There There
Geelong2 min walkPrice level 3 of 4
Cocktail bar, with cocktails, smoothies and coffee behind the counter.
Cocktail barGood for groupsLively
Cocktail Workshop$60
Google rating 4.4 out of 5 from 78 reviews
Geelong, Victoria
Busy, lively bars in Geelong
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 Geelong. Ranked by how well each venue fits, not by payment — MenuMap does not sell placement.
24 venues
The Inn Hotel
Geelong3 min walkPrice level 2 of 4
Cocktail bar, with steak on the menu and cocktails and beer behind the counter. Reviewers mention sitting outside.
Cocktail barOutdoor seatingGood for groups
Unlimited Cocktails$55
Google rating 4.0 out of 5 from 393 reviews
Geelong Cellar Door
Geelong1 min walkPrice level 3 of 4
Wine bar, with small plates on the menu.
Wine barCosyLively
Charcuterie Platter$40
Google rating 4.7 out of 5 from 343 reviews
Piano Bar Geelong
Geelong1 min walkPrice level 2 of 4
Cafe bar, with pizza and seafood on the menu.
BarLively
Pomodoro, fior di latte, basil$26
Google rating 4.6 out of 5 from 680 reviews
The 18th Amendment Bar, Geelong
Geelong1 min walkPrice level 2 of 4
Bar. Open seven days, until 1am on Thursday nights.
Bar
Brandy Cask$32
Google rating 4.9 out of 5 from 514 reviews
Tempo Kitchen & Bar
Geelong6 min walkPrice level 4 of 4
Bar, with cocktails, coffee and spritz behind the counter.
Bar
Pineapple$20
Google rating 4.6 out of 5 from 535 reviews
Black Sheep Geelong
Geelong5 min walkPrice level 4 of 4
Seafood cocktail bar, with pizza, seafood and chips on the menu and most dishes $18 to $49.
Cocktail bar
Baba Ganoush w smoked paprika, pine nuts, olive oil & flatbread [GFO, VG]$18
Google rating 4.5 out of 5 from 656 reviews
Astray
Geelong1 min walkPrice level 2 of 4
Bar. Open five days a week, until 1am on Friday nights.
Bar
Google rating 4.9 out of 5 from 56 reviews
The Deck Geelong
Geelong7 min walkPrice level 2 of 4
Bar. Open seven days, until 3am on Thursday nights.
Bar
Google rating 4.4 out of 5 from 557 reviews
Laksa & Beer Co
Geelong3 min walkPrice level 2 of 4
Wine bar. Open seven days.
Wine bar
Google rating 4.5 out of 5 from 257 reviews
BBQ Legend (Authentic Korean BBQ & Pocha)
Geelong1 min walkPrice level 3 of 4
Korean bar. Open five days a week.
Bar
Google rating 4.5 out of 5 from 236 reviews
Recess Bar + Eats
Geelong6 min walkPrice level 4 of 4
Bar, with share plates, curry and bbq on the menu and most dishes $12 to $44.
BarGood for groups
Rainbow olives (VT, GF, VG)$12
Google rating 4.8 out of 5 from 779 reviews
Ekjs Bar and Bistro
Geelong2 min walkPrice level 2 of 4
Bar. Open five days a week, until 10pm on Saturdays.
Bar
Google rating 4.4 out of 5 from 25 reviews
Fantome Wine Bar & Cocktails
Geelong2 min walkPrice level 4 of 4
Cocktail bar, with natural wine and whisky behind the counter.
Cocktail barGood for groupsRomantic
Comte de Lamaestre Bas-Armagnac 1$979
Google rating 4.8 out of 5 from 182 reviews
Sailors' Rest
Geelong6 min walkPrice level 2 of 4
Indian cocktail bar, with chips, salad and sandwiches on the menu and most dishes $16 to $28.
Cocktail barFamily friendly
Sweet Chilli Aioli$17
Google rating 4.5 out of 5 from 2,504 reviews
Wah Wah Gee
Geelong12 min walkPrice level 3 of 4
Cocktail bar
Google rating 3.6 out of 5 from 822 reviews
Non Disclosure Bar
Geelong1 min walkPrice level 3 of 4
Cocktail bar. Open two days a week, until 1am on Friday nights.
Cocktail barRomanticUpscale
Google rating 5.0 out of 5 from 32 reviews
Timber Door Cellars
Geelong2 min walkPrice level 4 of 4
Wine bar. Open four days a week, until 11pm on Thursdays.
Wine barCosy
Google rating 4.8 out of 5 from 108 reviews
frankie. Bar & Eatery
Geelong2 min walkPrice level 3 of 4
Cocktail bar. Open seven days, until 11pm on Fridays. Reviewers mention big groups, birthdays and functions.
Cocktail barGood for groups
Google rating 4.4 out of 5 from 615 reviews
Edge Geelong
Geelong6 min walk
Cocktail bar. Open seven days, until midnight on Friday nights.
Cocktail barCasualOutdoor seating
Google rating 4.1 out of 5 from 2,456 reviews
Lambys Tavern
Geelong4 min walkPrice level 4 of 4
Bar. Open two days a week, until 3am on Friday nights.
BarOpen late
Google rating 3.8 out of 5 from 438 reviews