Yum Sing House Restaurant
Melbourne7 min walkPrice level 4 of 4
Cocktail bar, with wine, beer and cocktails behind the counter.
Cocktail barLivelyRomantic
Wines by the Glass$3
Google rating 4.7 out of 5 from 816 reviews
Melbourne, Victoria
Busy, lively bars in Melbourne
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 Melbourne. Ranked by how well each venue fits, not by payment — MenuMap does not sell placement.
43 venues
MoVida Next Door
Melbourne6 min walkPrice level 2 of 4
Wine bar, with wine behind the counter.
Wine barCasualLively
Date, new to old$25
Google rating 4.6 out of 5 from 753 reviews
Tipo 00
Melbourne3 min walkPrice level 4 of 4
Bar, with beer, cocktails and craft beer behind the counter.
BarUpscaleLively
Molly Rose ‘Citra Citra’$10
Google rating 4.5 out of 5 from 3,445 reviews
Treviso Bar & Dining
Melbourne6 min walkPrice level 4 of 4
Dessert wine bar, with seafood, dessert and ice cream on the menu and most dishes $18.90 to $29.90.
Wine barLivelyGood for groups
Confit Fennel, Potatoes, Charred Focaccia (M)$48.90
Google rating 4.6 out of 5 from 260 reviews
MoVida Aqui
Melbourne7 min walkPrice level 4 of 4
Wine bar, with wine behind the counter.
Wine barCasualLively
Adding…$10.50
Google rating 4.4 out of 5 from 1,269 reviews
No. 100 Flinders Lane
Melbourne8 min walkPrice level 4 of 4
Middle Eastern wine bar, with beer, cocktails and craft beer behind the counter. Reviewers mention how cosy the room is.
Wine barCosyGood for groups
Martini$100
Google rating 4.5 out of 5 from 202 reviews
Bar Lourinhã
Melbourne10 min walkPrice level 4 of 4
Bar, with small plates and bbq on the menu.
BarCosyRomantic
Local organic green olives$10
Google rating 4.3 out of 5 from 716 reviews
Mamasita
Melbourne10 min walkPrice level 4 of 4
Mexican cocktail bar, with beer behind the counter.
Cocktail barGood for groupsLively
Sangrita, lime, and a salt rim +3$3
Google rating 4.3 out of 5 from 2,288 reviews
Whitehart Bar
Melbourne4 min walkPrice level 2 of 4
Bar, with dessert on the menu and craft beer, smoothies and beer behind the counter.
BarLively
OAT CREAM HAZY IPA - 5.6% 375ml$17
Google rating 4.3 out of 5 from 1,810 reviews
Marrakech Cocktail & Shisha Lounge
Melbourne6 min walkPrice level 3 of 4
Italian bar, with burgers on the menu and beer, cocktails and wine behind the counter.
BarRomanticLively
Beer & Cider$7
Google rating 3.8 out of 5 from 945 reviews
Fad Gallery Bar
Melbourne6 min walkPrice level 2 of 4
Cocktail bar. Open four days a week, until 1am on Thursday nights.
Cocktail barLivelyCasual
Google rating 4.6 out of 5 from 533 reviews
Champagne Problems | Cocktail Bar Melbourne
Melbourne2 min walkPrice level 2 of 4
Dessert cocktail bar, with seafood, cake and chips on the menu and most dishes $12 to $60.
Cocktail barLively
Leek & Cheese Croquettes w Chipotle Mayo (veg)$14
Google rating 4.6 out of 5 from 371 reviews
Double Happiness
Melbourne9 min walkPrice level 2 of 4
Cocktail bar. Open seven days, until 3am on Thursday nights.
Cocktail barLivelyCosy
Google rating 4.6 out of 5 from 345 reviews
The Yankee's Restaurant & Bar - Melbourne CBD
Melbourne11 min walkPrice level 2 of 4
Cocktail bar, with bbq, burgers and parma on the menu and most dishes $11.99 to $25.99.
Cocktail barLively
Monday /$11.99
Google rating 4.5 out of 5 from 1,576 reviews
Cumulus Inc.
Melbourne10 min walkPrice level 4 of 4
Bakery bar, with seafood, oysters and steak on the menu.
BarGood for groupsLively
Natural oyster, seaweed mignonette, lemon (A)$6
Google rating 4.5 out of 5 from 2,488 reviews
Robata Melbourne
Melbourne10 min walkPrice level 4 of 4
Japanese bar, with sushi, fried chicken and seafood on the menu and most dishes $7 to $26.
BarGood for groupsLively
Chirashi Handroll, Pickled Daikon, Cucumber (1pc)$18
Google rating 4.5 out of 5 from 1,526 reviews
Bar Margaux
Melbourne8 min walkPrice level 4 of 4
BarOpen lateLively
Google rating 4.5 out of 5 from 843 reviews
Ayla Bar & Restaurant
Melbourne4 min walkPrice level 2 of 4
Cocktail barLivelyCosy
Google rating 4.5 out of 5 from 528 reviews
Doju
Melbourne9 min walkPrice level 4 of 4
Korean cocktail bar, with small plates, steak and oysters on the menu and most dishes $8 to $62. Reviewers mention big groups, birthdays and functions.
