Melbourne's Living Laneway Scene Small-Group Bar Tour with Their Stories and First Drink Included
by Depot Australia
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This small-group walking tour lasts about three and a half hours and explores Melbourne's living laneway scene by visiting four carefully selected bars in the city’s laneways. The group size is limited to 12 people. A local expert guide with strong connections in Melbourne’s bar industry leads the tour. The tour begins at the first bar, where the first drink is included. After this, the group moves to three other bars chosen daily from a trusted network. These venues include a variety of spaces such as converted heritage warehouses, intimate small bars, rooftop bars, and secret or back-alley bars. Each bar represents a part of Melbourne’s ongoing bar culture and hospitality traditions rather than focusing on the newest hotspots. The guide shares stories about the venues and their role in Melbourne’s social and drinking scene. The tour includes personalized recommendations and a custom map to help participants explore further on their own after the tour ends. Additional drinks and food are not included. There is no hotel pickup or drop-off service. The tour operates in all weather conditions, and participants must be at least 18 years old. Accessibility needs should be advised at least 24 hours before the tour start date.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Beneath Driver Lane
This stop is an exclusive basement bar that represents the type of venues visited on the tour. The bar itinerary changes daily, so this location is an example of the style rather than a guaranteed stop.
10 min
Whisky Den
Known as Melbourne's least pretentious whisky bar, this venue offers a relaxed atmosphere. Like other stops, the Whisky Den is indicative of the bar style and may not be visited every day.
10 min
Secret Bar
This venue is recognized as one of Melbourne's best secret bars. The exact bars visited vary daily, and this is offered as a representative example of the intimate small bars included.
10 min
Madame Brussels
A rooftop bar with views, Madame Brussels is an example of the type of premium venues on the tour. The daily bar selection rotates, so this bar is illustrative of the style and atmosphere offered.
10 min
Secret Bar
Another secret bar included to show the variety of venues visited. The bar itinerary changes daily and this stop typifies the intimate and unique bars on the tour.
10 min
New Gold Mountain
This secret bar is marked only by a bicycle sign, fitting the hidden bar theme of the tour. As with other stops, the actual itinerary varies and this bar is an example.
10 min
Tequila and Mezcal Bar
A venue specializing in tequila and mezcal, representing some of the distinctive bars visited. The tour includes four bars in total, and this stop is among the types of bars shown.
10 min
Rooftop Bar Near CBD
An impressive rooftop bar close to Melbourne's central business district. This stop is used to illustrate the kinds of venues included, with the actual bars selected daily.
10 min
Famous Secret Speakeasy
One of Melbourne's well-known secret speakeasies, representative of the hidden bar scene featured. The selection rotates daily and this is an example stop.
10 min
Waterfront Bar
A bar located close enough to the water to high-five passing crew teams, showing the variety of locations. This venue is an example and may not appear on every tour.
10 min
Back-Alley Bar with Cocktail Syringes
A back-alley bar known for using syringes to serve cocktails. This example highlights the creative cocktail presentation found on the tour, with the actual bars changing daily.
10 min
Expansive Rooftop Bar
One of Melbourne's larger rooftop bars, included to show the range of bar sizes and styles visited. The itinerary rotates, and this stop is illustrative.
10 min
Bar with Bartenders and Entertainment
An atmospheric venue where bartenders prepare cocktails alongside curated entertainment. This is an example bar type, with daily changes to the stops.
10 min
Little Lon Distilling Co.
A heritage precinct venue that presents Melbourne's layered history through its drinks and stories. This bar is among the styles visited, with the itinerary varying day to day.
10 min
Intimate Craft Cocktail Bar
A small bar where craft cocktails meet local hospitality traditions. This type of venue is typical of the tour stops, which change daily.
10 min
Multi-Level Bar
A venue with several floors, each offering a different drinking experience. This example shows the variety of bars included on the tour.
10 min
Established Gathering Place
A bar known for skilled bartenders and strong community ties. This type of venue is reflective of the bars visited, which rotate daily.
10 min
Union Electric Bar
An industrial-themed bar showcasing local brewing and distilling craftsmanship. This stop represents the style of bars visited on the tour.
10 min
Cocktail Lounge with Neighborhood Character
This established cocktail lounge is recognized for skillful bartenders and local character. It is an example of a venue on the rotating itinerary.
10 min
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 nearby the fountain.
