Cocktail Classes in Melbourne's Inner South

Getting Cocktail Classes Right in Inner South

Learning to mix a drink is more fun when the whisky behind it is made in the same building. Starward Distillery & Bar, at 50 Bertie St in Port Melbourne, holds its cocktail class inside a working warehouse distillery, with the stills in view of the bar.

You'll spend an hour on your feet at the bench, learning two of the house's signature drinks. What a group takes away from the hour:

The knack of one shaken serve and one stirred, mixed by every guest.
A seat in the warehouse where the whisky itself is produced.
Pricing at Starward from $49 per person, which keeps a birthday or team outing affordable.
The option of folding the class into a private event with food and cocktails.
A grown-ups' crowd: nobody under 18 is admitted.

For groups in the inner south, the cocktail class is the quickest way into Starward – an hour at the bench, then a seat at the bar.

The session explains why each drink is shaken or stirred, so guests can repeat both at home.
Starward matures its whisky in red wine barrels sourced from nearby wineries, which gives the bar team plenty to talk through.
Cocktails and light bites are served at the bar, so the group can stay on once the class wraps up.
Starward trades from Thursday through Sunday, so pick one of those days for the class.

Making the cocktail class part of a celebration

Birthdays, engagements and anniversaries can take over part of the venue.
Work functions move into the function rooms, and event packages bundle food with cocktails.
For a big crowd, Starward can hand over the entire indoor space.
Whisky lovers in the group can step up to the two-and-a-half-hour masterclass with seven whiskies from the barrel hall.

Answers to Common Cocktail Class Questions

How long does Starward's cocktail class run?

One hour. It's hands-on, and each guest learns the techniques behind two signature drinks – one shaken and one stirred.

Can under-18s come to a cocktail class in Port Melbourne?

No. Starward serves alcohol, so the door is 18-plus.

Which days suit a cocktail class booking at Starward?

Starward is open Thursday through Sunday, so classes and parties are planned around those days. Confirm the time with the events team when you enquire.

Is food available with a cocktail class?

The bar serves light bites, and the private event packages pair food with cocktails for birthdays, engagements and work functions.

Cocktail Classes in Inner South

Find the Right Cocktail Class in Inner South