cocktail bar · site · IG
42.0
/ 100
Signal score / 100
Guest ratings
73 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
World's 50 Best
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Top 500 Bars
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Spirited Awards
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Regional Recognition
61 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Serious press
29 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Social Vibes
75 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Seven signal scores
11City
Global #376
Whisky & Alement
Melbourne, Australia
A Melbourne whisky bar and tasting room that teaches as well as it pours, with helpful staff and a serious shelf of rare bottlings.
Whisky bar and tasting room · site · IG
41.8
/ 100
Signal score / 100
Guest ratings
85 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
World's 50 Best
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Top 500 Bars
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Spirited Awards
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Regional Recognition
42 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Serious press
23 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Social Vibes
82 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Seven signal scores
12City
Global #395
Hats & Tatts
Melbourne, Australia
A late-night Russell Street dive with a rooftop in Melbourne, named Best Bartenders Bar at the 2022 Australian Bar Awards.
Late-night dive bar and rooftop · site · IG
41.4
/ 100
Signal score / 100
Guest ratings
74 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
World's 50 Best
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Top 500 Bars
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Spirited Awards
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Regional Recognition
58 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Serious press
23 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Social Vibes
78 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Seven signal scores
13City
Global #418
Bar Liberty
Melbourne, Australia
Fitzroy restaurant and wine bar, Best Wine Bar at the 2020 Time Out Food & Drink Awards, with warm, well-informed service and good cocktails.
Restaurant and wine bar · site · IG
40.8
/ 100
Signal score / 100
Guest ratings
75 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
World's 50 Best
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Top 500 Bars
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Spirited Awards
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Regional Recognition
53 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Serious press
20 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Social Vibes
80 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Seven signal scores
14City
Global #426
Apollo Inn
Melbourne, Australia
New Bar of the Year at the 2024 Australian Bar Awards, this close, classic Melbourne room is prized for carefully made martinis and knowledgeable service.
Intimate cocktail bar · site · IG
40.7
/ 100
Signal score / 100
Guest ratings
61 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
World's 50 Best
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Top 500 Bars
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Spirited Awards
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Regional Recognition
70 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Serious press
21 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Social Vibes
80 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Seven signal scores
15City
Global #435
One Or Two
Melbourne, Australia
A whisky and cocktail bar in Melbourne's Chinatown with Japanese-style hospitality, ranked No. 5 in Boothby's Best Bars Victoria for 2026.
Whisky and cocktail bar · site · IG
40.3
/ 100
Signal score / 100
Guest ratings
74 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
World's 50 Best
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Top 500 Bars
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Spirited Awards
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Regional Recognition
56 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Serious press
10 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Social Vibes
81 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Seven signal scores
16City
Global #450
Bijou
Melbourne, Australia
A small bottle shop and wine bar on Melbourne's Little Collins Street, twice ranked in Boothby's Best Bars Victoria.
Bottle shop and wine bar · site · IG
40.0
/ 100
Signal score / 100
Guest ratings
74 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
World's 50 Best
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Top 500 Bars
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Spirited Awards
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Regional Recognition
42 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Serious press
22 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Social Vibes
88 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Seven signal scores
17City
Global #486
Pearl Diver Cocktails & Oysters
Melbourne, Australia
A cocktail and oyster bar in Melbourne's CBD, named Restaurant Bar of the Year at the 2022 Australian Bar Awards, with drinks to match the seafood.
Cocktail and oyster bar · site
39.2
/ 100
Signal score / 100
Guest ratings
76 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
World's 50 Best
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Top 500 Bars
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Spirited Awards
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Regional Recognition
49 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Serious press
12 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Social Vibes
79 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Seven signal scores
18City
Global #512
Babines
Melbourne, Australia
A French-inspired cocktail and wine bar on Collingwood's Smith Street, run by two French hospitality veterans and No. 10 in Boothby's Best Bars Victoria 2026.
