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Balaclava, Victoria

Busy, lively bars in Balaclava

Full rooms, loud music and a queue at the bar — the places with an actual atmosphere.

How this list is built: Bars, wine bars and cocktail bars whose reviews describe a lively room. Limited to venues in Balaclava. Ranked by how well each venue fits, not by payment — MenuMap does not sell placement.

5 venues

Tomí Your Local Italian Mate

Balaclava1 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Italian cocktail bar, with wine, beer and coffee behind the counter.

Cocktail barCosy

Sauvignon Blanc 2$24

Google rating 4.9 out of 5 from 89 reviews

Moonhouse

Balaclava1 min walkPrice level 4 of 4

Chinese cocktail bar, with dumplings, noodles and rice bowls on the menu and most dishes $13 to $38. Reviewers mention big groups, birthdays and functions.

Cocktail barGood for groups

Char Siu Pork Bun, Peach Hoisin, Chive (2pc)$18

Google rating 4.4 out of 5 from 441 reviews

Pause Bar

Balaclava1 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Cocktail bar, with seafood on the menu and beer, wine and coffee behind the counter.

Cocktail barQuietGood for groups

Selected Pints$10.50

Google rating 4.5 out of 5 from 273 reviews

Ms. Carlisles - Bar & Restaurant

Balaclava3 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Greek bar, with chips, seafood and small plates on the menu and most dishes $12 to $15.

BarCasualOutdoor seating

~ With Tomato Sauce or Aioli$6

Google rating 4.3 out of 5 from 382 reviews

Carlisle Wine Bar

Balaclava3 min walk

Wine barCosyRomantic
Google rating 3.9 out of 5 from 16 reviews