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Life's Too Short Bar

Tribeca Arcade, Shop 2/412 Victoria Parade, East Melbourne VIC 3002, Australia

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Tribeca Arcade, Shop 2/412 Victoria Parade, East Melbourne VIC 3002, Australia

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+61 466 045 473
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: 4:00 PM – 11:00 PM Thursday: 4:00 PM – 11:00 PM Friday: 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM Saturday: 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM Sunday: 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Life's Too Short Bar

Tucked into Tribeca Arcade, this intimate East Melbourne retreat pairs sommelier-led tasting flights with chef-driven plates tailored to strict dietary needs. Hosts Tony and Sig run the room with unpretentious warmth, pouring cellar vintages alongside artisan cheese boards and taking genuine care with gluten-free, vegan, or low-FODMAP requests. Regulars drop in for themed afternoons—from agave spirit showdowns to gin sessions with paired savouries—often greeted by Casper the resident dog before leaving with a jar of house ginger marmalade.

  • Curated Tasting Flights: Owner-led flights and masterclasses explore rare vintages, tequila, mezcal, and boutique gins paired with curated bites.
  • Bespoke Dietary Care: Menus seamlessly cater to coeliac, gluten-free, vegan, and low-FODMAP requirements without losing flavor.
  • Warm Neighborhood Hospitality: An unpretentious, home-like room in Tribeca Arcade hosted by Sig, Tony, and Casper the resident dog.
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What's On at Life's Too Short Bar

Upcoming events, special menus and other reasons to plan a visit.

No events or specials listed right now.

Why Choose Life's Too Short Bar

Curated tastings, meticulous dietary tailoring, and welcoming hospitality in an intimate Melbourne setting.

  • Masterclass Spirit & Wine Tastings

    Guided tastings explore rare varietals and spirits, imparting practical sommelier knowledge in structured sessions.

    Delightfully educational, and Tony was the loveliest host!

    Joey Lim

  • Curated Food & Drink Pairings

    Curated flights are thoughtfully matched with artisanal cheeses and savory pairings, delivered with passion and expertise.

    Came here for a wine and cheese matching. Sig has been nothing shy of amazing.

    Janell Williams

  • Dedicated Coeliac & Dietary Care

    Tasting events and set menus seamlessly accommodate coeliac disease, gluten-free, and complex food intolerances without stress.

    They are able to cater for dietary requirements, particularly coeliac disease.

    Bianca Zuccolo

  • Tailored Intolerance Accommodations

    Hosts coordinate custom options in advance, including low-FODMAP, vegetarian, and vegan pairings across special event menus.

    Our hosts were only too happy to ensure gluten-free and vegetarian options were always on the table.

    Matthew Crawford

  • Intimate Date Night & Milestone Setting

    An intimate, welcoming atmosphere makes the venue ideal for memorable anniversary celebrations and romantic dates.

    Beautiful atmosphere, amazing tapas and such a great vibe for a date night or special occasion.

    The Lane's Adventures

  • Celebratory Milestone Gatherings

    Guests celebrating milestone birthdays and special gatherings receive dedicated attention from hosts in a cozy setting.

    Thanks LTS, I knew I could trust you to help me celebrate my milestone birthday.

    Jacqueline Warden

Signature host-led pairings and masterclasses showcasing boutique wines and spirits

  • Wine and cheese pairing

    Awesome wine and cheese pairing experience!

    Melody Winterhalter

  • Old & Rare Wine event

    Had an amazing time at their Old & Rare Wine event led by Tony.

    Joey Lim

  • Sips of Mexico tequila and mezcal long lunch

    We went along to a Sips of Mexico tequila and mezcal long lunch and had a wonderful time.

    Tom Vavasour

  • Gin tasting master class

    Was here for a gin tasting master class and it was such a fantastic experience.

    John B

Beyond the menu

Distinctive personal touches, tailored masterclasses, and thoughtful hospitality that elevate your visit

  • Personal Owner & Host Hospitality

    Hosts Tony and Chef Sig personally guide tastings and matchings, sharing in-depth stories, pairing expertise, and even introducing Casper the dog to create a welcoming, homely visit.

  • Dedicated Dietary & Intolerance Tailoring

    Events provide thorough, customized accommodations for strict dietary requirements, seamlessly preparing coeliac-safe dishes, gluten-free items, vegan pairings, and low-FODMAP adjustments.

  • Educational Spirit & Rare Wine Masterclasses

    Intimate structured masterclasses focus on rare vintages, agave spirits, and boutique gins, complete with educational talks on production, tasting profiles, and mixer pairings.

  • Personalized Celebration & Flight Curation

    Milestone celebrations and date nights receive attentive touches including custom-tailored wine flights matched to individual tastes and curated multi-course platters.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can the venue accommodate dietary restrictions like gluten-free or coeliac needs?

Yes. Hosts Anthony and Sigrid tailor food pairings for dietary requirements, with guests noting seamless accommodations for gluten-free dining, coeliac disease, low-FODMAP needs, and vegan pairings.

What kinds of guided tasting events and masterclasses are offered?

The bar regularly hosts intimate, guided masterclasses and tastings, including Old & Rare wine explorations, tequila versus mezcal flights with paired dishes, and gin masterclasses.

Is there live music during dining sessions?

Yes. Guests frequently highlight evening sessions featuring live jazz music that accompany dinner, wine flights, and grazing platters.

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