Hidden gems - Bars and Pubs in Parkville, Australia not to miss (Updated December, 2023)

Hidden gems: Bars and Pubs in Parkville

Discover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in Parkville. This list contains 35 places from Bars and Pubs category.

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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) (~3.03 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) (~1.93 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) (~3.84 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) (~8.54 km from centre)

Ascot Vale Cellars

Wine bar

😠 The bartender was a class act he sounded a lot like Mel Gibson from Braveheart, too. I want to add I am a recovering alcoholic and I do not regret choosing this venue to end 15 years of sobriety.Thank you.

$ $$$

4.80 (102 reviews) (~3.41 km from centre)

Brogan's Way Distillery

Distillery

👍👍 Wish I could give more than 5 stars! Booked a cocktail making class and had such a wonderful experience. Can't recommend more!!

4.80 (95 reviews) (~6.22 km from centre)

Ragtime Tavern

Bar

👍👍 Very nice place with good vibes and mive music. You can bring you own food to enjoy the great cocktail

4.80 (79 reviews) (~8.32 km from centre)

Hawkers Beer

Brewery

👍👍 A great microbrewery in the industrial area of Reservoir. The customer service was outstanding from the man who initially served me and the lady who served me. Both people were very helpful and polite. The Pilsener was good, but the Pale Ale was excellent, in fact it was some of the best I've tas...

4.80 (51 reviews) (~8.21 km from centre)

The Blacksmith Bar

Bar

👍👍 Booked our wedding reception in the function room and the team were absolutely sensational from the get go. Everything was so easy to organise. The night ran like clockwork, the food was delicious and nothing was too much trouble. The waitress serving food found us regularly and made sure we got to...

4.70 (145 reviews) (~5.57 km from centre)

Lay Low Bar

Cocktail bar

👍👍 I hosted my 30th birthday party at Lay Low last weekend and simply couldn’t have had a better experience. From the point of my first inquiry to following up on a phone left behind at the end of the night, communication was clear and professional. The venue was perfect on the night itself, the staff...

4.70 (111 reviews) (~5.39 km from centre)

Valhalla

Cocktail bar

👍👍 Best cocktail bar in the city. Trust me on this one. No fancy decoration, just very very good Scandinavian inspired cocktails. Hard to find. But once you find it, it will definitely be your go to place. Very spacious, can accommodate big groups. edit: my fav bartender in valhalla now opened their o...

4.70 (100 reviews) (~3.49 km from centre)

3 Ravens Brewery

Bar

👍👍 Do you dream of sitting in a cool garage, fited out with couches, chairs, tables, a pool table, music and a bar that has the best beers? Well if the answer is yes. This is the place for you. Go down and try the ever-changing range of beers on tap and sit in the awsome atmosphere brew pub bar. This v...

4.70 (93 reviews) (~7.49 km from centre)

Bar Carlo

Bar

👍👍 Exceptional service and drinks. We were offered to have the heater turned on, candles were lit and glasses of water brought out without asking. That’s what makes fantastic customer service. There was a wide variety of drinks to choose from. Highly recommend. Thank you.

$$ $$

4.70 (78 reviews) (~3.32 km from centre)

Radium

Bar

👍👍 Radium Bar is a cosy, atmospherically rich bar located conveniently close to the wider South-east of Melbourne. There's a little something for everyone—be it Trivia Thursdays, live jazz Saturdays, or just a quiet dive for the midweek. The staff and manager are wonderful folks who make the effort to...

4.70 (74 reviews) (~7.46 km from centre)

Amphlett House

Pub

👍👍 Absolutely was there at the same time as the below (1 star review). Had a great experience. Can not speak highly enough of all staff on shift at the time. Enjoyed a meal, to which the chef came out of the kitchen to ensure my meal was satisfactory. All staff were great and my drinks were spot on....

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4.70 (66 reviews) (~3.17 km from centre)

Churchill Cellars Licenced Cafe & Bottle Shop

Liquor store

4.70 (22 reviews) (~8.63 km from centre)

Jimmy's Tap & Barrel

Bar

👍👍 When i was talking to the people with authorities and when he asked me why i wanted to get suffering about women. government taking away women rights and aren't allowed to make friends on the street and decide to give them the wrong rights so they can use them as workers. They abuse them 100 percent...

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4.60 (142 reviews) (~3.42 km from centre)

Westerly

Cafe

👍👍 First time visiting today, cafe was welcoming feeling more like entering a friends home. My cappuccino was perfect, very creamy and well balanced coffee milk ratio.

4.60 (123 reviews) (~6.89 km from centre)

Oliva Social

Event venue

👍👍 I had my 30th birthday party here 2 weeks ago on 12th November. We had organised the finger food package for the night this package included Arancini, assorted pizzas, chips l, cotaletta strips & a seafood / grazing barrels. Along with ice cream cart (total hit) for dessert & drinks package. I rece...

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4.60 (109 reviews) (~6.22 km from centre)

Underwood Wine Bar

Bar

Cool, narrow hangout with brick-lined walls, a wooden bar & patio for regional wines & bar snacks.

4.60 (108 reviews) (~2.71 km from centre)

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Hidden gems: Bars and Pubs in Parkville, Australia