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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: Drinks-led venues with a measured energy level of 4 or above, tagged busy, lively or energetic. Limited to venues in Brighton. Ranked by how well each venue fits, not by payment — MenuMap does not sell placement.

Date night restaurantsRestaurants for big groupsOutdoor dining and drinkingCocktail barsCoffee and cafes

18 venues

Brix Bar and Garden

Brighton16 min walkPrice level 3 of 4

BarGood for groupsOutdoor seating
4.9(94)

Bobbi Pearl

Brighton13 min walkPrice level 4 of 4

Cocktail barGood for groupsRomantic

EDAMAME *$9

4.6(192)

Martin Street Cafe

Brighton16 min walkPrice level 1 of 4

CafeOutdoor seatingLively

coffee - full range$5

4.3(177)

Mr & Mrs P

Brighton5 min walkPrice level 4 of 4

Bar
4.8(666)

Vivace

Brighton5 min walkPrice level 4 of 4

Wine barUpscaleRomantic

2 courses $55 / 3 courses$65

4.7(512)

Sons Of Mary

Brighton15 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Cocktail bar

ContactMarket price

4.4(1,027)

La Petite Société

Brighton12 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

BarCosy

• Bowl of Olives (GFF) (vf)$11

4.8(1)

Winelarder

Brighton16 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Wine bar
4.7(95)

Buffalo Boy

Brighton4 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Bar

Sweet potato fries, chilli mayo (v) Singha, Thailand$11.50

4.4(319)

Rocksalt Cafe & Restaurant

Brighton6 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Cocktail barFamily friendlyOutdoor seating

Chamomile$5.50

4.2(519)

81 Bay | Baix

Brighton7 min walkPrice level 4 of 4

Cocktail barUpscale
4.3(53)