Aria Bar & Lounge is a Southbank Melbourne bar for a quieter cocktail stop rather than a late-night spectacle. With little public detail on awards, pricing, or a named bar lead, its strongest editorial use is as a composed river-adjacent lounge option within a city better known for compact cocktail rooms and wine-led bars.
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- Address
- 1 Southgate Ave, Southbank VIC 3006, Australia
- Phone
- +61 1800 641 107
- Website
- melbarestaurant.com.au
- Directions
- Get directions
Saves & bookings on Pearl
Aria Bar & Lounge is a Melbourne venue with one verified practical detail for visitors: the dress code is smart casual.
A Melbourne venue with a smart-casual dress code
For planning purposes, treat Aria Bar & Lounge as a Melbourne stop where smart casual dress is expected. If you are comparing options for the same outing, you might also look at other venues such as Bar Americano, Cathedral Coffee, Rockpool Bar & Grill Melbourne, The Florence, or The Langham Afternoon Tea, depending on the kind of visit you want.
What is verified before you visit
The safest expectation is therefore simple: confirm current offerings directly with the venue before making plans, and rely only on the verified smart-casual dress code when preparing for a visit.
How it fits into a Melbourne itinerary
Build the rest of the trip around confirmed plans, and use broader city resources such as Our full Melbourne restaurants guide, Our full Melbourne hotels guide, Our full Melbourne bars guide, Our full Melbourne wineries guide, and Our full Melbourne experiences guide.
At-a-Glance Comparison
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| Venue | Cuisine |
|---|---|
| The Florence | Wine and cocktail bar inspired by Florence; Tuscan snacks |
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At a Glance
- Elegant
- Sophisticated
- Modern
- Classic
- After Work
- Date Night
- Group Outing
- Special Occasion
- Casual Hangout
- Hotel Bar
- Design Destination
- Standalone
- Seated Bar
- Lounge Seating
- Classic Cocktails
- Craft Cocktails
- Zero Proof
- Low Abv
- Waterfront
Current opening 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
Hours can change for holidays and private events. Last verified .
Refined and ornate hotel-lounge atmosphere with a stylish, elegant feel and a destination-afternoon-tea presentation.
Know Before You Go
- Reservations
- Recommended
- Dress code
- Smart casual
- Getting there
- 1 Southgate Ave, Southbank VIC 3006, Australia