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Bar Clara

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  • Cocktail bar

Located in Chinatown opposite Her Majesty's Theatre, this is the perfect place for after-work cocktails, a classy date or pre-theatre drinks.

Distinguished by their commitment to work with genuine seasonal ingredients and innovative culinary techniques, their friendly bartenders create indulgent cocktails that are guaranteed to impress, if not straight up captivate. So treat yourself. Follow the pink neon down the steps, pull up a plush green velvet seat and go on an adventure.

Reservations, walk-ins, and private functions are available.

Cocktail sales support tree planting initiatives.

Hours

Day Times
Monday
  • Closed
Tuesday
  • 5pm - 12am 5pm - 12am
Wednesday
  • 5pm - 12am 5pm - 12am
Thursday
  • 5pm - 12am 5pm - 12am
Friday
  • 5pm - 1am 5pm - 1am
Saturday
  • 5pm - 1am 5pm - 1am
Sunday
  • 5pm - 12am 5pm - 12am

Location

Bar Clara
87 Little Bourke St
Melbourne 3000

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  • email address: hello@barclara.com
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