The Blacksmith Bar
Richmond11 min walkPrice level 4 of 4
Cocktail bar. Open seven days, until 3am on Friday nights. Reviewers mention big groups, birthdays and functions.
Cocktail barGood for groupsCosy
Google rating 4.7 out of 5 from 248 reviews
Richmond, Victoria
Busy, lively bars in Richmond
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 Richmond. Ranked by how well each venue fits, not by payment — MenuMap does not sell placement.
38 venues
Dr. Sips
Richmond8 min walkPrice level 1 of 4
Bar. Open five days a week, until 11pm on Fridays.
BarLively
Google rating 4.9 out of 5 from 87 reviews
New Quarter
Richmond10 min walkPrice level 4 of 4
Vietnamese cocktail bar, with noodles, small plates and seafood on the menu and most dishes $10 to $47.
Cocktail barLively
Pacific Oysters, Green Apple, Tamarind (LG)$6.50
Google rating 4.4 out of 5 from 806 reviews
Ladyboy Dining & Bar
Richmond6 min walkPrice level 4 of 4
Seafood cocktail bar, with curry, noodles and salad on the menu.
Cocktail barLivelyOutdoor seating
Slow Braised Lamb Shank Massaman$37
Google rating 4.4 out of 5 from 389 reviews
Royal Saxon
Richmond15 min walkPrice level 2 of 4
Cocktail bar. Open seven days, until 1am on Friday nights.
Cocktail barLivelyOutdoor seating
Australia +$61
Google rating 4.3 out of 5 from 841 reviews
Chingón Cantina y Taqueria
Richmond14 min walk
Cocktail barCosyLively
Google rating 3.8 out of 5 from 37 reviews
Brogan's Way Distillery
Richmond16 min walkPrice level 4 of 4
Cocktail bar, with whisky behind the counter.
Cocktail bar
61 North Whisky$21
Google rating 4.8 out of 5 from 133 reviews
The Reserve Restaurant
Richmond17 min walkPrice level 4 of 4
Italian bar, with beer and wine behind the counter.
Bar
Crown Lager (375ml, 4.9%)$9
Google rating 4.3 out of 5 from 29 reviews
Bar649
Richmond16 min walkPrice level 4 of 4
Italian bar, with cocktails behind the counter.
Bar
Bar$649
Google rating 4.3 out of 5 from 11 reviews
ONDA Bar & Eatery - Richmond
Richmond2 min walkPrice level 3 of 4
Cocktail bar. Open six days a week, until 10pm on Tuesdays.
Cocktail bar
Google rating 4.7 out of 5 from 1,651 reviews
Niche On Bridge
Richmond13 min walkPrice level 2 of 4
Wine bar. Open seven days.
Wine bar
Google rating 4.6 out of 5 from 472 reviews
Silvs on Kennedy
Richmond15 min walkPrice level 2 of 4
Wine bar. Open seven days.
Wine bar
Google rating 4.6 out of 5 from 125 reviews
Annie Lewis Winehouse
Richmond6 min walkPrice level 2 of 4
Wine bar
Google rating 4.5 out of 5 from 125 reviews
Concrete Boots Bar Richmond
Richmond13 min walkPrice level 4 of 4
Cocktail bar, with cocktails, smoothies and wine behind the counter. Reviewers mention big groups, birthdays and functions.
Cocktail barGood for groupsUpscale
Espresso Martini$20
Google rating 4.8 out of 5 from 494 reviews
Fonda Mexican Richmond
Richmond9 min walkPrice level 2 of 4
Cocktail bar
Google rating 4.2 out of 5 from 843 reviews
Thanh NGA Nine
Richmond15 min walk
Bar. Open six days a week, until 10pm on Sundays.
Bar
Google rating 4.3 out of 5 from 176 reviews
The Grand Hotel Richmond
Richmond12 min walkPrice level 2 of 4
Steakhouse cocktail bar, with salad, chips and seafood on the menu and most dishes $24 to $39.
Cocktail barUpscaleOutdoor seating
350g Mb2 Grain Fed Bone in Rib Eye$54
Google rating 4.5 out of 5 from 900 reviews
Jimmy Grants Richmond
Richmond9 min walkPrice level 2 of 4
Bar
Google rating 3.9 out of 5 from 346 reviews
Fargo and Co
Richmond9 min walkPrice level 4 of 4
Bar. Open four days a week, until 3am on Saturday nights. Reviewers mention big groups, birthdays and functions.
BarGood for groups
Google rating 4.4 out of 5 from 1,305 reviews
Harlow
Richmond10 min walkPrice level 2 of 4
Bar. Open seven days, until 3am on Saturday nights.
BarCasual
Google rating 4.3 out of 5 from 1,552 reviews
Public House - Richmond
Richmond9 min walkPrice level 2 of 4
Bar, with parma on the menu and cocktails behind the counter.
BarGood for groupsOutdoor seating
Cocktail Happy HourNot listed
Google rating 3.9 out of 5 from 725 reviews
Matheson Wine Bar
Richmond9 min walkPrice level 3 of 4
Wine bar, with small plates, chips and pasta on the menu and most dishes $16 to $28. Reviewers mention big groups, birthdays and functions.
Wine barGood for groups
Warmed House Marinated Olives df,vg$12
Google rating 4.9 out of 5 from 186 reviews
Hochi Mama Richmond
Richmond11 min walkPrice level 3 of 4
Bar. Open seven days, until 11pm on Sundays. Reviewers mention big groups, birthdays and functions.
BarGood for groups
Google rating 4.6 out of 5 from 1,204 reviews
Atlas Vinifera
Richmond1 min walkPrice level 2 of 4
Wine barGood for groupsCosy
Google rating 4.9 out of 5 from 183 reviews
Waygood
Richmond9 min walkPrice level 4 of 4
Cocktail bar. Open five days a week, until 11pm on Fridays.
Cocktail barGood for groups
Google rating 4.6 out of 5 from 317 reviews
Bouzy Rouge
Richmond9 min walkPrice level 4 of 4
Cocktail bar. Open seven days, until 1am on Monday nights. Reviewers mention how cosy the room is.
Cocktail barCosy
Google rating 4.5 out of 5 from 828 reviews
Clover
Richmond8 min walkPrice level 4 of 4
Wine bar. Open seven days, until 11pm on Fridays.
Wine barGood for groups
2022 Bergianti Steve$19
Google rating 4.7 out of 5 from 189 reviews
Hydrant Bar and Off-licence
Richmond10 min walkPrice level 2 of 4
Wine bar. Open five days a week, until 11pm on Fridays.
Wine barCosy
Google rating 5.0 out of 5 from 28 reviews
Señor Mexico
Richmond5 min walkPrice level 2 of 4
Mexican cocktail bar, with tacos, chips and bbq on the menu and most dishes $12 to $25.
Cocktail barCosy
Burrito Supremo (V)$27
Google rating 4.5 out of 5 from 307 reviews
The Collection Bar
Richmond3 min walkPrice level 2 of 4
Cocktail bar. Reviewers mention how cosy the room is.
Cocktail barCosyRomantic
Google rating 4.5 out of 5 from 307 reviews
Eazy Peazy Richmond
Richmond11 min walkPrice level 4 of 4
Cocktail bar. Open seven days, until 10:30pm on Saturdays.
Cocktail barRomantic
Google rating 4.4 out of 5 from 481 reviews
Richmond Oysters
Richmond10 min walkPrice level 4 of 4
Seafood bar. Open six days a week.
BarGood for groupsUpscale
Google rating 4.4 out of 5 from 516 reviews