#1
Grenache Wine Bar
Read 350 reviewsReputation score: 97/100
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2026 rankings VIC
16 Best Bars & Pubs
in Cowes
Compare the top 16 bars & pubs in Cowes, ranked by Google reviews and business profile details.
Collected 26 September 2026 · 9,945 reported Google reviews across 16 businesses
See the 16 listings ↓Top 16 Bars & Pubs in Cowes, VIC
1–16 of 16The shortlist
Based on records collected 26 September 2026, Grenache Wine Bar (4.7 stars from 350 Google reviews), Ocean Reach Brewing (4.6 stars from 285 Google reviews) and Rusty Water Brewery Restaurant & Bar (4.4 stars from 544 Google reviews) lead LocalLocal's Cowes bars & pubs ranking.
The score describes the public review record. Read recent reviews and confirm the job with the business before booking.
#2
Ocean Reach Brewing
Read 285 reviewsReputation score: 96/100
#3
Rusty Water Brewery Restaurant & Bar
Read 544 reviewsReputation score: 94/100
#4
Hotel Phillip Island
Read 1,507 reviewsReputation score: 92/100
#5
Phillip Island RSL Sub Branch - Lone Pine Bistro
Read 2,349 reviewsReputation score: 91/100
#6
Fig and Olive Steakhouse & Seafood Restaurant
Read 909 reviewsReputation score: 89/100
#7
Mod Eisley Cantina
Read 313 reviewsReputation score: 86/100
Unit 1/130-132 Thompson Ave, Cowes Victoria 3922
mrmods.beer#8
North Pier Hotel, Bar, Bistro & Accommodation
Read 2,651 reviewsReputation score: 84/100
#9
Salsa Corner | Best Mexican Restaurant, Cafe & Bar in Cowes VIC
Read 80 reviewsReputation score: 82/100
#10
Phillip Island Meadery
Read 28 reviewsReputation score: 81/100
#11
Green Gully Brewing & Distilling
Read 86 reviewsReputation score: 79/100
North Paddock, 79 Coghlan Rd, Cowes VIC 3922
islandbeer.com.au#12
Cheeky Goose Cafe
Read 793 reviewsReputation score: 72/100
Shop 4/72 Chapel St, Cowes Victoria 3922
Contact details not supplied
#13
Phillip Island Brewing Co
Read 43 reviewsReputation score: 69/100
#14
T’s Bar
Read 4 reviewsReputation score: 50/100
13 Thompson Ave, Cowes Victoria 3922
Contact details not supplied
#15
Bar151
Read 1 reviewsReputation score: 12/100
151 Thompson Ave, Cowes Victoria 3922
0431 413 275#16
G Bar
Read 2 reviewsReputation score: 0/100
241 Church St, Cowes Victoria 3922
Contact details not supplied
Showing 16 of 16 businesses. This ranking covers our Cowes listings. This is not a complete census. How we rank them →
What the numbers say about bars & pubs in Cowes
LocalLocal's Cowes capture includes 16 bars & pubs with 9,945 reported Google reviews. The median rating is 4.4 stars, backed by a median of 299 reviews.
A high average means more when plenty of people have contributed. Open the Google review link on a listing to check recent feedback about work like yours. Contact the business to confirm it serves your address.
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Questions about bars & pubs in Cowes and the evidence behind this list.
Who leads LocalLocal's Cowes bars & pubs ranking?
Based on records collected 26 September 2026, the highest-scoring businesses are Grenache Wine Bar (4.7 stars from 350 Google reviews); Ocean Reach Brewing (4.6 stars from 285 Google reviews); Rusty Water Brewery Restaurant & Bar (4.4 stars from 544 Google reviews). These positions describe our captured review record, not a guarantee about the work.
How are bars & pubs in Cowes ranked?
LocalLocal's score gives up to 50 points for rating quality, 30 for review volume and 20 for available profile details. Equal scores are ordered by star rating, then review count, then a stable business identifier. The method is published on our methodology page.
What does the review record look like for bars & pubs in Cowes?
The 16 bars & pubs captured for Cowes hold 9,945 reported Google reviews. The median rating is 4.4 stars and the median review count is 299. These figures describe our sample, not every local business.
What should I check before booking?
Confirm that the business serves your address and handles your type of work. Read recent Google reviews, ask about any relevant licences or registration, and get the scope and charges in writing.
How current are these details?
The listings were collected 26 September 2026. This is a dated snapshot, not a live Google feed. Confirm current hours, availability and pricing with the business.
Can a business update its listing?
Yes. Open the business profile and select Update details. Explain the correction and include a public source. Correction and removal requests are reviewed before the record changes.