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21 Best Whiskey Bars in Melbourne [2024]

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Whiskey Bar Melbourne

Best Whiskey Bars Melbourne
Best Whiskey Bars Melbourne

Looking for the best whiskey bars in Melbourne? Look no further! We’ve compiled a list of the 21 best whiskey bars in Melbourne, complete with descriptions and contact information. Whether you’re looking for a place to enjoy a quiet drink after work or want to explore the world of whiskey, these bars are sure to please. So grab your friends and head out for some whiskey fun!

1. Cure Bar & Eatery

Key ServicesWhiskey Bar Melbourne
Websitehttp://cure-bar.com/
Address164 Rathdowne Street, Carlton, 3053 VIC
Phone0401 311 031
Operating Hours5pm-11pm Tuesday/Wednesday/Sunday, 5pm-1am Thursday to Saturday

Tom Daniel, founder of Cure, is a big proponent of delayed gratification. His bar’s name alludes to aged items like wine, cheese, meat, and, of course, whisky. Tom feels that the seemingly miraculous time that whisky spends in its barrel is something special.

2. 1806

Key ServicesWhiskey Bar Melbourne
Websitehttps://1806.com.au/
Address169 Exhibition St, Melbourne VIC 3000
Phone03 9999 1982
Emaildrinks@1806.com.au
Operating Hours5pm-12am Monday to Thursday, 4pm-1am Friday and Saturday, 4pm-12am Sunday

1806’s menu, which has long been recognized as one of Melbourne’s greatest whisky bars, is well organized into easy-to-navigate parts with product descriptions for each, making selecting your drink for the evening a piece of cake. They also provide a decent whisky and cheese pairing that tastes far better than it sounds.

3. The Noble Experiment

Key ServicesWhiskey Bar Melbourne
Websitehttp://www.thenobleexperiment.com.au/
Address284 Smith St, Collingwood VIC 3066
Phone+61 3 9416 0058
Emailhello@thenobleexperiment.com.au
Operating Hours5pm-1am Wednesday, 9pm-1am Thursday, 5pm-3am Friday, 2pm-3am Saturday, 12pm-8pm Sunday

The Noble Experiment, a prohibition-inspired late-night bar, is an examination of bygone days. The classic ’20s-style bar features exposed brick walls and booth seats for drinks and meals from all over the world. Tastes buds with some excellent whisky or perhaps a highball or two.

4. Whisky Den

Key ServicesWhiskey Bar Melbourne
Websitehttps://whiskyden.com.au/
Address2B/27 Russell St, Melbourne VIC 3000
Phone(03) 9650 1570
Emailwhiskyden@yahoo.com
Operating Hours12pm-12am Sunday to Thursday, 12pm-1am Friday and Saturday

This Melbourne Whisky Bar, which was launched in 2016 and is inspired by a combination of tiny ‘yokocho’ alley bars in Japan and Beijing Hutong bars, has 40 seats rather than 3-5.

5. Beneath Driver Lane

Key ServicesWhiskey Bar Melbourne
Websitehttps://www.driverlanebar.com/
AddressShop 3, Driver Lane Melbourne, VIC, Australia 3000
Emaildrink@driverlanebar.com
Operating Hours5pm-1am Tuesday to Thursday, 5pm-2am Friday to Saturday

Beneath Driver Lane is a Melbourne whisky institution, where you can enjoy great service, good music, and Reuben sandwiches. This trendy bar specializes in all things whiskey and is packed with cool leather booths and exposed brick layering. There’s something for everyone at this iconic Melbourne whisky bar, which is known for its blues music.

6. Kodiak Club

Key ServicesWhiskey Bar Melbourne
Websitehttps://www.thekodiak.club/
Address272 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy, 3065 VIC
Phone03 9417 3733
Operating Hours5pm-1am Monday/Wednesday/Thursday, 5pm-3am Friday, 4pm-3am Saturday, 4pm-11pm Sunday

The Kodiak Club honors all things North American, and a trip here is like taking in the sights of Tennessee, Kentucky, New Jersey, and even Canada while eating. Obviously, everything about Kodiak’s Bourbon is amazing: their crispy fried pickles and fiery buffalo wings show off the starred and striped whiskey properly.

7. Hihou

Hihou’s service and attention to Japanese whisky is remarkable, and it’s no surprise that Suntory bosses visit Australia to taste what they can’t get in Japan.

