Hands Down is a lively, cozy cocktail bar in Fitzroy, opening; signature drinks include banana and pineapple cobbler, Pastis Swizzle, Chartreuse lemon granita slushie, and coconut-coffee green walnut slushie.
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Hands Down is a lively, cozy cocktail bar in Fitzroy, opening; signature drinks include banana and pineapple cobbler, Pastis Swizzle, Chartreuse lemon granita slushie, and coconut-coffee green walnut slushie.
Recognition history
Dated appearances from independent guides and award organizations, with the underlying list record or original source where available.
Australian Bar Awards Small Bar of the Year Finalist
Australian Bar Awards · 2026 Australian Bar Awards Venue Finalists
Australian Bar Awards New Bar of the Year Finalist
Australian Bar Awards
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At a Glance
- Lively
- Cozy
- Trendy
- Energetic
- Intimate
- After Work
- Late Night
- Group Outing
- Casual Hangout
- Celebration
- Date Night
- Standalone
- Design Destination
- Terrace
- Historic Building
- Seated Bar
- Lounge Seating
- Outdoor Terrace
- Communal Tables
- Craft Cocktails
- Low Abv
- Frozen
- Zero Proof
- Street Scene
Current opening hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 4–11 PM
- Wednesday
- 4–11 PM
- Thursday
- 4–11 PM
- Friday
- 4 PM–12 AM
- Saturday
- 4 PM–12 AM
- Sunday
- Closed
Hours can change for holidays and private events. Last verified .
Upbeat and high-spirited with a carefully tuned soundscape that avoids sleepy wine-bar vibes, warm timber surfaces from the original brass-and-wood bar, and seventies-leaning, cozy interiors flowing out to a lively street-side parklet.