Bard's Apothecary
6 people recommendvia r/melbourne, r/AskAnAustralian6 comments cited below
What people say, in short
One visitor describes it as a quiet, cosy spot in a laneway just off Bourke Street, and another suggests it for meeting people. A further visitor says the vibe could be a good fit but advises checking the non-alcoholic options first. Several others simply name it as a suggestion.
Address
Bard's Apothecary, 7/24 Crossley St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/chevalier_909 in r/melbourne · Jun 2026ambience
Suggested as a spot good for meeting people.
- Recommendsu/sirachaswoon in r/melbourne · Nov 2026ambience
Thinks its vibe would suit the request, but advises checking its non-alcoholic options first.
- Recommendsu/DenathisGaming in r/melbourne · Mar 2025ambience
Describes it as calm and cosy, a laneway spot off Bourke Street.
- Recommendsu/KlumF in r/melbourne · Sep 2024
Included in a list of suggested bars, with no details given.
- Recommendsu/rob-makes in r/melbourne · Aug 2026
Names it as a personal favourite among the Crossley St bars.
- Recommendsu/Hairy___Poppins in r/AskAnAustralian · Apr 2025
Offered as a place to drink alone, with no further detail.
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Details last checked 10 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.