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Murmur Piano Bar

Bar Cocktail bar Piano bar

Sophisticated late night bar serving cocktails, beer & wine, and featuring regular live music. People often mention piano, great, good, night, cocktails, staff, music, atmosphere, amazing, drinks,


Address

17 Warburton Ln, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

Website

www.murmur.com.au

Contact

+61 3 9640 0395

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.60 (452 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Thursday: (Anzac Day/Anzac Day), Closed, Holiday hours
  • Friday: 4 to 11:30 PM
  • Saturday: 6 to 11:30 PM
  • Sunday: Closed
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: Closed
  • Wednesday: 4 to 11:30 PM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: piano (25) great (25) good (22) night (20) cocktails (20) staff (19) music (19) atmosphere (17) amazing (12) drinks (11)
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  • 5/5 Lee Yu X. 1 year ago on Google
    love this hidden Piano Bar, was walking on the street and found this piano bar in the alley. my bf was here with his friend most of the tuesday night. glad that we came here and try the cocktail, it recommended by one of the staff, thanks to him , so good. sad they only open three days now
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Thomas E. 1 year ago on Google
    What an amazing venue! The cocktail choices are extremely tasty, I would recommend the Bombay velvet & Miles ahead if you are after something sweeter. The pianist was extremely entertaining and engaging with the crowd bring up a high energy. 10/10 recommend
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Daniel G. 1 year ago on Google
    This place is absolutely awesome in every sense. Amazing atmosphere, service, cocktails and Tim Mitchell really knew how to please the crowd - we will most certainly be back one day - loved it!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Dilip 1 year ago on Google
    Been here a few times. Never seems to disappoint. I’d recommend booking a table ahead of time. Not a place you’d go to eat but pretty good for cocktails and drinks. The piano man steals the show. Loves the classics. The guy we saw on Sat brought a lot of energy to the room.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jack H. 1 year ago on Google
    Wow wow wow wow. Such an amazing vibe, amazing cocktails, amazing entertainment, made a very memorable night. I will definitely come back here. 15/10.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Grey like the c. 11 months ago on Google • 40 reviews
    Made my night! ✨✨✨ Stumbled upon this piano bar serendipitously. Attentive staff, fine wine, engaging pianist (terrific job, Dave 🙌🏽) - everything I need after a long day of Melby adventures. 🌃 🍷 🦪 🎹
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jens Peter O. 2 months ago on Google • 1049 reviews New
    What a place. We had a great evening with seats up next to the piano (just lucky). The pianoman made a party and it was just a fun evening. If you like 80'ties hit music, this is a must!!!! We didn't eat there.

  • 4/5 Nina M. 4 years ago on Google • 156 reviews
    Met friends at Murmur at 4:30pm on grand final Saturday. We had the place to ourselves. It's small but perfectly formed. Lovely art deco inspired decor and art works. Selection of drinks is good. Service was good but not enthusiastic. We sat at the booth seating which was comfortable but the stools looked very high and uncomfortable. Seating around the grand piano looked great and I could imagine it would be fun when the piano was being played. Might go again if the opportunity arose.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Suds 1 year ago on Google • 149 reviews
    Really nice location. The musician was great. Played some great 70s 80s and 90s music. The atmosphere was really good. Everyone was having a great time. Would recommend coming with friends who like to sing along with the music. Highly recommended.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 David L. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice ambience with friendly engaged staff .....pays to reserve in advance although you can stand up by the bar .... Kev? the pianist very good... mellow tunes to getting the room singing along with Billy Joel, Elton John favourites etc. you can request songs as well ....prices are reasonable. Fun venue for a group.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Martyn C. 3 years ago on Google
    Well stumbling across this little gem made our night, great hostess Ginger thank you and brilliant atmosphere, music & cocktails. Book a table as you might not be as lucky as us!!!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Gus B. 4 years ago on Google
    What a place. I was honestly to drunk to remember but I'd lost my voice and had a pounding headache the next morning so it must of been good
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 P.J. F. 6 years ago on Google
    Friendly, informative and unpretentious service. Drinks were delicious. Worth booking a table as it's crowded. It's up a flight of stairs so not suitable for wheelchairs. Pricey but what you'd expect for CBD cocktails. Nice atmosphere, not so loud that you can't hear the person you're talking to.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ceola 1 year ago on Google
    Hidden laneway piano bar. Great atmosphere, attentive staff. Music by Jam the Piano man was fantastic! Really engaging and everyone was singing along and having a good time. Really great night and so nice for something a bit different.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Darshil M. 1 year ago on Google
    A brilliant place to be. Staff was very welcoming and the venue is perfect for a few quite cocktails on a weekday. I will certainly come to hear the live music.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Raelene R. 1 year ago on Google
    We went for some food and some fun and boy did Murmur deliver. The meals were small but tasty. The cocktails averagely priced but the entertainment atmosphere staff and patrons were simply outstanding. If you want a great fun night out where you walk away from the night absolutely in a singing high then this place is for you. Young old and in between you be hard pressed not to be bopping along.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Aimee L. 11 months ago on Google
    good location and lovely atmosphere, songs can be requested for pianist to play. however the cocktails are quite disappointing ☹️
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Prakriti M. 6 months ago on Google • 200 reviews
    Tiny fun bar with live music and good vibes. It's a small space so best to make a booking or you might have to stand. It gets pretty loud and warm on a hot night. I didn't try any food but the cocktails are ok. Kev was great on the piano.

