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TRAPT Bar & Escape Rooms

377 Lonsdale St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

Recommended by 51 people

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377 Lonsdale St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

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+61 3 9088 0870
HoursMonday: 12:00 – 7:20 PM Tuesday: 12:00 – 7:20 PM Wednesday: 12:00 – 7:20 PM Thursday: 12:00 – 7:20 PM Friday: 12:00 – 9:20 PM Saturday: 12:00 – 10:20 PM Sunday: 12:00 – 7:20 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About TRAPT Bar & Escape Rooms

Down a flight of stairs on Lonsdale Street, TRAPT pairs tactile breakout rooms with an integrated cocktail lounge. Puzzles reward team synergy and hands-on investigation across themed chambers—from nostalgic setups to wizarding lore. If you crack the final lock with minutes to spare, staff reveal optional side quests that dig into the room's backstory. Regulars linger in the dimly lit bar area afterwards over tabletop card games and specialty drinks like the Drink Me potion, letting the post-escape adrenaline unwind without leaving the building.

  • Tactile Escape Scenarios: Challenging multi-room puzzle scenarios designed with tactile locks, nostalgic storylines, and optional bonus quests for quick escapes.
  • Integrated Cocktail Lounge: A fully licensed, dimly lit lounge serving themed signature cocktails, shots, and tabletop card games for debriefing before or after games.
  • Attentive Game Operators: Welcoming game operators offer timely puzzle clues and personalized drink suggestions at the bar.
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Why Choose TRAPT Bar & Escape Rooms

Why players choose TRAPT for escape rooms, craft drinks, and group debriefs in Melbourne.

  • Intricately Layered Puzzle Progression

    Multi-layered room designs challenge groups to collaborate on tactile and themed challenges without discarding earlier physical clues.

    You gotta go back a forth instead of abandoning the room entirely after a few puzzles which made us engage with every inch of it.

    Side Dish

  • Lore-Rich Bonus Side Quests

    Teams who complete the primary objective early can tackle supplementary in-room challenges to uncover deeper story lore.

    if you finish quickly there are extra challenges you can complete at the end for some extra puzzles & room lore.

    M J

  • Post-Game Debriefs in the Attached Bar

    A dedicated lounge with board and card games provides a comfortable space to dissect escape attempts over themed craft cocktails.

    Attached bar allows you to have a drink and talk through your adventures with your teammates.

    Mark Batt

  • Camaraderie Under Time Pressure

    High-stakes puzzle solving under a countdown fosters active cooperation and shared triumph among colleagues and friend groups.

    The team work, camaraderie and excitement is just mind blowing. We escaped the room within the given timeframe.

    h s Manjunath

  • Stress-Free Spontaneous Central Melbourne Outings

    Accommodating walk-ins and flexible scheduling make TRAPT an easy, low-friction addition to an unplanned evening in central Melbourne.

    They’re super welcoming and even accept walk-ins, which makes everything so easy and stress-free.

    james buhagiar

  • Last-Minute Reservation Flexibility

    Convenient online slots and fast-response staff enable immediate bookings when looking for an engaging night out on short notice.

    only booked 2 hours before but had plenty of options, was able to book online.

    Stephanie McArthur

Signature escape room scenarios for collaborative puzzle solving

  • The Wayward Wizard

    Room was really fun (The Wayward Wizard), and Harriet was lovely and let us stay a little longer to complete the extra challenges.

    Stephanie McArthur

  • Cave In

    Did the Cave in and the Wayward wizard with two people.

    M J

  • Wonderland

    Brought our 3 daughters here for the Wonderland escape game, it was pretty challenging without clues.

    Bowen Lim

  • Mutiny

    ‘Mutiny’ provided the best beginner experience, even with limited English skills and previous escape room skills.

    Rouven Grossmann

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful touches and extra gameplay details that elevate your visit

  • Bonus Side Quests & Lore Challenges

    For teams that escape early or want to dive deeper into the storyline, game masters provide optional bonus puzzles and side quests to uncover additional room lore.

  • Tabletop Lounge & Free Card Games

    Guests can settle into the dimly lit lounge before or after escape sessions to enjoy complimentary tabletop board and card games over themed cocktails.

  • Immersive Themed Cocktails & Potions

    The bar crafts immersive story-themed creations alongside mocktails, including specific specialty concoctions like the Drink Me potion.

  • Inclusive Access & Spontaneous Walk-Ins

    The venue accommodates spontaneous walk-ins and welcomes patrons using Companion Cards, extending inclusive access for neurodivergent visitors.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you have drinks or hang out before or after an escape room?

Yes. TRAPT features an integrated bar and lounge space serving cocktails, beer, wine, and shots, complete with board games and card games you can play before or after your game.

Can you walk in without booking in advance?

Yes, TRAPT accepts walk-in players when room times are open, and bookings can also be made online close to the session time.

What happens if your team finishes the escape room early?

Yes. If your team finishes early, rooms offer optional bonus challenges and side quests to uncover more room lore before your time runs out.

Where do you store bags and personal belongings during the room?

Rather than dedicated lockers, belongings and bags are kept inside the escape room itself on a bench during your session.

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