Moondrop cocktail bar opens at former Everleigh site
A new Chinese-inspired cocktail bar called Moondrop has opened in the location previously occupied by The Everleigh.
First reported 1 hour ago · latest update 1 hour ago
Updated October 2, 2026,first published December 4, 2025
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What was once The Everleigh is now a rare beacon of Chinese cocktail culture in Melbourne, celebrating co-owner Steve Chan’s heritage. Climb the stairs for mahjong nights, 1920s Shanghai style, and left-fielders like a savoury twist on a Gibson featuring baijiu, MSG “brine” and an MSG-soaked pickle.
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A Chinese-inspired cocktail bar in the former Everleigh site.
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A Chinese-inspired cocktail bar in the former Everleigh site.
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