Melbourne Grand Prix 2026 Suburb Guide has 15 verified spots worth your time for bars. Every venue below is a real, operating business with a Google listing — no placeholder names, no made-up addresses.
| Venue | Rating | Reviews | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castlerose | 5/5 | 59 | — |
| The Back Room St Kilda | 5/5 | 39 | — |
| Pre Drinks Bar | 4.9/5 | 169 | — |
| Chronicles Bar | 4.9/5 | 123 | — |
| Tinker Tailor Cafe & Wine Bar | 4.9/5 | 76 | — |
| The Ghost of Alfred Felton at Hotel Esplanade | 4.9/5 | 58 | — |
| The Lion & Wombat | 4.8/5 | 326 | — |
| Espresso Albert Park | 4.8/5 | 66 | — |
1. Castlerose
Address: 67 Palmerston Cres, South Melbourne
Rating: 5/5 (59 reviews)
Castlerose is a verified local spot in Melbourne Grand Prix 2026 Suburb Guide. Check their latest hours and menu before visiting.
2. The Back Room St Kilda
Address: 24 Grey St, St Kilda
Rating: 5/5 (39 reviews)
The Back Room St Kilda is a verified local spot in Melbourne Grand Prix 2026 Suburb Guide. Check their latest hours and menu before visiting.
3. Pre Drinks Bar
Address: 149 Commercial Road, South Yarra
Rating: 4.9/5 (169 reviews)
Pre Drinks Bar is a verified local spot in Melbourne Grand Prix 2026 Suburb Guide. Check their latest hours and menu before visiting.
4. Chronicles Bar
Address: 91-93 Fitzroy St, St Kilda
Rating: 4.9/5 (123 reviews)
Chronicles Bar is a verified local spot in Melbourne Grand Prix 2026 Suburb Guide. Check their latest hours and menu before visiting.
5. Tinker Tailor Cafe & Wine Bar
Address: 282-286 Ferrars St, South Melbourne
Rating: 4.9/5 (76 reviews)
Tinker Tailor Cafe & Wine Bar is a verified local spot in Melbourne Grand Prix 2026 Suburb Guide. Check their latest hours and menu before visiting.
6. The Ghost of Alfred Felton at Hotel Esplanade
Address: 11 The Esplanade, St Kilda
Rating: 4.9/5 (58 reviews)
The Ghost of Alfred Felton at Hotel Esplanade is a verified local spot in Melbourne Grand Prix 2026 Suburb Guide. Check their latest hours and menu before visiting.
7. The Lion & Wombat
Address: 107 Grey St, St Kilda
Rating: 4.8/5 (326 reviews)
The Lion & Wombat is a verified local spot in Melbourne Grand Prix 2026 Suburb Guide. Check their latest hours and menu before visiting.
8. Espresso Albert Park
Address: 145 Victoria Avenue, Albert Park
Rating: 4.8/5 (66 reviews)
Espresso Albert Park is a verified local spot in Melbourne Grand Prix 2026 Suburb Guide. Check their latest hours and menu before visiting.
9. Nobody’s Baby
Address: 19-21 Toorak Rd, South Yarra
Rating: 4.8/5 (58 reviews)
Nobody’s Baby is a verified local spot in Melbourne Grand Prix 2026 Suburb Guide. Check their latest hours and menu before visiting.
10. The Vincent Bistro and Wine Bar
Address: 111 Victoria Ave, Albert Park
Rating: 4.8/5 (29 reviews)
The Vincent Bistro and Wine Bar is a verified local spot in Melbourne Grand Prix 2026 Suburb Guide. Check their latest hours and menu before visiting.
11. Ellora St Kilda
Address: 1 Fitzroy St, St Kilda
Rating: 4.7/5 (564 reviews)
Price: Mid-range
Ellora St Kilda is a verified local spot in Melbourne Grand Prix 2026 Suburb Guide. Check their latest hours and menu before visiting.
12. Monti Food and Wine
Address: 315 Montague St, Albert Park
Rating: 4.7/5 (470 reviews)
Monti Food and Wine is a verified local spot in Melbourne Grand Prix 2026 Suburb Guide. Check their latest hours and menu before visiting.
13. St LuJa | Cocktail Bar with an Irish accent
Address: 9 Fitzroy St, St Kilda
Rating: 4.7/5 (409 reviews)
Price: Mid-range
St LuJa | Cocktail Bar with an Irish accent is a verified local spot in Melbourne Grand Prix 2026 Suburb Guide. Check their latest hours and menu before visiting.
14. The Cross - St Kilda
Address: 14 Fitzroy St, St Kilda
Rating: 4.7/5 (321 reviews)
Price: Mid-range
The Cross - St Kilda is a verified local spot in Melbourne Grand Prix 2026 Suburb Guide. Check their latest hours and menu before visiting.
15. Gracie’s Wine Room
Address: 27 Toorak Rd, South Yarra
Rating: 4.7/5 (151 reviews)
Gracie’s Wine Room is a verified local spot in Melbourne Grand Prix 2026 Suburb Guide. Check their latest hours and menu before visiting.
About This Guide
Every venue in this guide is a verified, currently operating business sourced from Google Places API. Data last refreshed: 2026-03-31. If a venue has closed or moved, let us know.
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