French-inspired cocktail and wine bar · site · IG
38.5
/ 100
Signal score / 100
Guest ratings
76 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
World's 50 Best
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Top 500 Bars
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Spirited Awards
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Regional Recognition
38 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Serious press
12 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Social Vibes
87 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Seven signal scores
19City
Global #535
Molly Rose
Melbourne, Australia
A Collingwood brewer pouring its own ales fresh, named Best Brewery Bar at the 2024 Australian Bar Awards.
Brewery and taproom · site
38.0
/ 100
Signal score / 100
Guest ratings
78 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
World's 50 Best
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Top 500 Bars
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Spirited Awards
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Regional Recognition
32 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Serious press
27 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Social Vibes
77 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Seven signal scores
20City
Global #562
The Lincoln
Melbourne, Australia
A historic Carlton pub and restaurant with two Boothby Best Bars Victoria placings, where guests rate the wine, the beer and the friendly service.
Historic neighbourhood pub and restaurant · site · IG
37.5
/ 100
Signal score / 100
Guest ratings
73 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
World's 50 Best
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Top 500 Bars
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Spirited Awards
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Regional Recognition
42 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Serious press
16 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Social Vibes
77 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Seven signal scores
21City
Global #567
Leonards House of Love
Melbourne, Australia
A loose, late-night South Yarra hangout where cold beer and cocktails meet fried chicken, twice named in Boothby Best Bars Victoria.
Casual late-night party bar · site · IG
37.5
/ 100
Signal score / 100
Guest ratings
80 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
World's 50 Best
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Top 500 Bars
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Spirited Awards
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Regional Recognition
42 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Serious press
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Social Vibes
77 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Seven signal scores
22City
Global #573
Bar Ampere
Melbourne, Australia
A late-night Melbourne bar for aperitifs and cocktails, with vermouth, absinthe and friendly service, No. 37 on Boothby Best Bars Victoria in 2026.
Late-night aperitif and cocktail bar · site · IG
37.4
/ 100
Signal score / 100
Guest ratings
70 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
World's 50 Best
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Top 500 Bars
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Spirited Awards
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Regional Recognition
42 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Serious press
22 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Social Vibes
77 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Seven signal scores
23City
Global #577
Pendant Public Bar
Melbourne, Australia
A Fitzroy public bar pouring classic cocktails and Guinness, Boothby's Best New Bar in Victoria for 2025 and No. 6 a year later.
Neighbourhood public bar with classic cocktails · site · IG
37.3
/ 100
Signal score / 100
Guest ratings
65 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
World's 50 Best
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Top 500 Bars
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Spirited Awards
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Regional Recognition
46 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Serious press
24 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Social Vibes
77 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Seven signal scores
24City
Global #585
Chronicles Bar
Melbourne, Australia
A St Kilda bar on Fitzroy Street pairing beer and wine with well-balanced cocktails; No. 23 in Boothby Best Bars Victoria 2026.
Neighbourhood beer, wine and cocktail bar · site · IG
37.2
/ 100
Signal score / 100
Guest ratings
74 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
World's 50 Best
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Top 500 Bars
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Spirited Awards
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Regional Recognition
42 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Serious press
9 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Social Vibes
78 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Seven signal scores
25City
Global #606
Bar Spontana
Melbourne, Australia
A Brunswick bar pairing wild-fermented wine, beer and cocktails with a contemporary Thai grill, and a Boothby Best Bars Victoria pick for 2026.
Wild-fermentation wine, beer and cocktail bar with contemporary Thai grill · site · IG
36.9
/ 100
Signal score / 100
Guest ratings
85 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
World's 50 Best
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Top 500 Bars
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Spirited Awards
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Regional Recognition
27 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Serious press
10 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Social Vibes
77 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Seven signal scores
26City
Global #634
Embla
Melbourne, Australia
Ranked No. 15 in Boothby Best Bars Victoria 2023 and No. 18 in 2026, Embla is a Melbourne dining room that doubles as a wine bar.
Restaurant and wine bar · site · IG
36.6
/ 100
Signal score / 100
Guest ratings
77 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
World's 50 Best
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Top 500 Bars
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Spirited Awards
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Regional Recognition
42 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Serious press
10 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Social Vibes
68 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Seven signal scores
27City
Global #653
Good Measure
Melbourne, Australia
A Carlton café by day and cocktail bar by night, placed No. 21 on Boothby Best Bars Victoria in both 2023 and 2026.
