Life's Too Short Pty Ltd – Life's Too Short

Melbourne's Most Romantic Hidden Bar

A cellar since 1854

Tucked away in the old bluestone cellars of the original Victoria Brewery, hides the multi-award winning Life’s Too Short – Melbourne’s most romantic petite luxe wine & cocktail bar.

Our menus feature back-vintage wines, top shelf spirits, incredible cocktails and artisan European-style tapas and share plates lovingly curated by our team, with no weekend, public holiday, or credit card surcharges.

With it’s own Sommelier, Mixologist and three Chefs, the old cellar is also home to Everything But Gin Distillery and a host of Wine Matchmaker events.

A Micro-Distillery,
of sorts …

Still tinkering and not officially open …

Once a brewery, now a micro-distillery tucked away in our back room, hidden from view while we run our secret trials.

But soon, one day, blending sessions will abound and small batch bespoke production will include hand signed and numbered bottles for retail and corporate enjoyment.

In the meantime you can learn about various spirits through our partnered events with Wine Matchmaker including our famous Gin-Dulgent High Tea and Tequila vs Mezcal Lunch.

Wine &
Spirits Events

Our Certified Sommelier, Antony (Tony) Anderson is the Wine Matchmaker (WSET4, CMS), passionate about helping people “get wine confident”.

Our intimate events and tailored functions are packed full of useful information, handy tips, and delicious old and rare wines, usually perfectly matched to amazing food.

Destined to delight, he’ll help you get the maximum enjoyment out of wines from all over the world, preventing future wine list anxiety, invite paranoia, or “bottle shop shock”.