Join a local guide on a Melbourne walking tour to explore hidden laneway bars. Discover 4 bars in 3 hours, meet local bartenders, and get access to exclusive drink specials. Come thirsty and get a customised map with recommendations for other bars to visit.
Join a local guide on a Melbourne walking tour to explore hidden laneway bars. Discover 4 bars in 3 hours, meet local bartenders, and get access to exclusive drink specials. Come thirsty and get a customised map with recommendations for other bars to visit.
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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. -
Whisky Den - Melbourne’s least pretentious whisky bar.
NOTE: Bars listed are indicative of the types of venues visited….
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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)
- 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
- Additional drinks at venues
- Food
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
Explore Melbourne’s rich bar culture by forming authentic connections with the individuals who have shaped it. This journey isn’t about finding the newest hotspot—it’s about visiting four well-established venues where talented bartenders view their work as an art, and our guides are greeted as familiar friends.
Each location reflects Melbourne’s journey…
Explore Melbourne’s rich bar culture by forming authentic connections with the individuals who have shaped it. This journey isn’t about finding the newest hotspot—it’s about visiting four well-established venues where talented bartenders view their work as an art, and our guides are greeted as familiar friends.
Each location reflects Melbourne’s journey from a gold rush settlement to a cultural hub, narrated by career bartenders who have observed the city’s transformation firsthand.
Whether you’re a local who frequents familiar spots or a returning visitor looking for depth over dazzle, this tour introduces you to the artisans who define the city’s famous bar scene.
Your four venues are carefully selected each day from our reliable network—from heritage spaces in former warehouses to cozy laneway venues that capture Melbourne’s small-bar culture.
- Minimum age is 18 years
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- A maximum of 12 people per booking
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
