Essendon 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Piano on Mt Alexander | 5/5 | 4 | — |
| Hold Bar & Eatery | 4.9/5 | 140 | — |
| Mastersons Bar | 4.9/5 | 81 | $$ |
| GK Tapas Bar & Restaurant Moonee Ponds | 4.8/5 | 505 | — |
| Six Points Cafe & Bar | 4.8/5 | 256 | $$ |
| The Suburban Cellar Door | 4.8/5 | 134 | — |
| NOYADE Bar & Grill | 4.8/5 | 95 | — |
| Pezzetinos Pizza & Bar | 4.8/5 | 84 | — |
1. Piano on Mt Alexander
Address: 593 Mount Alexander Road, Moonee Ponds
Rating: 5/5 (4 reviews)
Piano on Mt Alexander is a verified local spot in Essendon. Check their latest hours and menu before visiting.
2. Hold Bar & Eatery
Address: 87 Fletcher Street, Essendon
Rating: 4.9/5 (140 reviews)
Hold Bar & Eatery is a verified local spot in Essendon. Check their latest hours and menu before visiting.
3. Mastersons Bar
Address: 167 Pascoe Vale Road, Moonee Ponds
Rating: 4.9/5 (81 reviews)
Price: Mid-range
Mastersons Bar is a verified local spot in Essendon. Check their latest hours and menu before visiting.
4. GK Tapas Bar & Restaurant Moonee Ponds
Address: 14 Margaret Street, Moonee Ponds
Rating: 4.8/5 (505 reviews)
GK Tapas Bar & Restaurant Moonee Ponds is a verified local spot in Essendon. Check their latest hours and menu before visiting.
5. Six Points Cafe & Bar
Address: 2/1 Puckle Street, Moonee Ponds
Rating: 4.8/5 (256 reviews)
Price: Mid-range
Six Points Cafe & Bar is a verified local spot in Essendon. Check their latest hours and menu before visiting.
6. The Suburban Cellar Door
Address: 24 Puckle Street, Moonee Ponds
Rating: 4.8/5 (134 reviews)
The Suburban Cellar Door is a verified local spot in Essendon. Check their latest hours and menu before visiting.
7. NOYADE Bar & Grill
Address: Rear/333 Napier Street, Strathmore
Rating: 4.8/5 (95 reviews)
NOYADE Bar & Grill is a verified local spot in Essendon. Check their latest hours and menu before visiting.
8. Pezzetinos Pizza & Bar
Address: 1039 Mount Alexander Road, Essendon
Rating: 4.8/5 (84 reviews)
Pezzetinos Pizza & Bar is a verified local spot in Essendon. Check their latest hours and menu before visiting.
9. The Essendon Hotel
Address: 914-918 Mount Alexander Road, Essendon
Rating: 4.7/5 (994 reviews)
Price: Mid-range
The Essendon Hotel is a verified local spot in Essendon. Check their latest hours and menu before visiting.
10. The Pepper Tree Essendon
Address: 12-14 Napier Street, Essendon
Rating: 4.7/5 (115 reviews)
The Pepper Tree Essendon is a verified local spot in Essendon. Check their latest hours and menu before visiting.
11. The Last Stop Wine Bar
Address: 43 Rose Street, Essendon
Rating: 4.7/5 (94 reviews)
The Last Stop Wine Bar is a verified local spot in Essendon. Check their latest hours and menu before visiting.
12. Edward Abbott Wine Bar
Address: 315 Napier Street, Strathmore
Rating: 4.7/5 (73 reviews)
Edward Abbott Wine Bar is a verified local spot in Essendon. Check their latest hours and menu before visiting.
13. Hecho En Mexico Moonee Ponds
Address: 14 Pratt Street, Moonee Ponds
Rating: 4.6/5 (2,049 reviews)
Price: Mid-range
Hecho En Mexico Moonee Ponds is a verified local spot in Essendon. Check their latest hours and menu before visiting.
14. Holmes Hall
Address: 15 Holmes Road, Moonee Ponds
Rating: 4.6/5 (496 reviews)
Price: Mid-range
Holmes Hall is a verified local spot in Essendon. Check their latest hours and menu before visiting.
15. Penny Young
Address: 22 Young Street, Moonee Ponds
Rating: 4.5/5 (987 reviews)
Price: Mid-range
Penny Young is a verified local spot in Essendon. 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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