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Brighton, Victoria

Busy, lively bars in Brighton

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 Brighton. Ranked by how well each venue fits, not by payment — MenuMap does not sell placement.

17 venues

The Snob Restaurant, Bar & Lounge

Brighton3 min walkPrice level 3 of 4

Bar, with pizza and bbq on the menu and most dishes $17 to $23.

Bar

Medium$17

Google rating 5.0 out of 5 from 99 reviews

Buffalo Boy

Brighton4 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Bar, with bbq, chips and cake on the menu and most dishes $6 to $70.

Bar

Vickery Riesling, Eden Valley, South Australia$60

Google rating 4.4 out of 5 from 319 reviews

Mr & Mrs P

Brighton5 min walkPrice level 4 of 4

Bar. Open five days a week, until 11pm on Sundays.

Bar
Google rating 4.8 out of 5 from 673 reviews

Sons Of Mary

Brighton15 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Cocktail bar. Open seven days, until 10pm on Mondays.

Cocktail bar

Gluten Free Base Available +$4

Google rating 4.4 out of 5 from 1,037 reviews

Winelarder

Brighton16 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Wine bar. Open seven days, until 10:30pm on Wednesdays.

Wine bar
Google rating 4.7 out of 5 from 95 reviews

Mastic Food and Wine

Brighton16 min walk

Bar
Google rating 4.5 out of 5 from 22 reviews

Vivace

Brighton5 min walkPrice level 4 of 4

Wine bar, with pasta, rice bowls and sandwiches on the menu.

Wine barUpscaleRomantic

Wine$45

Google rating 4.7 out of 5 from 513 reviews

La Petite Société

Brighton12 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Bar, with sandwiches, dessert and chips on the menu and most dishes $12 to $39.

BarCosy

Toasted Baguette$19

Google rating 4.8 out of 5 from 227 reviews

Botticelli Ristorante & Bar

Brighton11 min walkPrice level 4 of 4

Italian wine bar, with cocktails, smoothies and spritz behind the counter.

Wine barGood for groupsCosy

Aperol Spritz$23

Google rating 4.5 out of 5 from 672 reviews

Crust Pizza Brighton

Brighton4 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Cocktail bar. Open seven days, until 4am on Friday nights.

Cocktail bar
Google rating 3.7 out of 5 from 169 reviews

Rocksalt Cafe & Restaurant

Brighton6 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Seafood cocktail bar, with seafood, bbq and chips on the menu.

Cocktail barCasualFamily friendly

Smoked Salmon/Grilled Bacon/Chorizo +$6

Google rating 4.2 out of 5 from 522 reviews

Brix Bar and Garden

Brighton16 min walkPrice level 3 of 4

Bar. Open four days a week, until 11:30pm on Fridays. Reviewers mention big groups, birthdays and functions.

BarGood for groupsOutdoor seating
Google rating 4.9 out of 5 from 94 reviews

Bobbi Pearl

Brighton13 min walkPrice level 4 of 4

Seafood cocktail bar, with seafood, bbq and fried chicken on the menu and most dishes $19 to $27. Reviewers mention big groups, birthdays and functions.

Cocktail barGood for groupsRomantic

XO Scallops *$22

Google rating 4.6 out of 5 from 197 reviews

81 Bay | Baix

Brighton7 min walkPrice level 4 of 4

Cocktail bar. Open five days a week, until 11pm on Tuesdays.

Cocktail barUpscale
Google rating 4.4 out of 5 from 55 reviews

Cafe Florentine

Brighton11 min walk

Wine barCosy
Google rating 3.9 out of 5 from 96 reviews