#1
The Valiant Cocktail Bar
Read 594 reviewsReputation score: 98/100
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2026 rankings VIC
26 Best Bars & Pubs
in Melbourne CBD
Compare the top 26 bars & pubs in Melbourne CBD, ranked by Google reviews and business profile details.
Data as of 26 September 2026 · 39,887 Google reviews across 26 listed businesses
See the 26 listings ↓Top 26 Bars & Pubs in Melbourne CBD, VIC
1–26 of 26The shortlist
The Valiant Cocktail Bar (4.8 stars from 594 Google reviews), Quarterhouse (4.7 stars from 1,152 Google reviews) and State of Grace (4.6 stars from 3,250 Google reviews) lead LocalLocal's Melbourne CBD bars & pubs ranking.
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#2
Quarterhouse
Read 1,152 reviewsReputation score: 97/100
#3
State of Grace
Read 3,250 reviewsReputation score: 96/100
#4
Fleet Rooftop Bar
Read 393 reviewsReputation score: 96/100
#5
The Sherlock Holmes
Read 2,444 reviewsReputation score: 95/100
#6
The Mitre Tavern
Read 3,438 reviewsReputation score: 94/100
#7
The Irish Times Pub
Read 2,427 reviewsReputation score: 94/100
#8
The Joint Bar
Read 2,319 reviewsReputation score: 94/100
#9
The Charles Dickens Tavern
Read 1,859 reviewsReputation score: 94/100
#10
Rooftop Bar
Read 1,754 reviewsReputation score: 94/100
#11
Goldilocks Rooftop Bar
Read 1,254 reviewsReputation score: 94/100
#12
The Duke of Wellington
Read 4,286 reviewsReputation score: 93/100
#13
Whitehart Bar
Read 1,810 reviewsReputation score: 93/100
#14
Loop Roof
Read 1,080 reviewsReputation score: 93/100
#15
Good Heavens Rooftop Bar
Read 1,027 reviewsReputation score: 93/100
#16
Bar Jayda
Read 105 reviewsReputation score: 91/100
#17
Morris House
Read 2,785 reviewsReputation score: 91/100
#18
Garden State Hotel
Read 1,910 reviewsReputation score: 91/100
#19
Death & Co Melbourne
Read 159 reviewsReputation score: 90/100
#20
Caretaker's Cottage
Read 900 reviewsReputation score: 89/100
139-141 Little Lonsdale St, Melbourne Victoria 3000
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Beneath Driver Lane
Read 1,386 reviewsReputation score: 88/100
Shop/3 Driver La, Melbourne Victoria 3000
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Union Electric Bar & Rooftop
Read 1,142 reviewsReputation score: 88/100
13 Heffernan Ln, Melbourne Victoria 3000
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LB's Record Bar
Read 163 reviewsReputation score: 88/100
#24
Berlin Bar
Read 1,408 reviewsReputation score: 87/100
Level 2/16 Corrs Ln, Melbourne Victoria 3000
berlinbar.com.au#25
Backspace
Read 126 reviewsReputation score: 85/100
27 George Parade, Melbourne Victoria 3000
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The Last Chance
Read 716 reviewsReputation score: 84/100
238 Victoria St, Melbourne Victoria 3000
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How do bars & pubs in Melbourne CBD compare?
The 26 bars & pubs listed on LocalLocal in Melbourne CBD have 39,887 Google reviews in total. Their median rating is 4.5 stars. The median review count is 1,320.
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Which bars & pubs lead LocalLocal's Melbourne CBD ranking?
The Valiant Cocktail Bar (4.8 stars from 594 Google reviews); Quarterhouse (4.7 stars from 1,152 Google reviews); State of Grace (4.6 stars from 3,250 Google reviews) lead LocalLocal's Melbourne CBD bars & pubs list. These ratings and review counts were recorded 26 September 2026. Confirm current availability with the business.
How does LocalLocal rank bars & pubs in Melbourne CBD?
LocalLocal ranks bars & pubs by its published score: up to 50 points for rating quality, 30 for review volume and 20 for available profile details. Ties use star rating and review count, followed by a stable business identifier.
How many bars & pubs are listed in Melbourne CBD?
LocalLocal lists 26 bars & pubs in Melbourne CBD. Their public profiles report 39,887 Google reviews in total. The median rating is 4.5 stars with a median of 1,320 reviews.
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How current are the ratings and business details?
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