Melbourne's Most Clicked-On Bars of 2022 So Far

Sprawling brewery bars, seaside pubs and plush late-night drinking dens — they’ve all grabbed your attention so far this year.

Melbourne's Most Clicked-On Bars of 2022 So Far

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 2022 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.

Top Image: Pepe's Italian & Liquor, by Gareth Sobey.

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Food & Drink
Nice Guys Brewery and Bar

A retrofuturistic brew bar with 25 taps and a leafy, heated beer garden.

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Food & Drink
The Flying Duck Hotel

Prahran's favourite old Duck flies again.

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Food & Drink
Captain Baxter

Drink rum punch under the new retractable roof while staring out at sweeping beachfront views.

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Food & Drink
Elwood Bathers

This all-day diner is located right on Elwood Beach.

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Food & Drink
Le Bon Ton

Oysters, absinthe, smoked meat and a 24-hour licence.

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Food & Drink
Union House

A gastropub that'll please the masses.

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Food & Drink
Trinket

A plush two-storey cocktail lounge with a secret basement bar, fireplace and boozy brunch sessions.

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Food & Drink
Pepe's Italian & Liquor

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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Food & Drink
State of Grace

The CBD venue has reopened in a new and improved location complete with a hidden drinking den.

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Food & Drink
Pontoon

The Stokehouse Precinct's casual beachside bar.

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Food & Drink
Arbory Bar & Eatery

With great views and even better food, this is one platform you won't mind getting delayed on.

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Food & Drink
Bonehead Brewing

A dog-friendly brewery known for its diverse tap list and colourful wall murals.

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Food & Drink
Urban Alley Brewery Knox

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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Food & Drink
The Espy

The revamped Melbourne music institution sports 12 bars, two restaurants and three live music stages across its six levels.

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Food & Drink
The Carringbush Hotel

This 130-year-old pub is now slinging meat-free meals, wine on tap and more than 21 beers.

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Food & Drink
Bar Margaux

A CBD basement bar serving up French bistro food and cocktails until 5am.

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Food & Drink
Neptune Food & Wine

An ambitious two-level Windsor wine bar with a 'fireplace lounge' and 'cocktail saloon'.

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Food & Drink
Bar Bambi

AC/DC Lane's new late-night lounge bar serves carbonara toasties, live entertainment and a cheeky after-dinner bottle service.

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Food & Drink
Moon Dog World

This giant, very OTT brewery bar is like a boozy theme park you'll never want to leave.

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Food & Drink
Harlow

Richmond's Great Britain Hotel has been transformed into an all-occasions pub with a dog-friendly beer garden and lots of barbecued meats.

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