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The best new bars in Melbourne


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Posted 21 Aug 2025

By
Amelia Ball


People at the bar in Aster, Melbourne

Want to know the city’s latest and greatest venues to check out? You’re welcome.

In a city like Melbourne, which is famous for its incredible bars and restaurants, it can be a full-time gig staying on top of what’s new, exciting and well worth a visit. And so, this is our edit of Melbourne’s best new bars of the past year, updated each month to keep you in the know. From fancy wine bars and industrial-chic hotspots to retro-cool restaurants and rooftops pitch-perfect for a crowd, a new wave of icons in the making is sweeping its way through Melbourne. 

If you love being across all the best new venues, or you’re simply keen to venture beyond your usual hangouts, we know just the place. Below, we’ve rounded up Melbourne’s top new bars and restaurants, each with a review from some of Australia’s best food and drinks writers. As you’ll see, every venue offers up its own special something that you need to experience for yourself. 

image credits: Top image, Aster by Arianna Leggiero