Aria Bar & Lounge
Southbank, Melbourne
Bar in Melbourne, Australia
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Price
$50–100per person
Why go
Aria Bar & Lounge is worth considering for an easy Southbank drink, date, or business catch-up where location matters more than a destination cocktail program. Choose it for convenience around Southgate; choose Bar Americano, Above Board, or The Florence if the drinks brief is more specific.
About Aria Bar & Lounge
Aria Bar & Lounge is a Melbourne venue with a smart casual dress code. Consider it a simple bar-and-lounge listing rather than a place with a specialty.
Melbourne setting, smart casual fit
The clearest planning detail is the dress code: smart casual. That makes Aria Bar & Lounge a direct option to consider when you want a polished Melbourne setting and do not want to assume a more formal or highly specialized format.
If you are comparing other Melbourne options, consider Bar Americano, Cathedral Coffee, Rockpool Bar & Grill Melbourne, The Florence, or The Langham Afternoon Tea, depending on the kind of outing you are planning.
Who should choose it
Choose Aria Bar & Lounge if the name, Melbourne location, and smart casual dress code match the plan. For broader planning, use the Melbourne bars guide, plus the Melbourne restaurants, hotels, wineries, and experiences guides.
Planning details
- Hours
- Monday: 10 AM–11 PM · Tuesday: 10 AM–11 PM
- Location
- 1 Southgate Ave, Southbank VIC 3006, Australia
- Reservations
- Book on SevenRooms
- Website
- melbarestaurant.com.au/aria
- Phone
- +61 1800 641 107
Venue details
Ambiance
Refined and opulent hotel-lounge atmosphere with a stylish, elegant feel and a destination-afternoon-tea presentation.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Format
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Accessibility
At the Bar
- Bar Category
- Lounge
- Late Night
- Closes by Midnight
- Spirits Focus
- Gin, Vodka, Rum, Whiskey, Tequila
- Zero-Proof Program
- Yes
Signature Pours
Langham Celebration
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 1 Southgate Ave, Southbank VIC 3006, Australia
Planning details
Hours
- Monday
- 10 AM–11 PM
- Tuesday
- 10 AM–11 PM
- Wednesday
- 10 AM–11 PM
- Thursday
- 10 AM–11 PM
- Friday
- 10 AM–11 PM
- Saturday
- 10 AM–11 PM
- Sunday
- 10 AM–11 PM
Location
1 Southgate Ave, Southbank VIC 3006, Australia · Directions
Also consider
Also Consider
- The Langham Afternoon Tea, Notable alternative
- Cathedral Coffee, Notable alternative
- Rockpool Bar & Grill Melbourne, Notable alternative
- Bar Americano, Notable alternative
- The Florence, Wine and cocktail bar inspired by Florence; Tuscan snacks, Wine and cocktail bar inspired by Florence; Tuscan snacks
Bar context
Against The Langham Afternoon Tea, Aria Bar & Lounge is the more flexible evening option; The Langham is better when the plan is a structured daytime treat. Compared with Cathedral Coffee, this is more appropriate for a date or after-work lounge setting, while Cathedral Coffee suits a daytime caffeine stop.
Rockpool Bar & Grill Melbourne is the stronger pick when dinner quality is the main event. Aria Bar & Lounge makes more sense when the group wants a simpler Southbank meeting point before or after another plan.
For drinks-first readers, Bar Americano is the sharper cocktail choice, while The Florence is better for wine and Tuscan snacks. Choose Aria Bar & Lounge for ease and setting; cross-shop those two when the drink program matters more than Southbank convenience.
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Compare Aria Bar & Lounge
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aria Bar & Lounge | Melbourne | No published awards | |
| The Langham Afternoon Tea | Melbourne | No published awards | |
| Cathedral Coffee | Melbourne | No published awards | |
| Rockpool Bar & Grill Melbourne | Melbourne | No published awards | |
| Bar Americano | Melbourne | No published awards | |
| The Florence | Melbourne | Wine and cocktail bar inspired by Florence; Tuscan snacks | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Aria Bar & Lounge good for a date?
It may suit a date if a Melbourne bar-and-lounge setting with a smart casual dress code fits your plan.
