The Global Drinker — World Bar Guide
Eau de Vie
Melbourne, Australia
Hidden speakeasy down Malthouse Lane. 1920s glamour, smoke-drenched ambiance, artful bartenders. Flamboyant cocktails flamed, smoked, served in unique vessels (e.g., hollowed-out bull's horns). Secret Whisky Room behind a bookcase with rare whiskies and private bottle lockers. Library hosts five-course cocktail degustations. Food: oysters, charcuterie, caviar with gin accents.
1 Malthouse Lane, Melbourne, VIC 3000, Australia
Awards & Rankings
- Top 500 Bars 2025 — #405