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Bar Liberty

234 Johnston St, Fitzroy VIC 3065, Australia

Recommended by 84 people

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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

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the food menu work?

The menu changes weekly with creative shared plates and rotating seasonal dishes, alongside recurring favorites like sourdough flatbread and potato dumplings. Set menus are offered, with options to supplement extra savory dishes and cocktails.

What are the portion sizes like?

Dishes are served primarily as delicate shared plates, with portions tending to be on the lighter side. For solo diners, staff have accommodated half-orders on several dishes.

Is there a private dining space for groups?

Yes, Bar Liberty features a dedicated private dining room upstairs, suitable for small celebratory group dinners seeking low noise and personalized hospitality.

What can you expect from the drinks list?

The venue offers an extensive, curated wine list with a focus on natural wines and knowledgeable staff recommendations, plus signature cocktails such as their Japanese Slipper riff.

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