Café and cocktail bar · site · IG
36.3
/ 100
Signal score / 100
Guest ratings
79 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
World's 50 Best
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Top 500 Bars
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Spirited Awards
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Regional Recognition
42 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Serious press
10 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Social Vibes
64 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Seven signal scores
28City
Global #684
Nick & Nora's Melbourne
Melbourne, Australia
A Champagne and cocktail bar at 80 Collins Street in Melbourne, with old-school glamour, oysters and caviar, and martinis guests rate highly.
Champagne and cocktail bar · site · IG
36.0
/ 100
Signal score / 100
Guest ratings
71 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
World's 50 Best
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Top 500 Bars
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Spirited Awards
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Regional Recognition
42 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Serious press
6 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Social Vibes
75 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Seven signal scores
29City
Global #710
Bar Selecta
Melbourne, Australia
Hawthorn's take on the Tokyo listening bar: a small laneway room for vinyl and classic twists, placed No. 7 in Boothby's Best Bars Victoria 2026.
Tokyo-style listening bar · site · IG
35.6
/ 100
Signal score / 100
Guest ratings
65 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
World's 50 Best
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Top 500 Bars
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Spirited Awards
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Regional Recognition
38 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Serious press
25 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Social Vibes
76 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Seven signal scores
30City
Global #727
Heartbreaker
Melbourne, Australia
A Melbourne rock-and-roll dive that stays open late, with pool, slices of pizza and two Boothby Best Bars Victoria placings.
Late-night rock-and-roll dive bar · site · IG
35.4
/ 100
Signal score / 100
Guest ratings
69 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
World's 50 Best
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Top 500 Bars
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Spirited Awards
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Regional Recognition
42 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Serious press
8 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Social Vibes
74 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Seven signal scores
31City
Global #731
Bouvardia
Melbourne, Australia
An upstairs Melbourne bar and exhibition space pouring experimental cocktails, with bartenders who make guests want to come back.
Experimental cocktail bar and exhibition space · site · IG
35.4
/ 100
Signal score / 100
Guest ratings
82 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
World's 50 Best
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Top 500 Bars
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Spirited Awards
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Regional Recognition
21 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Serious press
8 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Social Vibes
80 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Seven signal scores
32City
Global #813
Waxflower
Melbourne, Australia
A Melbourne wine bar and vinyl listening space in Brunswick that climbed to No. 20 in the 2026 Boothby Best Bars Victoria.
Wine bar and vinyl listening space · site · IG
34.6
/ 100
Signal score / 100
Guest ratings
66 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
World's 50 Best
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Top 500 Bars
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Spirited Awards
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Regional Recognition
42 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Serious press
6 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Social Vibes
75 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Seven signal scores
33City
Global #822
Eau de Vie
Melbourne, Australia
A theatrical, Prohibition-inspired Melbourne cocktail and whisky bar off a laneway, on the Top 500 Bars list in 2025 and 2026.
Theatrical Prohibition-inspired cocktail and whisky bar · site · IG
34.5
/ 100
Signal score / 100
Guest ratings
79 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
World's 50 Best
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Top 500 Bars
35 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Spirited Awards
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Regional Recognition
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Serious press
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Social Vibes
85 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Seven signal scores
34City
Global #838
The Florence
Melbourne, Australia
An upstairs late-night bar on Melbourne's Flinders Lane for wine, cocktails and snacks, at No. 36 in Boothby Best Bars Victoria 2026.
Late-night wine and cocktail bar · site · IG
34.3
/ 100
Signal score / 100
Guest ratings
64 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
World's 50 Best
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Top 500 Bars
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Spirited Awards
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Regional Recognition
27 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Serious press
30 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Social Vibes
78 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Seven signal scores
35City
Global #851
Bar Carnation
Melbourne, Australia
A Carlton North wine bar and bistro matching season-led Italian and European cooking with mostly Italian wine; No. 32 in Boothby Best Bars Victoria 2026.
