LIFE’S TOO SHORT BAR is Melbourne’s most romantic hidden gem, housed in the 160-year-old bluestone cellars of the former Victoria Brewery. With around 28 wines by the glass, over 40 cocktails and 12 eclectic brews, there’s also an extensive European-themed gluten-free and coeliac-safe tapas and dining menu available from early afternoon until 11pm at night. There’s also an old and rare cellar wine list available with wines up to 20 years old.
Visiting Life’s Too Short is unlike most other dining experiences – it’s more like visiting a private lounge room than a bar, with super comfy chairs and couches and relaxing bossa-nova jazz. Rotating art exhibitions on the gallery walls and live jazz most Thursdays means there’s always something new to see and hear ... and whether it be cocktails, wine or food, there’s always something new to try!
FRONTLINE DISCOUNT: Medical staff, police, Abulance and Firefighters can enjoy 10% off their bill. ID required.
Eetruimtes
Aanvullende informatie
Stijl
Een hapje eten
Prijs
$A40 en minder
Keuken
Wijnbar, Europees, Tapas/hapjes
Openingstijden
w, do 16:00 uur–23:00 uur
vr, za 15:00 uur–23:00 uur
zo 15:00 uur–22:00 uur
AMEX, Betalen met contant geld niet mogelijk, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart casual
Chef-kok
Sigrid de Castella
Private party faciliteiten
As a tiny bar we have the flexibility to open on special days and to accomodate your private functions seven days a week. From lavish 8-course degustation dinners for 4 to 12 people, seated affairs for up to 28 people, right up to and cocktail & canapé events for up to 40 people. Please contact us to discuss your corporate, group, or private needs.
We are located in the centre of the Tribeca Arcade, near the IGA
Parking details
Parkeren op straat
Public transit
TRAM Routes 109 or 12, Stop 16 Wellington Street / BUS routes 246, 302, 303, 304, 305 & 309 Clarendon St or Smith St along Victoria Parade / TRAIN stops North Richmond or Jolimont (5 minute walk)
Extra
Bier, Cocktails, Glutenvrije opties, Uitgebreide bar, Veganist, Wijn
Gift card
Verstuur cadeaubonnen per e-mail of print ze uit om ze persoonlijk te geven.
Love fine wine? Re-experience the joy of cellared (older) vintages with a customised back-vintage flight of new and old-world wines from Australia and overseas. Enjoy 4, 6 or 8 wines (50ml pours) with optional matched artisan cheeses and/or salamis and a little wine education.
25% Off Your Food Bill with any Eligible Drink
Meerdere datums beschikbaar
Dine early and enjoy 25% your food bill when you purchase any eligible full-priced drink.
CONDITIONS: Discounted dining available from open, last orders at 5:30PM. Minimum purchase of one eligible beverage per diner (mocktail, cocktail or full-priced wine). This offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other specials, promotions or drink specials.
Live Jazz with $20 Credit from 7PM until 10PM
AU$ 22,50 per persoon
Vooraf betaald
22 feb 2024 - 19 dec 2024
Join us for a groovy night of jazz in the heart of Melbourne! Every Thursday night, experience the magic of live music in the historic Bluestone Cellar, which dates back to 1854.
Get ready to tap your feet and sway to the rhythm as our talented musicians play their own unique style of jazz at Life's Too Short Bar - from reinterpretations of jazz classics, to jazz manouche, and even jazz-blues. Join us from 6PM for dinner and drinks, musicians play from 7PM until 10PM every Thursday.
Why book? It helps us to staff up for events. You get the best seats in the house AND a $20 per ticket credit against your F&B on the night, making your ticket fee almost free!
Aanbiedingen
$18 Espresso Martini Royales
21 feb 2024 - 29 dec 2024
zo - 15:00 - 21:00,wo - do - 16:00 - 22:00,vr - za - 15:00 - 22:30
Come and put arguably Melbourne's best Espresso Martini to the test for $18, all day every day, as long as you ask nicely. Featuring fresh-pulled Code Black 3056, top-shelf spirits and two extra special secret ingredients, it's not just a Martini, it's a Royale.
Back-vintage Wines for a tiny $8?
21 feb 2024 - 27 dec 2024
wo - do - 16:00 - 18:00
Each Wednesday & Thursday, grab yourself a bargain at Melbourne's best and oldest Happy Hour with $8 back-vintage (old) wines, NV Yarra Valley Sparkling, and a bloody good Hargreaves Hill craft lager. The kitchen is open so there's also plenty of tapas and share plates available to nibble on too.
TGIF: Back-vintage Wines for $8!
21 feb 2024 - 27 dec 2024
vr - 15:00 - 18:00
Thank God it's Friday! Relax and grab yourself a bargain at Melbourne's best Happy Hour with $8 back-vintage (old) wines, NV Yarra Valley Sparkling, and a bloody good Hargreaves Hill craft lager. The kitchen is open so there's also plenty of tapas and share plates available to nibble on.
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3.7
3,7 gebaseerd op alle scores
3,8Eten
3,8Bediening
4,2Sfeer
3,7Prijs-kwaliteitverhouding
Geluid • Levendig
3 Reviews
P
Penny
San Francisco
1 recensie
5.0
1 recensie
Gegeten op 3 oktober 2024
Algeheel 5
Eten 5
Bediening 5
Sfeer 5
Great food, drinks and service. The live jazz on a thursday night was perfect- beautiful music played so well & perfect volume for the venue. A highlight of our Melbourne stay- we'll definitely be back!
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T
Timothy
Chicago
5 recensies
4.0
5 recensies
Gegeten op 15 augustus 2024
Algeheel 4
Eten 4
Bediening 4
Sfeer 5
Quiet local restaurant/bar with a nice range of food and drink options
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NS
NevS
Melbourne
1 recensie
5.0
1 recensie
Gegeten op 18 april 2024
Algeheel 5
Eten 5
Bediening 5
Sfeer 5
Very enjoyable evening - great food and wine with lovely live background jazz music (Thursday night feature). We had a few extra guests and they were warmly accommodated.
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We are located in the centre of the Tribeca Arcade, near the IGA
Wijk
Melbourne-Oost
Openingstijden
w, do 16:00 uur–23:00 uur
vr, za 15:00 uur–23:00 uur
zo 15:00 uur–22:00 uur
Prijs
$A40 en minder
Keuken
Wijnbar, Europees, Tapas/hapjes
Stijl
Een hapje eten
Dress code
Smart casual
Parking details
Parkeren op straat
Public transit
TRAM Routes 109 or 12, Stop 16 Wellington Street / BUS routes 246, 302, 303, 304, 305 & 309 Clarendon St or Smith St along Victoria Parade / TRAIN stops North Richmond or Jolimont (5 minute walk)
Betalingsmogelijkheden
AMEX, Betalen met contant geld niet mogelijk, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
Chef-kok
Sigrid de Castella
Extra
Bier, Cocktails, Glutenvrije opties, Uitgebreide bar, Veganist, Wijn
As a tiny bar we have the flexibility to open on special days and to accomodate your private functions seven days a week. From lavish 8-course degustation dinners for 4 to 12 people, seated affairs for up to 28 people, right up to and cocktail & canapé events for up to 40 people. Please contact us to discuss your corporate, group, or private needs.
Gift card
Verstuur cadeaubonnen per e-mail of print ze uit om ze persoonlijk te geven.