The graveyard: Bars in Melbourne

These are the places that have permanently shut their doors but are still indexed on Google. A bittersweet archive of Bars in Melbourne that used to be — sorted by how well-loved they were.

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#1

El Camino Cantina Fitzroy

Mexican restaurant

Lively eatery & bar spotlighting familiar Tex-Mex plates & a diverse selection of margaritas.

4.50 (5.1K reviews)
Closed
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#2

Lively pub & microbrewery featuring craft beer, weekly bands & tavern fare, plus streetside seating.

4.20 (3.3K reviews)
Closed
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#4

Chef David

Sichuan restaurant

Dark, funky restaurant offering a robust drink menu & traditional Asian cuisine with a twist.

4.70 (2.7K reviews)
Closed
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#5

Ichi Ni Nana Izakaya

Japanese restaurant

Artful multi-level, indoor-outdoor eatery featuring a robust drink menu & modern Japanese fare.

4.10 (2.5K reviews)
$$ $$
Closed
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#6

Relaxed, old-timey hideaway for charcuterie boards, burgers & oysters, plus beer & funky cocktails.

4.60 (2.4K reviews)
Closed
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#7

Trendy, brick-lined venue for share plates & pizza, plus wine, beer on tap & creative cocktails.

4.60 (2K reviews)
Closed
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#9

Diner-style food like burgers and sliders, plus cocktails, in a hopping live music venue and bar.

4.60 (1.8K reviews)
Closed
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#11

China Bar Box Hill

Asian restaurant

Asian noodles, rice and BBQ dishes prepared in a bright, compact space with a casual vibe.

3.70 (1.2K reviews)
Closed
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#13

DOC Espresso

Italian restaurant

Contemporary cafe, bar & restaurant serving traditional Italian wine, pasta & coffee.

4.00 (1.2K reviews)
Closed
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#14

Tsindos

Greek restaurant

Longstanding family-run restaurant with a warm vibe, serving traditional Greek meals and banquets.

4.40 (1.1K reviews)
Closed
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#15

The Banff

Restaurant

Italian eatery dishing up classic pizza and pasta amid wooden furniture and a large log fireplace.

4.40 (1.1K reviews)
Closed
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#16

G2 Korean BBQ

Korean barbecue restaurant

Cool industrial-chic restaurant for cook-your-own Korean food at the table, with drinks until 3am.

4.40 (1.1K reviews)
Closed
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#18

Claypots Seafood Bar

Seafood restaurant

Bowls of mussels and fish in a busy spot, with a decorative hanging octopus and a separate bar.

4.20 (1.1K reviews)
Closed
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#19

The Quiet Man Irish Pub

Irish restaurant

Irish pub grub & ale served in a wood-paneled venue with a charming, old-world ambiance.

4.40 (1.1K reviews)
Closed
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#20

Cool gathering place featuring finger foods, burgers & pizza, plus craft drinks & DJ nights.

4.20 (1K reviews)
$$ $$
Closed
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#21

Vibrant, subterranean bar and nightclub with exotic Middle Eastern decor, live DJs and meze plates.

4.20 (1K reviews)
Closed
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#22

Madame Brussels

Cocktail bar

Pink-and-white cocktail bar with garden furniture, faux grassy areas & a terrace, plus small plates.

4.30 (1K reviews)
Closed
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#23

Trendy eatery with striking concrete arches and a beer garden, for wood-fired pizzas & pub fare.

4.20 (1K reviews)
Closed
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#25

Isan Soul

Thai restaurant

Informal haunt with kitschy Thailand-themed interiors, furnishing Thai plates, milk tea & wine.

4.20 (1K reviews)
Closed
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#27

Modern Australian food and cocktails served in an elegant beachfront restaurant.

4.30 (1K reviews)
Closed
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#29

Beer and Burger Bar

Hamburger restaurant

Gourmet burgers and an extensive range of beers, in a relaxed space with brick walls and barstools.

4.60 (994 reviews)
Closed
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#30

Old-school joint offering grills and local draught beers, plus 3 big screens and private booths.

4.20 (994 reviews)
Closed
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#31

Cocktails, global fare & brunch served in a modern, low-lit bistro with sleek decor & a patio.

4.40 (976 reviews)
Closed
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#32

Wine, craft beer & Australian share plates in a bare-brick bar with a riverside terrace.

4.50 (954 reviews)
Closed
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#35

Brown Cow

Restaurant

Busy spot with unfussy decor, plus a big outdoor deck, serving brunch and a Modern Australian menu.

4.10 (903 reviews)
Closed
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#36

Campari House

Cocktail bar

Cool bar/restaurant with wooden decor, providing Italian staples and a rooftop hangout.

4.10 (893 reviews)
$$ $$
Closed
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#38

Modern Australian brunch & lunch fare served in a relaxed hangout with outdoor tables & a cool vibe.

4.10 (867 reviews)
Closed
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#41

Vibrant, old-timey venue serving French eats such as escargot & meat dishes, plus cocktails & wine.

4.50 (850 reviews)
Closed
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#42

Fonda Mexican Richmond

Mexican restaurant

Trendy operation doing out updated street food classics, as well as cocktails jugs.

4.10 (847 reviews)
Closed
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#43

Cosmopolitan venue over 2 floors with city views from a spacious terrace, for American-style food.

3.40 (837 reviews)
$$ $$
Closed
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#44

Traditional 2-floor watering hole with diverse draught beers, British-style pub grub and live sport.

4.40 (834 reviews)
Closed
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#45

Airstream Cafe

Restaurant

Global dishes and wood-fired gourmet pizza, plus cocktails, in a spacious venue with a long terrace.

4.00 (814 reviews)
Closed
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#46

Vibrante

Italian restaurant

Modern Italian cuisine in a smart eatery with bright red feature walls and striking light fittings.

4.30 (813 reviews)
Closed
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#49

Cool watering hole with an open-air deck & streetside seats for craft beers, burgers & bar snacks.

4.40 (773 reviews)
$$ $$
Closed

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