  • 5/5 Karen D. 6 months ago on Google • 134 reviews
    Great atmosphere and even greater staff! Staff were super friendly and even remembered my drink after my first order - I never had to repeat my order again. We were made to feel very welcome. Food was ok - just snack food, not amazing but not terrible. Would highly recommend this place for a drink and a sing along too!

  • 5/5 D L. 1 year ago on Google • 111 reviews
    One for the lovers of live pianists playing requests from patrons. Bar staff are always accommodating for service and drinks selection. Can get busy on weeknights so try to book ahead or try your luck getting a table. Well worth the experience. Food selection is delicious and fresh from the kitchen. It's tucked away in a small alley, it's exactly what makes Melbourne's night scene so special.

  • 5/5 David L. 9 months ago on Google • 82 reviews
    I experienced a soothing night of classic modern piano music, enabled by a vast array of Melbourne night-life choices. Instead of playing sobering interpretations, the talented pianist adds life to the bar and lets his audience choose their own favourites. I enjoyed a bottle of Grenache whilst being serenaded by chart toppers like 'My Immortal' by Evanescence and 'Your Song' by Elton John.

  • 5/5 Franca R. 4 months ago on Google • 9 reviews
    About a week ago I celebrated my birthday and a surprise elopement and we all agreed it was the best night ever! We had so much fun singing and dancing the night away. Gorgeous Mia made sure everything ran smoothly for us, the bar staff were extra amazing and Kev was awesome on the piano. Will definitely be back!

  • 5/5 Candy C. 4 years ago on Google
    Away from the hustle and bustle of the Hardware Lane, this cosy Spanish restaurant offers a chic and relaxing atmosphere for chill out after work or a catch up with friends for birthday. After sliding the door opened, I saw the chefs in a compact kitchen at the back. What caught my eyes after sitting down was the two walls of wine racks from ceiling down to the sitting area. Quite a view with the racks are fully stacked with different 'coloured wine screw caps'. The staff has no problem to ID the location of the wine when the customers make an order; impressive. My friend ordered a bottle of Argentinean wine Acordeon Malbec for the birthday boy. It's smooth and easy to drink; liked the low alcohol content. Not a very traditional Spanish menu, but it's easy to settle the choices among four of us. Loved the roasted eggplant with full charred aroma, delicate Peruvian ceviche, yummy croquettes... Hmm, everyone seemed to dug into the MurMur bravas; the spicy sauce was so good with it. The star culinary experience was the Andalusian style fried squid! Seriously amazing with the mayo foam; just unforgettable taste. As one of our friends is vegetarian, we ordered the veggie paella. It's rustic with al dente Calasparra rice (I felt that was what used; pardon if wrong). Well, we did clear the crust off completely. Simple desserts. But I wish I had reserved some room in my stomach for 2 more flan caramel custard! It was a recipe from a 1-Michelin star restaurant in northern Spain. Next time. The cheesecake was light and creamy. But for churros, I felt it needed a bit of 'fluff' inside. There was a live band upstairs. But we were a bit lazy to walk up coz everyone was tired after a long day... The staff was friendly, attentive and knowledgeable. Thank Q for making us feel comfortable and relaxed. ps Pardon no photos coz we were a bit hungry and dug into the food as soon as the plates were landed on the table...

  • 5/5 Nicole C. 1 year ago on Google
    Loved this place! Was a random find and an unexpected joy! The atmosphere perfect, great staff and yummy cocktails!

  • 4/5 Tim D. 4 years ago on Google
    Fun place, live piano! Music can be hit and miss depending on the age of the crowd

  • 5/5 Satomi M. 4 years ago on Google
    Music amazing, good venue. I visited few times. Always happy.. but there are functions around all the time. So lound..;(

  • 5/5 Cait M. 3 years ago on Google
    Had one of the best nights ever after just googling ‘piano bar’ and discovering this little gem. With Tim on the keys and vocals he really worked the room well and had us all having a great whole room sing a long. With no cover charge we had a ball in this quirky little upstairs room. Go early to get a seat otherwise standing room only. Oh, and great cocktails too

  • 5/5 Davin C. 2 years ago on Google
    Best night we've had in a long time! Great vibe with most patrons singing along with gusto. Am looking forward to going back

  • 5/5 Jeffrie T. 2 years ago on Google
    Piano, cocktails and sing a long

  • 5/5 Dean O. 2 years ago on Google
    Many a good night had here!

