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Where cocktail creation meets theatrical skill and professional precision 1
A bartender preparing a cocktail with a shaker and a glass. 2
A group of people standing on a street at night, some holding cameras, with a building and a sign in the background. 3
Four people toasting with drinks, each holding a glass with a different beverage. 4
A group of people sitting at a table, holding drinks. 5

Melbourne's Local Laneway Bars and Stories - Includes a Drink

By Depot Australia
9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is ฿2,090 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 3h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

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 storey 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 epitomise Melbourne's small-bar culture.

First drink is included, plus this is the only Melbourne bar tour running every day.

Activity location

  • Beneath Driver Lane
    • Driver Lane, Shop 3, Basement
    • 3000, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • 108 Spring St
    • 108 Spring Street
    • 3002, East Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

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Shared Tour

  • Activity duration is 3 hours and 30 minutes3h 30m
    3h 30m
  • English

First drink included: The only Melbourne bar tour running every day

Language options: English
Starting time: 15:00
Price details
฿2,090.03 x 1 Adult฿2,090.03
Total
Price is ฿2,090.03

Private Bar Tour

  • Activity duration is 3 hours and 30 minutes3h 30m
    3h 30m
  • English

Private Tour Guide: Take this tour with a private guide, seperate from other guests. Max group size: 4. If group size exceeds 4, contact us.

Language options: English
Price details
฿17,612.61 x 1 Adult฿17,612.61
Total
Price is ฿17,612.61
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What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Expert local guide with established industry relationships
  • What's includedWhat's included
    First drink at the opening venue
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Personalised venue recommendations and custom map
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Access to four carefully selected premium venues
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Genuine small group experience (maximum 12 people)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Additional drinks at venues
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Food
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Service charge

Know before you book

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Transport options are wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
  • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Minimum age is 18 years
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • A maximum of 12 people per booking
  • Please advise any accessibility needs at least 24 hours before tour start date

Activity itinerary

Beneath Driver Lane

  • 10m
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.

Whisky Den

  • 10m
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.

Above Board

  • 10m
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.

Madame Brussels

  • 10m
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.

Jungle Boy

  • 10m
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.

New Gold Mountain

  • 10m
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.

Bodega Underground

  • 10m
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.

Naked For Satan

  • 10m
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.

Eau De Vie Melbourne

  • 10m
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.

Ponyfish Island

  • 10m
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.

The Croft Institute

  • 10m
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.

Curtin House

  • 10m
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.

Music Room

  • 10m
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.

Little Lon Distilling Co.

  • 10m
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.

Whitehart Lane

  • 10m
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.

Mill Place Merchants

  • 10m
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.

Dom's Social Club

  • 10m
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.

Union Electric Bar

  • 10m
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.

Seamstress Restaurant and Bar

  • 10m
Established cocktail lounge known for skilled bartenders and area 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.

Location

Activity location

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    Beneath Driver Lane
    • Driver Lane, Shop 3, Basement
    • 3000, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    108 Spring St
    • 108 Spring Street
    • 3002, East Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

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