Yarra Botanica
Southbank5 min walkPrice level 3 of 4
Bar. Open seven days, until 1am on Friday nights.
BarGood for groupsLively
Google rating 4.5 out of 5 from 3,147 reviews
Southbank, Victoria
Busy, lively bars in Southbank
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 Southbank. Ranked by how well each venue fits.
42 venues
Hopscotch Melbourne
Southbank4 min walkPrice level 2 of 4
Cocktail bar. Open seven days, until 1am on Friday nights.
Cocktail barOutdoor seatingLively
Google rating 4.5 out of 5 from 3,864 reviews
Saké Restaurant & Bar Hamer Hall
Southbank8 min walkPrice level 4 of 4
Japanese cocktail bar, with sushi, steak and seafood on the menu and most dishes $30 to $46.
Cocktail barLively
Snapper Sashimi$30
Google rating 4.2 out of 5 from 832 reviews
Ludlow Bar & Dining Room
Southbank4 min walkPrice level 4 of 4
Seafood cocktail bar, with seafood, steak and burgers on the menu and most dishes $6 to $32.
Cocktail barGood for groupsLively
Lemon Pepper Calamari$20
Google rating 4.0 out of 5 from 2,210 reviews
Jackpot Bar
Southbank5 min walkPrice level 4 of 4
Bar, with cocktails, wine and coffee behind the counter.
BarLively
Honeyberry Fizz$25
Google rating 3.8 out of 5 from 64 reviews
BearBrass
Southbank6 min walkPrice level 2 of 4
Cocktail bar. Open seven days, until 11pm on Fridays.
Cocktail barLively
Google rating 4.1 out of 5 from 1,536 reviews
The Barre
Southbank7 min walkPrice level 3 of 4
Bar. Open seven days, until 11pm on Sundays. Reviewers mention the buzz in the room.
BarLivelyUpscale
Google rating 3.8 out of 5 from 230 reviews
Barcode I Rooftop and Bar
Southbank10 min walk
Bar. Open six days a week, until 4am on Friday nights.
BarLively
Google rating 2.8 out of 5 from 9 reviews
Left Bank Melbourne Restaurant & Cocktail Bar
Southbank4 min walkPrice level 3 of 4
Cocktail bar. Open seven days, until 3am on Friday nights.
Cocktail bar
Google rating 4.4 out of 5 from 7,907 reviews
Twr
Southbank3 min walkPrice level 2 of 4
Cocktail bar, with coffee, matcha and tea behind the counter.
Cocktail bar
Long Black, Short/Long Macchiato, Magic, Mocha$6
Google rating 4.3 out of 5 from 306 reviews
Teatro Gastronomia
Southbank8 min walkPrice level 3 of 4
Italian cocktail bar, with small plates, sandwiches and chips on the menu and most dishes $18 to $28.
Cocktail bar
Olives Mediterranean Mixed olives with focaccia (DF)$13
Google rating 4.0 out of 5 from 571 reviews
Man Tong Kitchen
Southbank5 min walkPrice level 4 of 4
Wine bar, with wine, smoothies and cocktails behind the counter.
Wine bar
Japanese$75
Google rating 3.1 out of 5 from 664 reviews
Ponyfish Island
Southbank6 min walkPrice level 2 of 4
Italian cocktail bar, with pizza, dessert and small plates on the menu and most dishes $25 to $39.
Cocktail bar
Aloha Pizza$27
Google rating 4.4 out of 5 from 1,739 reviews
Hacienda Melbourne
Southbank6 min walkPrice level 4 of 4
Bar. Open seven days, until 10pm on Thursdays.
Bar
Google rating 4.4 out of 5 from 622 reviews
Champagne & Oyster Bar Crown
Southbank4 min walk
Seafood bar. Open seven days, until 11pm on Fridays.
Bar
Google rating 4.6 out of 5 from 36 reviews
Asado
Southbank4 min walkPrice level 4 of 4
Cocktail bar, with cocktails, wine and beer behind the counter.
Cocktail barOutdoor seating
Vino Caliente$16
Google rating 4.5 out of 5 from 3,924 reviews
Edwin Wine Bar and Cellar
Southbank8 min walkPrice level 4 of 4
Bar, with wine behind the counter.
BarUpscale
Valhalla Riesling, 2$25
Google rating 4.5 out of 5 from 370 reviews
The Meat & Wine Co Southbank
Southbank3 min walkPrice level 4 of 4
Cocktail bar, with cocktails, whisky and spritz behind the counter.
