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Whitehart Bar

22 Whitehart Ln, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

Recommended by 30 people

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22 Whitehart Ln, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

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+61 3 9602 2260
HoursMonday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM Tuesday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM Wednesday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM Thursday: 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM Friday: 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM Saturday: 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM Sunday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Whitehart Bar

Tucked at the deep end of a CBD laneway, this multi-level shipping container yard blends open-air industrial steel with trailing greenery. Regulars make a beeline for the Sunday sessions, settling upstairs with slushie cocktails while live DJs spin through electronic beats and jazz. When hunger hits, hot pizza from neighbouring spots gets carried straight to your bench.

  • Container Laneway Yard: Split-level industrial layout featuring shipping containers, open-air seating, and climbing greenery tucked off Whitehart Lane.
  • Live DJ Sets: Curated electronic and jazz sessions with resident DJs spinning over an energetic dance floor across weekends and weeknights.
  • Table-Side Pizza Delivery: External hot pizzas from neighbourhood kitchens like +39 delivered straight to tables while you drink.
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Why Choose Whitehart Bar

Why Melbourne locals and visitors choose Whitehart Bar for lane drinks, music, and social gatherings

  • Open-Air Urban Oasis

    Whitehart Bar features a dual-level shipping container framework filled with lush botanical greenery, creating an airy open retreat hidden within the dense CBD.

    feels like an oasis from the city with lots of greenery

    Neet Taylor

  • Escape from City Pavement

    Tucked at the end of Whitehart Lane, the venue provides a sheltered getaway that feels completely removed from downtown city bustle.

    pretty unique spot and feels like you've made it out of the city

    Alex Mason

  • High-Energy DJ Dancefloor

    Live DJs regularly spin house beats and energetic tracks, keeping patrons laughing, moving, and actively dancing across the floor.

    every single person there was either laughing or dancing

    Bree Carter

  • Curated Beats and Live Sessions

    The venue's curated musical sets elevate casual afternoon and evening drinks into full dance sessions across weekdays and weekends alike.

    The DJ was incredible—his beats were on point, and I literally danced for almost 40 minutes straight!

    hansel Sapkota

  • Table-Side Local Food Delivery

    Patrons can relax with house cocktails or craft beers while having hot pizza from nearby eateries like +39 delivered straight into the bar.

    didn't realise you can order and have pizza delivered to the bar, great idea

    Karen Edwards

  • Seamless Drinks with Dinner Delivered

    Enjoying late evening drinks is made seamless with food delivery allowed on-site, offering guests freshly delivered pizza while enjoying the bar.

    Easily get pizza delivered from next door until 9:30pm.

    Nate H

Top drinks and bites enjoyed by guests in the lane

  • Pizza

    Everything we ordered was fantastic, especially the pizza, which had a perfect crust.

    Lina Meier

  • Slushie-style cocktails

    We really enjoyed the slushie-style cocktails garnished with a slice of dried orange.

    Lina Meier

  • Margaritas

    The margaritas are absolutely fantastic, refreshing and full of flavour.

    Nath GM

  • Negroni

    Plenty of seating options and they made a delicious negroni.

    Bon Cleaver

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful service and experiential details that set Whitehart Bar apart.

  • Table-Side Local Food Delivery & Resolution

    Guests can order food from outside venues such as neighbouring pizzeria +39 directly to their bar table; when an order arrived cold, attentive staff took the initiative to organize a fresh, warm replacement.

  • Pre-Order Drink Tastings

    Bartenders offer complimentary sips of drinks before you commit to ordering, ensuring you find the right drink for your taste.

  • Personalized Bartender Recommendations

    Bartenders take time to discuss individual preferences and tailor bespoke cocktail recommendations suited specifically to what each guest wants.

  • Dog-Friendly Indoor Beer Garden

    Welcoming four-legged companions into the venue with a dog-friendly policy across its indoor beer garden spaces.

Before you head over

Tips on ordering in, timing, and finding space at this CBD shipping container bar.

  • Order food delivery before 9:30pm

    You can order hot food like pizza delivered directly to your table from neighbouring spots such as +39, but be sure to order before 9:30pm.

  • Visit for relaxed afternoon and Sunday sessions

    To avoid peak night crowds and enjoy DJ sets in a more relaxed setting, head down for an afternoon drink or a Sunday session.

  • Explore multi-level seating areas

    With multi-level indoor, outdoor, and upstairs shipping container spaces, explore upstairs if the ground floor gets packed.

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