Demazzi
Essendon9 min walkPrice level 3 of 4
Italian bar, with rice bowls, seafood and steak on the menu and most dishes $16 to $34.
BarLively
Chargrilled Octopus (GF)$29
Google rating 4.2 out of 5 from 1,710 reviews
Essendon, Victoria
Busy, lively bars in Essendon
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 Essendon. Ranked by how well each venue fits, not by payment — MenuMap does not sell placement.
7 venues
Hugo Dining Restaurant | Essendon
Essendon8 min walkPrice level 4 of 4
Cafe cocktail bar, with pasta, seafood and sandwiches on the menu and most dishes $18 to $44.
Cocktail bar
Arancini$18
Google rating 4.6 out of 5 from 704 reviews
Benny & Me
Essendon9 min walkPrice level 2 of 4
Wine bar. Open seven days. Reviewers mention how cosy the room is.
Wine barCosyOutdoor seating
Google rating 4.5 out of 5 from 567 reviews
Pezzetinos Pizza & Pasta
Essendon6 min walkPrice level 2 of 4
Bar. Open four days a week, until 10pm on Sundays.
BarCosyGood for groups
Google rating 4.8 out of 5 from 90 reviews
The Pepper Tree Essendon
Essendon9 min walkPrice level 2 of 4
Wine bar. Open six days a week, until 10:30pm on Fridays. Reviewers mention sitting outside.
Wine barOutdoor seating
Google rating 4.7 out of 5 from 129 reviews
The Last Stop Wine Bar
Essendon9 min walkPrice level 4 of 4
Wine bar. Open five days a week, until 11pm on Fridays. Reviewers mention big groups, birthdays and functions.
Wine barGood for groups
Google rating 4.7 out of 5 from 98 reviews
La Vallee Cafe/Restaurant Essendon
Essendon10 min walkPrice level 2 of 4
Cocktail bar. Open seven days. Reviewers mention coming for brunch or breakfast and big groups, birthdays and functions.
Cocktail barGood for groups
Google rating 4.2 out of 5 from 1,281 reviews