Clandestine Mixology & Velvet Lounges

Midnight Speakeasy & Lounge Buyouts

Hidden behind an unmarked bronze door along the Southbank riverside, our clandestine cocktail salon is Melbourne’s best-kept secret. Available for exclusive full-venue buyouts accommodating up to 90 guests, featuring bespoke botanical mixology, rare single-cask spirits, and live acoustic jazz.

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Clandestine Entrance

The Velvet Vault

Curated bespoke cocktails and acoustic soundscapes until 5:00 AM.

Bar Program

Artisanal Mixology Inclusions

Crafted by Head Mixologist Aria Tanaka using wild Australian botanicals and rare international distillates.

Native Australian Botanicals

Custom infusions of wild lemon myrtle, Davidson plum, mountain pepperberry, and sea succulents harvested in coastal Victoria.

Single-Cask Whisky Wall

Featuring unblended single malts from Japan, Scotland, and Tasmania’s pioneering distilleries poured over hand-carved ice spheres.

Live Jazz Trio Curation

Full buyouts include our house acoustic jazz trio or guest vinyl selector playing warm analogue acoustics throughout the evening.

Venue Privacy

Complete Venue Buyout Standards

When you reserve our Speakeasy Lounge, the entire bar is privatized for your party. Enjoy direct bar-side service, bespoke cocktail naming cards for your guests, and a dedicated team of five master bartenders and security escorts.

Custom-engraved cocktail menu prints featuring your event monogram
Direct access to the adjacent Velvet Divan cigar terrace
Extended operating licence granting service until 5:00 AM

Unrivalled Atmosphere

Hand-Carved Crystal & Ice

Poured over directional-frozen clear ice for zero dilution.

Capacities & Tiers

Buyout Formats

Flexible event packages tailored to cocktail receptions, private birthdays, and corporate celebrations.

Intimate Alcove Reservation

Up to 20 Guests

Reserved semi-private lounge booths with dedicated cocktail servers and chef canapé boards.

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Full Speakeasy Buyout

Up to 90 Guests

Complete sovereignty of the bar, live music stage, and cigar terrace with customized beverage menus.

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Visuals

Speakeasy Visual Gallery

A look at the mood, lighting, and mixology craftsmanship inside the lounge.

FAQ

Speakeasy Buyout FAQ

Yes, our team can arrange reserved private gaming tables directly connected to the lounge so guests can move freely between cocktails and roulette.

We provide passed woodfire canapés, raw oyster shucking stations, and dry-aged wagyu sliders prepared live by our kitchen brigadiers.

Reserve the Speakeasy Bar

Connect directly with our Beverage Director to design your event's cocktail menu.

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Midnight Sanctuary

Host a Clandestine Cocktail Evening

Discover the intoxicating charm of Melbourne's premier private speakeasy salon.

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