  • 5/5 Daniel F. 2 years ago on Google
    Jam the Piano Man was exceptional. The service was excellent and solved a mixed up drink order very professionally. The drinks are well balanced and the atmosphere is great. Thank you for this evening.

  • 5/5 Holly 2 years ago on Google
    Absolutely brilliant spot!!! Very welcoming inclusive space. Bar staff were awesome and catered to our requests. Entertainment was fantastic and everyone had a great time singing along. Will definitely be back!!!

  • 5/5 Warwick D. 2 years ago on Google
    First time last night and it was so much fun! Tim Mitchell was playing and boy can he work the crowd! He is a born entertainer. The whole place was signing and dancing for many hours. A lot of fun.

  • 4/5 Chris T. 2 years ago on Google
    Great service from the front of house. Cocktails where okay, not anything amazing but definitely better than a lot of places. Will return.

  • 5/5 Dominic T. 6 years ago on Google
    I have been to Murmur several times. The cocktails and the service are excellent. You can ask the bartender to make a tailored made cocktail for you by telling them your preferred spirits and your preferred taste.

  • 5/5 Marika P. 8 months ago on Google
    We walked in late around 8 but really advise to book which are 2 hour sessions. The place goes nuts. Such a great atmosphere and everyone singing along. Drinks, well expect cocktails to be $25 each and hope nobody knocks you and you spill it. Was a top night and highly recommend.

  • 5/5 Jacqueline S. 9 months ago on Google
    Great little bar, with lovely live music and interactions with the performers. Book seats for later, but often able to walk in earlier in the evening for a couple of hours. Sister restaurant Myrtle is downstairs

  • 3/5 Rumal A. 8 months ago on Google
    Amazing concept I loved. Loved the concert of someone playing a piano and customers being able to recommend songs as well. BUT the pianist was more interested in playing music requested by the girls "good looking girls" rather than the music that would make the crowd enthusiastic and involved. This was extremely disappointing. Great atmosphere but a lot of potential to improve. This could have been a place i would come every week. Maybe this was a one off but will try again hoping for the best

  • 5/5 Jim S. 4 years ago on Google
    Stumbled upon this place just based on location... what a pleasant surprise! Such a positive and beautiful vibe at this place. Will go again :)

  • 5/5 Kyle D. 4 years ago on Google
    Wonderful Spanish experience. Super delicious food and lovely vibes. It’s a charming restaurant in a hidden lane of Melbourne. Definitely, I will go back soon

  • 4/5 Setareh M. 4 years ago on Google
    been there couple tomes! music is fantastic, drinks pretty good

  • 4/5 Noelene B. 4 years ago on Google
    Croquettas was delicious. Charcuterie plate was great. Good cocktails.

  • 5/5 Bradley M. 4 years ago on Google
    Epic experience

  • 5/5 marta s. 4 years ago on Google
    This food is heaven. My favorite restaurant so far!! The service is outstanding and haven’t got the right words to describe how good the food is. Totally recommendable for having the best experience involving the five senses.

  • 4/5 W T. 4 years ago on Google
    Awesome but just gets too packed.

  • 1/5 David P. 4 years ago on Google
    Ordered two $11 drinks and was charged $27.22, not realising until later. Asked the barman for a glass for my partner’s canned drink and was told “sorry, they’re all taken” despite having heaps behind the bar, and I’m sure he heard correctly. No point arguing, I knew then I wouldn’t be giving him any more money and I wanted us to enjoy the drink we had. Piano player was a good performer, but mostly played louder, upbeat music so not a place for a quiet drink. Clean place, just not sure why the barman would want to lose customers.

  • 5/5 Kylie Da F. 4 years ago on Google
    This place is just awesome, come for the music, drinks or food, you won't be disappointed!

  • 5/5 Neal A. 4 years ago on Google
    Snuck in here with a group of work colleagues after a workshop. The place is a little hard to find so you tend to stumble upon it. The atmosphere is very quiet and laid back. I loved the feel of it.

  • 5/5 Richard G. 4 years ago on Google
    An amazing little place tucked away in an alley, through a door and up some stairs. The cocktails are excellent and while there's no beer on tap their craft beer selection is comprehensive. A great place to relax with a few mates and enjoy live music.

  • 5/5 Krystof T. 4 years ago on Google
    A great bar with very good live music. Conveniently located, good range of whiskey and other alcohol.

