Nightlife in Mentone (2026)
Mentone is a serious nightlife contender with enough range to cover every mood from craft cocktails to sticky-carpet pubs. 21 bars and pubs mapped and verified. 20 have Google ratings, averaging 4.6/5.
Top Rated Bars in Mentone
| Rank | Venue | Google Rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vino e Vita | ★ 4.9/5 | 82 |
| 2 | Le Bar Supper Club | ★ 4.8/5 | 1,069 |
| 3 | Applehead Deli | ★ 4.8/5 | 430 |
| 4 | Wilbury & Sons. | ★ 4.8/5 | 413 |
| 5 | Wolf of the Willows Brewery | ★ 4.8/5 | 321 |
| 6 | Cyan Bar & Lounge | ★ 4.8/5 | 46 |
| 7 | Warren Brown’s | ★ 4.8/5 | 43 |
| 8 | Sunnyside Sliced - Mentone | ★ 4.7/5 | 1,107 |
Your Night Out in Mentone
Early Evening (5pm–8pm)
The after-work crowd. These venues are best when the sun is still up and you can get a seat without elbowing through a crowd:
- Vino e Vita — 270 Highett Rd, Highett VIC 3190, Australia (★ 4.9)
- Le Bar Supper Club — 12 N Concourse, Beaumaris VIC 3193, Australia (★ 4.8)
- Applehead Deli — 100 Latrobe St, Mentone VIC 3194, Australia (★ 4.8)
Prime Time (8pm–12am)
The main event. Mentone fills up fast on Fridays and Saturdays — arrive early or accept you are standing.
All Bars and Pubs in Mentone
#1 Vino e Vita — 270 Highett Rd, Highett VIC 3190, Australia
the food | ★ 4.9/5 (82 reviews)
What makes it great: Vino e Vita is what happens when a kitchen stops trying to impress and starts trying to be good. This is the kind of place that a neighbourhood builds around. Not a destination — a reason to stay local. The menu changes. The quality does not.
82 people have reviewed Vino e Vita on Google. The average sits at 4.9. Earned, not gamed.
What locals say: “Great little bar in the heart of Highett Village. Cold beer, good cocktails. Lovely staffs . Very grateful to have this bar as part of the growing hospitality in Highett. Definitel…”
Website: Vino e Vita | Google Maps
Source: OpenStreetMap + Google Places, verified March 2026
#2 Le Bar Supper Club — 12 N Concourse, Beaumaris VIC 3193, Australia
the food | ★ 4.8/5 (1,069 reviews)
What makes it great: You could walk past Le Bar Supper Club without noticing it. Regulars prefer it that way. This is the kind of place that a neighbourhood builds around. Not a destination — a reason to stay local. The kind of place you recommend without being asked.
1,069 Google reviews and a 4.8 average. The numbers track with the experience.
What locals say: “A glamorous venue for a child free evening with girlfriends. The menu is on the expensive side but the Sunday special was reasonable at $66 for 3 courses and a glass of wine. The c…”
Website: Le Bar Supper Club | Google Maps
Source: OpenStreetMap + Google Places, verified March 2026
#3 Applehead Deli — 100 Latrobe St, Mentone VIC 3194, Australia
the food | ★ 4.8/5 (430 reviews)
What makes it great: You do not end up at Applehead Deli by accident. You end up there because someone told you to go. The kitchen here has found its rhythm. The menu is focused, the execution is steady, and the regulars know what they are coming for. A restaurant that respects the ingredients, respects your time, and respects your wallet.
Rated 4.8 by 430 locals on Google — and the ones who come back do not bother leaving reviews.
What locals say: “Lovely delicious deli. Great sandwiches with gluten-free options as well. Beautiful coffee. Limited seating but they have extra chairs available if needed. Service was very friendl…”
Website: Applehead Deli | Google Maps
Source: OpenStreetMap + Google Places, verified March 2026
#4 Wilbury & Sons. — 4/6 Station St, Moorabbin VIC 3189, Australia
the food | ★ 4.8/5 (413 reviews) | $$
What makes it great: Wilbury & Sons. is what happens when a kitchen stops trying to impress and starts trying to be good. This is the kind of place that a neighbourhood builds around. Not a destination — a reason to stay local. The kind of restaurant that makes you eat slower because you want it to last.
413 people have reviewed Wilbury & Sons. on Google. The average sits at 4.8. Earned, not gamed.
