Preston, Victoria

Busy, lively bars in Preston

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 Preston. Ranked by how well each venue fits, not by payment — MenuMap does not sell placement.

Date night restaurants Restaurants for big groups Outdoor dining and drinking Cocktail bars Coffee and cafes

13 venues

Jamsheed Wines

Preston24 min walk

Wine barGood for groups

4.8(225)

Oliva Social

Preston12 min walk

BarGood for groups

4.7(156)

Nord Cafe Bar & Restaurant

Preston17 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

BarGood for groups

Zone 1 , Min$5.99

4.5(123)

Dexter

Preston9 min walkPrice level 3 of 4

Bar

Hot Meat Donut, capsicum hot sauce$9

4.7(1,874)

DenDeke Japanese Bar & Dining

Preston13 min walkPrice level 3 of 4

BarRomantic

4.7(701)

Surly's Bar & Garden

Preston14 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

BarOutdoor seatingCosy

4.8(204)

The Merri Bar

Preston27 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Bar

Clean Break Lager$15

4.6(348)

Rebel Rebel

Preston11 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

BarOutdoor seating

— Quincy Malesovas, Broadsheet 2$21

4.8(151)

Stray Neighbour Restaurant & Bar Preston

Preston8 min walkPrice level 3 of 4

Wine barRomantic

CartMarket price

4.4(900)

Winston Press

Preston12 min walkPrice level 1 of 4

Wine bar

4.6(28)

Benzina Cantina

Preston12 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Cocktail bar

4.2(618)

Lulu Bar

Preston13 min walkPrice level 3 of 4

Cocktail bar

Beef pattie, cheese, tomato, lettuce, honey mustard sauce, tomato sauce & chips.$25

3.8(35)

Tallboy & Moose

Preston12 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Brewery

STEAK NIGHT - WEDNESDAY$30

4.6(449)