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House of Correction

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  • Casual dining

House of Correction is a cocktail bar spanning the entire fourth floor of the heritage listed Denyers Building on Swanston Street.

In this comfortable bar you'll be taken to a world where quality cocktails, a comprehensive beer list and a concise wine list is all you have to worry about.

Food is available late into the night from Mr Kwok who occupy another floor in the building.

Hours

Day Times
Monday
  • Closed
Tuesday
  • Closed
Wednesday
  • Closed
Thursday
  • 5pm - 3am 5pm - 3am
Friday
  • 5pm - 3am 5pm - 3am
Saturday
  • 5pm - 3am 5pm - 3am
Sunday
  • Closed

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House of Correction
Level 4/264 Swanston St
Melbourne 3000

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  • email address: admissions@houseofcorrectionmelbourne.com.au
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