Top 10 Bars

Top 10 Cocktail Bars in Melbourne

The best cocktail bars in Australia, from laneway hideaways to high-energy party bars.

Melbourne

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Great cocktail bars get the details right: balanced drinks, a bartender who knows the classics and isn't afraid to play, and a room you want to stay in. These are the cocktail bars worth your next night out, covering signature menus, polished classics and everything in between.

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