The Most Popular Bars in Melbourne for 2022
These are the breweries, rooftop bars and cocktail haunts you flocked to last year.
Whether you're craving a decadent cocktail or a well-executed classic, Melbourne has the answer. From old favourites to new spots, this fair city of ours knows how to cater to your beverage dreams. And some of them might even cook you up a feast for the ages while you sip inventive concoctions, local brews or world-class wines.
That's the type of fun you went searching for in 2022, and these are the results. Our most-viewed bars and pubs of the year provides a snapshot of your recent faves and a roadmap of places to visit next.
All that's left to do is to raise a glass and say cheers to Melbourne's most popular watering holes — as chosen by your busily clicking fingers.
Image: Bonehead Brewing.
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BarNice 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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BarState of Grace
27 King Street, Melbourne
The CBD venue has reopened in a new and improved location complete with a hidden drinking den.
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BarMoon 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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BarHotel Esplanade
11 The Esplanade, St Kilda
The revamped Melbourne music institution sports 12 bars, two restaurants and three live music stages across its six levels.
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BarPepe's Italian & Liquor
275 Exhibition Street, Melbourne
You'll find cheesy bowls of gnocchi, meatball pizza and giant sundaes at this 1930s New York-Inspired Italo-American joint on Exhibition Street.
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BarTrinity St Kilda
2 Brighton Road, St Kilda
This bar, beer garden and food truck park makes its home in a historic former church hall.
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BarBonehead Brewing
86 Parsons Street, Kensington
A dog-friendly brewery known for its diverse tap list and colourful wall murals.
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BarUrban Alley Brewery Knox
425 Burwood Highway, Wantirna South
Urban Alley's 750-capacity brewpub boasts its own onsite distillery, a stacked entertainment program and a standout menu of modern pub fare.
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BarArbory Bar & Eatery
Flinders Walk, Melbourne
With great views and even better food, this is one platform you won't mind getting delayed on.
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BarArchie Brothers Cirque Electriq
440 Docklands Drive, Docklands
A circus-themed arcade bar from the Holey Moley crew complete with bowling, dodgems and colourful cocktails.
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BarBar Margaux
111 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne
A CBD basement bar serving up French bistro food and cocktails until 5am.
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RestaurantNeptune
212 High Street, Windsor
The Windsor restaurant has gone back to its roots, serving up stacks of seafood and Mediterranean eats.
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BarB. Lucky & Sons
Level 3, Melbourne Central, 211 La Trobe Street, Melbourne
An adults-only arcade bar offering vintage games, prizes and alcoholic bubble tea until 3am.
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BarThe Carringbush Hotel
228 Langridge Street, Abbotsford
This 130-year-old pub is now slinging meat-free meals, wine on tap and more than 21 beers.
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