ConvoPlaces

Group meetup spots in Melbourne

40 venues, ranked on what OpenStreetMap actually records about each one.

How this page is built. Every venue below is drawn from OpenStreetMap and scored on recorded facts — Someone is booking somewhere for six or more people. Venues that OpenStreetMap knows nothing relevant about are left off rather than padded in, which is why this list is shorter than the total number of bar-type venues in Melbourne. Full method.

Compare at a glance

Rank# Venue Outdoor Hours Access Takeaway A/C Smoking
1 Red Sparrow Pizza Yes Yes Yes Yes Not recorded Not recorded
2 Betwixt Cafe & Bar Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No smoking
3 The Groove Train Yes Yes Yes Yes Not recorded No smoking
4 Hunter & Barrel Yes Yes Yes Not recorded Yes Not recorded
5 Mayflour Cafe & Cupcake Shop Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Not recorded
6 Clay Oven Yes Yes Yes Yes Not recorded No smoking
7 Riverland Bar Yes Yes Limited Not recorded Not recorded No smoking
8 Future Future Yes Yes Not recorded Yes Not recorded Not recorded
9 Seddon Deadly Sins Yes Yes Not recorded Yes Not recorded Not recorded
10 Cornish Arms Hotel Yes Yes Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Isolated
11 The Mazu Cafe Yes Yes Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded
12 Bella Vista Café Yes Yes Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded
13 Teatro Yes Yes Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded
14 Little Mylk Bar - Tasty Vegan Streetfood Yes Yes Yes Yes No No smoking
15 Castro's Kiosk Yes Yes Limited Yes No No smoking
16 Journeys Cafe by ASRC Yes Yes Yes Yes No No smoking
17 Mr Ed Coffee & More Yes Yes Yes Not recorded Yes No smoking
18 Axil Coffee Roasters Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No smoking
19 Scholar & Co Yes Yes Limited Yes Yes No smoking
20 Professors Walk Cafe Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No smoking

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The ranked list

  1. Red Sparrow Pizza

    Restaurant · 60 Rose Street

    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating
    • Step-free access
    • Takes reservations
    • Takeaway

    Hours: Tue–Fri 5pm–10pm; Sat 12pm–10pm

    Why it ranks here: Takes reservations · Capacity recorded · Outdoor seating · Opening hours published · Phone number listed - you can call ahead · Step-free access · Has a website

  2. Betwixt Cafe & Bar

    Restaurant · 120 Sturt Street, 3006

    • Wi-Fi
    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating
    • Step-free access
    • Takes reservations

    Hours: Mon–Wed 8am–4pm; Thu 8am–8pm; Fri 8am–9pm

    Why it ranks here: Takes reservations · Capacity recorded · Outdoor seating · Opening hours published · Phone number listed - you can call ahead · Step-free access · Has a website

  3. The Groove Train

    Restaurant · 239-241 Maroondah Highway

    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating
    • Step-free access
    • Takes reservations
    • Non-smoking

    Hours: Mon–Sun 8:30am–9pm

    Why it ranks here: Takes reservations · Outdoor seating · Opening hours published · Phone number listed - you can call ahead · Step-free access · Has a website

  4. Hunter & Barrel

    Restaurant · 171-175 Maroondah Highway, 3134

    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating
    • Step-free access
    • Takes reservations
    • Air conditioning

    Hours: Tue 4pm–9:30pm; Wed–Thu 12pm–9:30pm; Fri–Sat 12pm–10pm…

    Why it ranks here: Takes reservations · Outdoor seating · Opening hours published · Phone number listed - you can call ahead · Step-free access · Has a website

  5. Mayflour Cafe & Cupcake Shop

    Cafe · 29 Fawkner Street, 3049

    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating
    • Step-free access
    • Takes reservations
    • Air conditioning

    Hours: Mon–Wed 6am–5pm; Thu–Sat 6am–9pm; Sun closed

    Why it ranks here: Takes reservations · Outdoor seating · Opening hours published · Phone number listed - you can call ahead · Step-free access · Has a website

  6. Clay Oven

    Cafe · 19 Greenhill Road

    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating
    • Step-free access
    • Takes reservations
    • Non-smoking

    Hours: Mon closed; Tue–Thu 3am–9pm; Fri–Sat 8am–9pm…

    Why it ranks here: Takes reservations · Outdoor seating · Opening hours published · Phone number listed - you can call ahead · Step-free access · Has a website

