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Melbourne's Local Laneway Bars and Stories - Includes a Drink
(550) Reviews
Melbourne
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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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 hospita...
Highlights
3 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
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)
Additional drinks at venues
Food
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Gratuities
Meeting Points
Departure
108 Spring St
Starting Point is Gordon Reserve (74-108 Spring St East Melbourne) Gordon Reserve is the small park opposite the Hotel Windsor. Go to the Windsor Hotel. Cross the street to the park with the fountain. Look for your guide with a blue umbrella nearby the fountain.
Return
Seamstress Restaurant and Bar
Located in established laneway district with easy onward access
Walking distance to Federation Square, Flinders Street Station, Southern Cross Station
Easy access to city accommodation and continuing evening plans
Melbourne's Local Laneway Bars and Stories - Includes a Drink
(550) Reviews
Melbourne
About
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 hospita...
Highlights
3 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
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)
Additional drinks at venues
Food
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Gratuities
Meeting Points
Departure
108 Spring St
Starting Point is Gordon Reserve (74-108 Spring St East Melbourne) Gordon Reserve is the small park opposite the Hotel Windsor. Go to the Windsor Hotel. Cross the street to the park with the fountain. Look for your guide with a blue umbrella nearby the fountain.
Return
Seamstress Restaurant and Bar
Located in established laneway district with easy onward access
Walking distance to Federation Square, Flinders Street Station, Southern Cross Station
Easy access to city accommodation and continuing evening plans
Itinerary
1
Beneath Driver Lane
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
2
Whisky Den
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
3
Above Board
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
4
Madame Brussels
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
5
Jungle Boy
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
6
New Gold Mountain
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
7
Bodega Underground
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
8
Naked For Satan
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
9
Eau De Vie Melbourne
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
10
Ponyfish Island
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
11
The Croft Institute
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
12
Curtin House
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
13
Music Room
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
14
Little Lon Distilling Co.
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
15
Whitehart Lane
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
16
Mill Place Merchants
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
17
Dom's Social Club
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
18
Union Electric Bar
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
19
Seamstress Restaurant and Bar
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.
