Find us in the heart of Chinatown
Enjoy the good vibes & cocktails🍸
Open Tues - Sat, 5pm - late
Est. 2004
WELCOME
Manchuria Cocktail Bar is one of Melbourne’s best-kept secrets, operating for over 15 years, Manchuria is a place where the fusion of old-world Asia meets new world Melbourne.
An intimate secluded venue residing in the heart of China Town (Waratah Place off Little Bourke St 10 metres from the corner of Russell Street), the venue gives patrons the opportunity to immerse the senses with its ambience (music & incense) and cocktail/charcuterie combinations providing a place to go where you can leave your worries and the world behind.
A place where you can relax, socialise, date and celebrate imbibing the intoxicating cocktails and atmosphere.
What People Are Saying
“I went to Manchuria midweek after a friend of mine told me about it. Love the twist to their cocktails, something different. Great staff and place to visit on a date or with friends”
— Jenna – Legal Secretary, Brighton
“Stumbled across Manchuria (I like it’s hidden away) with some workmates and had a few beers and cocktails, great music and ambience”
— Kevin – IT Contractor, Pakenham
“Up an unassuming stairwell in a Chinatown laneway, you’ll find Manchuria – one part opium den, one part jazz club and several parts good times.
Clustered couches make a great spot for a catch-up while smouldering jazz tunes and moody lighting conjure a perfect first-date atmosphere. Dapper bartenders whip up a Lemon Drop Martini with finesse or help with selections from the extensive whisky list. The food taps into the Chinatown vibe, with Peking duck and salt-and-pepper soft-shell crab among the choices. Manchuria seems to be off the corporate crowd radar, so you can have an after-work drink and still hear yourself think.”
— http://www.goodfood.com.au/good-food/eat-out/review/restaurant/manchuria-20120609-2a6rv.html
“Infused with a feel of the Orient, Manchuria is one of the best bars in Melbourne for an intimate and romantic date!
Located just off bustling Chinatown, Waratah Place resembles a deserted alley. Look up, and you will spot the red, illuminated signage on a nondescript building. Climb the stairwell to the first floor and look for an unmarked door, which opens to reveal a conservative, oriental décor.
Your choice of seating includes tucked-away alcoves, a range of tables for groups both large and small, as well as a lounging area. Our recommendation is to book an alcove in advance (via phone only; no website).
On offer is a wide selection of cocktails, spirits, beer and wine. The cocktails are definitely Manchuria’s claim to fame. Tapas are available and include spring rolls, Peking duck, wasabi peas—to name a few.
In summary: soft lighting, scrumptious cocktails, and secluded alcove seating—all the right ingredients for a perfect date can be found at Manchuria, definitely a hidden gem amongst the best bars in Melbourne!” –
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