Eau de Vie
Melbourne CBD, Melbourne
Bar in Melbourne, Australia
Book with PearlWhy go
A strong choice for dates, small celebrations, and whisky-leaning cocktail drinkers who want the room to be part of the spend. Eau de Vie is better for a seated, theatrical round than a quick casual drink, with a $45 per person price signal and Top 500 Bars Best Bars #325 recognition in 2026.
About Eau de Vie
Eau de Vie in Melbourne is best approached with the basics in mind: a listed price of $45 per person, a smart casual dress code, and recognition as Top 500 Bars Best Bars #325 (2026). Beyond those points, Pearl does not have detail on the venue’s menu, service format, seating, hours, or specific drinks offering.
That makes this a thin-data recommendation rather than a heavily described venue profile. Choose Eau de Vie when those confirmed details fit the plan: a Melbourne outing where the expected spend and smart casual tone make sense. If you need a venue for a specific format, menu, dietary requirement, or service style, confirm directly before building the night around it.
Plan around the essentials
The clearest practical facts are the $45 per person price point and smart casual dress code. Those details position Eau de Vie as a planned Melbourne stop rather than a venue to judge from assumptions about its room, menu, or service.
For broader planning, compare the mood and logistics against our full Melbourne bars guide. If the evening also needs dinner, check our full Melbourne restaurants guide rather than assuming Eau de Vie will cover every part of the night.
What is confirmed, and what should be checked
Eau de Vie is listed at $45 per person, has a smart casual dress code, and is recognized as Top 500 Bars Best Bars #325 (2026). Those are the grounded details to rely on when deciding whether it belongs in your Melbourne plans.
If any of those details matter, check with the venue before booking or arriving.
Who should choose it now
Choose Eau de Vie if you want a Melbourne venue with a confirmed $45 per person price point, smart casual expectations, and Top 500 Bars Best Bars #325 (2026) recognition. It is a reasonable shortlist option when the basic spend and dress code suit the occasion.
For planning around the city, pair this with Pearl’s broader Melbourne guides: hotels, wineries, and experiences. If you are still comparing options, keep the search broad across other Melbourne dining and bar choices.
For Eau de Vie, the decision should rest on the facts rather than assumptions: $45 per person, smart casual dress, Melbourne location, and Top 500 Bars Best Bars #325 (2026). Confirm any finer operational details directly if they will shape your night.
Planning details
- Location
- 1 Malthouse Ln, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
- Reservations
- Book on SevenRooms
- Website
- eaudevie.com.au/melbourne
- Phone
- +61 3 8393 9367
Venue details
Ambiance
Hidden, 1920s prohibition-inspired speakeasy with low lighting, dark leather booths, cozy booths and banquettes, and strong cocktail theatre with smoke, flame and liquid nitrogen.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Format
At the Bar
- Bar Category
- Speakeasy
- Late Night
- Open Until 2am
- Music
- Jazzy Soundtrack in the Style of 1920s Speakeasies.
Signature Pours
- Smokey Rob Roy
- 5-course cocktail degustation pairing
- Up Close & Personal cocktail experience
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 1 Malthouse Ln, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
Planning details
Location
1 Malthouse Ln, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia · Directions
Recognition and awards
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the food good at Eau de Vie?
Pearl does not have food details for Eau de Vie. The confirmed information is that it is in Melbourne, has a $45 per person price point, a smart casual dress code, and is listed as Top 500 Bars Best Bars #325 (2026).
Is Eau de Vie good for groups?
What's the crowd like at Eau de Vie?
What is confirmed is the Melbourne location, $45 per person price point, smart casual dress code, and Top 500 Bars Best Bars #325 (2026) recognition.
Does Eau de Vie have happy hour deals?
Plan around the confirmed $45 per person price point unless Eau de Vie directly confirms another current offer.
Is Eau de Vie worth the prices?
It may be, if the confirmed $45 per person price point fits your plan. Eau de Vie also has Top 500 Bars Best Bars #325 (2026) recognition, but specific menu or service details should be checked directly.
Is Eau de Vie good for a date?
It can be a candidate for a Melbourne date if the $45 per person spend and smart casual dress code suit the occasion. Pearl does not have details on the room, seating, or service style, so confirm directly if those factors matter.
Do I need a reservation at Eau de Vie?
If timing is important, contact Eau de Vie directly before going.
