LIFE’S TOO SHORT BAR is Melbourne’s most romantic hidden gem, housed in the 160-year-old bluestone cellars of the former Victoria Brewery. With around 28 wines by the glass, over 40 cocktails and 12 eclectic brews, there’s also an extensive European-themed gluten-free and coeliac-safe tapas and dining menu available from early afternoon until 11pm at night. There’s also an old and rare cellar wine list available with wines up to 20 years old.
Visiting Life’s Too Short is unlike most other dining experiences – it’s more like visiting a private lounge room than a bar, with super comfy chairs and couches and relaxing bossa-nova jazz. Rotating art exhibitions on the gallery walls and live jazz most Thursdays means there’s always something new to see and hear ... and whether it be cocktails, wine or food, there’s always something new to try!
FRONTLINE DISCOUNT: Medical staff, police, Abulance and Firefighters can enjoy 10% off their bill. ID required.
AMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard, No acepta pagos en efectivo, Visa
Dress code
Informal y elegante
Chef ejecutivo
Sigrid de Castella
Establecimiento del evento privado
As a tiny bar we have the flexibility to open on special days and to accomodate your private functions seven days a week. From lavish 8-course degustation dinners for 4 to 12 people, seated affairs for up to 28 people, right up to and cocktail & canapé events for up to 40 people. Please contact us to discuss your corporate, group, or private needs.
We are located in the centre of the Tribeca Arcade, near the IGA
Parking details
Estacionamiento en vía pública
Public transit
TRAM Routes 109 or 12, Stop 16 Wellington Street / BUS routes 246, 302, 303, 304, 305 & 309 Clarendon St or Smith St along Victoria Parade / TRAIN stops North Richmond or Jolimont (5 minute walk)
Adicional
Bar completo, Cervezas, Cócteles, Opciones libres de gluten, Vegana, Vinos
Tarjeta regalo
Manda tarjetas regalo al instante por correo o imprímelas para entregarlas en persona.
Dine early and enjoy 25% your food bill when you purchase any eligible full-priced drink.
CONDITIONS: Discounted dining available from open, last orders at 5:30PM. Minimum purchase of one eligible beverage per diner (mocktail, cocktail or full-priced wine). This offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other specials, promotions or drink specials.
Live Jazz with $20 Credit from 7PM until 10PM
22,50 AUD por persona
Pago anticipado
22 feb 2024 - 19 dic 2024
Join us for a groovy night of jazz in the heart of Melbourne! Every Thursday night, experience the magic of live music in the historic Bluestone Cellar, which dates back to 1854.
Get ready to tap your feet and sway to the rhythm as our talented musicians play their own unique style of jazz at Life's Too Short Bar - from reinterpretations of jazz classics, to jazz manouche, and even jazz-blues. Join us from 6PM for dinner and drinks, musicians play from 7PM until 10PM every Thursday.
Why book? It helps us to staff up for events. You get the best seats in the house AND a $20 per ticket credit against your F&B on the night, making your ticket fee almost free!
Back-vintage Wine Flights
30,00 AUD por persona
21 feb 2024 - 29 dic 2024
Love fine wine? Re-experience the joy of cellared (older) vintages with a customised back-vintage flight of new and old-world wines from Australia and overseas. Enjoy 4, 6 or 8 wines (50ml pours) with optional matched artisan cheeses and/or salamis and a little wine education.
Come and put arguably Melbourne's best Espresso Martini to the test for $18, all day every day, as long as you ask nicely. Featuring fresh-pulled Code Black 3056, top-shelf spirits and two extra special secret ingredients, it's not just a Martini, it's a Royale.
Back-vintage Wines for a tiny $8?
21 feb 2024 - 27 dic 2024
mié - jue - 16:00 - 18:00
Each Wednesday & Thursday, grab yourself a bargain at Melbourne's best and oldest Happy Hour with $8 back-vintage (old) wines, NV Yarra Valley Sparkling, and a bloody good Hargreaves Hill craft lager. The kitchen is open so there's also plenty of tapas and share plates available to nibble on too.
TGIF: Back-vintage Wines for $8!
21 feb 2024 - 27 dic 2024
vie - 15:00 - 18:00
Thank God it's Friday! Relax and grab yourself a bargain at Melbourne's best Happy Hour with $8 back-vintage (old) wines, NV Yarra Valley Sparkling, and a bloody good Hargreaves Hill craft lager. The kitchen is open so there's also plenty of tapas and share plates available to nibble on.
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3.7
3,7 según las valoraciones recibidas
3,8Comida
3,8Servicio
4,2Ambiente
3,7Calidad/precio
Ruido • Energético
3 opiniones
P
Penny
San Francisco
1 reseña
5.0
1 reseña
Fecha de la visita: 3 de octubre de 2024
Global 5
Comida 5
Servicio 5
Ambiente 5
Great food, drinks and service. The live jazz on a thursday night was perfect- beautiful music played so well & perfect volume for the venue. A highlight of our Melbourne stay- we'll definitely be back!
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Timothy
Chicago
5 opiniones
4.0
5 opiniones
Fecha de la visita: 15 de agosto de 2024
Global 4
Comida 4
Servicio 4
Ambiente 5
Quiet local restaurant/bar with a nice range of food and drink options
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NS
NevS
Melbourne
1 reseña
5.0
1 reseña
Fecha de la visita: 18 de abril de 2024
Global 5
Comida 5
Servicio 5
Ambiente 5
Very enjoyable evening - great food and wine with lovely live background jazz music (Thursday night feature). We had a few extra guests and they were warmly accommodated.
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Preguntas frecuentes
Life's Too Short Bar tiene una valoración de 3,7 estrellas de 3 cliente(s) de OpenTable.
Life's Too Short Bar ofrece tarjetas regalo, y puedes comprarlas aquí.
Normalmente, podrás reservar en este restaurante a través de OpenTable eligiendo la fecha, la hora y el número de personas.
TRAM Routes 109 or 12, Stop 16 Wellington Street / BUS routes 246, 302, 303, 304, 305 & 309 Clarendon St or Smith St along Victoria Parade / TRAIN stops North Richmond or Jolimont (5 minute walk)
Opciones de pago
AMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard, No acepta pagos en efectivo, Visa
Chef ejecutivo
Sigrid de Castella
Adicional
Bar completo, Cervezas, Cócteles, Opciones libres de gluten, Vegana, Vinos
As a tiny bar we have the flexibility to open on special days and to accomodate your private functions seven days a week. From lavish 8-course degustation dinners for 4 to 12 people, seated affairs for up to 28 people, right up to and cocktail & canapé events for up to 40 people. Please contact us to discuss your corporate, group, or private needs.
Tarjeta regalo
Manda tarjetas regalo al instante por correo o imprímelas para entregarlas en persona.