The Albion Rooftop
South Melbourne5 min walkPrice level 2 of 4
Cocktail bar. Open two days a week, until 5am on Friday nights.
Cocktail barLively
Google rating 4.1 out of 5 from 1,150 reviews
South Melbourne, Victoria
Busy, lively bars in South 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 South Melbourne. Ranked by how well each venue fits, not by payment — MenuMap does not sell placement.
14 venues
WoodsYard
South Melbourne10 min walkPrice level 4 of 4
Wine bar, with natural wine and wine behind the counter.
Wine bar
Costadilla 330sml 2021 Pet-nat, Veneto ITALY$87
Google rating 4.4 out of 5 from 234 reviews
Hunter and Hound Pub
South Melbourne3 min walkPrice level 2 of 4
Cocktail bar. Open seven days, until 1am on Friday nights.
Cocktail bar
Google rating 4.7 out of 5 from 201 reviews
Lamaro's Hotel
South Melbourne9 min walkPrice level 4 of 4
Steakhouse wine bar, with seafood, salad and steak on the menu and most dishes $26 to $50.
Wine barFamily friendly
Wood-fire Grilled Scallops # ^ ~$30
Google rating 4.6 out of 5 from 1,002 reviews
The Montague Hotel
South Melbourne10 min walkPrice level 3 of 4
Seafood cocktail bar, with chips, salad and seafood on the menu and most dishes $14 to $32.
Cocktail barGood for groups
Chicken parmigiana with chips and green salad$32
Google rating 4.5 out of 5 from 493 reviews
O'Connells Hotel
South Melbourne9 min walkPrice level 4 of 4
Steakhouse bar, with beer, cocktails and whisky behind the counter.
BarOutdoor seating
Beer$3
Google rating 4.4 out of 5 from 890 reviews
Rosa Mexicano - South Melbourne
South Melbourne1 min walkPrice level 2 of 4
Mexican cocktail bar, with chips, seafood and bbq on the menu and most dishes $8 to $22.
Cocktail barOutdoor seating
Loaded Veggie Fries (GF, V, Vgbr)$15
Google rating 4.3 out of 5 from 732 reviews
Mirror Mirror Rooftop Lounge
South Melbourne3 min walkPrice level 4 of 4
Cocktail bar. Open five days a week, until 1am on Friday nights.
Cocktail barGood for groups
Google rating 4.7 out of 5 from 277 reviews
Castlerose
South Melbourne11 min walkPrice level 4 of 4
Wine bar. Reviewers mention date nights.
Wine barRomanticGood for groups
Google rating 5.0 out of 5 from 58 reviews
Bellota Wine Bar
South Melbourne3 min walkPrice level 4 of 4
Wine bar, with cake, rice bowls and salad on the menu.
Wine barUpscale
Chargrilled beef porterhouse (300g), Madeira jus$68
Google rating 4.5 out of 5 from 350 reviews
Ovia Bar Melbourne
South Melbourne4 min walk
Bar. Open three days a week, until 3am on Friday nights. Reviewers mention big groups, birthdays and functions.
BarGood for groups
Google rating 4.2 out of 5 from 26 reviews