Hats and Tatts, Melbourne Cbd
15 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/melbourne16 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Hats and Tatts is a bar in the Melbourne CBD that many people suggest, and two visitors describe it as dive-y. One visitor praises its backbar and decent food, while another says the rooftop is better than expected. One visitor notes inside and outside areas with a wide range of drinks. One patron warns it is too dive-like to suit a first date.
Address
Hats & Tatts CBD, 1/246 Russell St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
At a glance
- Best for
- Rooftop
- Opinions divided
- Yes
- Known for
- Dive y character, Rooftop, Backbar
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/EndlessB in r/melbourne · Jul 2024ambience
Says it is a better-feeling bar than Heartbreaker, though similar in style.
- Recommendsu/rykwon in r/melbourne · Mar 2026ambience
Says it suits people who used to go to a well-known bar about ten years ago.
- Recommendsu/mikey_yeah in r/melbourne · Sep 2026
Suggests it, recalling it once ran a takeover at Frankie's.
- Recommendsu/ISmellCinnamonBuns in r/melbourne · Nov 2025
Recommends checking out Hats and Tatts instead.
- Recommendsu/darcyfm in r/melbourne · Apr 2026
Suggests it as an option for the group.
- Recommendsu/ELUsyv in r/melbourne · Sep 2026
Gives a one-line suggestion of this bar with no added detail.
- Recommendsu/Rapid-Barnacle385 in r/melbourne · Jul 2025ambience
Recommends it, noting its rooftop is better than expected.
- Recommendsu/LaunchAllVipers in r/melbourne · Apr 2026
Suggests it as an option.
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- Recommendsu/JimmyCoronoides in r/melbourne · Sep 2025ambience
Suggests Hats & Tatts for its character, praising the backbar and dive-y charm.
- Recommendsu/DiscoSituation in r/melbourne · Sep 2026ambience
Says it looks very similar to Frankie's.
- Recommendsu/SlimeGreenDrStrange in r/melbourne · Mar 2026
Calls it the only answer.
- Recommendsu/Prestigious_Pace2782 in r/melbourne · Mar 2026
Lists it alongside another city venue as one of the good spots in town.
- Recommendsu/Anonymous_Turfie in r/melbourne · Mar 2026
Agrees, saying that is exactly why it is the best.
- Caveatu/luckystaa in r/melbourne · Aug 2025ambience
Thinks it's too dive-like to suit a first date.
- Recommendsu/Swimmerman50 in r/melbourne · Aug 2025variety
Calls it a good venue with both inside and outside seating and a wide range of drinks.
- Recommendsu/dragula15 in r/melbourne · Oct 2025
Names it as a pub suggestion.
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Details last checked 10 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.