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About Southbank Nightlife - Pubs, Clubs & Bars
" Southbank, Melbourne, offers a vibrant nightlife scene with a variety of pubs, bars, and clubs along the Yarra River. Visitors can enjoy cocktails with breathtaking skyline views, live music performances, and sophisticated venues perfect for a night out. The area attracts locals and tourists looking for entertainment, fine dining, and a lively atmosphere in the heart of the city. "
Southbank Fast Facts
- Total Venues : 41
The Crown Casino and Hotel and Entertainment Complex dominates Southbank’s entertainment and nightlife with a huge range of bars and nightclubs that cater for all manner of tastes. Within the massive complex you will find a range of cocktail bars, from the top of the complex and the Crown Metropol's 28 Skybar Lounge, to the bottom with the Casino's, The Den. There are also Sports Bars, lounges, terraces, beer gardens, gaming bars and high energy nightclubs.

The promenade along the Yarra River provides a non-stop procession of bars of all types and styles where many of the venues indoors merge with outdoor areas and provide Melbourne skyline vistas. A number of these are located at the Southgate dining and shopping precinct while the area around the Convention Centre at South Wharf has some options.

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The Waiting Room
The Waiting Room is located in the Crown towers Hotel at Southbank in Melbourne & is regarded as one of the finest lobby bars in the city. The intimate bar presents a range of classic 1940’s inspired cocktails, craft beers and premium wines.
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Blondie
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Hophaus Bier Bar Grill
Located on the second floor in the Southgate Complex of Melbourne’s Southbank is the Hophaus Bier Bar Grill. Hophaus provides a traditional Bavarian beer hall with a modern style and boasts 30 draft taps along its centre piece beer bar.
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Venues in Southbank
28 Skybar Lounge
Crown Metropol, 8 Whiteman Street, Melbourne, Victoria
Perched on the 28th floor of the Crown Entertainment Complex, 28 Skybar Lounge is Melbourne's highest cocktail bar, offering breathtaking panoramic views of the city skyline. Guests can indulge in expertly crafted cocktails, fine wines, and a sophisticated atmosphere. With its exclusive setting and impressive vistas, 28 Skybar Lounge provides a truly elevated experience in the heart of Melbourne.
Aria Bar & Lounge
The Langham, 1 Southgate Avenue, Southbank, Victoria
Asado Togo
, , Victoria
BearBrass Bar
3 Southgate Avenue, Southbank, Victoria
BearBrass is a stylish bar and restaurant located at the Southgate Precinct in Southbank and provides amazing views over the Melbourne City skyline. It is an ideal spot for an informal drink or social catch up in a relaxed friendly atmosphere.
Belgian Beer Cafe Melbourne
5 Riverside Quay, Southbank, Victoria
Located at the base of Southbank’s Eureka Tower and with Terrace seating, The Belgian Beer Café is renowned for its extensive selection of Belgian and International beers including Trappist Beers from the Benedictine Monks.
Bells Hotel
157 Moray Street, South Melbourne, Victoria
Bells Hotel in South Melbourne is a vibrant hub for those seeking a lively atmosphere. Boasting an extensive drinks menu, including craft beers and signature cocktails, it’s perfect for catching up with friends or celebrating special occasions. The venue features eclectic entertainment options, from live music to themed trivia nights, ensuring there’s never a dull moment. With spacious indoor and outdoor areas, Bells Hotel effortlessly accommodates social gatherings and creates an inviting backdrop for unforgettable nights out.
Blondie
Southbank Boulevard, , Victoria
BOHO Functions & Events
, , Victoria
Boost
, , Victoria
Chill On Ice Lounge
3 Southgate Ave, Southbank, Victoria
Southbank’s Chill On Ice Lounge takes the guest to a frozen land where everything within the venue is made from ice including the vessel you drink from. Promoted as the COOLEST place in town, it is an ideal spot to host a cool function.
Citizen
, , Victoria
Club 23
Level 3, Crown Towers, 8 Whiteman Street, Southbank, Victoria
Located on the 3rd level of Melbourne’s Crown Casino, Club 23 is a lavish & luxurious nightlife venue. The exclusive club provides a spectacular balcony with city vistas as well as private rooms, all to a backdrop soundtrack provided by world class DJ’s.
Curve Bar
100 St Kilda Road, , Victoria
Dock 37 Bar
Pan Pacific Hotel, 2 Convention Centre Place, South Wharf, Victoria
Eve
334 City Road, Southbank, Victoria
A previous winner of Australian Nightclub of the Year, Eve is fashionable, savvy and sophisticate venue that attracts a trendy cliental. Located in Melbourne’s prestigious Southbank precinct, it is hugely popular on weekends and for functions & events.
