Bar in Melbourne, Australia
Bar Bellamy
75Pearl PointsCarlton nightcap
About Bar Bellamy
Bar Bellamy is a strong Carlton choice for a small-group drink when you want neighbourhood pace rather than CBD cocktail theatre. Its 2026 Tales Spirited Awards APAC Regional Top 10 Honoree recognition gives it a credible quality signal, but the practical draw is timing: go early for conversation, later only if the group is small and flexible.
Bar Bellamy is a Melbourne bar with verified evening and late-night hours on most operating days. The confirmed schedule is Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 5 PM to 1 AM, Saturday from 3 PM to 1 AM, Sunday from 3 PM to 9 PM; Tuesday is closed. Dress is listed as smart casual.
The clearest verified recognition is its Tales Spirited Awards Best International Bar Team – APAC Regional Top 10 Honoree status for 2026. Beyond that, specific claims about the room, menu, drinks focus, service format, seating, prices or ownership should be treated as unconfirmed unless checked directly with the venue.
Go for a Melbourne drink, not a spectacle
The safest way to plan around Bar Bellamy is to use the confirmed hours first. It works as an evening bar option on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 5 PM, with earlier 3 PM starts on Saturday and Sunday. Readers building a broader Melbourne bar night can use the full Melbourne bars guide first, then decide where Bar Bellamy fits.
Because detailed public-facing specifics are not verified here, avoid planning around assumptions about seating style, outdoor space, menu format, signature drinks or a particular atmosphere. For anyone planning a full city weekend, pair the bar choice with the Melbourne restaurants guide and the Melbourne hotels guide rather than treating the bar as a standalone destination.
How to place it in a wider drinking itinerary
The practical appeal is direct: Bar Bellamy has verified late closing times until 1 AM on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, plus a shorter Sunday service from 3 PM to 9 PM. Tuesday is not an option, because the venue is listed as closed.
Travellers comparing Melbourne options can benchmark Bar Bellamy against other bars and dining rooms in the city without assuming a specific theme or format. If the bar is only one part of the day, use the Melbourne experiences guide for broader planning.
Quick reference: choose Bar Bellamy as a Melbourne bar with smart-casual dress, verified evening and late-night hours on most open days, confirmed 2026 Tales Spirited Awards APAC regional recognition.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the best time to go to Bar Bellamy?
Use the listed opening times to plan: Bar Bellamy opens at 5 PM on Mon, Wed, Thu and Fri, at 3 PM on Sat, at 3 PM on Sun. It is closed on Tue.
Is Bar Bellamy open late?
Yes. Bar Bellamy is listed until 1 AM on Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri and Sat. On Sun, it is listed from 3 PM to 9 PM, it is closed on Tue.
What is Bar Bellamy known for?
Bar Bellamy is a Melbourne bar with smart-casual dress and confirmed recognition as a Tales Spirited Awards Best International Bar Team – APAC Regional Top 10 Honoree for 2026.
Location
164 Rathdowne St, Carlton VIC 3053, Australia
Melbourne, Australia
Compare Bar Bellamy
| Venue | Booking Difficulty |
|---|---|
| Bar Bellamy | Easy |
| The Beaufort | Unknown |
| Bar Olo | Unknown |
| Milk the Cow Licensed Fromagerie | Unknown |
| Black Pearl | Unknown |
| Bar Carnation | Unknown |
Key differences to consider before you reserve.
Also Consider
- The Beaufort, Notable alternative
- Bar Olo, Notable alternative
- Milk the Cow Licensed Fromagerie, Notable alternative
- Black Pearl, Notable alternative
- Bar Carnation, European; wine-focused, European; wine-focused
How Bar Bellamy compares in Melbourne
Choose Bar Bellamy over Black Pearl when Carlton is the plan and the night should feel lower-friction. Black Pearl is the stronger cross-shop for readers who want a more established Melbourne cocktail reference point, while Bar Bellamy makes more sense for a neighbourhood drink that does not require building the whole evening around one bar.
Against Bar Carnation, the decision is mainly category. Bar Carnation is the clearer pick for a European, wine-focused brief; Bar Bellamy is the better fit when the group wants a bar-first evening and less of a wine-bar frame. Bar Olo sits in the same Melbourne consideration set, so use location and desired mood to decide rather than assuming one is the automatic upgrade.
The Beaufort and Milk the Cow Licensed Fromagerie are less direct swaps because they sit outside the immediate Melbourne bar route. The Beaufort is more of a destination comparison, while Milk the Cow Licensed Fromagerie is the cheese-and-wine alternative for a different kind of night. If the goal is an easy Carlton drink with quality signals, Bar Bellamy is the cleaner call.
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