Big news for cocktail tragics: Death & Co, one of the most influential cocktail bars on the planet, is opening its first-ever international venue right here in Melbourne.
Founded in New York City back in 2006, Death & Co didn’t just serve great drinks—it literally defined modern classics, kickstarting a wave of fedora-sporting, vest-rocking bartenders making face-melting drinks worldwide.
The new Melbourne flagship will swing open at 87 Flinders Lane, the former Trinket Bar spot, putting it basically in the city’s golden mile of eating and drinking. We haven’t seen inside yet, but we’re hoping it channels that big NYC energy, with an interior that’s moody but polished with a menu that blends their global signatures with Melbourne exclusives.
A few things we’re looking forward to? Iconic drinks like the Naked & Famous (mezcal, Chartreuse, Aperol, lime) and the Oaxacan Old Fashioned (reposado tequila, mezcal, agave, bitters), plus a few homegrown twists crafted just for Australian palates.
The team behind the bar have even trained at Death & Co’s U.S. venues to nail the exact vibe and craft that made the brand world-famous. And with a Brisbane outpost already locked in for next year, this isn’t just a one-off—it’s the start of a serious Australian chapter.
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Death & Co Melbourne will open in November at 87 Flinders Lane, Melbourne CBD. If you’re hanging out, check out their Instagram in the meantime.
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