Best Bars in Collingwood, Melbourne
Cocktail bars, brewery taprooms, listening rooms — Melbourne's most exciting emerging neighbourhood.
Collingwood is what Fitzroy looked like ten years ago. The post-industrial neighbourhood east of Smith Street holds the densest concentration of new-wave Melbourne bars — brewery taprooms in former warehouses, cocktail bars in heritage shopfronts, and the city's most reliable craft beer destinations.
Eight Collingwood picks for an emerging-Melbourne evening.
The best bars in Collingwood
Stomping Ground Brewery
Gipps Street craft brewery taproom. House-brewed Australian beers, the Collingwood craft beer destination.
Above Board
Easey Street 24-seat cocktail bar. Strong cocktails, intimate counter, the Collingwood cocktail benchmark.
Northbeach Pavilion
Collingwood garden bar with summer-only seating. Cheap drinks, terrace, full Collingwood summer default.
The Old Bar
Johnston Street heritage live music venue with bar. Indie acts, full Collingwood music heritage.
Gertrude Street Enoteca
Gertrude Street natural wine bar. 200+ rotating producers, simple plates, the Collingwood wine destination.
Pretty Things
Smith Street cocktail-and-music bar. Strong cocktails, full Collingwood late-night.
The Last Jar
Smith Street heritage Australian pub. Cheap pints, full Collingwood heritage.
The Builders Arms Hotel
Gertrude Street heritage 1860 Australian pub. Cheap pints, beer garden, full Melbourne heritage.
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