Behind the Lanes | Laneways. Espresso. Aperitivo. After dark.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Know what’s Happening Next — before everyone else does.

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