Melbourne · MELBOURNE COCKTAIL & HIDDEN BAR TOURS
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The best bars in this city are up fire escapes, behind unmarked doors and down alleys that look like a delivery entrance. A guide gets you into four of them in an evening without the standing around outside. Below: what is included in each round, how many bars you reach, and what the night costs.
A 3-hour Melbourne laneway bar tour with a local guide, four classic bars, and a first drink to kick off your walk through bar history.
“Went to 5 different bars, one being a bonus, all different vibes and drink options so there is something for everyone. Beau was a great guide and gave us loads of recommendations. A great way to explore different parts of Melbourne city too.”
Magic Men Cabaret Ladies Night in Melbourne, Victoria. A 3-hour hen-night favorite with champagne, finger food, and crowd interaction.
“Show was pretty good but couldnt see anything when they were on the stage . The bar service was ridiculously slow, and the Asian man was extremely rude to everyone! There was no food we were all starving! 1 girl out of 12 of us had a mash potato ball and no1 else even seen any food. No outdoor area .”
A 3-hour Melbourne laneway and hidden bar tour mixing street art, alcohol history, and trivia for $46.61.
“Our guide Tess was amazing. Very knowledgeable. The bars were great and we saw some interesting spots in Melbourne we didn’t know about.”
Melbourne’s IceBar tour includes warm gear and one complimentary Arctic cocktail in a sub-zero ice lounge.
“Expected more compared to the other Ice Bars I've been to. Very small venue and they do not let you take your own camera inside. If you want to say you've been to another Ice Bar good to check out, otherwise......but the owner and bartender are extremely friendly.”
A 3-hour Melbourne walking tour to three hidden bars, with door-knocking passwords, snacks, and a guide map for your next stops.
“Loved every part of this tour. The guide/s were knowledgeable, personable, interactive and very friendly. The group we were with also seemed very impressed. The venues chosen were a perfect mix, the food was fabulous, the drinks (cocktails) were interesting albeit quite expensive however they were premium ingredients. If they had different venues I would jump at doing another tour. The stories told about Melbourne as we passed different venues was incredibly entertaining and it was a night to be remembered for a long time to come. Don’t hesitate …just book, you will not regret it.”
Hidden Bars of Melbourne is a 3.75-hour laneway walk with 10-15 stops and 2 included cocktails, led by a local guide for small groups.
“Very enjoyable tour of many of Melbournes hidden bars and historical cocktail bars - personalized tour that was adapted to our asks and educational and fun. A good night out for all.”
Melbourne CBD weekly bar crawl with 5 free shots, express entry, and a final club pass, guided for solo travelers.
“Really good pub crawl, great guides that made an effort to know their guests and organised social activities. Good value with the shots and club entry.”
3-hour Melbourne laneway hidden-bar tour with snacks, small groups, and a treasure map for more cocktail spots.
“Lots of stairs to climb, make sure you wear comfy shoes.. must get there on time as time is very limited. We had lots of laughs with the group and found some great spots for a drink”
Alcotraz Melbourne is a 90-minute, prison-themed cocktail experience with orange jumpsuits, a contraband plot, and four rounds of drinks.
“So immersive, such great cocktails and just great fun!”
Small-group 3-hour Melbourne beer tour with tram ride, tastings at 3 breweries, paired snacks, local history, and tips, $72.
“Tristan was really cool. A true local. I would say this tour was disability friendly, I supported a man with Down syndrome on the tour and he really enjoyed it. It was just me, my client and Tristan. It felt like three mates who were all beer enthusiasts, going out to drink and chat mainly about beer, but Tristan had that local knowledge which added a lot to the experience.”
A 3-hour Melbourne creepy-tales walking tour with 3 laneway bars, starting at Queen Victoria Market and ending on Flinders Lane.
“Bridget was an amazing guide and showed great motivation and excitement about very interesting creepy tales. You’ll gain a deep insight into Melbourne’s past! Thank youuu :)”
A 3-hour Melbourne laneway and bar walk on the eastern CBD side, with history stories, street art lore, and 3 drink stops.
“The history of Melbourne and the pubs culture and rules very interesting. The hidden bars you wouldn’t even know they are there. Really recommend this tour. Out guide was really friendly and lots of knowledge”
Melbourne hidden bars tour on a Friday or Saturday night. Enjoy 2 included cocktails, up to 15 bar stops, and a small guide group.
“Our tour guide was great & looked after all of our large group very well.”
