Caretaker’s Cottage

Walk-in cocktails at the cottage behind Wesley Church; house cocktails are A$27 and the bar normally trades Monday–Saturday.

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CostPer person; two house cocktails

Time to allowAllow 60–90 minutes

PlaceCBD, Melbourne

01 / The experience

House cocktails in the cottage behind Wesley Church.

Walk-in cocktails at the cottage behind Wesley Church; house cocktails are A$27 and the bar normally trades Monday–Saturday.

$$CocktailsWineTwo house cocktailsAsk the team about any applicable day or payment fees before ordering.

Look behind Wesley Church on Little Lonsdale Street for Caretaker’s Cottage, a compact cocktail stop that makes a good detour during a CBD evening. Come for the house drinks and a smaller setting, leaving dinner as a separate decision. The walk-in format suits a flexible city night: arrive together, speak with the team and allow room in your plan if the cottage is already full.

The current house-cocktail list includes a House Martini, Café Coldada, Bubble Fiction and a Clover Club Milk Punch, each at A$27. Two house cocktails give you an A$54 per-person drinks allowance, with further drinks and any food extra. Wine by the glass provides another route through the list, while alcohol-free choices include a seasonal spritz, horchata and mandarin soda. Choose by the drink you want rather than expecting a fixed tasting package.

There are no reservations; guests are accommodated on arrival. Normal trading starts at 16:00 Monday–Saturday, finishing at midnight Monday–Thursday and 01:00 Friday–Saturday. This makes it a useful midweek or Saturday bar option, while a Sunday plan needs a different venue. Before choosing it for a group with access requirements, ask about the entrance threshold, space inside and toilets. Leave enough time to eat elsewhere if you want a full meal, then keep your return journey flexible around the time you leave.

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02 / The essentials

Caretaker’s Cottage: visit essentials

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Walk-in cocktails at the cottage behind Wesley Church; house cocktails are A$27 and the bar normally trades Monday–Saturday.
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Monday–Thursday 16:00–00:00; Friday–Saturday 16:00–01:00 next day. No regular Sunday service listed.
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Ask the team about any applicable day or payment fees before ordering.

04 / Before you go

Plan your visit

Choose a weekday city evening or a visit after returning from Albert Park.

Menu & spending

Example: A$54 per person for two A$27 house cocktails. Food, other drinks and applicable fees extra.

Two house cocktails: A$54 per person
Additional costs: Ask the team about any applicable day or payment fees before ordering.

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Choose your evening

Monday–Thursday 16:00–00:00; Friday–Saturday 16:00–01:00 next day. No regular Sunday service listed.

Choose a Monday–Saturday evening; no regular Sunday service is listed.

Allow for the journey from Albert Park and a possible wait for space.

Arrival & access

Find the cottage behind Wesley Church at 139–141 Little Lonsdale Street.

139–141 Little Lonsdale Street, Melbourne VIC 3000

Ask the team about the entrance threshold, space inside and toilets if you need step-free access.

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Reserve or walk in

Walk in; no bookings. The team accommodates guests on arrival.

No reservation is required. Seating depends on space when you arrive.

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Accessibility

Ask the team about the entrance threshold, space inside and toilets if you need step-free access.

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