  7. Riverland Bar

    Pub · 1-9 Federation Wharf, 3000

    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating
    • Access: Limited
    • Takes reservations
    • Non-smoking

    Hours: Mon–Wed 12pm–9pm; Thu 12pm–10pm; Fri–Sat 11am–11pm…

    Why it ranks here: Takes reservations · Outdoor seating · Opening hours published · Phone number listed - you can call ahead · Step-free access · Has a website

  8. Future Future

    Restaurant · 191 Swan Street, 3121

    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating
    • Takes reservations
    • Takeaway

    Hours: Tue–Thu 5:30pm–10:30pm; Fri–Sat 12pm–3pm, 5:30pm–10:30pm

    Why it ranks here: Takes reservations · Outdoor seating · Opening hours published · Phone number listed - you can call ahead · Has a website

  9. Seddon Deadly Sins

    Cafe · 148 Victoria Street, 3011

    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating
    • Takes reservations
    • Takeaway

    Hours: Mon–Sun 7am–3:30pm

    Why it ranks here: Takes reservations · Outdoor seating · Opening hours published · Phone number listed - you can call ahead · Has a website

  10. Cornish Arms Hotel

    Pub · 163A Sydney Road, 3056

    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating
    • Takes reservations
    • Smoking: Isolated
    • Vegetarian

    Why it ranks here: Takes reservations · Outdoor seating · Opening hours published · Phone number listed - you can call ahead · Has a website

  11. The Mazu Cafe

    Cafe · 469 Whitehorse Road

    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating
    • Takes reservations

    Hours: Mon–Sun 8am–3pm

    Why it ranks here: Takes reservations · Outdoor seating · Opening hours published · Phone number listed - you can call ahead · Has a website

  12. Bella Vista Café

    Cafe · 2 Osprey Drive, 3336

    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating
    • Takes reservations
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan

    Hours: Mon–Fri 6am–2:30pm; Sat–Sun 7am–3pm

    Why it ranks here: Takes reservations · Outdoor seating · Opening hours published · Phone number listed - you can call ahead · Has a website

  13. Teatro

    Restaurant · Southbank Promenade

    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating
    • Takes reservations

    Hours: Mon–Sun 11:30am–9pm

    Why it ranks here: Takes reservations · Outdoor seating · Opening hours published · Phone number listed - you can call ahead · Has a website

  14. Little Mylk Bar - Tasty Vegan Streetfood

    Cafe · University Plaza

    • Wi-Fi
    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating
    • Step-free access
    • Non-smoking

    Hours: Mon–Thu 9am–3pm

    Why it ranks here: Capacity recorded · Outdoor seating · Opening hours published · Phone number listed - you can call ahead · Step-free access · Has a website

  15. Castro's Kiosk

    Cafe · 18 Spencer Road

    • Wi-Fi
    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating
    • Access: Limited
    • Non-smoking

    Hours: Mon–Thu 7:30am–5:30pm; Fri 7:30am–5pm

    Why it ranks here: Capacity recorded · Outdoor seating · Opening hours published · Phone number listed - you can call ahead · Step-free access · Has a website

  16. Journeys Cafe by ASRC

    Cafe · 120 Sturt Street, 3006

    • Wi-Fi
    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating
    • Step-free access
    • Non-smoking

    Hours: Mon–Thu 8am–4pm

    Why it ranks here: Capacity recorded · Outdoor seating · Opening hours published · Phone number listed - you can call ahead · Step-free access · Has a website

  17. Mr Ed Coffee & More

    Cafe · 250 Princes Highway

    • Wi-Fi
    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating
    • Step-free access
    • Non-smoking

    Hours: Mon–Fri 8am–4pm

    Why it ranks here: Capacity recorded · Outdoor seating · Opening hours published · Phone number listed - you can call ahead · Step-free access · Has a website

  18. Axil Coffee Roasters

    Cafe · Cnr Royal Parade & Tin Alley

    • Wi-Fi
    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating
    • Step-free access
    • Non-smoking

    Hours: Mon–Fri 7:30am–3pm

    Why it ranks here: Capacity recorded · Outdoor seating · Opening hours published · Phone number listed - you can call ahead · Step-free access · Has a website

  19. Scholar & Co

    Cafe · 757 Swanston Street

    • Wi-Fi
    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating
    • Access: Limited
    • Non-smoking

