Bar Bellamy
Carlton, Melbourne
Bar in Melbourne, Australia
Book with PearlWhy go
Bar Bellamy is worth booking for a small-group Carlton night when drinks and bistro food both matter. At $45 per person, it is better treated as a flexible neighbourhood bar-bistro than a cocktail checklist, with seasonal menus, smart-casual tone, and a room suited to lingering rather than rushing through one drink.
About Bar Bellamy
Bar Bellamy is a Melbourne venue with a listed price of $45 per person and a smart casual dress code. Its confirmed details make it most useful to plan around timing: it opens in the evening on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, opens earlier on Saturday and Sunday, and is closed on Tuesday.
For guests comparing Melbourne options, the key confirmed detail is that Bar Bellamy can work for later plans on selected nights. Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday run until 1 AM, while Sunday ends at 9 PM. It was also recognised as a Tales Spirited Awards Best International Bar Team – APAC Regional Top 10 Honoree in 2026.
A Melbourne venue to plan around practical details
With only limited detail available, the safest way to approach Bar Bellamy is through its practical basics rather than assumptions about the room, menu, drinks list or service style. The confirmed dress code is smart casual, so guests should plan for a polished but not highly formal visit.
For returning guests, the practical choice is timing. Bar Bellamy is open from 5 PM to 1 AM on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday; from 3 PM to 1 AM on Saturday; and from 3 PM to 9 PM on Sunday. Tuesday is closed.
No specific dish, drink, seating style or booking format is confirmed here, so those details should be checked directly with the venue before making plans around them.
How to use it in a Melbourne night out
Choose Bar Bellamy when its hours, smart casual dress code and $45 per person price point fit the plan. It is a late option on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, but not on Tuesday, when it is closed, or Sunday, when it closes at 9 PM.
For broader planning, use our full Melbourne bars guide alongside our full Melbourne restaurants guide if dinner is the anchor. If the night is turning into a city-wide plan, compare Bar Bellamy with other Melbourne venues generically before deciding how formal or late the evening should be.
Travellers building a fuller Melbourne itinerary can also pair the search with broader Melbourne planning.
Planning details
- Location
- 164 Rathdowne St, Carlton VIC 3053, Australia
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- barbellamy.com
- Phone
- +61 3 8590 0022
Venue details
Ambiance
A warm, inviting neighbourhood room that feels like a dinner party at a friend’s house, pairing dim, cozy bistro lighting with polished yet relaxed cocktail‑bar energy and European touches.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Format
At the Bar
- Bar Category
- Cocktail Bar
- Late Night
- Open Until 2am
Signature Pours
- Martinis
- Old Fashioneds
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 164 Rathdowne St, Carlton VIC 3053, Australia
Planning details
Location
164 Rathdowne St, Carlton VIC 3053, Australia · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
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
Bar context
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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Compare Bar Bellamy
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bar Bellamy | Melbourne | , | Tales Spirited Awards 2026 - Best International Bar Team – APAC * - Best International Bar Team – APAC * (Regional Top 10 Honoree)2026 Australian Bar Awards Venue Finalists |
| The Beaufort | Carlton | No published awards | , |
| Bar Olo | Melbourne | No published awards | , |
| Milk the Cow Licensed Fromagerie | Carlton | No published awards | , |
| Black Pearl | Melbourne | No published awards | , |
| Bar Carnation | Melbourne | European; wine-focused | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bar Bellamy open late?
Yes, on selected nights. Bar Bellamy is open until 1 AM on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Tuesday is closed, and Sunday runs from 3 PM to 9 PM.
What's the best time to go to Bar Bellamy?
Plan around the confirmed opening times: 5 PM on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, and 3 PM on Saturday and Sunday. For later plans, choose Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday or Saturday, when the venue is open until 1 AM.
What is Bar Bellamy known for?
Bar Bellamy is a Melbourne venue with a smart casual dress code, a listed price of $45 per person and recognition as a Tales Spirited Awards Best International Bar Team – APAC Regional Top 10 Honoree in 2026.
