Address
209-211 Russell Street, Melbourne CBD VIC 3000
CBD, Melbourne
CBD, Melbourne
Best For
Whisky pairing, craft beer, special occasions
Opening Hours
Mon–Sat17:00–02:00
SunClosed
Reservations
Recommended
Dress Code
Smart casual
Price Range
$$$ · Drams from A$12
Our Take
Melbourne's Whisky and Craft Beer Pairing Bar
Boilermaker House has been ranked in the World's 50 Best Bars list for years. The bar's signature is the boilermaker — a dram of whisky paired specifically with a craft beer. The 800-bottle whisky list and the 30+ craft beer rotation make these pairings deeper than at any comparable bar in Australia.
The drinks are precise and the bartenders explain each pairing. The Tasmanian whisky section is particularly deep — Sullivans Cove, Lark, Hellyers Road. The boilermaker programme runs to around 30 fixed pairings plus bespoke options.
The crowd is mid-thirties Melbourne whisky and beer enthusiasts. Pair with The Everleigh for a Melbourne whisky-then-cocktails evening.
What to Order
Boilermaker Pairing
Choose a whisky. Bartender pairs with the right craft beer. The signature.
Tasmanian Single Malt
From the deep Australian section. Sullivans Cove, Lark, Hellyers Road.
Whisky Flight
Three drams comparing styles or regions. Bartender curates.
Old Fashioned
Built with whisky from the back bar. Demerara, Angostura.