Cocktail barGood for groupsLively
Oyster, pepperberry dongchimi granita$8
Google rating 4.5 out of 5 from 372 reviews
Holey Moley Golf Club Melbourne
Melbourne12 min walk
Bar. Open seven days, until 1am on Friday nights.
BarGood for groupsQuiet
9 Holes$22
Google rating 4.4 out of 5 from 2,607 reviews
Workshop Bar
Melbourne9 min walkPrice level 2 of 4
Cocktail bar. Open seven days, until 2am on Friday nights.
Cocktail barLively
Google rating 4.4 out of 5 from 1,144 reviews
Juliet Melbourne
Melbourne10 min walkPrice level 4 of 4
Cocktail bar. Open four days a week, until 1am on Friday nights. Reviewers mention how cosy the room is and big groups, birthdays and functions.
Cocktail barCosyGood for groups
Google rating 4.5 out of 5 from 241 reviews
Magic Mountain Saloon
Melbourne8 min walkPrice level 4 of 4
Cocktail bar. Open five days a week, until 1am on Friday nights. Reviewers mention the buzz in the room.
Cocktail barLivelyGood for groups
Google rating 4.3 out of 5 from 1,121 reviews
Loop Roof
Melbourne10 min walkPrice level 2 of 4
Cocktail bar. Open four days a week, until 1am on Friday nights. Reviewers mention the buzz in the room.
Cocktail barLively
Google rating 4.3 out of 5 from 1,078 reviews
Cookie
Melbourne4 min walkPrice level 4 of 4
Cocktail bar. Open seven days, until 1am on Friday nights.
Cocktail barLively
Google rating 4.3 out of 5 from 2,080 reviews
New Gold Mountain
Melbourne9 min walkPrice level 2 of 4
Cocktail bar. Open three days a week, until 5am on Friday nights. Reviewers mention date nights.
Cocktail barRomanticLively
Google rating 4.5 out of 5 from 192 reviews
Lane's Edge Wine Bar
Melbourne10 min walkPrice level 2 of 4
Wine bar. Open five days a week, until 1am on Friday nights.
Wine barLivelyOutdoor seating
Google rating 4.4 out of 5 from 233 reviews
Jaya Kitchen & Bar
Melbourne6 min walkPrice level 2 of 4
Bar. Open five days a week, until 1am on Saturday nights.
BarQuietLively
Google rating 4.4 out of 5 from 64 reviews
Time Out Fed Square
Melbourne7 min walkPrice level 2 of 4
Cocktail barCasualLively
Google rating 4.0 out of 5 from 1,541 reviews
Asian Beer Cafe
Melbourne7 min walkPrice level 2 of 4
Bar. Open seven days, until 1am on Sunday nights.
BarLively
Google rating 3.9 out of 5 from 3,105 reviews
Alluvial Restaurant
Melbourne10 min walkPrice level 4 of 4
Italian cocktail bar. Open seven days, until 10:30pm on Sundays.
Cocktail barUpscaleLively
Google rating 4.0 out of 5 from 142 reviews
The Red Hummingbird
Melbourne7 min walk
Cocktail bar. Reviewers mention the view.
Cocktail barLively
Google rating 3.9 out of 5 from 267 reviews
Rare Steakhouse Uptown
Melbourne8 min walkPrice level 4 of 4
Steakhouse cocktail bar, with steak on the menu, whisky behind the counter and most dishes $52 to $115.
Cocktail bar
200G Eye Fillet$59
Google rating 4.6 out of 5 from 1,430 reviews
Pastuso
Melbourne8 min walkPrice level 4 of 4
Wine bar, with seafood, steak and cake on the menu and most dishes $10 to $32.
Wine bar
Tartar$10
Google rating 4.6 out of 5 from 4,016 reviews
Patsy's Melbourne
Melbourne11 min walkPrice level 4 of 4
Wine bar, with wine behind the counter.
Wine bar
Château Saint-Julien$19
Google rating 4.6 out of 5 from 621 reviews
Embla
Melbourne5 min walkPrice level 4 of 4
Bakery wine bar, with oysters, pasta and steak on the menu.
Wine bar
Smoked duck liver parfait, almond, fennel, rye /$26
Google rating 4.6 out of 5 from 1,404 reviews
B. Lucky & Sons Melbourne Central
Melbourne6 min walk
Bar, with brunch, burgers and chips on the menu.
Bar
Bottomless Brunch$59
Google rating 4.6 out of 5 from 994 reviews
Rare Steakhouse Downtown
Melbourne11 min walkPrice level 4 of 4
Steakhouse cocktail bar, with steak on the menu, whisky behind the counter and most dishes $52 to $115.
Cocktail bar
200G Eye Fillet$59
Google rating 4.5 out of 5 from 2,224 reviews
Rare Steakhouse Midtown
Melbourne5 min walkPrice level 4 of 4
Steakhouse cocktail bar, with steak on the menu, whisky behind the counter and most dishes $52 to $115.
Cocktail bar
200G Eye Fillet$59
Google rating 4.5 out of 5 from 1,599 reviews
The Black Prince - British Indian Restaurant
Melbourne9 min walkPrice level 2 of 4
Indian cocktail bar, with small plates, seafood and souvlaki on the menu.
Cocktail bar
Samosa Chaat- D/N/G$14.95
Google rating 4.5 out of 5 from 911 reviews