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BarGreek Precinct
Whisky and Alement
- 4.81.3k reviews
- Closed now
Intimate CBD bar on Russell St with over 1000 whiskies, tasting classes and a bottle shop for rare single malts.
Quick answers
Whisky and Alement in short
When is Whisky and Alement open?
Mon 4 PM–10 PM; Tue–Sat 4 PM–1 AM; Sun 4 PM–10 PM. Hours checked on 6 November 2026.
When is the best time to visit Whisky and Alement?
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 Whisky and Alement indoors or outdoors?
Indoors: a good pick when it rains.
Is Whisky and Alement good for kids?
No: it's for ages 18 and up.
How much does Whisky and Alement cost?
It isn't free.
Do you need to book Whisky and Alement?
Booking ahead is a good idea. It takes bookings online.
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How long do you need at Whisky and Alement?
About 1.5 hours.
Where is Whisky and Alement?
270 Russell St, Melbourne VIC 3000.
Is Whisky and Alement wheelchair accessible?
Accessibility: wheelchair accessible entrance, wheelchair accessible seating.
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
- Indoors
Worth knowing
- Book ahead
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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–10 PM
All hoursFewer hours
- mondayToday
- 4 PM–10 PM
- tuesday
- 4 PM–1 AM
- wednesday
- 4 PM–1 AM
- thursday
- 4 PM–1 AM
- friday
- 4 PM–1 AM
- saturday
- 4 PM–1 AM
- sunday
- 4 PM–10 PM
Hours checked 6 Nov
Where and how
- 1 Whisky and Alement
- 2 Caretaker's Cottage · 1 min
- 3 Thai Town Melbourne · 1 min
- 4 Heartbreaker · 2 min
- 5 Stalactites Restaurant · 2 min
Good to know
- Ages 18+
- Indoors
- Book ahead
- Allow about 1.5 h
- Step-free entrance
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.8from 1.3k reviews
Known for
- 1000+ whiskies
- Boilermakers
- Whisky classes
- Bottle shop
What people say
- People like:
- Knowledgeable staff and huge whisky selection
Around Greek Precinct
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
Caretaker's CottageCocktail bar · 1 min walk
Thai Town MelbourneThai · 1 min walk
HeartbreakerBar · 2 min walk
Stalactites RestaurantGreek · 2 min walk
On nearby
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Leave with a jacket.
JacketThe whole time
It's indoors, so this is for the trip there and back.