Best Bars in Melbourne

Here for all your pint and wine needs, Royal Saxon is a pared back pub-style venue on Church Street, known for their list of bottled lagers and casual dining menu. From pizza to their glittering courtyard, don't miss out on a table.

With Funktion-One sound systems blasting out the best from DJs across the city, Angel Music Bar do exactly what they say on the tin. And when you're not admiring the hits? Enjoy an approachable wine menu and a cocktail list of classics.

Drawing inspiration from the area's history as a red light district, this Melbourne cocktail bar is supreme for date nights in the city. From its bottles of Champagne to its luxury cocktails Romeo Lane was made for good drinks and romance.

Master at all things burger and beer, you might have to go slightly out of your way for a visit to East Of Everything, but they're worth every stop. From big patties to 12 beers on tap, those with a love of all things hoppy will find comfort here.

One of the most fun bars in the city, there's never a quiet afternoon at Madame Brussels. From its English garden-esque vibes (complete with flora and white elegant tables) to its cupcakes, sandwiches and jugs of Pimm's, this rooftop spot is a glorious way to get going on any day.

From its working jukebox down to its unmissable red neon, Heartbreaker is the perfect Chinatown dive bar for the laidback of Melbourne. Head on down for a game of pool, tuck in to a menu of small dishes or simply kick back with a drink in hand.

From frozen margaritas and a tucked away beer garden, to regular karaoke nights and blues DJ sessions, The Shady Lady is your quirky all rounder when it comes to a top Melbourne bar, complete with tasseled ceiling lights and retro interiors.

Home to everything from a rooftop bar to grand dining rooms, State Of Grace have all your hospitality needs rolled in to one. With industrial touches owed to its time as the Melbourne Steamship Co. building, expect cocktails in the sunshine and basement drinks if the night takes you.

Celebrating the best of Australian-sourced bottles, Bad Frankie is a Fitzroy bar that prides itself on its varied options. When you're not on gin from Victoria, try a selection of whisky from Queensland, even tucking in to a tasting session/masterclass if the night takes you.

A Flinders Lane favourite where you'll likely find most of the velvet furnishings in the city, Trinket is a much-loved Melbourne bar where cocktails and slinky evenings are a given. Home to its very own secret basement bar, along with pizza for the hungry, it's a no-brainer.