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Bar Liberty

234 Johnston St, Fitzroy VIC 3065, Australia

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234 Johnston St, Fitzroy VIC 3065, Australia

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+61 3 9415 9025
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: 5:30 – 11:00 PM Wednesday: 5:30 – 11:00 PM Thursday: 5:30 – 11:00 PM Friday: 5:30 – 11:00 PM Saturday: 5:30 – 11:00 PM Sunday: 12:00 – 5:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Bar Liberty

Set inside a converted Johnston Street house, Bar Liberty pulls off a quiet double act—inventive kitchen technique matched with the easy pulse of a corner wine bar. Patrons treat the weekly-rotating menu as a moving target, sharing warm sourdough flatbread alongside crisp lamb cut with capers and anchovy or seared bavette with roasted eggplant. The floor staff steer tables toward skin-contact pours from independent makers, or shake up a vivid Japanese Slipper No. Blue.

  • Intimate Fitzroy setting: Housed in a converted residential home, the dining room pairs relaxed neighborhood warmth with attentive, knowledgeable floor service.
  • Weekly-rotating plates: The kitchen rolls out seasonal dishes every week, anchored by staples like warm wholemeal sourdough flatbread and crispy lamb.
  • Curated cellar and cocktails: The cellar program spotlights diverse natural and low-intervention bottles alongside cocktails like the Japanese Slipper No. Blue.
  • Value-driven set menu: A multi-course set menu offers an accessible, high-reward progression for date nights and celebrations.
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Why Diners Choose Bar Liberty

Discover inventive seasonal dishes, boundary-pushing natural wines, and warm neighborhood hospitality in Fitzroy—reserve your table now.

  • Fine-Dining Precision in an Unpretentious Setting

    The kitchen delivers technical, inventive dining execution paired with lo-fi pours while maintaining the approachable charm and warmth of a neighborhood wine bar.

    looks like a bar but is actually a fine dining restaurant that not many know about.

    Suzanna Zhang

  • Sommelier-Driven Low-Intervention Discoveries

    Knowledgeable staff guide guests through an expansive, thoughtful list of natural and low-intervention bottles tailored to individual palates.

    The wine selection is next level and the service from another planet.

    Silke Van den Houte

  • Effortless Date-Night Cadence

    A paced multi-course menu and attentive service create an effortless, romantic cadence for couples seeking quality without formality.

    really enjoyable date night or a spot to catch up with a friend.

    Kahlia J

  • Refined Anniversary Dining

    Milestone celebrations are anchored by attentive wine top-ups, sharp hospitality, and a set menu that feels distinct and celebratory.

    Such a lovely spot to have our anniversary dinner, the food was delicious, the atmosphere was great and the wine list was considered.

    Mackenzie Archer

  • Dedicated Upstairs Private Dining Room

    A separate upper level provides group gatherings with an exclusive atmosphere, dedicated service, and configurable acoustic comfort.

    celebratory dinner in their upstairs private dining area. Food and drinks were great but the best part for us is the service.

    Dan Taranto

  • Intimate Converted-House Atmosphere

    Housed inside a converted residential home, the venue delivers an intimate, homey warmth that commercial dining rooms cannot replicate.

    I love the fact that is a house adapted to a restaurant, makes the atmosphere very nice and cozy

    Simona Piano

Frequently praised plates and dining formats from Bar Liberty's weekly-rotating menu.

  • Sourdough Flatbread

    The sourdough flatbread is a “must”, served with stuffed dates and cultured butter. Delicious.

    Kathy McNeil

  • Potato Dumplings

    The potato dumplings changed my life.

    Bronte Jones

  • Set Menu

    we ordered the set menu which did not disappoint at all.

    Kahlia J

  • Bavette Steak

    this was a delicious steak! Super tasty sauce and the roasted eggplants

    Hanmo Li

Other favorites

Signature cocktails, rich desserts, and specialized dining accommodations.

  • Dark Chocolate Mousse, Buckwheat & Fig Leaf

    Dark Chocolate Mousse, Buckwheat & Fig Leaf: amazing mousse! Rich and super smooth 🤤

    Hanmo Li

  • Japanese Slipper No. Blue

    Japanese slipper no. blue - one of our favourite drinks! It's so good 😊😍

    Hanmo Li

  • Upstairs Private Dining Area

    Dined in the private upstairs dining area for my birthday, and had the best time!

    Hayley Walker

  • Half-Order Portions for Solo Diners

    i loved that they offered to do half orders on most things as i was dining alone.

    Christine Xu

Before you head over

Practical advice on navigating portions, private spaces, and solo visits to get the most from your meal. Book your table ahead to secure your spot.

  • Sample widely as a solo diner

    If dining alone at the bar, ask staff about half orders—they frequently accommodate half portions on most plates so you can experience a broader range of the rotating menu without over-ordering.

  • Fortify the set menu with extra plates

    Dishes are refined and plated on a fine-dining scale, so if you arrive with a hearty appetite, supplement the set menu with an extra savory plate or fresh flatbread to leave fully satisfied.

  • Reserve upstairs for quiet group dining

    For celebratory gatherings or diners sensitive to buzzing restaurant acoustics, reserve the upstairs private dining space in advance, where staff can configure the room for lower noise and dedicated service.

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