Drinking History Tours

28/09/2024

21/09/2024

- one of Melbourne’s oldest continuously licensed hotels and one of Parkville’s earliest buildings.
Built in 1873 as the Port Phillip Agricultural Hotel, the hotel was purchased by John Bernard Naughton in March 1916 and extended in 1924. At the time, beer cost three pence per glass regardless of size; spirits sixpence a nip; a hogshead barrel £3; and a barman’s wage of two guineas per week.
JB Naughton became a Melbourne councilor and represented the people of Parkville for 17 years. Upon retirement in 1953, his only daughter Nancy Reis with her husband Kevin Reis took over and expanded the Parkville Hotel, Following JB Naughton’s death the hotel was renamed Naughton’s.

26/08/2024

What better way to spend a night away from the kids 🍻 cheers to that!

29/06/2024

It began with 11 brave souls who took a chance on my little tour in early 2018.

Six years, thousands of guests, hundreds of tours and 472 reviews later, I’ve decided to hand over the reigns to a couple of outstanding chaps.

I’m sad to leave the business but also excited to see where the new owners take it.

Thanks to everyone who made the tour what it is - we are nothing without our guests, bars and guides.

And of course thanks to my wife for your patience and support over the past six years while I juggled two jobs and family life.

On to the next adventure 👍🍾

28/06/2024

Cheers to another fab night!

27/06/2024

Thanks for joining us team!

25/06/2024

"What a fun and informative tour! Our guide couldn't be more enthusiastic, what a great afternoon. 10 out of 10."

21/06/2024

19/06/2024

Tours are running Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.

Swing by sometime. 🛝🍸

17/06/2024

Sometimes you just gotta stop and smell the alcoholic roses. 🌸🍸

15/06/2024

"Had so much fun and shout out to our tour guide Brigette! Was a little nervous to join on my own but ended up being the best night! Brigette is a true historian and shared her passion and humour with us. Great historical information with an appropriate amount of macabre content to live up to the title. Bars were spread out over the downtown core and interesting with a nice selection of beer, wine, yummy cocktails and assorted non-alcoholic drinks as well. Would definitely do another tour with Brigette if I come back. Thank you!"

09/06/2024

That ain’t no kettle 😂 one of our favourite bars to take guests and still among the best hidden bars in Melbourne

05/06/2024

Two blokes, a beard in a bar. A portrait. 👍🥃

02/06/2024

"A super fun & informative trip! Tom was so knowledgeable and so much fun. My friend who lives in Melbourne was like “wow I actually learned a lot of new stuff!” Highly recommend."

01/06/2024

We are a classy bar tour after all 🎩🍸

28/05/2024

Another successful tour! 🔥👋

24/05/2024

Thanks for joining us last night team! 🔥🍸

23/05/2024

There’s company too! 🔥🥃