4 speakeasies worth the night across Australia, editor-ranked. All Australia guides.
The Attic at Black Pearl ★ 4.8 · Melbourne
fitzroy · 304 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy VIC 3065
The Attic above Black Pearl is Melbourne's most refined small bar: a 20-seat upstairs room at one of the world's best-rated bars, accessible only through the ground-floor venue, with a cocktail list built for unhurried drinking.
Bar Americano ★ 4.6 · Melbourne
cbd · 20 Presgrave Place, Melbourne VIC 3000
Bar Americano in Presgrave Place has no signage and 10 standing spots: the Negroni and Americano poured at this tiny counter are a benchmark for what a bar can achieve when it decides to do only one or two things correctly.
Savile Row ★ 4.5 · Brisbane
fortitude-valley · 667 Ann Street, Fortitude Valley QLD 4006
Savile Row on Ann Street in Fortitude Valley is the dark-panelled speakeasy by the Death & Taxes team. Hidden entry and vintage spirits, intimate booth.
Tip: Find the unmarked entry around the side; ring the bell. Phone bookings strongly recommended.
Death & Taxes ★ 4.5 · Brisbane
cbd · Burnett Lane, Brisbane City QLD 4000
Death & Taxes on Burnett Lane in Brisbane CBD is the laneway speakeasy off Adelaide Street. Cocktails and deep wine list in intimate basement format.
Tip: Walk-in only; arrive before 7pm Friday and Saturday to skip queues.