Melbourne Hidden Bar Tour Experience

Step into Melbourne's enduring bar culture through genuine connections with the spaces and people who've shaped it. This isn't about chasing the latest hotspot—it's about experiencing four time-tested venues where skilled bartenders treat their craft as an art form and our guides are welcomed as familiar faces.
Each establishment represents Melbourne's evolution from gold rush settlement to cultural capital, with each venue telling its own story of transformation and reinvention. Whether you're a Melbourne resident who's stuck to familiar territory or a returning visitor seeking substance over spectacle, this tour reveals the stories behind the spaces that define the city's renowned hospitality scene.

Your four venues are thoughtfully chosen daily from our trusted network—from heritage conversion spaces in former warehouses to intimate laneway venues that epitomize Melbourne's small-bar culture.

Meeting Point

Gordon Reserve

74-108 Spring St, East Melbourne VIC 3002, Australia

Opposite iconic Hotel Windsor, adjacent to Parliament House Victoria
Near Parliament Station (train lines) and Spring Street tram stops (Routes 11, 12, 48, 109)
5-minute walk from Collins Street shopping district and Treasury Gardens
Central to East Melbourne heritage precinct and CBD core access

What's included:

• Expert local guide with established industry relationships
• First drink at the opening venue
• Personalized venue recommendations and custom map
• Access to four carefully selected premium venues
• Genuine small group experience (maximum 12 people)

Not included:

• Additional drinks at venues
• Food
• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Gratuities

What to expect:

Duration: 3 hours, 30 minutes

Beneath Driver Lane

Driver Lane, Shop 3, Basement, Melbourne, 3000, Victoria

Exclusive basement bar
NOTE: Bars listed are indicative of the types of venues visited. The bar itinerary changes daily and the listed bars are intended to give a sense of the style of bars we visit.

10 minutes

Whisky Den

27 Russell St, 2b, Melbourne, 3000, Victoria

Melbourne's least pretentious whisky bar.
NOTE: Bars listed are indicative of the types of venues visited. The bar itinerary changes daily and the listed bars are intended to give a sense of the style of bars we visit.

10 minutes

Above Board

Chopper Lane" , Behind "Beermash Through the back door, 1/306 Smith St, Collingwood VIC 3066, Australia

Melbourne's best secret bar
NOTE: Bars listed are indicative of the types of venues visited. The bar itinerary changes daily and the listed bars are intended to give a sense of the style of bars we visit.

10 minutes

Madame Brussels

3/59 Bourke St, Melbourne, 3000, Victoria

Incredible rooftop bar
NOTE: Bars listed are indicative of the types of venues visited. The bar itinerary changes daily and the listed bars are intended to give a sense of the style of bars we visit.

10 minutes

Jungle Boy

96 Chapel St, Windsor VIC 3181, Australia

Secret bar
NOTE: Bars listed are indicative of the types of venues visited. The bar itinerary changes daily and the listed bars are intended to give a sense of the style of bars we visit.

10 minutes

New Gold Mountain

21 Liverpool St, Melbourne, 3000, Victoria

Secret bar listed only by a sign with a bicycle.
NOTE: Bars listed are indicative of the types of venues visited. The bar itinerary changes daily and the listed bars are intended to give a sense of the style of bars we visit.

10 minutes

Bodega Underground

55 Little Bourke St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

Tequila and mezcal
NOTE: Bars listed are indicative of the types of venues visited. Tour includes 4 bars in total and this list is intended to give a sense of the style of bars we visit.

10 minutes

Naked For Satan

285 Brunswick St, Fitzroy VIC 3065, Australia

Amazing rooftop bar a stone's throw from the CBD
NOTE: Bars listed are indicative of the types of venues visited. Tour includes 4 bars in total and this list is intended to give a sense of the style of bars we visit.

10 minutes

Eau De Vie Melbourne

1 Malthouse Ln, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

One of Melbourne's most famous secret speakeasies
NOTE: Bars listed are indicative of the types of venues visited. Tour includes 4 bars in total and this list is intended to give a sense of the style of bars we visit.

10 minutes

Ponyfish Island

Evan Walker Bridge, Southbank VIC 3006, Australia

So close to the water, you can high-five passing crew teams.
NOTE: Bars listed are indicative of the types of venues visited. Tour includes 4 bars in total and this list is intended to give a sense of the style of bars we visit.

10 minutes

The Croft Institute

21 Croft Alley, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

A truly back-alley bar with cocktails injected with syringes (it looks cooler than it sounds)
NOTE: Bars listed are indicative of the types of venues visited. Tour includes 4 bars in total and this list is intended to give a sense of the style of bars we visit.

10 minutes

Curtin House

252 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

One of Melbourne's most expansive rooftop bars
NOTE: Bars listed are indicative of the types of venues visited. Tour includes 4 bars in total and this list is intended to give a sense of the style of bars we visit.

10 minutes

Music Room

Level 1/270 Lonsdale St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

Atmospheric space where skilled bartenders create cocktails alongside curated entertainment.
NOTE: Bars listed are indicative of the types of venues visited. Tour includes 4 bars in total and this list is intended to give a sense of the style of bars we visit.

10 minutes

Little Lon Distilling Co.

17 Casselden Pl, Melbourne, Vic, Melbourne, 3000, Victoria

Heritage precinct venue showcasing Melbourne's layered history through drinks and stories.
NOTE: Bars listed are indicative of the types of venues visited. Tour includes 4 bars in total and this list is intended to give a sense of the style of bars we visit.

10 minutes

Whitehart Lane

Whitehart Ln, Melbourne VIC 3004, Australia

Intimate bar where craft cocktails meet local hospitality traditions.
NOTE: Bars listed are indicative of the types of venues visited. Tour includes 4 bars in total and this list is intended to give a sense of the style of bars we visit.

10 minutes

Mill Place Merchants

Ground Floor/2 Mill Pl, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

Multi-level venue where different floors offer distinct drinking experiences.
NOTE: Bars listed are indicative of the types of venues visited. Tour includes 4 bars in total and this list is intended to give a sense of the style of bars we visit.

10 minutes

Dom's Social Club

1/301 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

Established gathering place where bartenders know their craft and their community.
NOTE: Bars listed are indicative of the types of venues visited. Tour includes 4 bars in total and this list is intended to give a sense of the style of bars we visit.

10 minutes

Union Electric Bar

13 Heffernan Lane, Melbourne, 3000, Victoria

Industrial-inspired space showcasing local brewing and distilling craftsmanship.
NOTE: Bars listed are indicative of the types of venues visited. Tour includes 4 bars in total and this list is intended to give a sense of the style of bars we visit.

10 minutes

Seamstress Restaurant and Bar

113 Lonsdale St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

Established cocktail lounge known for skilled bartenders and neighborhood character.
NOTE: Bars listed are indicative of the types of venues visited. Tour includes 4 bars in total and this list is intended to give a sense of the style of bars we visit.

10 minutes