The Old Bar, Fitzroy
11 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/melbourne12 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Most people recommend The Old Bar in Fitzroy, and many link it with music, from punk to rock and roll. Two patrons describe it as a dive-style spot with a rough edge, and one patron recommends its free karaoke night, where guests can sing. One patron cautions it has the same issues as another venue, while another person disagrees and still loves it.
Address
The Old Bar, 74-76 Johnston St, Fitzroy VIC 3065, Australia
At a glance
- Best for
- Live music
- Opinions divided
- Yes
- Known for
- Live bands, Karaoke nights
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/your_mothers_finest in r/melbourne · Apr 2026ambience
Named among dive-bar options that should suit the request.
- Recommendsu/blasphemousharlot in r/melbourne · Sep 2026
Recommends this as a pick for fans of metal-style music.
- Recommendsu/trueschoolalumni in r/melbourne · Dec 2023ambience
Recommends it as a venue with live bands.
- Caveatu/polexiaa_ in r/melbourne · Apr 2026
Says The Old Bar has the same issues as the place described above.
- Recommendsu/kwaka1313 in r/melbourne · Sep 2026ambience
Recommends its karaoke night, where guests are allowed to sing.
- Recommendsu/Ecstatic-Light-2766 in r/melbourne · Apr 2025ambience
Recommends visiting to see its famous carpet, especially for music bar and gig fans.
- Recommendsu/Adventuremarty in r/melbourne · Sep 2026ambience
Suggests it for anyone who doesn't mind a scruffier, rougher feel.
- Recommendsu/UnderTheMilkyway2023 in r/melbourne · Jan 2024
Named among evening venues that host alternative-music gigs.
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- Recommendsu/United_Statistician2 in r/melbourne · Nov 2026
Suggests The Old Bar in Fitzroy as a near-enough option.
- Recommendsu/DiscoSituation in r/melbourne · Sep 2026ambience
Lists it among the closest music-wise matches to Frankie's.
- Recommendsu/Badgalcicii in r/melbourne · Dec 2023ambience
Calls it a classic pick for fans of rock and roll.
- Recommendsu/Difficult_Bowler_25 in r/melbourne · Apr 2026
Disagrees with the warning and says they still love it.
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Details last checked 10 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.