The Global Drinker — World Bar Guide
The Elysian Whisky Bar
Melbourne, Australia
In hip Fitzroy, the best place to sit at The Elysian is at the long redwood bar. Come here to admire the 350-bottle collection of rare and unique whiskies and chat to the owners, Kelvin Low and Yao Wong. Each bottle has been hand selected, sometimes even brought back in a suitcase from their travels, and probably impossible to taste anywhere else in the city. The stories that come along with each recommendation are as distinctive as the drams themselves. And while whisky is often viewed as an expensive drinking habit, Low and Wong keep the prices as low and accessible as they can. There are always refreshing seasonal highballs on the menu, as well as a beer and cocktail list that is not to be ignored. The Elysian also makes one of the most interesting, delicious espresso martinis around, utilising Milo and condensed milk. Don't sleep on it.
113 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy · $$
Awards & Rankings
- Roadbook 2025 — #9