The Alderman

The Alderman Classic, elegant bar possessing a leafy courtyard, crackling fire and Art Deco fit-out, this is the perfect place for intimate dates and relaxed gatherings

Located on Lygon Street in Brunswick East, The Alderman is one of the oldest bars in its area. A thoughtful selection of delicious wine, cocktails, and Sicilian food from our friends at Bar Idda can be enjoyed in our leafy courtyard, upstairs on the deck, or by our cosy indoor fireplace. Our upstairs lounge areas and deck are also available for functions and private parties.

Dj roster for September has arrived at The Alderman !! Saturdays, 8-12.Kicking off tomorrow with 🧿 🌚 CLADDY 🌞 🧿 ✨️
04/09/2026

Dj roster for September has arrived at The Alderman !! Saturdays, 8-12.
Kicking off tomorrow with 🧿 🌚 CLADDY 🌞 🧿 ✨️

If you didn’t already know, Sundays are now open for weddings at The Alderman.We know a few love stories have started he...
27/08/2026

If you didn’t already know, Sundays are now open for weddings at The Alderman.

We know a few love stories have started here… so we would LOVE to see them made official here too.

60-100 guests, whole venue, all yours. Email [email protected] for details.

This week on vinyl: singles edition.First up, sexy boy by air (1998). 4 distinct renditions of the classic, required to ...
22/08/2026

This week on vinyl: singles edition.

First up, sexy boy by air (1998).
4 distinct renditions of the classic, required to be played start to finish, always. TOP mood booster.

Funky, jazzy, soulful little EP from Detroit electronic royalty, Moodmann. Anotha Black Sunday, 2009.

Duo of high energy electronic tribal-disco tracks from J.M Salaun under alias, Codek. Dance Machine (1981), featuring Closer & Tam Tam.

Martinez or Dirty Martini,Take your pick.
14/08/2026

Martinez or Dirty Martini,
Take your pick.

Warisara ThomsonMuay Thai Fighters 2025Crochet This artwork was a chance find on instagram, I loved it right away and me...
12/08/2026

Warisara Thomson
Muay Thai Fighters
2025
Crochet

This artwork was a chance find on instagram, I loved it right away and messaged Warisara hoping, but without much faith that it was for sale.
Its such a fun work to watch people figure out if they don’t see the fighters right away, as its never what they expect to find.
More of Warisara’s work can be found at her instagram Warisara

~ Genie

Two Dirty Carajos’ and our newest cocktailTequila, Licor 43, espresso, orange. Our take on the classic Latin American Ca...
18/07/2026

Two Dirty Carajos’ and our newest cocktail

Tequila, Licor 43, espresso, orange. Our take on the classic Latin American Carajillo.

Mega late notice but July DJ line-up just dropped!Tonight and every Saturday from 8-12.
04/07/2026

Mega late notice but July DJ line-up just dropped!
Tonight and every Saturday from 8-12.

Louise ParamorBoomtown no.62016Gloss enamel painted paper collages Louise, apart from being an amazing artist was also p...
02/07/2026

Louise Paramor
Boomtown no.6
2016
Gloss enamel painted paper collages

Louise, apart from being an amazing artist was also part owner of the Alderman for a long time, so its essential that we have something by her in the space.
This work is so beautiful no matter where you view it from, the construction is so precise, and from afar its so striking and enigmatic.
I love how much personality her assemblages have, the way the building and this structure play off against each other has all this humor and tension in equal measure.
You can see lots of Louise’s work in public as well, on the pen link and the coburg bike trail, so keep an eye out for other fantastic objects.

~ Genie

Our Martinez is waiting for you.Oud Genever, sweet & dry vermouth, bitters.
27/06/2026

Our Martinez is waiting for you.
Oud Genever, sweet & dry vermouth, bitters.

We love love...Wedding bookings now available on Sundays at The Alderman!Our whole venue will accomodate 60-100 of your ...
25/06/2026

We love love...
Wedding bookings now available on Sundays at The Alderman!
Our whole venue will accomodate 60-100 of your loved ones. Email [email protected] for more info.
Enjoy some shots from Laz & Meg’s engagement💌

The Bitter Guiseppe is a negroni’s sexy younger sister and we cannot get enough of her!Cynar, sweet vermouth, orange bit...
15/05/2026

The Bitter Guiseppe is a negroni’s sexy younger sister and we cannot get enough of her!

Cynar, sweet vermouth, orange bitters, lemon, olive.
Here until its not.

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134 Lygon Street
Melbourne, VIC
3057

Opening Hours

Tuesday 5pm - 11pm
Wednesday 5pm - 11pm
Thursday 5pm - 11pm
Friday 5pm - 1am
Saturday 3pm - 1am

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