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Top Cocktail Bars in Melbourne CBD
Great cocktails deserve better than standing three deep at the bar. Luckily, cocktail bars in Melbourne CBD hide behind famous laneways, rooftop entrances and heritage buildings, giving every catch-up or celebration its own personality. Sip classic martinis near Collins Street, sample inventive house creations tucked away off Flinders Lane or reserve a stylish space for birthdays, after-work drinks and private parties. Browse the options below and raise a glass somewhere worth remembering.
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![Cocktail Bar at Seamstress Restaurant & Bar in Melbourne CBD]()
from $35
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityCocktail Bar
100 guestsSeamstress Restaurant & BarMelbourne CBD
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MMegan H.
“The space is cosy, chill and convenient. We liked being able to sit or stand and being close to the bar” -
![The Douglas Club at Hilton Melbourne Little Queen Street in Melbourne CBD]()
from $100
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Douglas Club
50 guestsHilton Melbourne Little Queen StreetMelbourne CBDThe Douglas Club is a Cocktail Bar in Hilton Melbourne Little Queen Street. The space provides a compact, hotel-style cocktail lounge designed for low-key, conversation-friendly evening gatherings.
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![Entire Venue at Bar Jayda in Melbourne CBD]()
from $110
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityEntire Venue
160 guestsBar JaydaMelbourne CBDBar Jayda is a cocktail bar centred on an intimate dining room. Its formal, long-table layout gives private gatherings a structured setting. Design: The dining room has textured plaster walls, dark timber overhead and warm
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![Cocktail Bar at Cookie in Melbourne CBD]()
from $3000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityCocktail Bar
40 guestsCookieMelbourne CBDSSabrina C.
“Excellent communication. Friendly and helpful staff on the night. Excellent and plentiful food and drinks.” -
![Bar at Valhalla in Melbourne CBD]()
from $2000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityBar
120 guestsValhallaMelbourne CBDFeatures: The venue has a staffed cocktail bar that serves a rotating cocktail menu. The venue includes an in-house PA system and speakers, air conditioning, and the option to play your own music.
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![Entire Venue at Little Red's Cocktail Bar in Melbourne CBD]()
from $1500
minimum spend / per eveningCheck availabilityEntire Venue
50 guestsLittle Red's Cocktail BarMelbourne CBDLittle Red Riding Hood is all grown up and these days she's running a cocktail bar. Little Red's is an intimate venue where quality cocktails, and having a good time are all you have to worry about.
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![Carriage Side at The Toff in Chinatown, Melbourne CBD]()
from $500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityCarriage Side
40 guestsThe ToffChinatown, Melbourne CBDAAnnette B.
“Fantastic staff that were totally amazing & a perfect place to have a 30th birthday. The food was so yummy.” -
![Entire Venue at Solace Bar in Melbourne CBD]()
from $100
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityEntire Venue
250 guestsSolace BarMelbourne CBDSolace Bar is a tucked-away cocktail bar with a speakeasy-style interior and a focused cocktail programme. Venue highlights: The two-floor layout creates a lively ground-level bar and a quieter sofa lounge upstairs, allowing
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![Full Venue at 1806 in Melbourne CBD]()
from $4500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityFull Venue
160 guests1806Melbourne CBDThe cocktail bar 1806 which has won multiple awards operates from its restored historic building which now displays its original architectural design. The venue provides refined service together with world-class cocktails
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![Rooftop at Good Heavens Rooftop Bar in Melbourne CBD]()
from $37
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityRooftop
400 guestsGood Heavens Rooftop BarMelbourne CBDGood Heavens Rooftop Bar is a cocktail bar built around a retro 1980s-inspired drinks programme. Venue highlights: The rooftop terrace delivers broad city views and a mixture of open-air seating, sheltered areas and umbrellas
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![The Cocktail Room at Ms Collins in Melbourne CBD]()
from $3000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Cocktail Room
30 guestsMs CollinsMelbourne CBDOur newest and most exciting room to date is now available. Walking into Cocktail on Collins instantly gives you this playful and comforting energy. The Cocktail Room concept of Hollywood Regency is such a timeless style,
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![Dress Circle at 1806 in Melbourne CBD]()
from $2000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityDress Circle
80 guests1806Melbourne CBDDress Circle is a Lounge in 1806 and a mezzanine-level space that overlooks the main bar, providing a raised, semi-private area for guests. Design: The space pairs dark timber floors and low ceilings with red upholstered
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FAQs about Top Cocktail Bars in Melbourne CBD
Booking costs of cocktail bars average $2500 minimum spend per event. Costs vary depending on guest capacity, popularity, location, and amenities like sound systems or bar services. Extra charges may apply for custom catering, decor, or event planning services. Packages with add-ons, such as DJs, photo booths, or other entertainment services, can also increase the overall cost. Check out the typical price ranges in Melbourne CBD, based on Tagvenue data:
| From $1500 | to $3500 | minimum spend per event |
| From $21 | to $65 | per person |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated October 2026), the best options include:
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Carriage Side at The Toff in Chinatown - rated 5/5
Our user said: ‘Fantastic staff that were totally amazing & a perfect place to have a 30th birthday.’ -
Cocktail Bar at Seamstress Restaurant & Bar in Melbourne CBD - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘We had the basement bar hired out, it was fantastic!’ -
The Cocktail Room at Ms Collins in Melbourne CBD - rated 4.8/5
Venue said: Ms Collins is a multi-level nightclub that combines large dance floors, an in-house art collection and multiple bars across private rooms, presenting late-night music, DJs and club hospitality.