  • 4/5 Alicia P. 4 years ago on Google
    Bringing the piano bar experience to Melbourne! Murmur is the perfect place for it. Great atmosphere, though the pianist on the night we visited wasn’t super engaged with the audience.. wasn’t in the flow I guess. We’ll be back for a fun night out again one day

  • 2/5 Milly J. 4 years ago on Google
    Underwhelming. Staff were relatively nice. If not indifferent. Cocktails were average. Food was also disappointing.

  • 3/5 Fee B. 4 years ago on Google
    Had one of the best nights there last year, piano player was amazing. Crowd pumping. New piano player a couple of weeks ago and very different vibe. Don't know if a piano player who starts his set with a two handed single finger salute is the right person...the venue and decor still amazing.

  • 5/5 Jamie B. 4 years ago on Google
    Friendly staff, great atmosphere and the bar staff know how to make a drink. My go to drink is a Negroni, the bar staff here make an exceptional Negroni the best in Melbourne in my opinion. Only the best spirits go in the Murmur Negroni if you don’t believe me just try it for your self!

  • 5/5 Richard B. 5 years ago on Google
    Awesome venue and really great staff. The piano is okay too...

  • 5/5 Will R. 4 years ago on Google
    The best piano bar in Melbourne. Noisy, crowded, great cocktails and winelist, and always a good pianist. My standout choice for a nightcap.

  • 5/5 Archer O. 3 years ago on Google
    Service was wonderful.

  • 5/5 Sullivan K. 4 years ago on Google
    Amazing experience. Intimate room that looks beautiful and you feel right at home in. Friendly staff that can cater to requests that go off menu, though you need not with a great cocktail list and nice selection throughout. Loved the music, musician was very talented and took all requests even when they got a outlandish! Great fun, can't wait to be back. Thanks Murmur xo

  • 4/5 Yuanita O. 4 years ago on Google
    Enjoyed Live piano music

  • 5/5 Sladjan V. 4 years ago on Google
    Best entertainment in the city

  • 5/5 Anthony A. 4 years ago on Google
    Love this place.

  • 4/5 KillV 4 years ago on Google
    Chilled place. Expected a big grand piano there. But all I got was an electronic piano. Overall good experience. Would visit again.

  • 5/5 Hugh J. 4 years ago on Google
    Murmur piano bar, what a great night out. Excellent music, songs we all know. Not ridiculously loud

  • 5/5 Darin M. 4 years ago on Google
    Great place to bring to bring your friend that needs a cheer up... The only place that is acceptable to scream at the pianist!!! ....While trying to sing.

  • 4/5 Nick W. 4 years ago on Google
    A sophisticated spot with a nice array of drinks on offer.

  • 3/5 Jeff S. 4 years ago on Google
    Turn up, be underwhelmed and leave. Apart from that it seems OK.

  • 5/5 Stacy O. 4 years ago on Google
    Amazing cocktails and a fun atmosphere. If you want to show off Melbourne's hidden gems to your friends this is the place to come!

  • 5/5 Neil M. 4 years ago on Google
    This piano bar was better than we expected. The 2 pianists were a load of fun and kept the crowd entertained. The food was delish and the drinks menu good. Best little hide hole in Melbourne

  • 2/5 Filip K. 4 years ago on Google
    Alright vibe but very poor cocktails. We got two. First one way too sour second way too sweet.

  • 5/5 roberta b. 4 years ago on Google
    Fantastic.... will be back !!!

  • 5/5 Richard Y. 4 years ago on Google
    Have had a couple really fun evenings here. Fantastic venue and great hospitality.

  • 5/5 Daniel O. 4 years ago on Google
    Fairly priced drinks. No cover charge. Live music. What's not to love?

  • 5/5 Meeral G. 4 years ago on Google
    Accidentally stumbled upon this bar and I am so thankful the stars aligned! Great spanish bar with delicious drinks - A must have snack to have is the potato bravas! Best potatoes ever!

  • 4/5 Chris S. 4 years ago on Google
    Over priced beer it’s a joke wine ok

  • 4/5 Mark D. 5 years ago on Google
    Nice place... lively but red wine served cold? Great food and friendly staff

  • 5/5 Gwen P. 8 months ago on Google • 2 reviews
    We had a wonderful night at this intimate cosy bar. The energetic piano player was happy to take and play requests and had everyone singing along. The bar staff were friendly and the cocktails are definitely worth a try. Overall a great vibe, this bar is definitely worth a visit
    1 person found this review helpful 👍


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Food
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Dancing
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Food at bar
    • ✓️ Hard liquor
  • Accessibility
    • ✗ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✗ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✗ Takeout
    • ✗ Delivery
  • From the business
    • ✓️ Identifies as women-owned

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