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The 18th Amendment Bar, Geelong

82A Little Malop St, Geelong VIC 3220, Australia

Recommended by 22 people

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82A Little Malop St, Geelong VIC 3220, Australia

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HoursMonday: 6:00 PM – 12:00 AM Tuesday: 6:00 PM – 12:00 AM Wednesday: 5:00 PM – 12:00 AM Thursday: 5:00 PM – 1:00 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 The 18th Amendment Bar, Geelong

Climb the stairs off Little Malop Street into a dim 1920s speakeasy where classic jazz covers and serious spirits take over. The backbar doubles as a library of rare drams, gins, and rums—with bartenders ready to tailor a pour or build drinks arriving in mini bathtubs and smoking treasure chests. Patrons drop by for a quiet pre-dinner aperitif or linger for hours along the leather banquettes. A bowl of warm, complimentary popcorn hits the table the second you sit down.

  • World-Class Backbar: A towering spirits collection spanning rare whiskies, rums, and gins with staff eager to tailor pours.
  • Theatrical Mixology: Concoctions arriving with inventive special effects in vessels like treasure chests and mini bathtubs.
  • Prohibition Speakeasy Setting: Leather banquettes, pressed metal ceilings, dark timber, and 1920s jazz covers set an intimate scene.
  • Complimentary Popcorn: Fresh, complimentary popcorn arrives at the table to snack on while browsing the drinks menu.
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Why Choose The 18th Amendment Bar

Discover why patrons choose Geelong's premier 1920s speakeasy for bespoke cocktails, rare spirits, and immersive hospitality.

  • Theatrical Cocktail Presentations

    Signature drinks arrive with dramatic presentations and backstories, from treasure chests to mini bathtubs with special effects.

    Novelty cocktails sever in a treasure chest or a mini bathtub add to the fun and make this a memorable part of your night out.

    Michael Inturrisi

  • Immersive Speakeasy Atmosphere

    The hidden upstairs lounge faithfully recreates the prohibition era with leather booths, dark timber, and 1920s-style music covers.

    The detail is what makes this venue shine and transports you from modern day Australia back to the prohibition.

    Michael Cassis

  • Complimentary Popcorn Welcome

    Guests are greeted with complimentary popcorn at their table while taking time to browse the extensive drink menu.

    free popcorn while we decided on drinks, cocktails were amazing and the atmosphere

    Rebecca Stewart

  • Curated Global Spirits Library

    Dedicated bartenders provide deep knowledge across a comprehensive international collection of whiskies and spirits.

    Nick looked after us and his knowledge of the list is exceptional happy to talk through the drams, make thoughtful recommendations, and clearly passionate about the craft.

    Sam Chun-Linn

  • Tailored Attentive Hospitality

    Attentive bartenders tailor drinks to personal tastes and gladly swap out cocktails if a profile does not hit the mark.

    The service from start to end was exceptional, happily offering to tailor make something or recommend a cocktail to your taste.

    Stephanie Rose

  • Transportive Nostalgic Escape

    Stepping through the doors provides an intimate escape that leaves modern routines behind for a romanticized past era.

    Taking a stab back 100 years for an hour or two at the best bar location in Geelong is a brilliant way to spend time with mates.

    Michaela Storen

Standout signature cocktails highlighted by guests

  • Boardwalk Empress

    Try the Board walk Empress or the Edison for amazing drinks with imagination

    LINDA MCQUARRIE-BOWERMAN

  • Edison

    Try the Board walk Empress or the Edison for amazing drinks with imagination

    LINDA MCQUARRIE-BOWERMAN

  • Southside Syndicate

    Fantastic range of specialty cocktails - we tried a Southside Syndicate and a Boardwalk Empress.

    Cate Dowling

  • Mr Bojangles

    Delicious cocktails (we had the Mr Bojangles and Bonnie&Clyde) and great service from really friendly staff.

    Emma Visentin

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful hospitalities and theatrical details that elevate an evening out

  • Complimentary Table Popcorn

    Guests are welcomed with complimentary popcorn to snack on while perusing the drinks menu.

  • Novelty Cocktail Vessels

    Signature drinks arrive in unexpected vessels such as treasure chests and mini bathtubs with special effects.

  • Tailored Cocktail Guarantee

    Bartenders craft custom off-menu drinks to order and will replace any cocktail that does not match your taste.

  • Era-Adapted Music Covers

    The venue pairs 1920s Chicago decor with contemporary pop songs rearranged in vintage jazz and prohibition styles.

Before you head over

Practical tips for getting the most out of your speakeasy visit

  • Enjoy Complimentary Popcorn While Browsing

    Take advantage of the complimentary popcorn served upon arrival while you browse the extensive cocktail and spirits list.

  • Ask Staff for Tailored Recommendations

    Ask bartenders for custom drink recommendations or flavour profiles, as staff readily tailor bespoke cocktails to your preferences.

  • Coordinate Around Nearby Dining

    Because the venue has minimal food options, plan your visit for pre-dinner aperitifs or post-dinner drinks alongside dining on Little Malop Street.

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