since its humble beginnings in 2007, 1806 has very quickly reached international recognition, winning the award for ?the worlds best cocktail menu? in 2008, less than a year after opening its doors. since then it has become firmly steeped in melbourne cocktail culture, attracting the finest mixologists from melbourne and abroad.we don’t just make amazing cocktails we also serve them with a story, our aforementioned award winning cocktail menu tells the history of the world through the bottom of a glass. starting in the mid 1700's with the fish house punch, the drinks list contains a different cocktail from almost every decade as well as their notable descendants. there is literally a drink to suit every palate all accompanied by a short but informative anecdote regarding their origin.1806 is melbourne’s most unique, full service, cocktail bar. combining “prohibition-era” decor, and quirky, insightful staff, with a repertoire of classic cocktails to please everyone from the casual patron to the connoisseur, 1806 is an experience like no other.
