Husband
South Yarra13 min walkPrice level 2 of 4
Wine bar. Open seven days.
Wine barLively
Google rating 4.8 out of 5 from 456 reviews
South Yarra, Victoria
Busy, lively bars in South Yarra
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 Yarra. Ranked by how well each venue fits, not by payment — MenuMap does not sell placement.
44 venues
Leonards House of Love
South Yarra6 min walkPrice level 2 of 4
Bar. Open six days a week, until 2am on Friday nights.
BarLivelyCasual
Google rating 4.6 out of 5 from 2,584 reviews
Chapel Lane Huts
South Yarra6 min walk
Cocktail barGood for groupsLively
Google rating 4.4 out of 5 from 33 reviews
Gilson South Yarra
South Yarra16 min walkPrice level 4 of 4
Cocktail bar. Open seven days, until 11pm on Sundays.
Cocktail barGood for groupsLively
Google rating 4.0 out of 5 from 1,076 reviews
La Cabra Mexican | South Yarra
South Yarra5 min walkPrice level 2 of 4
Seafood cocktail bar, with tacos, burgers and salad on the menu and most dishes $2.50 to $16.90.
Cocktail bar
+ Cheese$2
Google rating 4.5 out of 5 from 227 reviews
Beverly
South Yarra5 min walk
Cocktail bar, with oysters on the menu. Reviewers mention the view.
Cocktail bar
September 6, 2$26
Google rating 4.2 out of 5 from 1,495 reviews
Mosaic
South Yarra6 min walkPrice level 3 of 4
Middle Eastern bar, with small plates and salad on the menu and most dishes $13 to $17.
Bar
Classic Hummus (VG)(GF) /$13
Google rating 4.7 out of 5 from 727 reviews
Omnia Bistro & Bar
South Yarra4 min walkPrice level 4 of 4
Cocktail bar. Open five days a week, until 11pm on Tuesdays.
Cocktail bar
Google rating 4.6 out of 5 from 642 reviews
Yakikami
South Yarra3 min walkPrice level 4 of 4
Cocktail bar. Open six days a week.
Cocktail bar
Google rating 4.4 out of 5 from 602 reviews
Imperial South Yarra
South Yarra3 min walkPrice level 2 of 4
Cocktail bar
Google rating 4.4 out of 5 from 974 reviews
48h Pizza e Gnocchi Bar - Italian Restaurant in South Yarra
South Yarra13 min walkPrice level 3 of 4
Italian wine bar, with pasta and pizza on the menu.
Wine bar
August 5, 2$26
Google rating 4.3 out of 5 from 1,257 reviews
Yugen Dining
South Yarra4 min walkPrice level 4 of 4
Cocktail bar. Open three days a week, until 1am on Friday nights.
Cocktail bar
Google rating 4.2 out of 5 from 587 reviews
Cosi Bar Ristorante South Yarra - Italian Restaurant Since 1996
South Yarra5 min walkPrice level 4 of 4
Italian bar, with dessert, pasta and small plates on the menu.
BarGood for groupsOutdoor seating
Cosi TiramisuNot listed
Google rating 4.7 out of 5 from 1,270 reviews
Abacus Bar & Kitchen
South Yarra8 min walkPrice level 2 of 4
Wine bar
Google rating 4.1 out of 5 from 2,028 reviews
Blossom Thai
South Yarra5 min walkPrice level 3 of 4
Thai cocktail bar, with bbq, curry and rice bowls on the menu and most dishes $14 to $38.
Cocktail barUpscaleCosy
Green Curry$29
Google rating 4.6 out of 5 from 825 reviews
Pre Drinks Bar
South Yarra9 min walkPrice level 4 of 4
Bar. Open two days a week, until 1am on Friday nights.
BarGood for groups
Google rating 4.9 out of 5 from 175 reviews
Canecutters Bar
South Yarra7 min walkPrice level 3 of 4
Bar, with chips, curry and bbq on the menu.
BarOutdoor seating
Negroni$22
Google rating 4.8 out of 5 from 147 reviews
Arcadia Hotel
South Yarra8 min walkPrice level 2 of 4
Steakhouse bar, with steak and seafood on the menu. Reviewers mention big groups, birthdays and functions and the view.
