Yarraville’s cocktail bars scene is village community, film culture, family-friendly — 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 $12-14, cocktail $19-25. Happy hour (usually 5-7pm) knocks $3-5 off at most places.
Our Top Picks
1. Mia Mill — 82 Ballarat Street
Hours: Tue-Sun 5pm-11pm Vibe: Rooftop terrace, sunset views Drinks: $19-25
The cocktail bar the suburb rallies around. Mia Mill gets the fundamentals right — good drinks, comfortable room, staff who know the menu. The tap list rotates monthly, which keeps regulars from getting bored. The back room is the best spot — less crowded, better acoustics.
Drink this: Their signature negroni ($19-25). When to go: Any weeknight for a quiet drink.
2. Little Quarter — 274 Murray Street
Hours: Wed-Sun 5pm-12am Vibe: Wine-focused, small plates
The quiet achiever. Little Quarter doesn’t have a PR budget or an Instagram strategy — it has regulars who come three times a week. The beer garden is the draw. The cocktails are made with house-infused spirits.
Best night: Friday DJs from 9pm.
3. Room — 79 Murray Street
Hours: Wed-Sun 5pm-1am Vibe: Cozy wine den, candlelit Drinks: $19-25
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 Mia Mill — 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 non-alcoholic cocktail list is genuinely creative, not an afterthought. If you hit capacity, put your name down and walk around the block — turnover is quick.
Drink this: A glass of the pet-nat ($19-25). Pro tip: Tuesday is the quietest night and the bartender has more time to chat.
4. Oliver Kitchen — 68 Murray Street
Hours: Tue-Sun 4pm-12am Vibe: Pub grub elevated, beer garden out back Drinks: $19-25
The one for when you want food with your drinks. The kitchen runs until 9:30pm and the pizza are genuinely good, not bar-food-as-afterthought. The charcuterie board feeds three.
The drinks list complements the food — a cocktail list designed around the kitchen’s flavours. It’s the kind of place where you come for one beer and stay for dinner because you smell the kitchen.
Best combo: Share plates for two plus a bottle of wine, under $90. When to come: Thursday for the midweek special.
5. Mia Yard — 101 Somerville Road
Hours: Wed-Sun 4pm-12am Vibe: Laneway entrance, exposed brick, jazz on the stereo Drinks: $19-25
The vibe pick. Not the best drinks on this list, but the rooftop view 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 designed around the aesthetic — photogenic serves that actually taste good. Food is limited to bar snacks and a single dessert option but you’re not here for the food.
Best for: Sunset drinks on warmer evenings — arrive by 6pm for the golden hour.
Comparison
| Venue | Best For | Drink Price | Kitchen | Live Music |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mia Mill | Overall best | $19-25 | Yes | Fri-Sat |
| Little Quarter | Quiet drink | $19-25 | Yes | No |
| Room | New & trendy | $19-25 | Snacks only | No |
| Oliver Kitchen | Food + drinks | $19-25 | Full menu | Yes |
| Mia Yard | Atmosphere | $19-25 | Limited | Acoustic sets |
Practical Info
Happy hour: Most places run 5-7pm weekdays. Mia Mill does $8 house lagers and $15 cocktails during happy hour.
Getting there: Yarraville station (15 min to CBD). 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. Mia Yard 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
- Seddon Cocktail Bars
- Yarraville Restaurants — eat before or after
- Yarraville Things to Do
- All Yarraville Guides
Last updated: March 2026
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