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.
Sale del ristorante
Informazioni aggiuntive
Stile
Cucina informale
Prezzo
Fino a 40 $A
Tipi di Cucina
Wine Bar, Europea, Tapas / Assaggi
Orari di apertura
Mer, Gio 16:00–23:00
Ven, Sab 15:00–23:00
Dom 15:00–22:00
AMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard, Non si accettano contanti, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Sigrid de Castella
Sale per eventi privati
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
Parcheggio in strada
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)
Altro
Bar con licenza liquori, Birra, Cocktail, Opzioni senza glutine, Vegana, Vino
Gift card
Invia una gift card subito tramite email o stampala e presentala di persona.
Indulge in a once-off bespoke degustation extravaganza consisting of 8 courses crafted around a single secret ingredient, often selected the day before … the question is, are you willing to take the journey into the unknown?
Our talented chefs will guide you on a gastronomic journey, creating dishes that may surprise you but will surely delight you. From an Amuse Bouche, through to the dessert finale, guests often leave happily stuffed to the brim after their food and wine journey around Europe, Australia and even the world.
All dietary requirements can usually be catered for with 48 hours or more notice.
Bookings close 12 noon on the day of the experience.
For same-day queries, please contact the restaurant by SMS at 0416 088 000
25% Off Your Food Bill with any Eligible Drink
Varie date disponibili
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.
Back-vintage Wine Flights
30,00 A$ a persona
21 feb 2024 - 29 dic 2024
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.
Offerte
Back-vintage Wines for a tiny $8?
21 feb 2024 - 27 dic 2024
mer - gio - 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 dic 2024
ven - 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.
$18 Espresso Martini Royales
21 feb 2024 - 29 dic 2024
dom - 15:00 - 21:00,mer - gio - 16:00 - 22:00,ven - sab - 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.
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3.7
3,7 in base a tutte le valutazioni
3,8Cibo
3,8Servizio
4,2Atmosfera
3,7Rapporto qualità-prezzo
Rumorosità • Sostenuta
3 Recensioni
P
Penny
San Francisco
1 recensione
5.0
1 recensione
Visitato il giorno 3 ottobre 2024
Complessivo 5
Cibo 5
Servizio 5
Atmosfera 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 recensioni
4.0
5 recensioni
Visitato il giorno 15 agosto 2024
Complessivo 4
Cibo 4
Servizio 4
Atmosfera 5
Quiet local restaurant/bar with a nice range of food and drink options
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NS
NevS
Melbourne
1 recensione
5.0
1 recensione
Visitato il giorno 18 aprile 2024
Complessivo 5
Cibo 5
Servizio 5
Atmosfera 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
Quartiere
East Melbourne
Orari di apertura
Mer, Gio 16:00–23:00
Ven, Sab 15:00–23:00
Dom 15:00–22:00
Prezzo
Fino a 40 $A
Tipi di Cucina
Wine Bar, Europea, Tapas / Assaggi
Stile
Cucina informale
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Parcheggio in strada
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)
Opzioni di pagamento
AMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard, Non si accettano contanti, Visa
Executive Chef
Sigrid de Castella
Altro
Bar con licenza liquori, Birra, Cocktail, Opzioni senza glutine, Vegana, Vino
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
Invia una gift card subito tramite email o stampala e presentala di persona.