• 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)

• Additional drinks at venues
• Food
• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Gratuities

Explore Melbourne’s rich bar culture by forming authentic connections with the venues and individuals who have shaped it. This journey isn’t about finding the newest trend—it’s about discovering four enduring locations 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 town to a cultural hub, with every venue narrating its own tale of change and renewal. Whether you’re a local who frequents the same spots or a returning visitor looking for depth rather than dazzle, this tour uncovers the stories behind the places that define the city’s famous hospitality scene.

The four venues are carefully selected each day from our reliable network—from heritage sites in former warehouses to cozy laneway spots that capture Melbourne’s small-bar essence.

• 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.