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: Drinks-led venues with a measured energy level of 4 or above, tagged busy, lively or energetic. Limited to venues in Carlton. Ranked by how well each venue fits, not by payment — MenuMap does not sell placement.
38 venues
Taquito
Carlton5 min walkPrice level 3 of 4
Wine barLively
CANTINA, BOTTLESHOP, RESTAURANT CONTACT No. 0478227$55
4.5(648)
Gemma Simply Italian
Carlton5 min walkPrice level 2 of 4
Wine barLively
Lemon Lime and Bitters$7.90
4.6(1,064)
Ziyka Restaurant
Carlton2 min walkPrice level 2 of 4
RestaurantGood for groupsCasual
Nehari served with 2 kulchas and glass of lassi or chai$25
4.6(13,706)
Capitano Carlton
Carlton7 min walkPrice level 3 of 4
Cocktail barGood for groupsCasual
Add Parmesan$8
4.5(1,092)
The Clyde Hotel
Carlton5 min walkPrice level 2 of 4
PubLivelyCasual
BOWL OF CHIPS (V) (GFO) (VGO)$13.90
4.4(980)
Brunetti Classico Carlton
Carlton4 min walkPrice level 2 of 4
Dessert barLivelyGood for groups
Melbourne Airport TMarket price
4.3(4,764)
Queensberry Hotel
Carlton7 min walkPrice level 2 of 4
PubOutdoor seatingLively
Classic Chicken Parma$20
4.2(941)
Masani Italian Dining & Terrace
Carlton4 min walkPrice level 4 of 4
Cocktail barGood for groupsQuiet
Calabrian bariolé olives$12
4.1(204)
Jimmy Watson's
Carlton5 min walkPrice level 4 of 4
Wine barOutdoor seating
Riesling - Tim Adams Riesling'19 (Clare Valley,SA)Market price
4.4(405)
Sea Salt Seafood & Restaurant Bar
Carlton4 min walkPrice level 2 of 4
Cocktail barOutdoor seatingCosy
4.2(638)