East Melbourne has 15 verified spots worth your time for bars. Every venue below is a real, operating business with a Google listing — no placeholder names, no made-up addresses.
| Venue | Rating | Reviews | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panacea | 5/5 | 94 | — |
| Mikey’s Bar | 5/5 | 23 | — |
| BAR STOCK SHUFFLE | 4.9/5 | 1576 | — |
| The Elysian Whisky Bar | 4.9/5 | 390 | $$ |
| The Shady Lady | 4.9/5 | 226 | $ |
| Commis | 4.9/5 | 138 | — |
| Bouvardia | 4.8/5 | 662 | $$ |
| Above Board | 4.8/5 | 500 | $$ |
1. Panacea
Address: 210 Johnston St, Collingwood
Rating: 5/5 (94 reviews)
Panacea is a verified local spot in East Melbourne. Check their latest hours and menu before visiting.
2. Mikey’s Bar
Address: 268 Johnston St, Abbotsford
Rating: 5/5 (23 reviews)
Mikey’s Bar is a verified local spot in East Melbourne. Check their latest hours and menu before visiting.
3. BAR STOCK SHUFFLE
Address: 3/296 Brunswick St, Fitzroy
Rating: 4.9/5 (1,576 reviews)
BAR STOCK SHUFFLE is a verified local spot in East Melbourne. Check their latest hours and menu before visiting.
4. The Elysian Whisky Bar
Address: 113 Brunswick St, Fitzroy
Rating: 4.9/5 (390 reviews)
Price: Mid-range
The Elysian Whisky Bar is a verified local spot in East Melbourne. Check their latest hours and menu before visiting.
5. The Shady Lady
Address: 36 Johnston St, Fitzroy
Rating: 4.9/5 (226 reviews)
Price: Affordable
The Shady Lady is a verified local spot in East Melbourne. Check their latest hours and menu before visiting.
6. Commis
Address: 56-58 Johnston St, Collingwood
Rating: 4.9/5 (138 reviews)
Commis is a verified local spot in East Melbourne. Check their latest hours and menu before visiting.
7. Bouvardia
Address: 2/169 Bourke St, Melbourne
Rating: 4.8/5 (662 reviews)
Price: Mid-range
Bouvardia is a verified local spot in East Melbourne. Check their latest hours and menu before visiting.
8. Above Board
Address: Chopper Lane" , Behind “Beermash Through the back door, 1/306 Smith St, Collingwood
Rating: 4.8/5 (500 reviews)
Price: Mid-range
Above Board is a verified local spot in East Melbourne. Check their latest hours and menu before visiting.
9. One or Two
Address: 18 Celestial Ave, Melbourne
Rating: 4.8/5 (337 reviews)
One or Two is a verified local spot in East Melbourne. Check their latest hours and menu before visiting.
10. House of Plants Bar
Address: 366 Johnston St, Abbotsford
Rating: 4.8/5 (133 reviews)
House of Plants Bar is a verified local spot in East Melbourne. Check their latest hours and menu before visiting.
11. Theory Bar
Address: Ground Floor/19-23 Meyers Pl, Melbourne
Rating: 4.8/5 (107 reviews)
Theory Bar is a verified local spot in East Melbourne. Check their latest hours and menu before visiting.
12. Our Terroir Bar and Wine Store
Address: 281 Bridge Rd, Richmond
Rating: 4.8/5 (69 reviews)
Our Terroir Bar and Wine Store is a verified local spot in East Melbourne. Check their latest hours and menu before visiting.
13. acidity. bar & coffee
Address: Unit 3/240, Unit 3/228 Victoria St, Richmond
Rating: 4.8/5 (62 reviews)
acidity. bar & coffee is a verified local spot in East Melbourne. Check their latest hours and menu before visiting.
14. The George on Collins
Address: 162-168 Collins Street, Melbourne
Rating: 4.7/5 (4,488 reviews)
Price: Mid-range
The George on Collins is a verified local spot in East Melbourne. Check their latest hours and menu before visiting.
15. Comedy Republic
Address: 231 Bourke St, Melbourne
Rating: 4.7/5 (457 reviews)
Comedy Republic is a verified local spot in East Melbourne. Check their latest hours and menu before visiting.
About This Guide
Every venue in this guide is a verified, currently operating business sourced from Google Places API. Data last refreshed: 2026-03-31. If a venue has closed or moved, let us know.
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