Key ServicesWhiskey Bar Melbourne
Websitehttp://hihou.com.au/
AddressLevel 1, 1 Flinders Lane,Melbourne, 3000 VIC
Phone03 9654 5465
Operating Hours5pm-1am Monday to Saturday

8. Lui Bar

Key ServicesWhiskey Bar Melbourne
Websitehttps://www.luibar.com/
Address525 Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000
Phone(03) 9691 3888
Emailinfo@luibar.com.au
Operating Hours5:30pm-12am Wednesday, 5:30pm-12am Thursday, 3pm-1am Friday, 4pm-10pm Sunday

On the 55th floor of the Rialto building, Le’li Bar is a fancy cocktail lounge. The sleek décor and brightened style should speak for themselves; the cost, which is much like that of the whisky.

9. Melbourne Whisky Room

Key ServicesWhiskey Bar Melbourne
Websitehttps://whiskyandale.com.au/melbourne-whisky-room/
Address2F 270 Russell Street Melbourne 3000
Phone(03) 9654 1284
Operating Hours4pm-11pm Monday and Sunday, 4pm-1am Tuesday to Friday

Brooke Hayman and Julian White, the brains behind Whisky & Alement’s Japanese-inspired whisky bar above it, founded the Melbourne Whisky Room. Most of the world’s most expensive bottles are on the list of this renowned drinking hole, which is usually reserved for collectors’ circles. It’s a must-see for people who adore and know their whisky.

10. The Elysian Whisky Bar

Key ServicesWhiskey Bar Melbourne
Websitehttp://theelysianwhiskybar.com.au/
Address113 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy 3065
Phone03-94177441
Emailinfo@theelysianwhiskybar.com.au
Operating Hours4:30pm-1am Tuesday to Saturday

The real fun is to be had at The Elysian Whisky Bar, a cozy little place on the lower end of Brunswick Street in Fitzroy. For over 300 samples of rare and intriguing whiskies that credit Independent Bottlings from all around the world, true whisky enthusiasts may forego the normal bottle shop content.

11. Whisky and Alement

Key ServicesWhiskey Bar Melbourne
Websitehttps://whiskyandale.com.au/
Address270 Russell St. Melbourne 3000
Phone+61 3 9654 1284
Operating Hours4pm-1am Wednesday to Saturday, 4pm-11pm Sunday

Whisky and Alement’s whisky comes from all corners of the globe; a diverse range that ranges from the traditional to the unusual, to the very uncommon, ensuring that no whisky enthusiast will be disappointed. You’ll be a connoisseur in no time thanks to monthly educational tastings.

12. The Woods

Key ServicesWhiskey Bar Melbourne
Websitehttps://thewoodscocktailbar.com/
Address108 Chapel St, Windsor VIC 3181
Phone(03) 9077 4407
Emailinfo@thewoodsofwindsor.com
Operating Hours5pm-12am Monday to Thursday, 4pm-1am Friday and Saturday, 4pm-11pm Sunday

The Woods, as it is now known, is recognized for its spectacular ambience, excellent service, and cutting-edge cuisine options. Although it straddles the line between a bar and a restaurant, the whisky-heavy drinks list does not disappoint with over 500 bottles on hand to satisfy even the most demanding of drinkers.

13. Nant 1821 Distiller’s Bar & Restaurant

Key ServicesWhiskey Bar Melbourne
Websitehttp://www.nant.com.au/
Address3 Driver Lane, Melbourne, Victoria 3000 Australia
Phone+61 3 9088 3379
Emailmelbourne@nant.com.au

When a whisky provider is brave enough to offer other brands alongside their own, it’s a sign you’ve struck gold. Tasting flights and oysters will get you started before private lockers keep your personal bottle safe until your next visit.

14. Bad Frankie

Key ServicesWhiskey Bar Melbourne
Websitehttp://www.badfrankie.com/
Address139-141 Greeves Street, Fitzroy, VIC 3065
Phone(03) 9078 3866
Emailhello@badfrankie.com
Operating Hours5pm-11pm Wednesday and Sunday, 5pm-1am Thursday to Saturday

The name of this popular Melbourne bar refers to the character. It specialises in small-batch Australian liquors and toastable jaffles, two things that Bad Frankie is well known for. This Melbourne bar presents a vast range of whiskeys, Australian gin and wine today in honor of Franklin.

