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Jungle Boy

96 Chapel St, Windsor VIC 3181, Australia

Recommended by 17 people

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96 Chapel St, Windsor VIC 3181, Australia

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+61 435 040 949
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: Closed Thursday: 5:00 PM – 12:00 AM Friday: 5:00 PM – 1:00 AM Saturday: 5:00 PM – 1:00 AM Sunday: Closed

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Jungle Boy

Concealed behind a sandwich shop fridge door on Chapel Street, Jungle Boy delivers a rum-soaked tropical refuge. Push past the cool-room portal and the street noise gives way to dim lighting, lush greenery, and booming hip-hop. The Melbourne hospo crowd makes a beeline here for unpretentious, sharp bartending—staff routinely tailor drinks to your palate or send up theatrical, flaming Zombies that illuminate the room. Seating is tight, so expect a brief wait at peak hours, but a relaxed courtyard out back offers breathing room while you sip.

  • Hidden Speakeasy Entrance: Step through an unassuming sandwich shop cool-room door into a concealed, plant-filled cocktail haven.
  • Theatrical Tiki Cocktails: Bartenders mix sharp Espresso Martinis, tailor drinks to taste profiles, and ignite flaming rum-based Zombies.
  • Courtyard Retreat: Take five from the energetic indoor crowd in the cozy outdoor courtyard.
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Why Choose Jungle Boy

Step through the fridge door into Windsor’s hidden tiki speakeasy for theatrical cocktails, bespoke service, and vibrant energy.

  • Secret Cool-Room Entrance

    Guests enter through what looks like an ordinary sandwich shop appliance door to reveal an immersive tropical speakeasy.

    you enter through a seemingly ordinary sandwich shop and step through a ‘cool room’ door into a tropical, tiki-style bar

    Dominic Asche

  • Flaming Tiki Cocktails

    Cocktail orders come alive with theatrical fire presentations and flaming tiki glassware right at the bar.

    Zombie was sweet and tangy and had a cool fire show to come with it

    Sandra Weng

  • Wonder Behind the Fridge Door

    Stepping past the routine fridge door creates an instant sense of transport into an unexpected tropical retreat.

    entering the bar through the fridge door, it’s like entering another world!

    Fiona Carter

  • Warm, Welcoming Hospitality

    Attentive bartenders greet guests immediately with hospitality that feels genuinely warm and familial.

    Staff were amazing and so welcoming - I felt like one of the family!!!

    Rachel Kapsalakis

  • Intuitive, Personalized Date Nights

    Bartenders listen closely to flavor preferences to craft custom drinks tailored to couples on date night.

    Michael was so attentive and intuitive to our taste profiles. He heard our expectations for what cocktails we wanted and delivered in a big way.

    Lemony S

  • Celebrations Made Special

    Seamless host coordination and tailored drinks provide a memorable, hassle-free backdrop for milestone celebrations.

    The wife and I came here for our wedding anniversary. From the moment we walked in, the service was 💯 on point.

    Wiremu Foster

Signature tropical cocktails and speakeasy staples crafted with theatrical tiki flair

  • Zombie

    Zombie was sweet and tangy and had a cool fire show to come with it.

    Sandra Weng

  • Espresso Martini

    The cocktails here are top-notch, with the Espresso Martini being particularly worth trying.

    Dominic Asche

  • Pina Colada

    Special shout-outs go to their Pina Colada and Zombie.

    Taylah Cummins

  • Volcano

    Volcano was very sweet but very good.

    Sandra Weng

Beyond the menu

Surprising speakeasy rituals and attentive hospitality hidden behind Chapel Street

  • Sandwich Shop Cool-Room Entrance

    Guests access the bar by asking for or opening an ordinary cool room freezer door inside a casual sandwich shop, stepping straight into an unexpected tropical jungle speakeasy.

  • Theatrical Flaming Tiki Cocktails

    Bartenders perform dramatic pyrotechnic displays right in front of guests when serving signature tiki drinks like the Zombie.

  • Intuitive Custom Cocktail Tailoring

    Staff actively consult on individual flavor profiles to craft custom, off-menu surprise drinks tailored to guest preferences.

  • Secluded Courtyard Respite

    Tucked beyond the lively front bar, an intimate open-air courtyard provides a relaxed refuge away from the Chapel Street crowds.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you find and enter Jungle Boy?

Jungle Boy is hidden behind what looks like an ordinary sandwich shop (Boston Sub / Tully's). To enter the bar, step through the sandwich shop's back fridge or cool room door.

Do you need to wait in line, and can you book ahead?

The bar is a small, intimate space with limited seating, so expect a queue and one-in, one-out waits during peak times. Arrive early to secure seats or a spot in the back courtyard. Reservable bookings are also accepted.

Is there outdoor seating?

Yes, Jungle Boy features an outdoor courtyard area at the back, which also accommodates smokers.

What style of drinks and cocktail presentations are offered?

Signature cocktails like the Zombie are known for theatrical flaming presentations. Bartenders can also tailor off-menu custom cocktails based on your personal taste preferences.

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