Best Cocktail Bars in Toorak — 2026 Guide

Toorak’s cocktail bars scene is wealthy, manicured, old-money — and the cocktail bars reflect it. Whether you want a quiet midweek drink or a full Friday night, there are options that don’t require leaving the suburb.

Standard prices: pint $13-15, cocktail $22-28. Happy hour (usually 5-7pm) knocks $3-5 off at most places.

Our Top Picks

1. Good Depot — 23 Wallace Avenue

Hours: Tue-Sun 4pm-late Vibe: Industrial-chic, conversation-friendly Drinks: $22-28

The cocktail bar the suburb rallies around. Good Depot gets the fundamentals right — good drinks, comfortable room, staff who know the menu. The cocktail menu rotates monthly, which keeps regulars from getting bored. The back room is the best spot — less crowded, better acoustics.

Drink this: Their espresso martini ($22-28). When to go: Friday after 7pm for live music.

2. Post — 90 Wallace Avenue

Hours: Wed-Sun 5pm-late Vibe: Corner pub, proper carpets

The quiet achiever. Post doesn’t have a PR budget or an Instagram strategy — it has regulars who come three times a week. The snack menu is the draw. The parma is legitimately one of the best in the area.

Best night: Wednesday trivia (free entry).

3. The Happy Depot — 35 Albany Road

Hours: Tue-Sun 5pm-1am Vibe: Cozy wine den, candlelit Drinks: $22-28

Opened in 2025 and immediately became a regular spot for the under-35 crowd. The tap list leans towards Victorian craft breweries. The space is tighter than Good Depot — maybe 50 people before it feels packed — but that’s part of the appeal.

What makes it work is the attention to detail. The glassware is considered, the ice is proper, and the bartenders actually taste what they make before serving. The house negroni uses a local amaro. If you hit capacity, put your name down and walk around the block — turnover is quick.

Drink this: The house old fashioned ($22-28). Pro tip: Ask for the off-menu cocktail — they’ll make something custom.

4. Mia — 375 Toorak Road

Hours: Wed-Sun 5pm-11pm Vibe: Pub grub elevated, beer garden out back Drinks: $22-28

The one for when you want food with your drinks. The kitchen runs until 10pm and the sliders are genuinely good, not bar-food-as-afterthought. The steak sandwich is the sleeper hit.

The drinks list complements the food — an approachable wine list that doesn’t take itself too seriously. It’s the kind of place where you come for one beer and stay for dinner because you smell the kitchen.

Best combo: Parma and a pint — the Melbourne classic, done properly. When to come: Sunday afternoon — relaxed, the kitchen is unhurried, and there’s live music.

5. Otto’s — 3 Toorak Road

Hours: Tue-Sun 5pm-1am Vibe: Laneway entrance, exposed brick, jazz on the stereo Drinks: $22-28

The vibe pick. Not the best drinks on this list, but the garden setting creates an atmosphere the others can’t match. It’s the place to bring someone you’re trying to impress, or to photograph, or both.

The drinks list is heavier on wine and bubbles than beer. Food is limited to charcuterie and cheese boards only but you’re not here for the food.

Best for: Small group celebrations — book the corner section.

Comparison

Practical Info

Happy hour: Most places run 5-7pm weekdays. Good Depot does $8 house lagers and $15 cocktails during happy hour.

Getting there: Toorak station, tram 58. Don’t drive on Friday/Saturday nights — parking is scarce after 6pm.

Dress code: None of these are bottle-service-and-bouncers. Clean casual everywhere. Otto’s skews slightly smarter but won’t turn away anyone in jeans.

Age check: All venues are 18+. Bring ID if you look under 25 — they will ask.

Nearby

• South Yarra Cocktail Bars
• Toorak Restaurants — eat before or after
• Toorak Things to Do
• All Toorak Guides

Last updated: March 2026

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