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Cocktail barGreek Precinct
Caretaker's Cottage
- 4.7923 reviews
- Closed now
Cocktail bar in an old cottage on Little Lonsdale St, with martinis, Guinness and outdoor seating.
Quick answers
Caretaker's Cottage in short
When is Caretaker's Cottage open?
Mon–Thu 4 PM–12 AM; Fri–Sat 4 PM–1 AM; Sun closed. Hours checked on 6 November 2026.
When is the best time to visit Caretaker's Cottage?
It's at its best evenings and late at night. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.
Is Caretaker's Cottage indoors or outdoors?
Both indoors and outdoors: partly covered, so it works in light rain.
Is Caretaker's Cottage good for kids?
No: it's for ages 18 and up.
How much does Caretaker's Cottage cost?
It isn't free.
Do you need to book Caretaker's Cottage?
No, you can walk in.
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How long do you need at Caretaker's Cottage?
About 1.5 hours.
Where is Caretaker's Cottage?
139-141 Little Lonsdale St, Melbourne VIC 3000.
Is Caretaker's Cottage wheelchair accessible?
Accessibility: wheelchair accessible entrance, wheelchair accessible seating, wheelchair accessible restroom.
Status, rating and hours checked on 6 November 2026; kids, cost, booking and setting verified by the Wedar team. Where our data comes from
Right now · 1:45 am
Why it fits right now
Closed right now.
Opens today 4 pm.
In its favour
- Late-night pick
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The next five days
Best time to go
When your plans and the weather actually get along. Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.
Before you go
Plan your visit
Hours
Closed nowmonday4 PM–12 AM
All hoursFewer hours
- mondayToday
- 4 PM–12 AM
- tuesday
- 4 PM–12 AM
- wednesday
- 4 PM–12 AM
- thursday
- 4 PM–12 AM
- friday
- 4 PM–1 AM
- saturday
- 4 PM–1 AM
- sunday
- Closed
Hours checked 6 Nov
Where and how
- 1 Caretaker's Cottage
- 2 Whisky and Alement · 1 min
- 3 HongDae Korean Restaurant & Bar · 2 min
- 4 Pepe's Italian & Liquor · 2 min
- 5 OhGam Korean BBQ Buffet · 2 min
Good to know
- Ages 18+
- Walk-ins welcome
- Allow about 1.5 h
- Step-free entrance
- Accessible washroom
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.7from 923 reviews
Known for
- Martinis
- Cocktails
- Guinness
- Old cottage
What people say
- People like:
- Cocktails, welcoming staff, outdoor seating and beer selection
Around Greek Precinct
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
Whisky and AlementBar · 1 min walk
Good nowHongDae Korean Restaurant & BarKorean · 2 min walk
Pepe's Italian & LiquorBar · 2 min walk
OhGam Korean BBQ BuffetKorean barbecue · 2 min walk
On nearby
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Leave with a jacket.
JacketThe whole time