THE BEST Bars and Nightlife in Melbourne

From hidden speakeasies to rooftop lounges — explore the best bars and nightlife in Melbourne with curated picks, local tips, and free itinerary planning tools.

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🍸 Bars and Nightlife in Melbourne

  • Eau de Vie — Hidden behind an unmarked door in Malthouse Lane, this speakeasy features expert bartenders and a secret whisky room.
  • Black Pearl — A Fitzroy institution for over 20 years that has launched some of Australia’s most influential bartenders.
  • The Everleigh — This upstairs Gertrude Street bar celebrates classic cocktails with 1920s speakeasy elegance and impeccable service.
  • Bar Americano — Tucked down Presgrave Place, this intimate bar specialises in American-style cocktails and is famous for its Negroni.
  • Lui Bar — Perched on the 55th floor of Rialto Towers, this cocktail bar offers panoramic views of Melbourne and Port Phillip Bay.

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