Top rated Bars and Pubs in Essendon, Australia to elevate your visit (Updated December, 2023)

Top rated Bars and Pubs in Essendon

Experience the best that Essendon has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 491 places from Bars and Pubs category.

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MANIAX Axe Throwing - MELBOURNE (Abbotsford)

Recreation center

👍👍 Maniax was really fun! Was a great Hen's Party ♡ Shout out to Mel who was a great and funny instructor, was a real pleasure to be with! Throwing was tricky until we got the right technique, but a really great experience, definitely recommend doing it! I'll be going again♡ Don't get discouraged if...

4.90 (1.7K reviews) (~9.3 km from centre)

The Elysian Whisky Bar

Bar

👍👍 Absolutely fantastic afternoon sampling some amazing US whiskey. Terrific service from friendly very knowledgeable staff. Great vibe. Snacks were excellent (especially the warm chorizo). Will definitely be back again soon

$$ $$

4.90 (342 reviews) (~8.15 km from centre)

The Golden Peanut

Restaurant

👍👍 We have been here twice now, it makes you feel you are the only one that could possibly know about this little restaurant in Reservoir. The food is next level, if you manage to get a table you will be lucky always busy.

4.90 (211 reviews) (~7.8 km from centre)

The Shady Lady

Bar

👍👍 The Shady Lady is my favourite bar in Melbourne, maybe the whole world. The events are fun, the cocktails are great and the bar staff are the friendliest. There's such an inclusive atmosphere and gosh I just love it so much, especially Thursday night karaoke 🎤🎶

$ $$$

4.90 (189 reviews) (~7.59 km from centre)

One or Two

Bar

👍👍 Great new addition to Melbourne’s cocktail scene. Beautiful layout and Andy is always lovely to chat to. You can see a huge amount of energy has gone into this place and specifically the cocktail list. Great location and being open from 4pm is so convenient for that after work drink

4.90 (138 reviews) (~8.2 km from centre)

Henry St Brewhouse

Brewery

👍👍 The pay-off says “Brewed Next Door” and I am lucky that it is literally walking distance from my place. This Brewhouse is one of the very few independent craft breweries in inner-city Melbourne. We got a couple of beers for another Covid lockdown Zoom beers night! Monsieur Grey IPA is English IPA...

4.90 (113 reviews) (~5.57 km from centre)

Mastersons Bar

Bar

👍👍 If I could give this place more than 5 stars I would. So warm quirky and inviting… massive range of beers in the fridge for drinking or take away not to mention a great and ever changing array of tap beers. It’s also very puppy friendly, and has a great little beer garden for summer beverages. Wo...

$$ $$

4.90 (72 reviews) (~1.41 km from centre)

Whisky and Alement

Bar

1000+ rotating whiskies in an intimate bar with classes, plus a bottle shop for rare single malts.

$$ $$

4.80 (1.1K reviews) (~8.09 km from centre)

Yum Sing House Restaurant & Karaoke

Chinese restaurant

👍👍 My partner and I went here on Saturday 11th June 2022 to celebrate my birthday 🎉 The entire experience was great from when we entered to when we left. The food and cocktails were all delicious - we ordered the lux me menu and 3 cocktails. The decor was so pretty and the ambience was great. The st...

4.80 (358 reviews) (~7.88 km from centre)

Bad Frankie

Cocktail bar

Toasties and specialty liquors in a cool establishment with mason-jar lights and rustic decor.

$$ $$

4.80 (358 reviews) (~8.23 km from centre)

Above Board

Cocktail bar

👍👍 Intimate cocktail bar featured in The World’s Best 50 Bars (the only bar from Melbourne). Centre stage is a beautiful island seating just 16 people. Similar to a high-end omakase experience, top-quality cocktails are produced with accoutrement hidden away. Highly recommended for a quiet drink with...

4.80 (349 reviews) (~8.28 km from centre)

My Asian Neighbour

Indonesian restaurant

👍👍 One of the best Indonesian restaurant in Melbourne. It felt I went to someone’s house and ate nice home cooked meals. The family who owns this place super lovely .. Thank you Wayne and Lili .. We definitely will come back ..

4.80 (348 reviews) (~9.55 km from centre)

The Recreation Bistro x Bottleshop

Restaurant

👍👍 Really recommend The Recreation — we had a magnificent lunch there to celebrate another stage in our renovation. After a tough day cleaning and sanding and having some success, we were hungry. Thirsty, too! The meals did not disappoint. And what a dessert! Go to The Recreation — smart casual, a bit...

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4.80 (344 reviews) (~7.67 km from centre)

Café Sunshine & Salamatea كافه سلامتى

Cafe

👍👍 Sunshine’s hidden gem! Friendly & popular with the locals. Delicious vegan options & a cozing little cafe’. Definately not my last visit. All our dishes share a unique taste, I’m thinking it’s got to be in the cheese! Loved the savoury feta truffles in the Persian breakfast. Everything came out spec...

4.80 (329 reviews) (~8.2 km from centre)

Caretaker's Cottage

Bar

👍👍 THE COCKTAILS: very good, very strong and we love drinking booze on hallowed ground. THE STAFF: so genuine, so nice, felt like we should swap numbers and hang out. THE LOCATION: like The Room of Requirement, you’ll only find it if you need it.

$$ $$

4.80 (283 reviews) (~8.09 km from centre)

Hats & Tatts CBD

Bar

A Zoolander quote is lit up in neon above the bar at this lively & relaxed dive-style bar.

$$ $$

4.80 (251 reviews) (~8.14 km from centre)

Buck Mulligan's

Bar

👍👍 A beautiful cosy bar with welcoming staff & great music. The cocktails were outstanding & they served the black pudding perfectly 👌 Highly recommend.

$$ $$

4.80 (231 reviews) (~7.79 km from centre)

Burger Temptation (Campbellfield)

Hamburger restaurant

👍👍 Hands down the best burgers in town. Fresh, juicy and scrumptious. The meat is tender and crispy at the same time, it just melts in your mouth. Truly an experience for your taste buds. Simply delicious! Will definitely be frequenting this joint.

4.80 (196 reviews) (~8.09 km from centre)

Just Vegan

Vegan restaurant

👍👍 Just Vegan is an amazing place. And it is amazing for many reasons. First - the food is really really tasty. Second - The quality of the food is good. The way they make it. The quality of ingredients is good and fresh. Third - The people running it are really good and friendly. They are really tryin...

4.80 (188 reviews) (~8.23 km from centre)

The Brothers Public House

Bar

👍👍 A great place for drinks and a jig! I went on a Saturday night and there was a welcoming, fun and friendly atmosphere. There was live music played by locals which was fantastic! Indoor and outdoor seating options are available. Loved it!

$$ $$

4.80 (180 reviews) (~7.6 km from centre)

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Top rated Bars and Pubs in Essendon, Australia