Restaurant
One or Two
18 Celestial Ave, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
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18 Celestial Ave, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
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Tucked down Celestial Avenue, this 26-seat Chinatown retreat is custom-built for quiet conversation over meticulously mixed drinks. The room leans dark and moody—a calm escape from the CBD hustle tailored specifically for solo drinkers and duos. Cocktails are treated with serious wabi-sabi precision, with an evolving edition-based list that turns over every ten weeks rather than pulling standard off-menu classics. Regulars point to the Kuro—a balanced clash of Suntory Toki, Amontillado sherry, and bitter blackberries—or the clarified Yin Yang Milk Punch served alongside dark chocolate. Bartenders talk through flavor profiles without pretension, keeping an eye on the bar while yellow rubber ducks sit quietly along the counter.
- Rotating Cocktail Menu: An inventive menu refreshed every ten weeks with Asian-inspired twists and international guest recipes.
- Intimate Laneway Space: A 26-seat dark-wood retreat down Celestial Avenue tailored for solo visits and pairs.
- Thoughtful Hospitality: Attentive staff guide guests through flavor notes and carefully crafted signature drinks.
What's On at One or Two
Upcoming events, special menus and other reasons to plan a visit.
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Why Visit One or Two
Why guests choose One or Two for intimate drinks in Melbourne's Chinatown
Intimate Haven for Solo Guests and Pairs
With a restricted capacity designed for walk-in pairs and solo guests, the bar eliminates noisy group gatherings to preserve calm, unhurried conversations.
especially perfect if you’re coming solo or with one other person for proper conversations over great drinks
Marty Tranquil CBD Laneway Escape
Tucked quietly down a Chinatown lane, the venue welcomes guests into a tranquil, Japanese-inspired aesthetic away from the bustling Melbourne city center.
The space is moody and tranquil, with Japanese-inspired dark wood interiors offering an escape from the hustle and bustle of the CBD
Stelly Inventive Rotating Cocktail Editions
Rather than serving standard classics, the bar curates dynamic, edition-based menus featuring Asian-inspired flavor pairings and guest international recipes.
What sets this place apart is the limited rotating drink menu—each visit feels like a fresh adventure.
aayush verma Knowledgeable Flavor Guidance
Bartenders share the concepts and nuanced flavor profiles behind each original creation to help guests discover something tailored to their palate.
taking the time to explain the ingredients and flavour profiles of the cocktails and helping us choose drinks that suited our tastes
Rishter The Pre-Dinner Chinatown Aperitif
With a prime Chinatown position and focused drink program, it serves as an ideal refined aperitif stop before heading to a nearby evening meal.
If you have time to stop by for a drink before dinner, One or Two is definitely a spot worth visiting in Melbourne.
Dan Danuson Melbourne Laneway Crawl Highlight
Tucked away at the end of a quiet alleyway, the discrete bar serves as an atmospheric centerpiece for an evening exploring Melbourne's lane crawl culture.
One or Two was one of the highlights of our Melbourne bar crawl. Hidden away in Chinatown, it's a cosy, intimate cocktail bar
Rishter
Most popular items
Inventive, seasonal cocktails featuring creative Asian flavor twists
Yin Yang Milk Punch
One of their most popular drinks and my personal favourite. Served with a piece of dark chocolate to nibble which goes incredibly well with the drink.
Stelly Kuro
It reminded me of a refined Japanese take on a Manhattan and was one of my favourite cocktails of the trip.
Rishter Mango Sticky Rice cocktail
We each ordered three drinks and we all agreed that the Mango Sticky Rice cocktail was a standout. It was surprisingly good and memorable.
James T B Kiwi Situation cocktail
we were lucky to get the taste of their brand new menu and I would recommend the Kiwi Situation cocktail.
Naomi Campbell
Beyond the menu
Attentive, personalized hospitality gestures that elevate an intimate cocktail session
Chilled Drink Preservation
When a guest briefly leaves their table, staff thoughtfully place their cocktail in the fridge to maintain its chilled serving temperature until they return.
Personal Walk-Out Farewell
Hospitality extends beyond the bar, with hosts taking time to personally walk departing patrons to the exit upon leaving.
Curated Confection Pairings
Select signature creations, such as the Yin Yang Milk Punch, arrive paired with complementary nibbles like dark chocolate chosen to harmonize with the flavor profile.
Local Hospitality Recommendations
Beyond introducing their own rotating creations, staff actively recommend and support other standout independent establishments across Melbourne.
Before you head over
Essential advice on group size, walk-in timing, and ordering at this intimate Chinatown cocktail bar.
Plan for small party walk-ins
Arrive solo or with one guest and anticipate possible wait times, as the intimate 26-seat venue operates strictly on walk-ins for small parties.
Order from the curated menu
Focus on the curated signature menu and seasonal twists; the bar strictly prepares featured items rather than off-menu classics on request.
Time your visit for daylight hours
Drop in during the late afternoon before sunset for a brighter, relaxed pre-dinner drink with shorter waits before nighttime crowds gather.
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