European neighbourhood wine bar and bistro · site
34.2
/ 100
Signal score / 100
Guest ratings
51 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
World's 50 Best
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Top 500 Bars
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Spirited Awards
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Regional Recognition
27 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Serious press
57 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Social Vibes
79 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Seven signal scores
36City
Global #852
Bar Clara
Melbourne, Australia
A small Melbourne cocktail bar that follows the seasons, placed No. 42 in Boothby Best Bars Victoria 2023 and liked for drinks fitted to each guest.
Intimate seasonal cocktail bar · site · IG
34.2
/ 100
Signal score / 100
Guest ratings
76 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
World's 50 Best
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Top 500 Bars
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Spirited Awards
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Regional Recognition
21 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Serious press
10 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Social Vibes
80 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Seven signal scores
37City
Global #875
Hands Down
Melbourne, Australia
A relaxed Fitzroy cocktail bar, No. 4 in Boothby Best Bars Victoria 2026, prized for inventive drinks, good wine and warm, knowledgeable service.
Relaxed neighbourhood cocktail bar · site · IG
34.0
/ 100
Signal score / 100
Guest ratings
60 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
World's 50 Best
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Top 500 Bars
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Spirited Awards
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Regional Recognition
38 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Serious press
15 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Social Vibes
79 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Seven signal scores
38City
Global #892
Moondrop
Melbourne, Australia
A Shanghai-inspired cocktail and tea bar on Melbourne's Gertrude Street, pouring distinctive, well-balanced drinks with genuine warmth.
Shanghai-inspired cocktail and tea bar · site · IG
34.0
/ 100
Signal score / 100
Guest ratings
69 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
World's 50 Best
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Top 500 Bars
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Spirited Awards
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Regional Recognition
27 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Serious press
15 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Social Vibes
78 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Seven signal scores
39City
Global #899
St Luja
Melbourne, Australia
An Irish-leaning St Kilda local for cocktails and Guinness, voted People's Choice Best Bar at the 2025 Time Out Food & Drink Awards.
Irish-accent neighbourhood cocktail pub · site · IG
33.9
/ 100
Signal score / 100
Guest ratings
75 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
World's 50 Best
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Top 500 Bars
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Spirited Awards
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Regional Recognition
13 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Serious press
15 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Social Vibes
85 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Seven signal scores
40City
Global #940
Black Kite Commune
Melbourne, Australia
A two-level Russell Place bar for late nights and mezcal, ranked No. 19 in Boothby Best Bars Victoria 2026.
Late-night cocktail bar · site
33.5
/ 100
Signal score / 100
Guest ratings
67 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
World's 50 Best
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Top 500 Bars
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Spirited Awards
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Regional Recognition
27 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Serious press
17 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Social Vibes
76 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Seven signal scores
41City
Global #966
Goldy’s Tavern
Melbourne, Australia
A Collingwood pub in the former Leinster Arms, with a pool room and beer garden, named Pub of the Year at the 2022 Australian Bar Awards.
Neighbourhood pub with pool room and beer garden · site · IG
33.2
/ 100
Signal score / 100
Guest ratings
70 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
World's 50 Best
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Top 500 Bars
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Spirited Awards
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Regional Recognition
27 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Serious press
11 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Social Vibes
74 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Seven signal scores
42City
Global #980
Suze
Melbourne, Australia
A produce-led wine bar and restaurant in Fitzroy North, named Best Bar at the 2026 Time Out Food & Drink Awards, with staff who know their wine.
Produce-led wine bar and restaurant · site · IG
33.1
/ 100
Signal score / 100
Guest ratings
66 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
World's 50 Best
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Top 500 Bars
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Spirited Awards
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Regional Recognition
15 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Serious press
35 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Social Vibes
78 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Seven signal scores
43City
Global #983
Union Electric Bar & Rooftop
Melbourne, Australia
A Chinatown laneway bar with a rooftop above, liked in Melbourne for its cocktails and warm welcome; No. 27 in Boothby Best Bars Victoria 2023.
