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Moondrop Bar

Level 1/150-156 Gertrude St, Fitzroy VIC 3065, Australia

Recommended by 75 people

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Level 1/150-156 Gertrude St, Fitzroy VIC 3065, Australia

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+61 479 096 989
HoursMonday: 5:00 PM – 12:00 AM Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: 5:00 PM – 12:00 AM Thursday: 5:00 PM – 12:00 AM Friday: 5:00 PM – 1:00 AM Saturday: 5:00 PM – 1:00 AM Sunday: 5:00 PM – 12:00 AM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Moondrop Bar

Upstairs on Gertrude Street, this moody cocktail haunt pairs tea-infused pours with hot Chinese small plates. Dim lighting and tucked-away nooks set an easy pace for late dates or solo perches at the mahogany bar. Regulars lean on the barkeeps for off-menu calls, matching drinks laced with green tea or earthy oolong alongside steaming baskets of prawn and ginger dumplings. Tabletops fill fast on dedicated Mahjong nights, clacking tiles over plates of mushroom xian bing and house-pickled capocollo.

  • Tea-Infused Mixology: Over 25 creations balancing regional tea infusions like oolong, green tea, and botanicals.
  • Regional Street Bites: Late-night bites featuring prawn dumplings, mushroom xian bing, and spiced share plates.
  • Mahjong Nights: Organised tabletop Mahjong game nights paired with house cocktails.
  • Intimate Speakeasy Setting: Dimly lit hideaways and solo bar seats tailored for dates and low-key catch-ups.
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Why Spend Your Evening at Moondrop Bar

Discover inventive cocktails, late-night bites, and interactive game nights in Fitzroy.

  • Inventive Asian-Inspired Cocktails

    Moondrop Bar serves more than 25 house and signature creations highlighting Asian botanicals and ingredients like oolong, green tea, ube, yuzu, and Sichuan pepper.

    the drinks menu, which had Asian ingredients (e.g. oolong, green tea) as part of the drinks.

    jen

  • Regional Bar Bites & Dumplings

    The venue pairs drink rounds with savoury regional bites like dumplings and flaky xian bing for late-night snacking.

    sexy, moody, fun drinks with a side of delicious dumplings and xian bing

    Brittany Fox

  • Intimate Setting for Dates

    Dim lighting and hidden seating corners create an unpretentious, comfortable space tailored for romantic dates and one-on-one catch-ups.

    Exactly what you need for a nice intimate date night.

    Emma Diaz

  • Interactive Mahjong Nights

    Guests gather around dedicated Mahjong tables and cultural celebrations that turn casual drinking into an interactive evening.

    The Mahjong nights are a pretty cool add to the space aswell.

    Andrew Gosnold

  • Warm & Reassuring Hospitality

    Attentive bartenders put first-time and solo guests at ease with warm hospitality that fosters a welcoming, secure environment.

    I was on a first date and these guys made me feel so safe!

    Grace Mcarthur

  • Tailored Cocktail Discovery

    Knowledgeable bartenders read guest vibes and tailor custom cocktail selections that consistently surprise and hit the mark.

    We couldn’t choose so she surprised us and she nailed all three rounds of cocktails.

    Kristal

Guest favourites and signature cocktails from our intimate Fitzroy lounge

  • Dumplings

    The dumplings there are to die for OMG I had to stop myself from ordering 20 more.

    Kristal

  • Me & Ube

    Me & Ube

    Jasmine (Jas.eats)

  • Sichuan Slipper

    sichuan slipper

    Beccy Chan

  • Xian Bing

    delicious dumplings and xian bing (try the mushroom one)

    Brittany Fox

Beyond the menu

Memorable hospitality gestures and distinctive details that elevate your evening at Moondrop Bar

  • Tailored Cocktail Consultations

    Bartenders consult guests directly on their flavor preferences and vibes to create customized or tailored surprise rounds on the spot.

  • Communal Mahjong Evenings

    Dedicated tabletop Mahjong nights create an interactive, communal social activity within the speakeasy lounge.

  • Festive Dragon Dance Celebrations

    Cultural celebrations feature vibrant live entertainment, including an authentic Dragon Dance during Chinese New Year festivities.

  • Curated Chinese Hip-Hop Soundtrack

    Curated Chinese hip-hop playlists set an energetic backdrop that guests actively seek out and download.

Before you head over

Practical tips for navigating cocktails, bar bites, and events at Moondrop Bar

  • Let Bartenders Tailor Your Drink

    With over 25 signature drinks featuring ingredients like oolong, ube, and yuzu, skip decision fatigue by telling the bartenders your flavour preferences for tailored off-menu or surprise selections.

  • Plan Around Small Share Plates

    The menu focuses on Asian snacks like dumplings and xian bing rather than full entrees, making it an ideal destination for late-night nibbles, pre-dinner drinks, or light bites alongside cocktails.

  • Check for Mahjong and Event Nights

    Tabletop Mahjong sessions and themed cultural celebrations draw interactive crowds; plan your visit around these scheduled evenings if you want an activity alongside your drinks.

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