Bar Josephine, Footscray
9 people recommendvia r/melbourne9 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Bar Josephine is a bar on Barkly Street in Footscray. Commenters recommend it, and one describes it as focused on craft beer. A couple suggest it as a stop on a night out. One commenter notes a varied range but says it does not do tasting paddles.
Address
Bar Josephine, 295 Barkly St, Footscray VIC 3011, Australia
At a glance
- Best for
- Craft beer
- Known for
- Craft beer
The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/cranberrygurl in r/melbourne · Mar 2025
Suggests it as another divey spot to try after food.
- Recommendsu/wothapen in r/melbourne · Feb 2025
Says it is one of a couple of Footscray bars centred on craft beer.
- Recommendsu/Hairy___Poppins in r/melbourne · Apr 2026
Suggests it as a nearby stop in a bar-hopping night.
- Recommendsu/Theteachingninja in r/melbourne · Jan 2026variety
Has a varied range, though it doesn't do tasting paddles.
- Recommendsu/Quarterwit_85 in r/melbourne · Oct 2026
Calls Bar Jo a premium spot for smoking cigarettes.
- Recommendsu/Kdog119 in r/melbourne · Jan 2026
Suggests it as a next stop on the same route.
- Recommendsu/kelerian in r/melbourne · Aug 2026price
Says it is excellent value for beer.
- Recommendsu/No-Rip-445 in r/melbourne · Jan 2026
Listed among the places to go.
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- Recommendsu/Otherwise_Hotel_7363 in r/melbourne · Feb 2025
Echoes earlier praise and lists it on Barkly Street as a Footscray pick.
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Details last checked 10 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.