In a landmark moment for the Australian bar scene, the globally acclaimed cocktail institution Death & Co will make its highly anticipated international debut with new venues in Melbourne and Brisbane opening this spring/summer.
The Melbourne flagship will open its doors in November at 87 Flinders Lane, in the heart of the CBD. Brisbane will follow soon after at 543A Coronation Drive, Toowong, located beneath the Regatta Hotel, with an official opening date to be announced.
Founded in New York City in 2006, Death & Co was instrumental in shaping the modern craft cocktail movement. Its influence has been profound – reviving interest in the artistry of classic cocktails while pushing the boundaries of innovation for a new generation of drinkers. Today, Death & Co operates four acclaimed U.S. outposts in New York, Los Angeles, Denver, and Washington D.C., and its arrival in Australia marks the next chapter in the brand’s storied evolution.
To ensure the full Death & Co experience is faithfully translated to Australian shores, newly appointed venue and bar managers for both Melbourne and Brisbane recently underwent extensive training in the United States, immersing themselves in the brand’s culture and service philosophy across the existing venues.
Australian cocktail lovers can look forward to iconic Death & Co classics, such as the Naked & Famous (Del Maguey Vida Mezcal, Chartreuse, Aperol, Lime) and the Oaxacan Old Fashioned (El Jimador Reposado, Del Maguey Vida Mezcal, Agave Syrup, Angostura Bitters), alongside new, locally inspired additions to the menu.
Death & Co Melbourne will open in November 2025, with the Brisbane venue’s launch date to be revealed soon.
Death & Co Melbourne, 87 Flinders Lane, Melbourne
https://deathandcompanymelbourne.com.au/
Death & Co Brisbane, 543A Coronation Drive, Toowong (beneath Regatta Hotel)
https://deathandcompanybrisbane.com.au/