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Loch & Key

34 Franklin St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

Recommended by 56 people

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34 Franklin St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

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HoursMonday: 8:00 PM – 5:00 AM Tuesday: 8:00 PM – 5:00 AM Wednesday: 8:00 PM – 5:00 AM Thursday: 8:00 PM – 5:00 AM Friday: 5:00 PM – 7:00 AM Saturday: 5:00 PM – 7:00 AM Sunday: 8:00 PM – 5:00 AM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Loch & Key

Perched upstairs via Captain Melville, this late-night Melbourne refuge pairs off-menu drinks with hot comfort food past regular kitchen hours. Hospo crews head here for knock-offs and zero pretension. Skip the standard bar rail—bartenders tailor bespoke concoctions around your preferred spirits and flavor cues on the fly. Head out to the open-air balcony perch with a local ale, or settle inside with a steak sandwich and hot savoury pies served well past midnight.

  • Custom Cocktail Tailoring: Bartenders craft bespoke off-menu pours tailored directly to your preferred spirits and flavor profile on the fly.
  • Late-Night Hot Comforts: Hot food stays on well past standard CBD kitchen hours, turning out hot savory pies and hearty steak sandwiches.
  • Hidden Balcony Perch: An unpretentious second-story perch accessed through Captain Melville, offering an open-air deck for late drinks.
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Why Choose Loch & Key

Why visitors choose Loch & Key for late-night drinks, tailored cocktails, and relaxed hospitality

  • Late-Night City Retreat

    Guests looking to unwind after long work shifts or late nights in the Melbourne CBD count on generous operating hours and an accommodating, low-stress environment.

    Best place to unwind after a long shift at work, great drink selection , rooftop bar and hot food offered at all hours!!

    Hollie Riggs

  • Elevated Balcony Atmosphere

    Tucked discreetly upstairs with access through Captain Melville, the venue features a scenic balcony escape overlooking the city.

    no place better for a night out, the vibes are electric and the view over the balcony is something to remember.

    Jeko

  • Bespoke Flavor-Tailored Cocktails

    Bartenders craft off-menu creations on the fly tailored precisely to each guest's preferred spirits and flavor profiles.

    If you go here, please tell the guys your alcohol of choice and let them work their magic, you will not be disappointed!

    Kieran Keith

  • Customized Drink Crafting

    The bar team dynamically tests and fine-tunes bespoke drinks to match individual visitor preferences.

    they made me a drink just based on the flavors I wanted and even tweaked it to my liking.

    Onaya

  • All-Hours Hot Food Service

    Patrons past regular kitchen hours can order hot comfort foods like savory pies while continuing their late night.

    Pies are 10/10 , drinks are amazing & service is even better

    Hollie Riggs

  • Accessible CBD Drink Pricing

    The bar serves quality drinks and bespoke cocktails at accessible price points compared to typical CBD cocktail lounges.

    drinks are good and cheaper than a lot of other places.

    Jeko

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful hospitality details that set Loch & Key apart

  • Bespoke Cocktail Crafting

    Bartenders actively craft bespoke drinks based on guest spirit and flavor preferences, tasting and tweaking the concoctions to individual liking on the fly.

  • All-Hours Hot Food Service

    Guests can order hot comfort food including freshly served pies across all late-night operating hours long after standard kitchens close.

  • Hidden Balcony Retreat

    An elevated balcony setting hidden above Captain Melville offers views and fresh air tucked away from the street level.

  • Personalized Local City Curation

    Staff go out of their way to offer personalized hospitality, including handwriting custom recommendation lists of local spots for visitors exploring the city.

Before you head over

Practical tips on finding the venue, entry requirements, and ordering cocktails

  • Find the Entrance via Captain Melville

    Enter through Captain Melville on Franklin Street rather than looking for a direct exterior doorway, as the alley door can be locked.

  • Bring Valid Photo ID

    Ensure you carry physical ID regardless of your age, as strict ID checks are enforced at the door before entry is permitted.

  • Order Off-Menu with Bartender Preferences

    Instead of sticking strictly to the printed menu, share your spirit and flavor preferences with the bartenders for tailored off-menu creations.

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