Melbourne's Most Popular Bars of 2024 So Far
Sprawling brewery bars, neighbourhood pubs and cosy drinking dens — they’ve all grabbed your attention so far this year.
Feeling thirsty? Whether you fancy a cocktail, a cold one or a glass of vino, there's always somewhere primo to head in Melbourne. This city loves its breweries as much as it digs its world-class cocktail haunts. The same goes for sky-high sips. And if a bar has some top-notch wine, Melburnians are sure to have plenty of time for it as well.
How do we know this? Because the results are in and these are the very type of watering holes you've been searching for in 2024 so far. Our list of the most-viewed bars and pubs of the year to-date provides a nifty overview of your recent go-tos, as well as a roadmap of places to visit if you haven't yet had the chance.
Next time an after-work or weekend tipple is on the cards, say cheers to Melbourne's most popular drinking spots — as determined by your busily clicking fingers throughout the past six months.
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Bar Lourinha
37 Little Collins Street, Melbourne
Packed to the brim, this little gem offers a trip to Spain sans the passport.
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Neighbourhood Wine
1 Reid Street, Fitzroy North
With a history steeped in Melbourne Mafia, this wine bar brings a cosy, speakeasy-style space to Fitzroy North.
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Bar Margaux
111 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne
A CBD basement bar serving up French bistro food and cocktails until 5am.
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Music Room
270 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne
Melbourne's first dedicated 'listening bar' boasts a 3000-strong vinyl collection and DJ Jnett in the role of Music Director.
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Moon Dog Wild West
54 Hopkins Street, Footscray
Make your way through the swinging saloon doors to find bucking bulls, arcade games, pool tables, a dog-friendly rooftop, and food and drinks aplenty.
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Leonard's House of Love
3 Wilson Street, South Yarra
Drink tinnies, down burgers, dance and play pool in Leonard's lounge room-like bar.
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Greenhart Camberwell
1226 Toorak Road, Camberwell
This Melbourne wine bar is straying away from the usual European influences, instead showing how contemporary Asian food and Australian wines can be a perfect pairing.
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Molly Rose Brewery
279 Wellington Street, Collingwood
Try a diverse range of house brews and even some cheeky beer cocktails at this cosy Collingwood spot.
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Builders Arms Hotel
211 Gertrude Street, Fitzroy
Andrew McConnell's refined pub offers British-inflected fare, a strong wine selection and a lovely little courtyard.
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Moon Dog World
32 Chifley Drive, Preston
This giant, very OTT brewery bar in Preston is like a boozy theme park you'll never want to leave.
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Mirror Mirror Rooftop Lounge
209 Clarendon Street, South Melbourne
Is Mirror Mirror rooftop bar the fairest of them all? Only time will tell.
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Santana Rooftop
169 Melbourne Place, Melbourne
Follow the glow from red neon lights to find this moody, winter-friendly rooftop bar in Melbourne's CBD.
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The Local Taphouse St Kilda
184 Carlisle Street, St Kilda East
This Carlisle Street institution boasts 19 taps, two fireplaces and a sun-soaked rooftop.
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Nice Guys Brewery and Bar
306 Victoria Street, Richmond
A retrofuturistic brew bar with 25 taps and a leafy, heated beer garden.
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State of Grace
27 King Street, Melbourne
The CBD venue has reopened in a new and improved location complete with a hidden drinking den.
Top image: Neighbourhood Wine.