You'll find cocktail bars in various sizes, from smaller spots to larger venues; keep in mind that the type of space and your chosen layout will affect the capacity! Below you can see the typical venue sizes in Melbourne CBD, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (October 2026):
| Small | up to 50 guests | prices average $1800 minimum spend per event |
| Medium | between 80 and 110 guests | prices average $2000 minimum spend per event |
| Large | over 140 guests | prices average $3000 minimum spend per event |
Smaller cocktail bars usually fit up to 50 guests standing. Here are some great options in Melbourne CBD, based on Tagvenue data as of October 2026:
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The Understudy at 1806 - bar for 35 guests
Venue said: The Understudy’s menu features a collection of inviting cocktail offerings that are sure to delight, with the option of a customizable menu to suit any special occasion. -
The Booths at The Emerald Peacock, rated 4.8/5 - lounge for 20 guests
Venue said: The Booths in the Peacock Lounge provide an elegant semi-private space and are ideal for small to medium celebrations or after work gatherings. Each booth caters for up to 15 guests comfortably, with the ability to accommodate... -
Private Booths at The George on Collins, rated 4.9/5 - dining room for 18 guests
Our user said: ‘Perfect events manager. I felt really special throughout the process. Event space was perfect!!’
Cheap cocktail bars in Melbourne CBD start from $500 minimum spend per event or $20 per person. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of October 2026:
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Balcony at The Carlton Club Hotel, from $500 minimum spend per event (up to 80 guests standing)
Our user said: ‘Venue was fantastic! Easy to work with and super accommodating and helpful.’ -
Chaise Lounge on Queens at Chaise Lounge, from $20 per person (up to 180 guests standing)
Venue said: Chaise Lounge is a basement nightclub defined by a low-lit, club-focused interior and prominent neon signage. Venue highlights: The venue offers an open basement layout that centres on a clear dance area and flexible standing... -
Whole Venue BYO bar karaoke at 215 Queen's, from $500 minimum spend per event (up to 100 guests standing)
Venue said: A compact karaoke bar venue centred on a single enclosed performance room designed for private-group music and sing-along hire. Design: The main room features a long, narrow plan, low ceiling and hard wooden floor that creates...
In Melbourne CBD, cocktail bars are most commonly booked for 30 to 70 guests. Here are some popular kinds of events people have hosted at these spaces on Tagvenue, as of October 2026:
| Party | Usually between $2,000 and $2,900. |
User who booked Peacock Lounge at The Emerald Peacock for 30 guests
said: ‘The service at my 40th birthday was phenomenal. Great venue and awesome location.’ |
| Christmas Party | Usually between $2,500 and $4,000. |
User who booked Cocktail Bar at Seamstress Restaurant & Bar for 36 guests
said: ‘If you want a venue that has a great vide and staff to match, you won't be disappointed with Seamstress.’ |
| 30th Birthday Party | Usually between $2,000 and $2,500. |
User who booked Cocktail Bar at La Di Da for 40 guests
said: ‘Easy to deal with, food quality was great, staff easy to deal with.’ |
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