Gemma Simply Italian
Carlton5 min walkPrice level 2 of 4
Italian wine bar, with wine, cocktails and spritz behind the counter.
Wine barLively
Lemon Lime and Bitters$7.90
Google rating 4.6 out of 5 from 1,064 reviews
Carlton, Victoria
Busy, lively bars in Carlton
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 Carlton. Ranked by how well each venue fits, not by payment — MenuMap does not sell placement.
23 venues
La Cabra Mexican Carlton
Carlton5 min walkPrice level 2 of 4
Mexican bar, with tacos, burgers and salad on the menu and most dishes $2.50 to $16.90.
BarLively
+ Cheese$2
Google rating 4.3 out of 5 from 648 reviews
Regale's
Carlton9 min walkPrice level 4 of 4
Wine barLively
Google rating 4.8 out of 5 from 388 reviews
Taquito
Carlton5 min walkPrice level 3 of 4
Wine bar. Open six days a week, until 12:30am on Friday nights.
Wine barLively
Taquito_Sept0$44
Google rating 4.5 out of 5 from 657 reviews
SnackMonster Carlton
Carlton5 min walkPrice level 2 of 4
Bar, with pastries and salad on the menu. Reviewers mention how cosy the room is.
BarCosyOutdoor seating
• Sausage rolls$80
Google rating 4.8 out of 5 from 168 reviews
Chamman Restaurant & shisha cafe
Carlton4 min walkPrice level 2 of 4
Bar. Open seven days, until 4am on Friday nights.
BarLivelyUpscale
Google rating 4.2 out of 5 from 436 reviews
Bar Galer
Carlton9 min walkPrice level 2 of 4
Bar. Open two days a week, until 2:30am on Friday nights. Reviewers mention how cosy the room is.
BarCosyLively
Google rating 4.6 out of 5 from 35 reviews
The Balcony Shisha Bar
Carlton5 min walkPrice level 2 of 4
Bar. Open seven days, until 3am on Sunday nights.
Bar
Google rating 4.6 out of 5 from 1,391 reviews
Heartattack and Vine
Carlton5 min walkPrice level 2 of 4
Wine bar. Open seven days, until 11pm on Fridays.
Wine bar
Google rating 4.6 out of 5 from 941 reviews
Aperitivo Bar Ristorante
Carlton2 min walkPrice level 2 of 4
Italian cocktail bar. Reviewers mention coming for brunch or breakfast.
Cocktail bar
Google rating 4.6 out of 5 from 247 reviews
Sonnys Fried Chicken & Burgers
Carlton8 min walkPrice level 2 of 4
Bar. Open seven days, until 10pm on Sundays.
Bar
Google rating 4.4 out of 5 from 439 reviews
Paris Go Bistro
Carlton7 min walkPrice level 4 of 4
Bar, with cocktails, coffee and wine behind the counter.
BarUpscale
Martini$20
Google rating 4.6 out of 5 from 464 reviews
Capitano Carlton
Carlton8 min walkPrice level 3 of 4
Cocktail bar, with pasta and dessert on the menu.
Cocktail barGood for groupsCasual
Lumache$36
Google rating 4.5 out of 5 from 1,100 reviews
Jimmy Watson's
Carlton5 min walkPrice level 4 of 4
Wine bar, with pasta, roast and salad on the menu.
Wine barOutdoor seating
Riesling - Tim Adams Riesling'19 (Clare Valley,SA)Not listed
Google rating 4.4 out of 5 from 407 reviews
Carlton Wine Room
Carlton4 min walkPrice level 4 of 4
Wine bar, with steak, roast and salad on the menu.
Wine barUpscale
400g Lamb Rump, Coffee, Walnut, Pea, Radicchio$90
Google rating 4.7 out of 5 from 1,050 reviews
Bar Olo
Carlton11 min walkPrice level 4 of 4
Wine bar. Open five days a week, until 1am on Friday nights.
Wine barUpscaleCosy
Google rating 4.7 out of 5 from 260 reviews
Carlton Yacht Club
Carlton1 min walkPrice level 2 of 4
Bar. Open seven days, until 3am on Thursday nights. Reviewers mention how cosy the room is.
BarCosy
Google rating 4.4 out of 5 from 323 reviews
Prince Alfred Carlton
Carlton5 min walkPrice level 2 of 4
Cocktail bar. Open seven days, until 1am on Wednesday nights.
Cocktail barCasual
Google rating 4.2 out of 5 from 542 reviews
Sea Salt Seafood & Restaurant Bar
Carlton4 min walkPrice level 2 of 4
Cocktail barOutdoor seatingCosy
Google rating 4.2 out of 5 from 638 reviews
Wolf’s Lair
Carlton5 min walkPrice level 1 of 4
Bar. Open six days a week, until 11pm on Tuesdays. Reviewers mention how cosy the room is and how quiet it is.
BarQuietCosy
Google rating 4.5 out of 5 from 44 reviews
Masani Italian Dining & Terrace
Carlton4 min walkPrice level 4 of 4
Seafood cocktail bar. Open seven days, until 11pm on Sundays. Reviewers mention big groups, birthdays and functions.
Cocktail barGood for groupsCosy
Google rating 4.1 out of 5 from 210 reviews