Victoria
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. Ranked by how well each venue fits, not by payment — MenuMap does not sell placement.
BerwickPrice level 2 of 4
Cocktail bar, with salad, seafood and small plates on the menu and most dishes $16 to $29.
Roast Pumpkin Salad$20
BrunswickPrice level 4 of 4
Cocktail bar, with seafood, curry and wings on the menu.
Pla Muk Yang (I)$19
NagambiePrice level 4 of 4
Seafood wine bar, with small plates, pasta and seafood on the menu and most dishes $12 to $36.
Grilled Italian artichokes$22
CollingwoodPrice level 2 of 4
Cocktail bar, with beer and craft beer behind the counter.
Mixed IPA Case$75
St KildaPrice level 3 of 4
Bakery cocktail bar, with chips, salad and seafood on the menu and most dishes $11 to $27.
Fries$11
FootscrayPrice level 2 of 4
Bar, with beer behind the counter.
Beer Buff Bundle$162
Hawthorn EastPrice level 4 of 4
Italian cocktail bar, with pasta, seafood and small plates on the menu and most dishes $19.50 to $31.
Homemade gnocchi $28
MelbournePrice level 4 of 4
Cocktail bar, with wine, beer and cocktails behind the counter.
Wines by the Glass$3
ThornburyPrice level 2 of 4
Mexican cocktail bar, with beer and coffee behind the counter. Reviewers mention coming for brunch or breakfast and sitting outside.
Latte$9
MelbournePrice level 2 of 4
Wine bar, with wine behind the counter.
Date, new to old$25
CarltonPrice level 2 of 4
Italian wine bar, with wine, cocktails and spritz behind the counter.
Lemon Lime and Bitters$7.90
PrahranPrice level 2 of 4
Bar, with cocktails behind the counter. Reviewers mention big groups, birthdays and functions and the buzz in the room.
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RutherglenPrice level 3 of 4
Wine bar, with wine behind the counter.
2026 Chardonnay$30
RichmondPrice level 4 of 4
Cocktail bar. Open seven days, until 3am on Friday nights. Reviewers mention big groups, birthdays and functions.
OakleighPrice level 3 of 4
Seafood wine bar, with cocktails, wine and spritz behind the counter. Reviewers mention the view.
Krasomelo (Mulled Wine)$18
Fitzroy NorthPrice level 4 of 4
Wine bar, with roast and small plates on the menu.
Long Lunch$120
MelbournePrice level 4 of 4
Bar, with beer, cocktails and craft beer behind the counter.
Molly Rose ‘Citra Citra’$10
HawthornPrice level 4 of 4
Spanish cocktail bar, with small plates, salad and seafood on the menu and most dishes $4.50 to $38.
Olivas Spain and Victorian mixed olives /$11
FrankstonPrice level 1 of 4
Wine bar, with eggs, breakfast and cake on the menu and most dishes $9.90 to $29.50.
Canadian Breakfast$29.50
SouthbankPrice level 3 of 4
Bar. Open seven days, until 1am on Friday nights.
SouthbankPrice level 2 of 4
Cocktail bar. Open seven days, until 1am on Friday nights.
MoorooducPrice level 4 of 4
Wine bar, with seafood on the menu and wine behind the counter.
Everyday Cellar Case$399
CollingwoodPrice level 3 of 4
Bar, with salad, chips and steak on the menu and most dishes $4 to $9.
12 / Carafe$60
PrahranPrice level 2 of 4
Seafood cocktail bar, with eggs, bbq and chips on the menu and most dishes $13 to $28.
Eggs Your Way$13
MelbournePrice level 4 of 4
Dessert wine bar, with seafood, dessert and ice cream on the menu and most dishes $18.90 to $29.90.
Confit Fennel, Potatoes, Charred Focaccia (M)$48.90
HeathcotePrice level 2 of 4
Wine bar, with wine behind the counter.
Cabernet Sauvignon 2$22
Point LonsdalePrice level 4 of 4
Wine bar, with seafood on the menu and wine behind the counter.
2024 Bannockburn Chardonnay 1500ml MAGNUM$160
WilliamstownPrice level 2 of 4
Italian bar, with breakfast and ice cream on the menu.
