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The Douglas Club

472 Bourke St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

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472 Bourke St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

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+61 3 9116 8866
HoursMonday: 4:00 – 10:00 PM Tuesday: 4:00 PM – 12:00 AM Wednesday: 4:00 PM – 12:00 AM Thursday: 4:00 PM – 12:00 AM Friday: 4:00 PM – 12:00 AM Saturday: 4:00 PM – 12:00 AM Sunday: 4:00 – 10:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About The Douglas Club

Tucked inside the Hilton on Bourke Street, this quiet cocktail lounge pairs 1930s heritage bones with serious, bespoke bartending. It is an uncrowded refuge built for unhurried dates and quiet post-work wind-downs where the volume stays comfortably low. Behind the bar, staff tailor off-menu orders and pour signature creations like the Queen Bee alongside Mezcal Negroni variations. Pull up a stool to watch the mixologists dial in drinks matched precisely to your palate.

  • Heritage Speakeasy Setting: Restored 1930s heritage building architectural details create an intimate, quiet refuge tucked inside the Hilton.
  • Bespoke Cocktail Service: Knowledgeable bartenders craft tailored off-menu twists, mezcal negronis, and custom seasonal creations.
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What's On at The Douglas Club

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Why Choose The Douglas Club

Why guests choose The Douglas Club for intimate gatherings and bespoke cocktails

  • Cocktail Storytelling at the Bar

    Bartenders take the time to share the background, inspirations, and flavor profiles behind unique drink creations.

    sharing the stories, inspirations, and details behind every creation

    rachel chua

  • Heritage 1930s Speakeasy Character

    The secluded setting within a restored 1930s heritage building provides a quiet, character-rich ambiance.

    Really original, interesting cocktails in a gorgeous intimate setting and restored heritage building.

    Sian Elvin

  • Personalized & Off-Menu Creations

    Knowledgeable staff craft custom drinks based on individual flavor profiles and accommodate off-menu requests.

    picked custom cocktails based on our preferences

    Tim Garden

  • Flexible Off-Menu Craftsmanship

    Guests can request tailored twists on standard classics or off-menu recipes with skilled bartending guidance.

    Staff were friendly and happy to make any cocktails that were not on the menu as well.

    Kimia Saadat

  • Post-Work Professional Catch-Ups

    A quiet, tucked-away bar offering an unhurried, comfortable atmosphere to unwind with colleagues at day's end.

    It’s quiet too so perfect spot to come to catch up with your colleagues after work

    Mala Scolon

  • Serene Catch-Ups with Friends

    An uncrowded, serene environment tucked away in the city center, ideal for relaxed conversations.

    It’s not too crowded, making it a great place to chill and chat with friends

    Stefani Shi

Signature house drinks crafted with precision and storytelling

  • Queen Bee

    Highly recommend the Queen Bee.

    Stefani Shi

  • Dream of Fernet

    Ordered the dream of fernet (signature cocktail)

    Brenda Hernandez

  • Flying Paloma

    Try the Flying Paloma

    Carl Jones

  • Symbiotic

    Symbiotic

    rachel chua

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful details and personalized bartending that elevate your visit

  • Bespoke Cocktail Storytelling

    Bartenders take the time to share the stories, inspirations, and flavor details behind original cocktail creations like Symbiotic and Paper Lark.

  • Tailored Off-Menu Cocktails

    Staff curate personalized drinks tailored to guest preferences and readily mix custom off-menu variations.

  • Heritage Building Walkthrough

    The team gladly guides visitors through the architectural history and original 1930s heritage features of the restored building.

  • Personalized Local Recommendations

    Bartenders offer personalized local recommendations and bespoke tips for exploring the city.

Before you head over

Practical tips for locating and making the most of your visit to The Douglas Club.

  • Finding the Hidden Entrance

    The bar is tucked discreetly inside the Hilton Melbourne Little Queen Street heritage building and can be easy to miss from the street, so head inside the hotel entrance to find it.

  • Requesting Custom and Off-Menu Cocktails

    If you have specific flavor profiles or want off-menu classics like a mezcal twist, ask the bartenders directly—they regularly tailor custom drinks and prepare cocktails off-menu.

  • Timing for Quiet Conversations

    With its quiet, uncrowded atmosphere and intimate scale, it is an ideal spot for low-key post-work catchups or dates where you can converse without competing against loud crowds.

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