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  • A red and orange cocktail on the counter of the bar, together with two bottles of alcohol.
  • A glass and bottle of red wine.
  • Selection of charcuterie and cheeses, placed on a board.
  • White and dark chocolate mousse.

Life's Too Short Bar

  • Bar
  • Casual dining
2-for-1 drinks during Shop the City Get 2-for-1 cocktails, mocktails or house wines when mentioning this offer between 3–5 June.
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Housed in 160-year-old bluestone cellars on the edge of the city sits Life's Too Short Bar, arguably one of Melbourne's most romantic.

It features an unparalleled back-vintage wine list (with 28 wines by the glass) and a 32-strong cocktail list with many unique creations to explore. There are 13 eclectic craft brews and an extensive all-day chef-crafted dining menu that changes weekly and caters for almost every dietary need.

Owners Sigrid and Antony (the chef and the sommelier) have run pop-up degustation dinners and wine events for years, but the pandemic allowed them to put their travel money into a 'booze change' where they could share their passion for food, wine and cocktail matching.

It's a little bit European and a whole lotta deliciousness, so whether you're looking for date-night romance, all-day grazing with friends, or a more formal dinner or degustation, Life's Too Short has you covered.

Private functions and events also available.

Dates and times

Day Times
Monday
  • Closed
Tuesday
  • Closed
Wednesday
  • 4pm - 11pm 4pm - 11pm
Thursday
  • 4pm - 11pm 4pm - 11pm
Friday
  • 3pm - 11pm 3pm - 11pm
Saturday
  • 3pm - 11pm 3pm - 11pm
Sunday
  • 3pm - 10.30pm 3pm - 10.30pm

Location

Life's Too Short Bar
Shop 2/412 Victoria Parade
East Melbourne 3002

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Contact details

  • telephone number: 0416 088 000
  • email address: info@lifestooshortbar.com.au
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