Coffee & Tea$8.50
MelbournePrice level 4 of 4
Wine bar, with wine behind the counter.
Adding…$10.50
Main RidgePrice level 2 of 4
Italian wine bar, with wine behind the counter.
Cellar Door Chardonnay 2$24
NewportPrice level 2 of 4
Wine bar, with chips, salad and parma on the menu and most dishes $18 to $38.
coleslaw & Chips$30
Wantirna SouthPrice level 2 of 4
Cocktail bar, with coffee, tea and wine behind the counter.
Coffee and Tea$20
WindsorPrice level 1 of 4
Bar, with oysters on the menu and beer and wine behind the counter.
Carlton Draught$9.50
Brunswick EastPrice level 2 of 4
Cocktail bar. Open six days a week, until 1am on Friday nights.
MelbournePrice level 4 of 4
Middle Eastern wine bar, with beer, cocktails and craft beer behind the counter. Reviewers mention how cosy the room is.
Martini$100
St KildaPrice level 2 of 4
American cocktail bar, with chips, salad and burgers on the menu. Reviewers mention big groups, birthdays and functions.
Vegan Burger$25
MelbournePrice level 4 of 4
Bar, with small plates and bbq on the menu.
Local organic green olives$10
MelbournePrice level 4 of 4
Mexican cocktail bar, with beer behind the counter.
Sangrita, lime, and a salt rim +3$3
MelbournePrice level 2 of 4
Bar, with dessert on the menu and craft beer, smoothies and beer behind the counter.
OAT CREAM HAZY IPA - 5.6% 375ml$17
CarltonPrice level 2 of 4
Mexican bar, with tacos, burgers and salad on the menu and most dishes $2.50 to $16.90.
+ Cheese$2
CarnegiePrice level 2 of 4
Seafood cocktail bar, with tacos, burgers and salad on the menu and most dishes $2.50 to $16.90.
+ Cheese$2
MorningtonPrice level 4 of 4
Cocktail bar, with rice bowls, eggs and salad on the menu.
Vegetarian crumbed Paella Balls$18
EssendonPrice level 3 of 4
Italian bar, with rice bowls, seafood and steak on the menu and most dishes $16 to $34.
Chargrilled Octopus (GF)$29
SorrentoPrice level 4 of 4
Seafood cocktail bar, with seafood, pasta and small plates on the menu and most dishes $13.50 to $52.
Lobster Burrata Ravioli$52
FitzroyPrice level 1 of 4
Cocktail bar, with share plates, chips and parma on the menu and most dishes $4 to $18.
Derby Nachos (V) (GF)$18
GeelongPrice level 3 of 4
Cocktail bar, with cocktails, smoothies and coffee behind the counter.
Cocktail Workshop$60
WindsorPrice level 2 of 4
Cocktail bar, with chips, parma and roast on the menu.
Chicken Parma$20
SouthbankPrice level 4 of 4
Seafood cocktail bar, with seafood, steak and burgers on the menu and most dishes $6 to $32.
Lemon Pepper Calamari$20
GeelongPrice level 2 of 4
Cocktail bar, with steak on the menu and cocktails and beer behind the counter. Reviewers mention sitting outside.
Unlimited Cocktails$55
MelbournePrice level 3 of 4
Italian bar, with burgers on the menu and beer, cocktails and wine behind the counter.
Beer & Cider$7
Black RockPrice level 2 of 4
Greek wine bar, with seafood, eggs and pancakes on the menu and most dishes $8 to $32.
Bagel$8
SouthbankPrice level 4 of 4
Bar, with cocktails, wine and coffee behind the counter.
Honeyberry Fizz$25
Barwon HeadsPrice level 4 of 4
Bar. Open two days a week, until 11pm on Fridays.
KensingtonPrice level 2 of 4
Cafe bar, with eggs, pasta and pastries on the menu.
Available All Week$10
South YarraPrice level 2 of 4
Wine bar. Open seven days.
HuntingdalePrice level 2 of 4
Bar. Open six days a week, until 1am on Friday nights.