Cocktail barGood for groupsUpscale
Rose & Lychee Spritz$21
Google rating 4.4 out of 5 from 4,806 reviews
Koko
Southbank5 min walkPrice level 3 of 4
Japanese bar, with wine, beer and natural wine behind the counter. Reviewers mention big groups, birthdays and functions.
BarGood for groupsUpscale
Japanese Wines$7
Google rating 4.3 out of 5 from 735 reviews
Rockpool Bar & Grill Melbourne
Southbank4 min walkPrice level 4 of 4
Seafood wine bar, with salad, seafood and oysters on the menu and most dishes $8 to $47. Reviewers mention big groups, birthdays and functions.
Wine barGood for groups
Baby Cos Hearts, Avocado, Snow Peas, Pistachios$33
Google rating 4.2 out of 5 from 2,457 reviews
Echostate
Southbank5 min walk
Bar, with beer and craft beer behind the counter.
BarOutdoor seating
Carlton Draught 7.9 11.8$15.80
Google rating 4.3 out of 5 from 253 reviews
The Deck Southbank
Southbank7 min walkPrice level 4 of 4
Bar, with seafood, salad and chips on the menu and most dishes $10 to $46.
BarUpscale
Grilled octopus, chorizo, almond romesco$34
Google rating 4.3 out of 5 from 186 reviews
Bar 88
Southbank4 min walkPrice level 4 of 4
Bar, with dessert on the menu.
Bar
Visit Eureka$89
Google rating 3.0 out of 5 from 30 reviews
Atrium Bar
Southbank6 min walkPrice level 2 of 4
Cocktail bar, with cocktails, coffee and wine behind the counter.
Cocktail barUpscale
French$75
Google rating 4.1 out of 5 from 180 reviews
Waterslide Bar
Southbank7 min walkPrice level 3 of 4
Cocktail bar. Open five days a week, until midnight on Friday nights.
Cocktail barQuietRomantic
Google rating 4.6 out of 5 from 495 reviews
Commune Wine
Southbank7 min walkPrice level 4 of 4
Wine bar. Open five days a week, until 10pm on Wednesdays.
Wine barCosy
Google rating 4.8 out of 5 from 78 reviews
Blondie Bar
Southbank6 min walkPrice level 3 of 4
Greek wine bar, with dumplings, dessert and bbq on the menu and most dishes $14 to $32.
Wine barCosyRomantic
Edamame$11
Google rating 4.3 out of 5 from 445 reviews
Hophaus Bar
Southbank6 min walkPrice level 2 of 4
Cocktail bar. Open seven days, until 11pm on Fridays. Reviewers mention big groups, birthdays and functions.
Cocktail barGood for groups
Google rating 4.1 out of 5 from 1,326 reviews
Strato Melbourne - Bar and Restaurant
Southbank17 min walk
Cocktail bar. Open five days a week, until midnight on Friday nights. Reviewers mention big groups, birthdays and functions.
Cocktail barGood for groupsUpscale
Google rating 4.0 out of 5 from 1,030 reviews
The Den
Southbank4 min walkPrice level 2 of 4
Cocktail barUpscale
Google rating 4.2 out of 5 from 95 reviews
Lumia Bar
Southbank6 min walk
Cocktail bar. Open seven days, until 3am on Friday nights.
Cocktail barOutdoor seating
Google rating 4.0 out of 5 from 232 reviews
Jarrah Restaurant & Bar
Southbank7 min walkPrice level 3 of 4
Bar. Open six days a week, until 10pm on Mondays.
BarQuiet
Google rating 4.1 out of 5 from 32 reviews
Velvet Bar
Southbank4 min walkPrice level 2 of 4
Cocktail bar. Open seven days, until 4am on Friday nights.
Cocktail barUpscale
Google rating 4.0 out of 5 from 95 reviews
Lumia Rouge
Southbank6 min walkPrice level 4 of 4
Cocktail bar. Open two days a week, until 2am on Friday nights.
Cocktail barUpscale
Google rating 3.7 out of 5 from 18 reviews
Aria Bar & Lounge
Southbank5 min walk
Cocktail bar. Open seven days, until 11pm on Sundays.
Cocktail barUpscaleGood for groups
Google rating 3.4 out of 5 from 152 reviews