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Tuesday 5pm - 1am Wednesday 5pm - 12am Thursday 5pm - 12am Friday 4pm - 12am Saturday 4pm - 12am

Eau de Vie Melbourne

Name: Eau de Vie Melbourne
Address: 1 Malthouse Lane, Melbourne, VIC, 3000, AU
Telephone: +61383939367
Price range: $$
Rating: 4.9

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Eau-de-Vie Melbourne is a seated cocktail bar located in Melbourne's CBD.
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Known for an incredible spirits collection, cocktails served under plumes of liquid nitrogen and food designed to accompany good drinking.

30/10/2026

What if your favourite bar had your own bottle waiting?

At Eau-de-Vie, a private Wh**ky Locker makes that part of the experience. Choose a bottle from the venue’s selection, or arrange to store something special from your own collection.

Then comes the enjoyable part: inviting a friend to try it, sharing a favourite with colleagues, or making your next client catch-up a little more memorable.

Unlock your bottle and settle in. The team will bring the glasses, ice and mixers, while you get to play host in an award-winning wh**ky and cocktail bar.

Your bottle stays safely stored between visits, ready for the next occasion.

29/10/2026

Have you found this award-winning Melbourne speakeasy?

Tucked away on Malthouse Lane, Eau-de-Vie has called the same hidden spot home since November 2011. Behind that door, there’s plenty to discover.

Over the years, it’s been named Time Out Melbourne’s Bar of the Year and won Cocktail List of the Year at the Australian Bar Awards. Even the book it shares with its Sydney sibling, Shaken, Stirred, Flamed and Thrown, took home World’s Best Cocktail Book at the Gourmand World Cookbook Awards.

Inside, theatrical cocktails bring a little spectacle to the table, the food gives you every reason to stay for dinner, and the team makes you feel right at home. There’s even a Wh**ky Room hidden behind a bookcase.

Your next date night might just be hiding down Malthouse Lane.

28/10/2026

An extra two evenings to disappear down Malthouse Lane for theatrical cocktails and a little Eau-de-Vie hospitality.

We’re open Sunday 1 and Monday 2 November for Melbourne Cup weekend, then closed Tuesday 3 November for Cup Day.

26/10/2026

Some gatherings deserve a little wh**ky discovery.

With hundreds of whiskies to explore and a team who can bring the stories behind them to life, Eau-de-Vie is a place to compare notes, discover unexpected favourites and enjoy a few delicious differences of opinion.

Our guided wh**ky tastings make a memorable birthday celebration, team gathering or afternoon entertaining clients. Curious beginners and devoted wh**ky lovers are equally welcome.

Choose your experience:

• Wh**ky 101 — $85pp
An introduction to the styles of Ireland, Scotland and the USA.

• Whiskies of the World — $100pp
Explore how different countries put their own character into the glass.

• A Tour of Scotland — $125pp
Discover expressions from Scotland’s five classic wh**ky regions.

• Old & Rare — $200pp
Explore rare and celebrated whiskies, with the selection depending on availability.

Each class includes five 15ml wh**ky tastings, light snacks and guidance from our expert bartenders.

24/10/2026

Some celebrations deserve an extraordinary table.

Ours was custom-built for Eau-de-Vie Melbourne when we opened in 2011. One of a kind, it has never moved from its original spot in the Library.

Its built-in ice well keeps drinks chilled as the conversation carries on—a distinctive detail that’s been part of the experience from the beginning.

Today, the Library is a bookable space for up to 16 guests. Arrange a cocktail class or private tasting, celebrate a birthday, gather the team, or simply settle in with friends over food and drinks.

22/10/2026

How do you like your martinis?
Gin or vodka is just the beginning. The vermouth, brine and garnish all help shape what ends up in your glass.
Save this for your next order:
• Gin or vodka: botanical character or a cleaner, more subtle base.
• Dry or wet: less vermouth or more vermouth.
• Dirty: olive brine for a salty, savoury edge.
• The garnish: fragrant citrus oils from a twist, or a savoury olive to enjoy alongside your drink.
And yes—a martini can be both dry and dirty. One describes the vermouth; the other describes the brine.
Tell our bartenders what flavours you enjoy, and let’s find your favourite.

20/10/2026

Nearly a quarter of our cocktail menu is non-alcoholic. And we take every one seriously.

Teas, spices, citrus and layers of flavour—all brought together with the care and imagination you’d expect from Eau-de-Vie. There’s a whole range to explore, whether you love something bright and refreshing or rich and complex.

That commitment extends across The Speakeasy Group, where our team has been competing to create exceptional non-alcoholic cocktails.

Discover your next favourite at Eau-de-Vie.

19/10/2026

Before we had a bar, we had two Todd White paintings—and a pretty clear idea of the nights we wanted to create.

We discovered his work in a New Orleans gallery while the original Eau-de-Vie Sydney was still just an idea. No lease. No venue. But those characters, gathered over drinks, captured exactly the atmosphere we imagined.

We brought two paintings home anyway.

When Eau-de-Vie Melbourne opened in 2011, Todd’s work became part of its character too.

Look closely and you’ll see why we love it: expressive faces, sideways glances, hands wrapped around glasses. Every group seems to have a story, and you can almost hear the conversation.

Great drinks, good company and a little mischief. That felt like Eau-de-Vie then. It still does.

Come join the characters on Malthouse Lane.

16/10/2026

Came for cocktails. Staying for dinner? We were hoping you would. 😉

Sometimes the conversation’s flowing, the booth’s too comfortable and nobody’s ready to suggest going somewhere else.

Say “Feed Me”. We’ll take care of dinner.

Available at both Eau-de-Vie Sydney and Melbourne, our Feed Me menus bring a selection of dishes to share to your table, so you can settle in and let the evening unfold.

For the catch-up that deserves more than a quick drink, the date you’d like to stretch a little longer, or dinner with friends somewhere special.

Because when it’s this good, why leave?

14/10/2026

Love a great cocktail? Your next favourite might be non-alcoholic.

At Eau-de-Vie, on in four of our cocktail list is non-alcoholic—and we take every one seriously.

These drinks have recipes of their own, with carefully chosen ingredients and the same attention to flavour, balance and presentation we bring to the rest of our list. Think fragrant tea, aromatic spices, bright citrus and rich cold-drip coffee. Layers of flavour, beautiful textures and plenty worth coming back for.

Whether you enjoy something crisp and refreshing or rich and indulgent, tell us what you love. We’ll help you find a drink you’re excited to order.

Taking October off alcohol, heading out with friends or simply curious? There’s a seat for you at Eau-de-Vie.

Because good taste doesn’t need alcohol.

Discover our non-alcoholic cocktails in Sydney and Melbourne.

Address

1 Malthouse Lane
Melbourne, VIC
3000

Opening Hours

Tuesday	5pm - 1am
Wednesday	5pm - 12am
Thursday	5pm - 12am
Friday	4pm - 12am
Saturday	4pm - 12am

Telephone

+61383939367

Website

http://www.eaudevie.com.au/melbourne/

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