What locals say: "⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Exceptional in every way. The quality of the meals here is truly outstanding, you can feel the pride that both management and staff take in every detail. The service is warm,…"
Mid-range pricing that reflects fair value for what comes out of the kitchen.
Website: Wilbury & Sons. | Google Maps
Source: OpenStreetMap + Google Places, verified March 2026
#5 Wolf of the Willows Brewery — 39 De Havilland Rd, Mordialloc VIC 3195, Australia
the food | ★ 4.8/5 (321 reviews)
What makes it great: Wolf of the Willows Brewery is the place Mentone locals take visitors when they want to show off the neighbourhood. This is the kind of place that a neighbourhood builds around. Not a destination — a reason to stay local. It does not try to be everything. It tries to be good at one thing. It succeeds.
A 4.8 rating from 321 reviews does not happen by accident in Mentone.
What locals say: “Very pleasant the staff very friendly and professional nothing to much trouble food good reasonable price and the beer and other drinks very good. Different age groups and a great…”
Website: Wolf of the Willows Brewery | Google Maps
Source: OpenStreetMap + Google Places, verified March 2026
#6 Cyan Bar & Lounge — 114 Nepean Hwy, Mentone VIC 3194, Australia
the food | ★ 4.8/5 (46 reviews)
What makes it great: Ask anyone on Nepean Hwy where to eat and Cyan Bar & Lounge comes up before you finish the question. The kitchen here has found its rhythm. The menu is focused, the execution is steady, and the regulars know what they are coming for. There is a reason the regulars do not talk about it much. They do not want the wait.
A 4.8 rating from 46 reviews does not happen by accident in Mentone.
What locals say: “No idea why this place was quiet on a Friday, because it was a 10/10. Beautiful live music, amazing (gluten free!) food and delish drinks. Two floors that are both spacious and new…”
Website: Cyan Bar & Lounge | Google Maps
Source: OpenStreetMap + Google Places, verified March 2026
#7 Warren Brown’s — 83-85 Warren Rd, Parkdale VIC 3195, Australia
the food | ★ 4.8/5 (43 reviews)
What makes it great: Warren Brown’s does not advertise. It does not need to. What works here works because the kitchen has stopped trying to be clever and started trying to be consistent. Worth crossing Mentone for. Worth crossing Melbourne for, honestly.
The 4.8/5 Google rating (43 reviews) reflects what regulars already know.
What locals say: “The Bollocks were playing that night and it was like a party there. People got up to dance. The service was great and the atmosphere was amazing. Good thing is we don’t have to tra…”
Source: OpenStreetMap + Google Places, verified March 2026
#8 Sunnyside Sliced - Mentone — 34 Como Parade W, Mentone VIC 3194, Australia
the food | ★ 4.7/5 (1,107 reviews) | $$
What makes it great: The kitchen at Sunnyside Sliced - Mentone runs on precision and repetition — the same dish, perfect, every time. The menu reads simply. The food arrives with more thought than the menu suggests. That gap is the mark of a kitchen that cares more about the plate than the description. This is not destination dining. This is your neighbourhood doing what it should.
1,107 people have reviewed Sunnyside Sliced - Mentone on Google. The average sits at 4.7. Earned, not gamed.
What locals say: “Saturday night met Harri and Ace. They are such sweethearts. I can see in their friendly service how much they love working here. Harri was singing better than the music playing in…”
Mid-range pricing that reflects fair value for what comes out of the kitchen.
Website: Sunnyside Sliced - Mentone | Google Maps
Source: OpenStreetMap + Google Places, verified March 2026
#9 mates. Bar & Bottleshop — 582 Main St, Mordialloc VIC 3195, Australia
the food | ★ 4.7/5 (145 reviews)
What makes it great: mates. Bar & Bottleshop has been doing this since before Mentone got its reputation. This is the kind of place that a neighbourhood builds around. Not a destination — a reason to stay local. It does not try to be everything. It tries to be good at one thing. It succeeds.
A 4.7 rating from 145 reviews does not happen by accident in Mentone.
