About this Event
For three days only, Behind the Lanes transforms a Melbourne CBD laneway space into a living map of global coffee and cocktail culture.
International baristas and bartenders from across Asia-Pacific step into Melbourne’s hospitality rhythm — collaborating with local venues to create a roaming landscape of espresso, aperitivo, and after-dark drinks.
Seoul. Tokyo. Singapore. Shanghai. Taipei. Jakarta. Melbourne.
All poured into one shared space.
Across the day, the atmosphere shifts:
Morning — Coffee Hour
The sound of grinders, milk steaming, citrus oils in the air.
Seasonal coffees, signature espresso drinks, and cross-culture café creations.
Afternoon — Aperitivo Hour
Low-ABV cocktails, spritz culture, bright flavours and light.
A bridge between café and bar.
Night — Cocktail Hour
Lights lower. Music rises.
Visiting cocktail bars take over the lanes with limited-edition menus and guest shifts.
Behind the Lanes is not a trade show.
Not a bar takeover.
Not a festival.
It is a temporary hospitality city — built inside Melbourne.
Agenda
?: 08:00 AM - 01:30 PM
Coffee Hour
Info: Morning in the lanes begins with the sound of grinders and steam.
International coffee roasters and Melbourne cafés share the bar — pouring seasonal coffees, signature espresso drinks, and cross-culture café creations.
?: 03:00 PM - 06:30 PM
Aperitivo Hour
Info: Afternoon light, low-ABV cocktails, and the meeting point between café and bar.
Coffee and cocktail teams collaborate on special limited edition drinks designed for slow wandering and early evening conversation.
A golden-hour bridge between day and night.
?: 08:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Cocktail Hour
Info: Lights lower. Music rises. The lanes shift after dark.
International cocktail bars take over with signature serves, guest shifts, and Melbourne collaborations — from refined classics to boundary-pushing creations.
Night service, global energy, and the pulse of hospitality without borders.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
100-104 A'Beckett St, 100-104 A'Beckett Street, Melbourne, Australia
AUD 0.00
