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The Elysian Whisky Bar
Melbourne, Australia · Japanese-inspired independent-whisky and cocktail bar · Australia & Pacific
Provisional Kinda Decent 2026 1-star — Kinda Decent
provisional 2026 rating
★ Currently qualifies as Kinda Decent in the Kinda Decent Index 2026.
A standout in Melbourne, judged against the size of its scene, not just the size of the city. See the full class →
This live rating may change until the incorporated world’s 50 best bars 2026 results and remaining accepted 2026 inputs are locked in a reviewed, committed snapshot and the edition is frozen.
The Elysian Whisky Bar is a small Fitzroy whisky and cocktail bar with an ever-changing back bar of rare whiskies, a focus on independent bottlings, seasonal and classic cocktails, wine, beer and a small bar-food menu.
Description source · Checked 2026-09-21
Plan Your Visit
113 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy VIC 3065, Australia
- Style
- Japanese-inspired independent-whisky and cocktail barChecked 2026-09-21 · Source
- Hours
- Tuesday–Saturday 4:30pm–1am.Checked 2026-09-21 · Source
- Menu
- The owner page establishes a small bar-food menu and links its bottle shop; no current itemized on-premise menu was established.Checked 2026-09-21 · Source
Hours and menus can change. Check the venue’s latest details before visiting.
The score & its evidence
Seven signals. One score.
41.0 / 100
The composite combines the seven weighted signals and the published adjustments. The chart shows each signal before weighting.
Read the full calculation- Guest ratings
- 82.6
- World's 50 Best
- —None found · Checked; no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
- Top 500 Bars
- —None found · Checked; no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
- Spirited Awards
- —None found · Checked; no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
- Regional Recognition
- 71.5
- Serious press
- —None found · Checked; no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
- Social Vibes
- 60.9
Weights: Guest ratings 23% · World's 50 Best 12% · Top 500 Bars 10% · Spirited 12% · Regional Recognition 18% · Press 10% · Social Vibes 15%
Missing evidence, confirmed none and evidence outside a scoring window each contribute zero. We do not redistribute their fixed weight to other signals.
Social Vibes
Score read updated:
Sentiment score
87/ 100
Score context
Named Google and TripAdvisor guests praise the rare whisky range, knowledgeable owner-bartenders, and cozy, conversation-friendly room; reviews also mention well-made cocktails. The positive sample is small and does not establish a recurring complaint.
Guest score details
What guests like
- rare and wide-ranging whisky collection
- knowledgeable, welcoming owner-bartenders
- thoughtful pours and whisky flights
- cozy room suited to conversation
- classic cocktails for non-whisky drinkers
Review & discussion links
Other cited sources
Crowd signal
Google 4.9★ across 399 reviews.
View on Google · Checked . Ratings and review counts can change.
Awards
Results from the three global systems scored separately in our formula.
No recorded global awards in the scored window.
Regional Recognition
Regional and national lists, local awards and bartender peer picks considered for this room's Regional Recognition score. The strongest result from each program and year scores; assessed guides use the latest accepted dated status once.
Boothby Best Bars Victoria
Australian Bar Awards
Reviews & press
No linked coverage yet.