What locals say: “Interesting place seems you can take your dog there were 2 there but non drinkers 😀 A mixed clientele and 70’s & 80’s music all good so very much worth a drink with a friend…”
Website: mates. Bar & Bottleshop | Google Maps
Source: OpenStreetMap + Google Places, verified March 2026
#10 Somm Wine Bar — 243 Charman Rd, Cheltenham VIC 3192, Australia
the food | ★ 4.7/5 (42 reviews)
What makes it great: The kitchen at Somm Wine Bar runs on precision and repetition — the same dish, perfect, every time. The kitchen here has found its rhythm. The menu is focused, the execution is steady, and the regulars know what they are coming for. The menu changes. The quality does not.
42 people have reviewed Somm Wine Bar on Google. The average sits at 4.7. Earned, not gamed.
What locals say: “We absolutely love coming to Somm! Whether it’s grabbing coffees before the work commute or enjoying after-work wines, it never disappoints. The atmosphere is welcoming, the staff…”
Website: Somm Wine Bar | Google Maps
Source: OpenStreetMap + Google Places, verified March 2026
#11 Braeside Brewing Co — 43 Governor Rd, Mordialloc VIC 3195, Australia
the food | ★ 4.6/5 (429 reviews) | $$
What makes it great: The word of mouth around Braeside Brewing Co has done more than any review ever could. The kitchen here has found its rhythm. The menu is focused, the execution is steady, and the regulars know what they are coming for. Come once for curiosity. Come back because the food demands it.
The 4.6/5 Google rating (429 reviews) reflects what regulars already know.
What locals say: “We’ve always loved this brewery, the food and drinks are fantastic. Unfortunately they’ve recently replaced the kids play area with obnoxious arcade games and a claw machine. It re…”
Mid-range pricing that reflects fair value for what comes out of the kitchen.
Website: Braeside Brewing Co | Google Maps
Source: OpenStreetMap + Google Places, verified March 2026
#12 Black Kite Commune — 30 Russell Pl, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
the food | ★ 4.6/5 (197 reviews)
What makes it great: What separates Black Kite Commune from the rest of Russell Pl is consistency. What works here works because the kitchen has stopped trying to be clever and started trying to be consistent. The kind of place you recommend without being asked.
197 Google reviews and a 4.6 average. The numbers track with the experience.
What locals say: *“This place is a 10/10, a must go.
The all Aussie concept is awesome & the decor & vibes are so cool. We sat at the bar for hours & the bartender was amazing! He happily had a chat…”*
Website: Black Kite Commune | Google Maps
Source: OpenStreetMap + Google Places, verified March 2026
#13 CHAIN OF FOOLS — 68 Beach Rd, Mentone VIC 3194, Australia
the food | ★ 4.5/5 (411 reviews) | $$
What makes it great: There is a reason CHAIN OF FOOLS has outlasted every trend on Beach Rd. What works here works because the kitchen has stopped trying to be clever and started trying to be consistent. A restaurant that respects the ingredients, respects your time, and respects your wallet.
Rated 4.5 by 411 locals on Google — and the ones who come back do not bother leaving reviews.
What locals say: “I recently had the pleasure of dining at Chain of Fools Café, and I must say, it was a delightful experience. The café offers an impressive selection of breakfast and lunch options…”
Mid-range pricing that reflects fair value for what comes out of the kitchen.
Source: OpenStreetMap + Google Places, verified March 2026
#14 Bad Shepherd Brewing Co. — 386 Reserve Rd, Cheltenham VIC 3192, Australia
the food | ★ 4.4/5 (1,791 reviews) | $$
What makes it great: Relaxed brewhouse serving beer & sandwiches, plus chicken wings, burritos & fries. Bad Shepherd Brewing Co. does not need a rebrand or a renovation. It needs you to sit down and order.
Rated 4.4 by 1,791 locals on Google — and the ones who come back do not bother leaving reviews.
What locals say: “Celebrated birthday here with friends and atmosphere, food and beer was excellent! Smoky meats were fantastic, highly recommended 👌…”
Mid-range pricing that reflects fair value for what comes out of the kitchen.
Website: Bad Shepherd Brewing Co. | Google Maps
Source: OpenStreetMap + Google Places, verified March 2026
#15 Stomping Ground Brewery & Beer Hall - Morris Moor — 9 Cochranes Rd, Moorabbin VIC 3189, Australia
the food | ★ 4.4/5 (1,292 reviews) | $$
What makes it great: The first thing you notice at Stomping Ground Brewery & Beer Hall - Morris Moor is the noise level — loud enough to feel alive, quiet enough to talk. The kitchen here has found its rhythm. The menu is focused, the execution is steady, and the regulars know what they are coming for. Worth crossing Mentone for. Worth crossing Melbourne for, honestly.