Fabrique
272 City Road, Southbank, Victoria
Fabrique is a classy and sophisticated bar, nightclub and event space located behind the Crown Casino in Southbank. It has 3 distinct rooms, 2 bars, state of the art light & sound and amazing VIP packages with Friday and Saturday regular events
Helpful Hunks
45 Haig Street, , Victoria
Hophaus Bier Bar Grill
Southbank Promenade, Southbank, Victoria
Located on the second floor in the Southgate Complex of Melbourne’s Southbank is the Hophaus Bier Bar Grill. Hophaus provides a traditional Bavarian beer hall with a modern style and boasts 30 draft taps along its centre piece beer bar.
Hopscotch
Shop 4 Riverside Quay, Southbank, Victoria
Hopscotch, located in the vibrant hub of Southbank, Victoria, is a dynamic playground for the senses. With a long line of over 30 artisan beers on tap, it serves as the ultimate haven for craft enthusiasts. Hopscotch effortlessly merges urban chic with playful quirkiness, offering live music and captivating DJs that guarantee an electrifying atmosphere. Whether you're here for the next-level cocktails, casual catch-ups, or unforgettable celebrations, this venue is the quintessential destination for socializing and immersive entertainment.
Industry Bar Southbank
56 Clarke Street, , Victoria
Left Bank Melbourne
, , Victoria
Level 3 Nightclubs at Crown
8 Whiteman Street, Southbank, Victoria
Level 3 Nightclub is located within the Crown Entertainment Complex on Melbourne’s Southbank district. The state of the art venue boasts 3 spectacular bars, a VIP Mezzanine level and hosts renowned local and International DJ’s.
Ludlow Bar
Building 3, 6 Riverside Quay, Southbank, Victoria
Ludlow Bar, located on the banks of the Yarra River, provides fantastic views of Melbourne City skylines. The venue is extremely versatile and ideal for functions with multiple bars and seamless indoor to outdoor movement.
Melbourne Cellar Door
, , Victoria
Melbourne Public Bar
11 Dukes Walk, South Wharf, Victoria
Located on South Wharf overlooking the Melbourne City Centre, Melbourne Public is a bar, café and dining room that provides great weekend entertainment, large screens for watching sport and a great range of beers, wines & cocktails.
Mirror Mirror Rooftop Lounge
Level 3, 209 Clarendon Street, South Melbourne, Victoria
Mirror Mirror Rooftop Lounge casts a spell over South Melbourne's skyline with its sleek design, panoramic views, and playful elegance. Elevated on Clarendon Street, this rooftop destination offers an alluring blend of classic glamour and modern indulgence — think velvet lounges, reflective interiors, and handcrafted cocktails. Whether you're basking in golden hour or diving into an after-dark soirée, Mirror Mirror is a polished yet approachable rooftop haunt, ideal for everything from catch-ups to celebrations under the stars.
Miss Pearl Bar + Dining
140 Southbank Boulevard, , Victoria
P.J. O'Brien's Irish Pub
Grnd Flr. Southgate Arts & Leisure Precinct, Southbank, Victoria
P.J. O’Brien’s are a chain of Irish Bars located in many of the Australian capital cities. The Southbank venue is located in the heart of Southgate and has live entertainment playing throughout the week and is a great sport to watch live sport.
Plus 5
, Melbourne, Victoria
Ponyfish Island
Evan Walker Bridge, , Victoria
Protagonist
, , Victoria
Rockpool Bar & Grill
, , Victoria
Tessie Pearl Hotel
, , Victoria
The Boatbuilders Yard
23 South Wharf Promenade, South Wharf, Victoria
The Boatbuilders Yard or Boaties is located in one of the original historic wharf sheds on the Yarra Rivers South Wharf. The modern fitout provides excellent indoor and outdoor spaces & you can lounge on a deck chair enjoying the view & a beverage.
The Cloakroom Bar
308-320 City Road, , Victoria
The Den
Crown Entertainment Complex, 8 Whiteman Street, Southbank, Victoria
The Den is a basement cocktail bar located beneath the Atlantic Restaurant in Melbourne’s Southbank precinct. The bar provides intriguing & sophisticated décor creating an intimate meeting place & serves an exceptional array of cocktails, wines & spirits
The General Assembly
, Southbank, Victoria
The Malthouse Bar
, , Victoria
The Maori Chief Hotel
117 Moray Street, South Melbourne, Victoria
The Maori Chief Hotel is a traditional suburban pub located behind the trendy Southbank area in South Melbourne. Founded in 1867 the hotel has a New Zealand flavour and includes a roof top deck, a front bar and restaurant.
The Waiting Room
Crown Towers, 8 Whiteman Street, Southbank, Victoria
The Waiting Room is located in the Crown towers Hotel at Southbank in Melbourne & is regarded as one of the finest lobby bars in the city. The intimate bar presents a range of classic 1940’s inspired cocktails, craft beers and premium wines.
Tonic Bar
8 8 Whiteman Street, , Victoria
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