Melbourne
About
A bar straight out of 1920’s prohibition America, from the moment you walk in you are taken back to a much forgotten era. Once inside you can sit up at the bar, at one of our shared high tables, our low banquette and coffee table seating, or a more intimate and private booth.
Secretly hidden behind our book case, the Whisky Room owes its name to our large collection of rare and exclusive whiskies that live here. It is also home to our Bottle Lockers, where you can purchase your favourite spirit bottle from Eau-De-Vie and store it for your next visit.
The Whisky Room can be transformed into a private space and is the perfect place for private events for groups of up to 32 guests. It is also – when not booked – the ideal place to enjoy one of our whiskies.
The Eau-De-Vie Library is home to our degustation table from where we host our 5 course, cocktail degustation experience. This experience can also be hired exclusively for corporate and private events for up to 16 guests.
Eau-De-Vie was once one of those hidden bars that would take you a good chunk of time to find. Now, it’s one of the worst-kept secrets in Melbourne. Eau-De-Vie continues to be one of the busiest cocktail bars in town due to its ability to transport you out of the modern day and into the charms of yesteryear. But it isn’t just the jazzy soundtrack, private booths and staff clad in waistcoats that are the drawcard. Eau-De-Vie backs it up with some serious drinks and also a bit of flair.
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Bartenders pull out all the stops – and the liquid nitrogen – at this city speakeasy offering a magical mystery tour of history’s greatest drinks. There is even a whole room dedicated to whisky.
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Behind a heavy, unmarked door in tiny Malthouse Lane is Eau-De-Vie. Step into the warmth and get transported back to the speakeasies of the 1920s. The bar staff here are beyond expert, the cocktails are next level. They double-down on the hidden bar idea with their Whisky Room, which is secretly hidden behind a bookcase. This is where all the rare and exclusive whiskies live.
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Eau-De-Vie is the OG for Melbourne’s speakeasies, the absolute embodiment of the concept. Flair and flame, smoke and mirrors, it’s the golden age of bartending theatre, baby, and they don’t make ‘em like this anymore.
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Menus
FOOD
Designed as the perfect compliment to our exquisite cocktails, our bar menu changes regularly and uses only the freshest produce, supporting local suppliers.
COCKTAILS & WINE
We have fashioned a list inspired by a range of old traditional crafts; our flavours ranging from light and crisp, through fresh and fruity, to sweet and strong.
WHAT'S ON
Get The App
Download the Eau-De-Vie Whisky App now via the Apple Store. Developed with the drinker in mind, you will be guided through the whisky ordering and drinking journey; allowing you to peruse the whisky list based on your personal preferences.
Reservations
Eau-De-Vie Melbourne takes online reservations for 1 – 12guests. Should you not see availability for the date, time or party size that you are looking for, please contact the venue directly to explore alternate availability.
Please note that should you have multiple bookings for the same date and time your parties will not be sat together nor will they be able to mingle between tables. Eau-De-Vie requires credit card details to secure your reservation. A charge of $25 per person applies for any cancellation, non arrival or partial attendance within 24 hours of the reservation. Please note we do not otherwise charge anything to your card at the time of booking or arrival.
Please note, reservations are available up to 3 months in advance, this is excluding events. If you’d like a booking further into the future, please reach out to our team.
Open Times
Monday Closed
Tuesday 5pm – Late
Wednesday 5pm – Late
Thursday 5pm – Late
Friday 4pm – Late
Saturday 4pm – Late
Sunday Closed
The Speakeasy Group acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land on which we stand, the Wurundjeri Woi Wurung people, and pay our respects to Elders past and present. We extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