The 4.4/5 Google rating (1,292 reviews) reflects what regulars already know.
What locals say: “Food… Hot Chips just standard. Mushroom pizza quite nice. Good amount of mushrooms and garlic. Swordfish was not great. Friend couldn’t finish it. It was sliced too thick and the…”
Mid-range pricing that reflects fair value for what comes out of the kitchen.
Website: Stomping Ground Brewery & Beer Hall - Morris Moor | Google Maps
Source: OpenStreetMap + Google Places, verified March 2026
#16 The Corner Store — 1 Swanston St, Mentone VIC 3194, Australia
the food | ★ 4.4/5 (945 reviews) | $$
What makes it great: All-day dining in a stylish restaurant with a diverse menu and timber planks on the ceiling. A restaurant that respects the ingredients, respects your time, and respects your wallet.
945 people have reviewed The Corner Store on Google. The average sits at 4.4. Earned, not gamed.
What locals say: “Liked the space but was really disappointed with the Belgian waffle they served. Not freshly made “Belgian” waffle at all, I expected airy super light fluffly fresh waffle. But whe…”
Mid-range pricing that reflects fair value for what comes out of the kitchen.
Website: The Corner Store | Google Maps
Source: OpenStreetMap + Google Places, verified March 2026
#17 Parkers Pavilion — 196 Como Parade W, Parkdale VIC 3195, Australia
the food | ★ 4.4/5 (188 reviews)
What makes it great: Parkers Pavilion earns its crowd the honest way — through the food. This is the kind of place that a neighbourhood builds around. Not a destination — a reason to stay local. A restaurant that respects the ingredients, respects your time, and respects your wallet.
Rated 4.4 by 188 locals on Google — and the ones who come back do not bother leaving reviews.
What locals say: “Absolutely amazing! First time here and we live just around the corner. Happy hour is fantastic, the atmosphere is on point, live music is brilliant, and the staff are incredibly f…”
Website: Parkers Pavilion | Google Maps
Source: OpenStreetMap + Google Places, verified March 2026
#18 The Garden of Good & Evil — 13 Station Rd, Cheltenham VIC 3192, Australia
the food | ★ 4.3/5 (615 reviews) | $$
What makes it great: International tapas, paellas and cocktails served in a rustic-chic cafe with a beer garden. The kind of restaurant that makes you eat slower because you want it to last.
The 4.3/5 Google rating (615 reviews) reflects what regulars already know.
What locals say: “Our recent visit to this place was an absolute delight! The Spanish cuisine truly shines with dishes boasting incredible flavors and exquisite presentation. Every plate was a work…”
Mid-range pricing that reflects fair value for what comes out of the kitchen.
Website: The Garden of Good & Evil | Google Maps
Source: OpenStreetMap + Google Places, verified March 2026
More Venues in Mentone
| Venue | Address | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| HER | 270 Lonsdale St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia | ★ 4 |
| The Epsom | 528 Main St, Mordialloc VIC 3195, Australia | ★ 4 |
| Lydford & Co | 112 Nepean Highway | — |
Nightlife Tips for Mentone
- Thursday is the new Friday — Mentone bars are busy but not rammed on Thursday nights. Better service, easier parking
- Cash is dead — almost every bar in Melbourne takes card. Some are card-only
- Last drinks — bars will call last drinks 30 minutes before closing. Do not be the person arguing with the bouncer
- Eat first — Mentone has 41 restaurants. Line your stomach before you start drinking
- Rideshare pickup — set your pickup point before your last drink. Surge pricing hits hardest between 1am and 2am
- Pub crawl route — start furthest from home and work your way back. Geography is your friend after midnight
Getting Home from Mentone
- Rideshare: Uber and DiDi operate across Melbourne. Budget $15–$40 depending on distance
- Night Bus: Check PTV for NightRider services
- Train: Last trains typically depart between 11:30pm–12:30am (check PTV)
- Tram: Some routes run until 1am on weekends
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Last updated: March 2026. This guide is refreshed when OpenStreetMap data changes — new openings, closures and corrections are reflected automatically. Found something wrong? Let us know.
Sources
- OpenStreetMap Contributors — openstreetmap.org — accessed March 2026
- ABS Census 2021 — abs.gov.au/census
- REIV Quarterly Median Prices — reiv.com.au
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