Hihou - Melbourne

Secret bars are my favourite place to hang out in Melbourne. This place is fab as you ring the secret door bell and walk into a very posh bar.<br/ <br/ We enjoy... read more Secret bars are my favourite place to hang out in Melbourne. This place is fab as you ring the secret door bell and walk into a very posh bar.<br/ <br/ We enjoyed a round of lemon gin cocktail (but I can't remember the name as I can't find an updated menu) after dinner.<br/ <br/ Lovely ambience and very relaxing atmosphere.

I stopped in here after dinner. Actually it took some searching out. It is quite hidden. There is no sign. There is just a door on the south side of the street... read more I stopped in here after dinner. Actually it took some searching out. It is quite hidden. There is no sign. There is just a door on the south side of the street on Flinders Lane with a call button. If you round the corner on to Spring Street, you'll see a bottle shop. Hihou is right above the bottle shop (I can't remember the name).<br/ <br/ Once you get in, the atmosphere is fantastic. Very subdued and calming. The windows also give you a great view over the Treasury Gardens.<br/ <br/ The food is supposed to be very good but I only had a cocktail. I had the EDO Murasaki (Japanese whiskey, Campari, Averna, yuzu, lychee syrup and shiso). It was a fantastic cocktail. Spirit forward (which I wanted) and quite balanced. It was also served over a beautiful hand carved ice cube. <br/ <br/ I look forward to going back!

I am absolutely in love with this place. It is a hidden bar in the CBD, with a very nice and relaxing vibe. The atmosphere is fantastic and the service is great... read more I am absolutely in love with this place. It is a hidden bar in the CBD, with a very nice and relaxing vibe. The atmosphere is fantastic and the service is great. They have a wonderful collection of sake, Japanese whisky, and wine.

Amazing hidden place that indeed surprised me and my friend. We ordered cocktails and they tasted great. Good service, good environment. read more Amazing hidden place that indeed surprised me and my friend. We ordered cocktails and they tasted great. Good service, good environment.

When it comes to a nice and cosy bar, I think of Hihou. You enter a comfortable setting where you can sit down, enjoy a drink, and have a chat. I appreciate the... read more When it comes to a nice and cosy bar, I think of Hihou. You enter a comfortable setting where you can sit down, enjoy a drink, and have a chat. I appreciate the variety on the menu, with many drinks being Japanese-inspired. We tried the shoya and really enjoyed it. The ambience and service here are great.