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The Best Bars in St Kilda

Updated 9 months ago

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On a warm night, St Kilda’s bars are packed with revellers. But the variety in the area means that it’s not just a summery destination for a drink. In recent years, iconic local favourites the Saint Hotel and The Prince Hotel have been reinvigorated – and now offer something for everyone across intimate wine bars, diners with refined pub grub and a listening bar that plays into the early hours. And between The Espy and the Prince Bandroom, there are plenty of bars where you can see a gig. Here are some of our favourites.

  • The Espy

    Bar

    You might need a map to navigate this iconic seaside pub. Across its five floors, you’ll find multiple bars and two restaurants. Not to mention three stages for live music, including the legendary Gershwin Room.

  • Saint George

    Restaurant

    An upmarket pub with serious barbeque skills.

  • The Prince Public Bar

    Bar

    The iconic Prince of Wales Hotel has lived many lives. Today, it’s the best version of itself, with a beautiful island bar, bistro pub fare, and plenty of footpath seating for pints and people-watching in the sun.

  • Little Prince Wine

    Bar

    A Euro-inspired wine bar, wine shop and deli set beneath The Prince Hotel. Enjoy classic Australian and European wines; cheese, charcuterie and small snacking plates from the deli; and descend to one of Melbourne’s most impressive wine cellars.

  • Overlook

    Bar

    A “Kubrick-y” bar next to the Astor Theatre.

  • Bar Di Stasio

    Bar

    A polished bar by the team behind right next door Café Di Stasio.

  • The Nelson Rum Bar

    Bar

    Rums from Trinidad, Martinique, Barbados and Nicaragua.

  • The Local Taphouse

    Bar

    One of Melbourne's first proper beer venues; still one of the best.

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  • Newmarket Hotel

    Restaurant

    17 beer taps and cocktail jugs.

  • Milk the Cow

    Restaurant

    180 cheeses and wines to match.

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  • Freddie Wimpoles

    Bar

    The former George Hotel has a new life.

  • The Lion & Wombat

    Bar

    At this neighbourhood pub, enjoy traditional English fare – including Scotch eggs, fish finger sandwiches, and classic roasts – while sipping on a cocktail inspired by a cup of tea.

  • Chronicles Bar

    Bar

    This bar is a true local’s haunt. Friends, family and neighbours gather out front or up at the timber-clad bar to have a yarn, sip on a Victorian ale and order in food from nearby restaurants.

  • The Walrus

    Bar

    A local couple worked at some of Melbourne’s top wine bars before opening this this laid-back, homey spot. Come for freshly shucked oysters, rotating pintxos, lesser-known wines and its eclectic record collection.