Bust of Shakespeare splattered with yellow paint and wearing sunglasses.

Bard's Apothecary

Tucked away in a Melbourne laneway, Bard's Apothecary is a friendly inner-city bar.

An oasis and absolute treasure, the space retains the 1990s fit-out designed by Six Degrees, the award-winning architects behind Meyers Place, the oldest laneway bar in Melbourne.

Descend the stairs to an intimate performance space that hosts a program of events including theatre, music and comedy.

Day	Times
Monday	5pm - 11pm
Tuesday	5pm - 11pm
Wednesday	5pm - 11pm
Thursday	5pm - 1am
Friday	5pm - 1am
Saturday	4pm - 1am
Sunday	Closed

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