The Global Drinker — World Bar Guide
Caretaker's Cottage
Melbourne, Australia
Melbourne's tiniest pub in a heritage-listed 1914 bluestone cottage behind Wesley Church. Run by Fancy Free trio. ~50 guest capacity. Tasmanian oak bars, vinyl decks, original cottage wallpapers. Rotating monthly cocktails, tap Guinness, super-chilled martinis. British-style snacks. Named #21 World's 50 Best Bars 2024, Best Bar in Australasia. No phone or bookings—walk in Tues–Sat 4pm–1am.
139–141 Little Lonsdale St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia · $$
Awards & Rankings
- Australia 2026
- Roadbook 2025 — #1
- World's 50 Best Bars 2025 — #19
- Top 500 Bars 2025 — #47
- Tales of the Cocktail Foundation 2025
- Tales of the Cocktail Foundation 2025
- World's 50 Best Bars 2024 — #21
- World's 50 Best Bars 2023 — #23
- World's 50 Best Bars 2022 — #60