    Hours: Mon–Fri 6am–3pm

    Why it ranks here: Capacity recorded · Outdoor seating · Opening hours published · Phone number listed - you can call ahead · Step-free access · Has a website

  20. Professors Walk Cafe

    Cafe · 11 Professors Walk

    • Wi-Fi
    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating
    • Step-free access
    • Non-smoking

    Hours: Mon–Fri 9am–5pm

    Why it ranks here: Capacity recorded · Outdoor seating · Opening hours published · Phone number listed - you can call ahead · Step-free access · Has a website

  21. Carte Crêpes

    Cafe · Professors Walk

    • Wi-Fi
    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating
    • Step-free access
    • Non-smoking

    Hours: Mon–Fri 7:30am–5:30pm

    Why it ranks here: Capacity recorded · Outdoor seating · Opening hours published · Phone number listed - you can call ahead · Step-free access · Has a website

  22. Amicus Espresso

    Cafe · 185 Pelham Street, 3053

    • Wi-Fi
    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating
    • Step-free access
    • Non-smoking

    Hours: Mon 7:30am–3:30pm; Tue–Thu 7:30am–5pm; Fri 7:30am–2:30pm

    Why it ranks here: Capacity recorded · Outdoor seating · Opening hours published · Phone number listed - you can call ahead · Step-free access · Has a website

  23. Cafe Commercio

    Cafe · 198 Berkeley Street, 3053

    • Wi-Fi
    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating
    • Step-free access
    • Non-smoking

    Hours: Mon–Fri 7:30am–6:30pm

    Why it ranks here: Capacity recorded · Outdoor seating · Opening hours published · Phone number listed - you can call ahead · Step-free access · Has a website

  24. Henry Sugar

    Restaurant · 296-298 Rathdowne Street

    • Outdoor seating
    • Step-free access
    • Takes reservations
    • Air conditioning

    Why it ranks here: Takes reservations · Outdoor seating · Phone number listed - you can call ahead · Step-free access · Has a website

  25. Byblos

    Restaurant · G12

    • Outdoor seating
    • Step-free access
    • Takes reservations
    • Air conditioning
    • Takeaway

    Why it ranks here: Takes reservations · Outdoor seating · Phone number listed - you can call ahead · Step-free access · Has a website

  26. Viva Kebabs and Grill

    Restaurant · 2 Osprey Drive, 3336

    • Hours published
    • Step-free access
    • Takes reservations
    • Takeaway
    • Vegetarian

    Hours: Mon–Thu 10am–10pm; Fri–Sun 10am–1am

    Why it ranks here: Takes reservations · Opening hours published · Phone number listed - you can call ahead · Step-free access · Has a website

  27. Cafe Tre Sette

    Cafe · 139 Bouverie Street, 3053

    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating
    • Access: Limited
    • Air conditioning
    • Takeaway

    Hours: Mon–Fri 7am–5pm

    Why it ranks here: Capacity recorded · Outdoor seating · Opening hours published · Phone number listed - you can call ahead · Step-free access

  28. Avist Cafe

    Cafe · 97 Flemington Road, 3051

    • Wi-Fi
    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating
    • Access: Limited
    • Air conditioning

    Hours: Mon–Fri 6:30am–3pm

    Why it ranks here: Capacity recorded · Outdoor seating · Opening hours published · Phone number listed - you can call ahead · Step-free access

  29. Espresso Bar

    Cafe · 815 Swanston Street

    • Wi-Fi
    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating
    • Access: Limited
    • Non-smoking

    Hours: Mon–Fri 8am–5pm

    Why it ranks here: Capacity recorded · Outdoor seating · Opening hours published · Phone number listed - you can call ahead · Step-free access

  30. Mollie's Bar & Diner

    Restaurant

    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating
    • Takes reservations
    • Smoking: Outside
    • Air conditioning

    Hours: Wed–Thu 3pm–1pm; Fri–Sun 12pm–1pm

    Why it ranks here: Takes reservations · Outdoor seating · Opening hours published · Has a website

  31. Middle Ground Cafe & Events

    Cafe · 52 Old Princes Highway

    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating
    • Seats: 180

    Why it ranks here: Capacity recorded · Outdoor seating · Opening hours published · Phone number listed - you can call ahead · Has a website

