The best bars in Melbourne
The top 3 according to 1,284 votes from people: Above Board · Bar Americano · Black Pearl. (Updated Dec 20, 2025.)
Laneway hideaways, twelve-seat cocktail bars and a few with a view.
Top 10
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1
Above Board
Twelve seats in Collingwood, walk-in only.
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2
Bar Americano
Standing-only laneway bar for ten.
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3
Black Pearl
Fitzroy institution since 2003.
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4
Byrdi
Seasonal cocktails with native ingredients.
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5
Caretaker's Cottage
Tiny bar in an old cottage.
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6
Bar Margaux
Late-night French basement bar.
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7
Siglo
Rooftop terrace above the Supper Club.
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8
Section 8
Shipping-container bar in Chinatown.
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9
Heartbreaker
Rock'n'roll bar with a jukebox.
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10
Arbory Afloat
Floating bar on the Yarra.
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Comments (4)
Black Pearl is an institution, surprised it's not higher
no Siglo on the list? oh wait it's there. sunset on that terrace is unbeatable
Above Board is the best bar in Melbourne and it isn't close. Twelve seats, perfect drinks
Bar Americano standing room only and still worth every minute