#1
Hail Lilith
4.9
253 reviews · Score: 85/100
"Atmosphere was eclectic, cocktails delicious and the food superb."
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2026 Rankings
Best Bars & Pubs in Footscray
Compare the top bars & pubs in Footscray & Melbourne, VIC — ranked by our composite reputation score.
Updated July 2026 · Based on 7,370 real Google reviews across 17 bars & pubs
Top Bars & Pubs in Footscray & Melbourne, VIC
We've analysed 7,370 real Google reviews to rank the best bars & pubs in Footscray. Businesses are ranked by our composite reputation score combining Google ratings, review volume, and online presence — last updated July 2026.
The best bars & pubs in Footscray, VIC are Hail Lilith (4.9★, 253 reviews), Back Alley Sally's (4.6★, 792 reviews), Sloth Bar (4.6★, 671 reviews), The Cheeky Pint (The Barkley Hotel) (4.6★, 616 reviews) and Littlefoot Bar + Kitchen (4.6★, 560 reviews). Each is ranked by an independent reputation score from real Google reviews (7,370 reviews analysed across 17 businesses) — see the full top 17 below. Rankings last updated July 2026.
#2
Back Alley Sally's
4.6
792 reviews · Score: 79/100
"Great vibes, awesome food and drinks and just all round a lovely night."
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#3
Sloth Bar
4.6
671 reviews · Score: 79/100
"Great vibe, relaxed friendly, quality cocktails, quality drinks all round."
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#4
The Cheeky Pint (The Barkley Hotel)
4.6
616 reviews · Score: 79/100
"Great atmosphere, great food and beer, and the staff were super freindly."
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#5
Littlefoot Bar + Kitchen
4.6
560 reviews · Score: 79/100
"Beautiful vibe with friendly staff, delicious food and tasty cocktails!!"
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#6
Pride of our Footscray Nightclub & Bar
4.7
465 reviews · Score: 79/100
"the venue was clean, tidy, well presented & the barman was super friendly."
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#11
The Vic Hotel Footscray
4.3
914 reviews · Score: 67/100
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#12
Pride of our Footscray Cocktail Bar
5.0
7 reviews · Score: 65/100
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#14
Powell Hotel
3.9
370 reviews · Score: 59/100
Powell Hotel 3.9(370) · A$20–100Bar · · 202 Ballarat RdComfy, late-night pub with sports on TVOpen · Closes 4 AM
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#16
Misfits Bar
4.7
60 reviews · Score: 54/100
"Amazing intimate spot with delish cocktails, great music and warm service!"
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#17
Raleigh Street Car Park
4.0
25 reviews · Score: 22/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about bars & pubs in Footscray.
Who are the best bars & pubs in Footscray?
We've ranked the top 17 bars & pubs in Footscray, VIC based on our composite reputation score combining Google ratings, review volume, and online presence. Our rankings are updated daily.
How do you rank bars & pubs in Footscray?
Our rankings use a composite reputation score that weighs Google star rating, review volume, and online presence (website + contact details). This gives a more complete picture than star ratings alone.
How many bars & pubs are there in Footscray?
We track hundreds of bars & pubs across Footscray and the wider VIC area. This page shows the top 17 based on their online reputation.
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