15. Buck Mulligan’s

Key ServicesWhiskey Bar Melbourne
Websitehttps://www.buckmulligans.com.au/
Address217 High St, Northcote VIC 3070
Phone(03) 9077 7915
Emailinfo@buckmulligans.com.au
Operating Hours4pm-12am Monday to Thursday, 12pm-1am Friday and Saturday, 12pm-12am Sunday

The Irish have a long history of producing great literature and high-quality whiskey, which is why Buck Mulligan’s is a bookstore-cum-bar with the largest selection of Irish whiskey in Melbourne.

16. Eau de Vie

Key ServicesWhiskey Bar Melbourne
Websitehttps://eaudevie.com.au/melbourne/
Address1 Malthouse Lane Melbourne VIC 3000
Phone(03) 8393 9367
Emailmelbourne@eaudevie.com.au
Operating Hours5pm-1am Tuesday to Saturday

The 1920s are often associated with the mass consumption of whisky, and the era of prohibition in the United States. With that in mind, sit down or take a booth at one of Melbourne’s finest Scotch bars, Eau de Vie.

17. Carwyn Cellars

Key ServicesWhiskey Bar Melbourne
Websitehttps://carwyncellars.com.au/
Address877 High St, Thornbury VIC 307
Phone(03) 9484 1820
Emailinfo@carwyncellars.com.au
Operating Hours12pm-10pm Monday and Sunday, 10am-11pm Tuesday to Saturday

Carwyn Cellars takes pleasure in being a completely free supporter of all things alcoholic. One of Melbournes finest Whisky bars, this cellar also doubles as one of the best Whisky bars in the city. You’ll discover hard-to-find and globally renowned beverages such as gins, mezcals,

18. Siglo

Key ServicesWhiskey Bar Melbourne
Websitehttp://siglobar.com.au/
Address2/161 Spring Street Melbourne Victoria 3000
Phone(03) 9654 6631
Emailinfo@siglobar.com.au
Operating Hours5pm-3am Tuesday to Saturday

Siglo is the perfect example of what a great whisky bar should be: a place where a gentleman may relax with a cigar and glass of excellent single malt or rum after a busy day. This is an outdoor Scotch bar where you come to unwind after a hectic day and think about your life.

19. The Kilburn

Key ServicesWhiskey Bar Melbourne
Websitehttps://www.thekilburn.com.au/
AddressGound Floor, 348 Burwood Rd, Hawthorn 3122
Phone(03) 9913 5831
Emailenquiries@thekilburn.com.au
Operating Hours4pm-1am Sunday to Thursday, 1pm-2am Friday and Saturday

The Kilburn is the domain of serious whisky activity. If you want a fast drink followed by dinner, go somewhere else; all you’ll be able to get here is a bag of chips or a ploughman’s platter, which is great for whisky anyhow.

20. Starward

Key ServicesWhiskey Bar Melbourne
Websitehttps://starward.com.au/
Address50 Bertie St, Port Melbourne VIC 3207, Australia
Phone+61 3 9005 4420
Emailinfo@starward.com.au
Operating Hours3pm-9pm Thursday, 12pm-10pm Friday and Saturday, 12pm-7pm Sunday

The Starward Bar, which just opened, is built of a 30,000 litre Brandy vat and ten meters of French Oak. Their whisky has just gotten the endorsement of Distill Ventures, becoming the first Australian spirit to do so.

21. Boilermaker House

Key ServicesWhiskey Bar Melbourne
Websitehttps://www.boilermakerhouse.com.au/
Address209-211 Lonsdale St, Melbourne VIC 3000
Phone(03) 8393 9367
Emailinfo@boilermakerhouse.com.au
Operating Hours5pm-1am Wednesday/Thursday/Sunday, 4pm-2am Friday, 5pm-2am Saturday

Boilermaker House, with more than 850 malts on display on its back bar and a dozen craft brews on tap, lives up to its name by providing exactly what it claims: the art of the boilermaker. If you’ve never experienced one, a boilermaker is simply a shot of whiskey followed by a beer.

Whiskey Bar Melbourne

Whiskey bars are a great place to relax and enjoy some of the best whiskey that Melbourne has to offer. Whether you’re looking for a place to have a quiet conversation or somewhere where you can let loose and party, there’s sure to be a whiskey bar in Melbourne that fits your needs!

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