End point
Located in established laneway district with easy onward access Walking distance to Federation Square, Flinders Street Station, Southern Cross Station Easy access to city accommodation and continuing evening plans
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Melbourne's Living Laneway Scene Small-Group Bar Tour with Their Stories and First Drink Included
by Depot Australia
Choose from 2 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.A$138Overview
This small-group walking tour lasts about three and a half hours and explores Melbourne's living laneway scene by visiting four carefully selected bars in the city’s laneways. The group size is limited to 12 people. A local expert guide with strong connections in Melbourne’s bar industry leads the tour. The tour begins at the first bar, where the first drink is included. After this, the group moves to three other bars chosen daily from a trusted network. These venues include a variety of spaces such as converted heritage warehouses, intimate small bars, rooftop bars, and secret or back-alley bars. Each bar represents a part of Melbourne’s ongoing bar culture and hospitality traditions rather than focusing on the newest hotspots. The guide shares stories about the venues and their role in Melbourne’s social and drinking scene. The tour includes personalized recommendations and a custom map to help participants explore further on their own after the tour ends. Additional drinks and food are not included. There is no hotel pickup or drop-off service. The tour operates in all weather conditions, and participants must be at least 18 years old. Accessibility needs should be advised at least 24 hours before the tour start date.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Beneath Driver Lane
This stop is an exclusive basement bar that represents the type of venues visited on the tour. The bar itinerary changes daily, so this location is an example of the style rather than a guaranteed stop.
10 min
Whisky Den
Known as Melbourne's least pretentious whisky bar, this venue offers a relaxed atmosphere. Like other stops, the Whisky Den is indicative of the bar style and may not be visited every day.
10 min
Secret Bar
This venue is recognized as one of Melbourne's best secret bars. The exact bars visited vary daily, and this is offered as a representative example of the intimate small bars included.
10 min
Madame Brussels
A rooftop bar with views, Madame Brussels is an example of the type of premium venues on the tour. The daily bar selection rotates, so this bar is illustrative of the style and atmosphere offered.
10 min
Secret Bar
Another secret bar included to show the variety of venues visited. The bar itinerary changes daily and this stop typifies the intimate and unique bars on the tour.
10 min
New Gold Mountain
This secret bar is marked only by a bicycle sign, fitting the hidden bar theme of the tour. As with other stops, the actual itinerary varies and this bar is an example.
10 min
Tequila and Mezcal Bar
A venue specializing in tequila and mezcal, representing some of the distinctive bars visited. The tour includes four bars in total, and this stop is among the types of bars shown.
10 min
Rooftop Bar Near CBD
An impressive rooftop bar close to Melbourne's central business district. This stop is used to illustrate the kinds of venues included, with the actual bars selected daily.
10 min
Famous Secret Speakeasy
One of Melbourne's well-known secret speakeasies, representative of the hidden bar scene featured. The selection rotates daily and this is an example stop.
10 min
Waterfront Bar
A bar located close enough to the water to high-five passing crew teams, showing the variety of locations. This venue is an example and may not appear on every tour.
10 min
Back-Alley Bar with Cocktail Syringes
A back-alley bar known for using syringes to serve cocktails. This example highlights the creative cocktail presentation found on the tour, with the actual bars changing daily.
10 min
Expansive Rooftop Bar
One of Melbourne's larger rooftop bars, included to show the range of bar sizes and styles visited. The itinerary rotates, and this stop is illustrative.
10 min
Bar with Bartenders and Entertainment
An atmospheric venue where bartenders prepare cocktails alongside curated entertainment. This is an example bar type, with daily changes to the stops.
10 min
Little Lon Distilling Co.
A heritage precinct venue that presents Melbourne's layered history through its drinks and stories. This bar is among the styles visited, with the itinerary varying day to day.
10 min
Intimate Craft Cocktail Bar
A small bar where craft cocktails meet local hospitality traditions. This type of venue is typical of the tour stops, which change daily.
10 min
Multi-Level Bar
A venue with several floors, each offering a different drinking experience. This example shows the variety of bars included on the tour.
10 min
Established Gathering Place
A bar known for skilled bartenders and strong community ties. This type of venue is reflective of the bars visited, which rotate daily.
10 min
Union Electric Bar
An industrial-themed bar showcasing local brewing and distilling craftsmanship. This stop represents the style of bars visited on the tour.
10 min
Cocktail Lounge with Neighborhood Character
This established cocktail lounge is recognized for skillful bartenders and local character. It is an example of a venue on the rotating itinerary.
10 min
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 nearby the fountain.
End point
Located in established laneway district with easy onward access Walking distance to Federation Square, Flinders Street Station, Southern Cross Station Easy access to city accommodation and continuing evening plans
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.