BarGood for groups
Porterhouse$22.90
Google rating 4.3 out of 5 from 1,346 reviews
Versachis Pizza & Wine Bar South Yarra
South Yarra4 min walkPrice level 2 of 4
Italian wine bar, with pizza, pasta and rice bowls on the menu.
Wine barCosy
Any Two Large Traditional pizza with sides$45
Google rating 4.3 out of 5 from 577 reviews
House of Lulu White
South Yarra4 min walkPrice level 4 of 4
Cocktail bar, with chips, small plates and cake on the menu and most dishes $11 to $38.
Cocktail barQuiet
Mushroom or Chimichurri$38
Google rating 4.2 out of 5 from 455 reviews
Nightbird Hi-Fi
South Yarra3 min walk
Cocktail bar. Open seven days, until 1am on Sunday nights.
Cocktail bar
Google rating 3.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews
Circus Bar
South Yarra9 min walkPrice level 4 of 4
Italian cocktail bar, with oysters, pasta and pizza on the menu.
Cocktail barOutdoor seating
Gnocchi$35
Google rating 3.6 out of 5 from 399 reviews
Astoria Bar Kè Grill
South Yarra6 min walkPrice level 4 of 4
Cocktail bar. Open six days a week, until 10pm on Sundays.
Cocktail barUpscale
Google rating 4.8 out of 5 from 371 reviews
Yan Melbourne
South Yarra7 min walkPrice level 4 of 4
Japanese cocktail bar, with bbq, seafood and curry on the menu. Reviewers mention big groups, birthdays and functions.
Cocktail barGood for groups
Steamed barramundi, smoked soy, ginger, shallot, chilli$35
Google rating 4.7 out of 5 from 437 reviews
Steer Dining Room
South Yarra5 min walkPrice level 4 of 4
Cocktail bar. Open five days a week, until 10:30pm on Fridays.
Cocktail barGood for groups
Google rating 4.6 out of 5 from 684 reviews
Mudo Dining & Bar
South Yarra9 min walkPrice level 4 of 4
Cocktail bar. Open six days a week, until 10pm on Tuesdays.
Cocktail barGood for groupsQuiet
Google rating 4.9 out of 5 from 123 reviews
Caffe e Cucina
South Yarra3 min walkPrice level 4 of 4
Seafood bar, with pasta, seafood and small plates on the menu and most dishes $7 to $988.
BarUpscaleRomantic
topped with Parmigiano Reggiano$39.90
Google rating 4.5 out of 5 from 927 reviews
Katuk
South Yarra3 min walkPrice level 2 of 4
Cocktail bar. Open seven days, until 3am on Friday nights.
Cocktail barCosyOutdoor seating
Google rating 4.5 out of 5 from 493 reviews
Ceylon Aroma Grand
South Yarra7 min walkPrice level 2 of 4
BarQuiet
Google rating 4.5 out of 5 from 238 reviews
Ecco Gusto by Primasera
South Yarra5 min walkPrice level 4 of 4
Wine barUpscale
Google rating 4.4 out of 5 from 320 reviews
Speakeasy Kitchen Bar
South Yarra9 min walkPrice level 4 of 4
Cocktail bar. Reviewers mention big groups, birthdays and functions.
Cocktail barGood for groupsOutdoor seating
Google rating 4.3 out of 5 from 523 reviews
Talk To Me
South Yarra9 min walkPrice level 4 of 4
Bar. Open two days a week, until 3am on Friday nights. Reviewers mention big groups, birthdays and functions.
BarGood for groupsCosy
Google rating 4.4 out of 5 from 204 reviews
Backroom
South Yarra3 min walk
Bar. Reviewers mention how cosy the room is.
BarCosyQuiet
Google rating 4.6 out of 5 from 28 reviews
Tetto Di Carolina
South Yarra6 min walk
Cocktail bar. Open two days a week, until 1am on Friday nights.
Cocktail barGood for groupsRomantic
Google rating 4.5 out of 5 from 77 reviews
Pound Cafe South Yarra
South Yarra4 min walkPrice level 2 of 4
Wine bar. Open seven days.
Wine barCosyCasual
Google rating 4.4 out of 5 from 152 reviews
Mr Chambers
South Yarra3 min walkPrice level 4 of 4
Cocktail bar. Reviewers mention big groups, birthdays and functions.
Cocktail barGood for groups
Google rating 4.3 out of 5 from 162 reviews