Torquay, Victoria

Busy, lively bars in Torquay

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 Torquay. Ranked by how well each venue fits, not by payment — MenuMap does not sell placement.

10 venues

Jashn Courtyard / Whiskey Library

Torquay11 min walkPrice level 3 of 4

Bar. Open seven days. Reviewers mention sitting outside.

BarOutdoor seatingLively

Bird Rock Jan Juc

Torquay2.9 kmPrice level 3 of 4

Bar, with dumplings, salad and bbq on the menu.

Bar

Glass / BottleNot listed

Bells Beach Brewing - Torquay

Torquay9 min walkPrice level 3 of 4

Wine bar. Open four days a week, until 11pm on Thursdays.

Wine bar

Colour$11

Dough Bros Pizza + Bar

Torquay6 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Bar, with pizza, chips and bbq on the menu and most dishes $13 to $94.

Bar

2 Large Pizzas + Garlic Bread$52.50

Bomboras Beach Bar

Torquay7 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Bar. Open two days a week.

Bar

Torquay Wine Store

Torquay4 min walkPrice level 4 of 4

Wine bar. Open five days a week, until 10pm on Fridays.

Wine bar

MOM Torquay

Torquay11 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Cocktail bar, with eggs, breakfast and pancakes on the menu.

Cocktail bar

Shakshuka: (GFO, VO)$24

Great Ocean Road Distillery

Torquay33 min walk

Cocktail bar. Open two days a week.

Cocktail bar

Number One Restaurant

Torquay18 min walkPrice level 4 of 4

Cafe wine bar, with cake on the menu and cocktails, smoothies and wine behind the counter.

Wine barUpscaleGood for groups

Pearfect Gin Fizz$23

Harding's Lounge

Torquay19 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Cafe bar, with cake on the menu and cocktails, smoothies and mocktails behind the counter.

BarQuiet

Pearfect Gin Fizz$23