Melbourne Walking Tour: Uncover Hidden Laneway Bars

Melbourne, AU
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Highlights

  • Melbourne's least pretentious whisky bar
  • Melbourne's best secret bar
  • Incredible rooftop bar
  • Secret bar listed only by a sign with a bicycle

Meeting Point

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.

Meeting point

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

End point

End Point

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.

Meeting point

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

End point

What to expect

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.

Duration 40 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.

Duration 40 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.

Duration 40 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.

Duration 40 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.

Duration 40 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.

Duration 40 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.

Duration 40 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.

Duration 40 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.

Duration 40 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.

Duration 40 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.

Duration 40 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.

Duration 40 minutes

The experience can be subject to change due to bad weather or unforseen circumstances. We always endeavour to give you the best possible experience.

Additional Information

  • Additional information
    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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    Participants should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Additional information
    Minimum age is 18 years
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    Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
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    A maximum of 12 people per booking
Provided by Depot Australia

What our experts say

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    Dress comfortably for walking
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    Try local craft beers at each stop
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    Ask your guide for secret bar tips
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    Check out nearby restaurants for dinner
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    Visit on a weekday for fewer crowds

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