Laneway cocktail bar and rooftop · site · IG
33.0
/ 100
Signal score / 100
Guest ratings
76 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
World's 50 Best
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Top 500 Bars
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Spirited Awards
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Regional Recognition
21 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Serious press
evidence exists outside the scoring window; contributes zero
Social Vibes
78 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Seven signal scores
44City
Global #986
Tamura Sake Bar
Melbourne, Australia
A small Fitzroy sake bar and izakaya spinning vinyl, where Fumi Tamura's sake picks and friendly pairing advice set the tone.
Japanese sake bar, izakaya and vinyl listening space · site · IG
32.9
/ 100
Signal score / 100
Guest ratings
71 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
World's 50 Best
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Top 500 Bars
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Spirited Awards
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Regional Recognition
27 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Serious press
evidence exists outside the scoring window; contributes zero
Social Vibes
78 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Seven signal scores
45City
Global #992
The Shady Lady
Melbourne, Australia
A friendly Fitzroy dive with a heated, dog-friendly beer garden, weekend DJs and karaoke, No. 46 on Boothby's Best Bars Victoria in 2023.
Fitzroy · Neighbourhood dive bar with beer garden and weekend DJs · site · IG
32.8
/ 100
Signal score / 100
Guest ratings
75 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
World's 50 Best
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Top 500 Bars
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Spirited Awards
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Regional Recognition
21 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Serious press
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Social Vibes
78 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Seven signal scores
46City
Global #1006
Bodriggy Brewing Company
Melbourne, Australia
An independent Melbourne brewpub in Abbotsford pouring its own rotating beers, named Best Brewery Bar at the Australian Bar Awards 2022.
Independent brewery and brewpub · site
32.7
/ 100
Signal score / 100
Guest ratings
70 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
World's 50 Best
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Top 500 Bars
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Spirited Awards
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Regional Recognition
27 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Serious press
evidence exists outside the scoring window; contributes zero
Social Vibes
78 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Seven signal scores
47City
Global #1032
Lola Belle
Melbourne, Australia
A Fitzroy bar devoted to rum, Champagne and the Daiquiri, at No. 49 in Boothby Best Bars Victoria 2026.
Champagne, rum and Daiquiri cocktail bar · site
32.4
/ 100
Signal score / 100
Guest ratings
64 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
World's 50 Best
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Top 500 Bars
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Spirited Awards
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Regional Recognition
27 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Serious press
11 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Social Vibes
78 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Seven signal scores
48City
Global #1045
Lui Bar
Melbourne, Australia
A Rialto Towers lounge from the Vue de monde group, with Melbourne spread out below; No. 28 in Boothby Best Bars Victoria 2026.
High-rise cocktail bar · site · IG
32.2
/ 100
Signal score / 100
Guest ratings
69 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
World's 50 Best
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Top 500 Bars
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Spirited Awards
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Regional Recognition
27 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Serious press
evidence exists outside the scoring window; contributes zero
Social Vibes
76 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Seven signal scores
49City
Global #1055
Bar Olo
Melbourne, Australia
Time Out's Best Wine Bar of 2025, a Carlton aperitivo spot with an intimate room, attentive service and a wine-led pour.
Aperitivo bar · site · IG
32.0
/ 100
Signal score / 100
Guest ratings
72 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
World's 50 Best
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Top 500 Bars
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Spirited Awards
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Regional Recognition
13 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Serious press
12 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Social Vibes
79 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Seven signal scores
50City
Global #1072
Beneath Driver Lane
Melbourne, Australia
A hidden Melbourne basement of blues, whisky and rum, with a New Orleans mood and cocktails you can leave to the dice.
Basement whisky, cocktail and blues bar · site · IG
31.8
/ 100
Signal score / 100
Guest ratings
77 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
World's 50 Best
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Top 500 Bars
5 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Spirited Awards
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Regional Recognition
21 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Serious press
evidence exists outside the scoring window; contributes zero
Social Vibes
66 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Seven signal scores

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Evidence key: — unavailable · Est. proxy estimate · None checked with no qualifying signal · Out outside the scoring window. Unavailable, none and outside-window signals contribute zero; estimates use their disclosed proxy score. The published weights stay fixed.

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