Yarra Botanica
Southbank4 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 3,042 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, not by payment — MenuMap does not sell placement.
31 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 3,590 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 barLivelyCasual
Lemon Pepper Calamari$20
Google rating 4.0 out of 5 from 2,159 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 65 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 1,501 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 224 reviews
Left Bank Melbourne Restaurant & Cocktail Bar
Southbank3 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 7,849 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 bar
Snapper Sashimi$30
Google rating 4.2 out of 5 from 822 reviews
Teatro Gastronomia
Southbank7 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 549 reviews
Man Tong Kitchen
Southbank6 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 662 reviews
Hacienda Melbourne
Southbank6 min walkPrice level 4 of 4
Bar. Open seven days, until 10pm on Thursdays.
Bar
Google rating 4.5 out of 5 from 568 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 1,720 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 3,768 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 349 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 4,573 reviews
Koko
Southbank6 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 722 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.
Wine barGood for groups
Baby Cos Hearts, Avocado, Snow Peas, Pistachios$33
Google rating 4.2 out of 5 from 2,412 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 185 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 4.2 out of 5 from 178 reviews
Waterslide Bar
Southbank7 min walkPrice level 3 of 4
Cocktail bar. Open five days a week, until midnight on Friday nights.
Cocktail barCosyRomantic
Google rating 4.6 out of 5 from 481 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 76 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 barCosyOutdoor seating
Edamame$11
Google rating 4.3 out of 5 from 431 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 1,311 reviews
Strato Melbourne - Bar and Restaurant
Southbank17 min walkPrice level 2 of 4
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 938 reviews
The Den
Southbank5 min walkPrice level 2 of 4
Cocktail barUpscale
Google rating 4.2 out of 5 from 95 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
Southbank5 min walkPrice level 2 of 4
Cocktail bar. Open seven days, until 4am on Friday nights.
Cocktail barUpscale
Google rating 3.9 out of 5 from 95 reviews
Lumia Rouge
Southbank7 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 walkPrice level 2 of 4
Cocktail bar. Open seven days, until 11pm on Sundays.
Cocktail barUpscaleGood for groups
Google rating 3.4 out of 5 from 150 reviews