Melbourne's 20 Most Popular Bars of 2024
Sprawling breweries, neighbourhood pubs, CBD cocktail spots and cosy wine bars — 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 brewery bars as much as it digs its world-class cocktail haunts. The same goes for sky-high rooftop spots and neighbourhood wine bars.
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. 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 12 months.
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BarMoon 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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BarNeighbourhood 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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BarBar Margaux
111 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne
A CBD basement bar serving up French bistro food and cocktails until 5am.
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BarFable Melbourne
168 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne
Melbourne's highest rooftop bar is slinging clever cocktails and Mediterranean bites 14 storeys above Lonsdale Street.
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BarLeonard'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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BarNorth Fitzroy Arms Hotel
296 Rae Street, Fitzroy North
Following a light-handed refurb in May 2024, this local pub is now party in the front bar and bistro business in the back.
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BarBar 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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BarMisfits Bar
30 Chambers Street, Footscray
A trio of misfits have set up a sleek bar in Footscray, which champions local artists and community groups.
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BarRuckers Hill
83 High Street, Northcote
This French-accented wine bar and bistro stands out among the crowd on Northcote's High Street.
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BarRailway Club Hotel
107 Raglan Street, Port Melbourne
A Melbourne dining institution that's home to some of the best steak in the city.
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BarMusic 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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BarThe Orrong Hotel
709 High Street, Armadale
Go glam or keep it simple. The choice is all yours at this classic gastropub.
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BarHeartbreaker
234A Russell Street, Melbourne
This wild-child American-style dive bar is a rock 'n' roll dream.
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BarBuilders 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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BarMolly Rose Brewery
279 Wellington Street, Collingwood
Try a diverse range of house brews and even some cheeky beer cocktails at this cosy Collingwood spot.
Top image: Leonard’s House of Love.