Carlton Club
7 people recommendvia r/melbourne7 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Several people recommend Carlton Club, and a few describe its dive-bar character with affection, while one patron fondly recalls the video jukebox and pool table. One patron mentions a Friday burger and the happy hour, and another mentions a great view and great people, though they aren't sure the friends they brought along enjoyed it. Two people describe that dive-bar feel as belonging to the past.
Address
The Carlton Club, 193 Bourke St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
At a glance
- Known for
- Friday happy hour, Video jukebox, Pool table
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/Batoutofhell1989 in r/melbourne · Mar 2026ambience
Misses it as a genuine grimey dive bar with stained carpet and smoky ceiling.
- Recommendsu/wballz in r/melbourne · Aug 2026
Lists it as a reasonable pick for drinks.
- Recommendsu/librarypunk in r/melbourne · Mar 2026ambience
Loved it as a properly grimey place full of characters.
- Recommendsu/Glum_Let2712 in r/melbourne · Dec 2023ambience
Likes its multi-level layout and quieter nooks, though dance floors aren't their thing.
- Recommendsu/ScopiH in r/melbourne · Mar 2026ambience
Warmly remembers the video jukebox and a pool table that sits a little unevenly.
- Recommendsu/justalazyegg in r/melbourne · Mar 2026value
Good-value burger and a worthwhile drinks special.
- Recommendsu/justpassingluke in r/melbourne · Mar 2026ambience
Only went once or twice but it had real dive bar character.
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Details last checked 10 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.