  32. Briscola Cafe

    Cafe · 157 Pelham Street, 3053

    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating
    • Air conditioning
    • Takeaway
    • Vegetarian

    Hours: Mon–Fri 7am–6pm

    Why it ranks here: Capacity recorded · Outdoor seating · Opening hours published · Phone number listed - you can call ahead · Has a website

  33. Seven Seeds

    Cafe · 114 Berkeley Street, 3053

    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating
    • Air conditioning
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan

    Hours: Mon–Fri 7am–5pm; Sat–Sun 8am–5pm

    Why it ranks here: Capacity recorded · Outdoor seating · Opening hours published · Phone number listed - you can call ahead · Has a website

  34. Studley Park Boathouse

    Restaurant · 1 Boathouse Road

    • Outdoor seating
    • Indoor seating
    • Takes reservations
    • Takeaway

    Why it ranks here: Takes reservations · Outdoor seating · Phone number listed - you can call ahead · Has a website

  35. Little Black Cafe

    Cafe · 224 St Kilda Road, 3006

    • Wi-Fi
    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating
    • Access: Limited
    • Non-smoking

    Hours: Mon–Fri 7am–2pm

    Why it ranks here: Capacity recorded · Outdoor seating · Opening hours published · Step-free access · Has a website

  36. Standing Room

    Cafe · 394-412 Swanston Street, 3000

    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating
    • Step-free access
    • Non-smoking
    • Air conditioning

    Hours: Mon–Fri 8am–4pm

    Why it ranks here: Capacity recorded · Outdoor seating · Opening hours published · Step-free access · Has a website

  37. Gilbert

    Cafe · 161 Barry Street, 3053

    • Wi-Fi
    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating
    • Access: Limited
    • Non-smoking

    Hours: Mon–Fri 7am–5pm

    Why it ranks here: Capacity recorded · Outdoor seating · Opening hours published · Step-free access · Has a website

  38. House of Cards

    Cafe · 8 Porters Lane

    • Wi-Fi
    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating
    • Step-free access
    • Non-smoking

    Hours: Mon–Fri 8am–3pm

    Why it ranks here: Capacity recorded · Outdoor seating · Opening hours published · Step-free access · Has a website

  39. Rice Workshop

    Restaurant · 8 Porters Lane

    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating
    • Step-free access
    • Non-smoking
    • Air conditioning

    Hours: Mon–Fri 10am–5pm

    Why it ranks here: Capacity recorded · Outdoor seating · Opening hours published · Step-free access · Has a website

  40. Thailander

    Restaurant · 8 Porters Lane

    • Wi-Fi
    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating
    • Step-free access
    • Non-smoking

    Hours: Mon–Fri 10am–6:30pm

    Why it ranks here: Capacity recorded · Outdoor seating · Opening hours published · Step-free access · Has a website

Where they are

40 venues on the map Loads OpenStreetMap tiles on demand

Frequently asked questions

How many Melbourne venues are on this list?

This page ranks the top 40 of 950 venues in Melbourne that OpenStreetMap records at least one relevant detail for. Of the 40 shown, 17 have Wi-Fi recorded and 37 publish their opening hours.

Which of these Melbourne venues have Wi-Fi?

Of the venues on this page, Betwixt Cafe & Bar, Little Mylk Bar - Tasty Vegan Streetfood, Castro's Kiosk, Journeys Cafe by ASRC and Mr Ed Coffee & More all have Wi-Fi recorded in OpenStreetMap. Wi-Fi is not tagged for every venue, so absence here means "not recorded", not "no Wi-Fi".

Which of these venues stay open late?

Riverland Bar, Viva Kebabs and Grill and Mollie's Bar & Diner are open until 11pm or later on at least one day of the week, according to the opening hours published in OpenStreetMap.

Which of these venues are step-free?

Red Sparrow Pizza, Betwixt Cafe & Bar, The Groove Train, Hunter & Barrel and Mayflour Cafe & Cupcake Shop are tagged as wheelchair accessible in OpenStreetMap. Accessibility tagging is incomplete, so it is worth confirming with the venue.

How is this list ranked?

Venues are scored on the facts OpenStreetMap records about them - takes reservations, capacity recorded, outdoor seating, opening hours published, phone number listed - you can call ahead - and ranked by that score. A venue with no relevant detail recorded is left off the list entirely rather than padded in. Nothing on this page is a paid placement.

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