Melbourne Independent Laneway Bar Tour with Drink Included

Name: Melbourne Independent Laneway Bar Tour with Drink Included
Brand: Viator
Price: 64.95 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.9 (555 reviews)

4.9(555)3 hr 30 minEnglishMelbourne, Australia

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Melbourne is one of the world's great bar cities, and this tour shows you exactly why. Let a guide with genuine industry relationships take you to 4 independent, owner-operated bars you would never find on your own.

Your guide hand-picks the route each night from a rotating list of hidden speakeasies, rooftop bars, secret cellar doors and laneway institutions, chosen to suit your group, the season and what's currently buzzing in Melbourne's bar scene. No two tours are the same.

This tour runs mid to late afternoon, timed as the perfect lead-in to dinner. Bartenders have more time to chat, and bar owners often pop by to introduce their venue personally. Your first drink is included at the opening venue, and you'll leave with a personalised list of recommendations and a custom map.

A genuinely small group, capped at 12 guests, with 553 reviews and a 4.9 rating, ahead of any comparable Melbourne bar tour.

Included

Personalised venue recommendations and a custom map to take away
First drink at the opening venue
Small group, maximum 12 guests
Expert local guide with established industry relationships across Melbourne's bar scene
Access to 4 independent, owner-operated venues, hand-picked nightly

Not included

Additional drinks at venues, beyond the one included
Food
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Gratuities

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What you'll do

Beneath Driver Lane
Driver Lane, Shop 3, Basement, Melbourne, Australia
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 min
Whisky Den
27 Russell St, 2b, Melbourne, Australia
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 min
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 min
Madame Brussels
3/59 Bourke St, Melbourne, Australia
Incredible rooftop bar with city views. 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 min
Secret bar behind a sandwich shop, outdoor beer garden
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 min
New Gold Mountain
21 Liverpool St, Melbourne, Australia
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 min
Tequila and mezcal specialists
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 min
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 min
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 min
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 min
A truly back-alley bar, cocktails served with a twist and 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 min
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 min
Atmospheric space where skilled bartenders create cocktails alongside curated live 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 min
Little Lon Distilling Co.
17 Casselden Pl, Melbourne, Vic, Melbourne, Australia
Heritage precinct venue in the laneways, 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 min
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 min
Multi-level venue with a different vibe on every floor, offering 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 min
Established local 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 min
Union Electric Bar
13 Heffernan Lane, Melbourne, Australia
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 min
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 min

Meeting and pickup

6 locations

Pickup details

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.

Good to know

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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