Top rated Cocktail bars in Essendon, Australia to elevate your visit (Updated December, 2023)

Top rated Cocktail bars 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 174 places from Cocktail bar category.

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Ballers Clubhouse Carlton

Cocktail bar

5.00 (180 reviews) (~7.08 km from centre)

Ramblin' Man

Bar

👍👍 What can I say about this venue. Beautiful! Accommodating. Just bloody good people. I had my birthday here. They gave me my own space to entertain asked if I needed any help with anything (cake/catering/etc). So unbelievably friendly! Big shout out to Clint and Lillian. You were so amazing, and mad...

5.00 (51 reviews) (~5.76 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)

Bar Spontana

Wine bar

👍👍 What a fantastic spot nestled down a laneway in the heart of Brunswick. A warm welcome reception and we were taken to a cosy little nook and we started with two delicious cocktails. These went down super well with the ultra delicious scallops in spicy butter. Highly recommend. The oysters with grani...

4.90 (221 reviews) (~4.77 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)

Brunswick Wine Shop

Wine bar

👍👍 The wine selection here is incredible. The low budget price of a good wine is what keeps me coming back! Friendly and helpful service always make me feel welcome and at home. A must visit if you're around the Brunswick area! Would give 100 stars if Google would permit.

$$ $$

4.90 (62 reviews) (~4.54 km from centre)

Henry Sugar

Restaurant

Area-sourced dishes, cocktails & natural wines featured in a mellow space with outdoor seating.

$$ $$

4.80 (621 reviews) (~6.81 km from centre)

Bossa Nova Café | Brazilian Restaurant

Restaurant

👍👍 Very cosy Brazilian restaurant for anyone that has already tried churrasco and would like to try some of other dishes Brazilian culinary has to offer (sweets too). Really nice when they bring the DJ.... Had a great night!

4.80 (450 reviews) (~7.1 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)

Navi

Fine dining restaurant

Compact, low-key venue offering multi-course menus with thoughtfully sourced ingredients.

4.80 (338 reviews) (~7 km from centre)

Little Lon Distilling Co.

Distillery

👍👍 Little Lon is a distillery in the once red light district of Melbourne , and the last remaining single storey dwelling to survive in the area . It has an old world ambience and a sense of history that you won’t find anyway else, tucked at the back end of Little Lonsdale Street down a cobblestone wal...

4.80 (154 reviews) (~8.18 km from centre)

Il Porto

Pizza restaurant

👍👍 Finally an authentic Italian pizzeria serving up fresh pizza with delicious toppings. You know it's good pizza when the main attraction is the base, it's perfectly thin with the right amount of charred crust and delicious sauce for that sweet and sour flavour. The toppings are fresh, using simple go...

4.80 (119 reviews) (~4.83 km from centre)

CHANGOS - Bar & Kitchen -

Restaurant

👍👍 4.5/5 ⭐️ We came on a Thursday night and we were the only people there, but I can imagine it being a great hangout spot on their busier nights. There was a comfy couch, dim lights, wooden tables and chairs, a nice bar, it was clean but not fancy so you can get cosy while enjoying quality food. It...

4.80 (92 reviews) (~5.79 km from centre)

Danté

Restaurant

👍👍 Had the pleasure of dining here on opening night and it did not disappoint! Each cocktail I tried was perfectly balanced and smooth. Food was tasty, great portions and the smoked burrata is to die for!

4.80 (53 reviews) (~7.79 km from centre)

Eau De Vie Melbourne

Cocktail bar

Classy bar with whiskey, cocktails and tasting menus, plus a hidden lounge behind a bookcase.

$$$ $

4.70 (1.8K reviews) (~8.84 km from centre)

Eureka 89

Restaurant

Seasonal tasting menus & a robust wine list offered in a sleek venue featuring bay & city views.

$$$ $

4.70 (1.1K reviews) (~9.04 km from centre)

Ginger Olive | Restaurant and Grill

Restaurant

Warm space serving international BBQ offerings, noodles & pastas, plus cocktails.

$$ $$

4.70 (664 reviews) (~8.64 km from centre)

The Everleigh

Cocktail bar

Intimate bar for classic or custom cocktails with old-world decor like chesterfields and deer heads.

$$$ $

4.70 (620 reviews) (~8.43 km from centre)

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Top rated Cocktail bars in Essendon, Australia