Little Drop of Poison

Little Drop of Poison Neighbourhood Tapas & Cocktail Bar with delicious wines & craft beers. Wednesday-Saturday from 4pm.
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Little Drop of Poison brings inner-city Melbourne chic to the leafy streets of Eltham. Gorgeous timber furnishings and bright airy sunlit windows create a warm and homely atmosphere, making the café the perfect place to relax with a freshly brewed coffee and a selection of beautiful food inspired by chef and owner Kobi Ruzicka’s travels. Dishes such as the coffee cured salmon served with crème fra

iche are minimalist Scandi-inspired, while sharing plates such as the grilled asparagus with slow cooked egg and cauliflower croquettes spiced with yoghurt are on-trend and packed with moreish flavours. Whatever you do, don’t forget to take home a signature pumpkin cake with pumpkin seed praline – they are highly addictive.

- AGFG

You’re on the train thinking a croquetta and a glass of Syrah would be nice.Just a quick stop before heading home to wat...
04/06/2026

You’re on the train thinking a croquetta and a glass of Syrah would be nice.

Just a quick stop before heading home to watch whatever it is you’re currently watching.

Five minutes later you’re at the bar.
The wine arrives.
The croquetta arrives.
Life improves considerably.

Then a bowl of meatballs walks past.
Now you’ve got a situation.

Maybe dinner’s been made.
Maybe it hasn’t.
There’s only one way to find out.
You make the call.
“Come down.”

Twenty minutes later you’re both sitting in a tiny bar with dim lights, good wine and a table full of things neither of you planned on eating.

The conversation gets going.
Another glass appears.
The meatballs disappear.
And somehow all the things that felt important an hour ago don’t seem all that important anymore.

Ta dah.

“Can I get an Espresso Martini?”You could.Or you could order the Tokyo Alexander and discover what happens when an Espre...
29/05/2026

“Can I get an Espresso Martini?”

You could.

Or you could order the Tokyo Alexander and discover what happens when an Espresso Martini gets a passport, learns Japanese, starts wearing expensive jeans and suddenly develops very strong opinions about listening bars.

Japanese whisky. Cognac. Crème de cacao.

Open from 5

Like your whiskey sour?This one comes with a school canteen plot twist.Apple Pie Whiskey Sour.
Starward whisky, apple, c...
22/05/2026

Like your whiskey sour?

This one comes with a school canteen plot twist.

Apple Pie Whiskey Sour.
Starward whisky, apple, cinnamon, lemon, foam.

Think less liquid dessert. More crisp, sharp, sour nostalgia.
Doors from 5pm

Skyrockets in flight…
afternoon delight.Come by from 5pm for a Sour Verde — gin, maraschino liqueur, chartreuse, midori ...
15/05/2026

Skyrockets in flight…
afternoon delight.

Come by from 5pm for a Sour Verde — gin, maraschino liqueur, chartreuse, midori + lime.

She’s a little bit herbal medicine cabinet, a little bit disco fuel dancing juice.

It’s Friday. You earned it.

Roast cauliflower. All-time favourite for a reason.White miso, chilli + coconut curry sauce.Paired with the Tokyo Alexan...
14/05/2026

Roast cauliflower. All-time favourite for a reason.

White miso, chilli + coconut curry sauce.
Paired with the Tokyo Alexander — Japanese whisky, cognac, crème de cacao.

One’s warm, spicy and vaguely virtuous.
The other is basically dessert in a suit.

Balance. Doors from 5pm

Tired? Weak? Random aching bits?Might be scurvy.*You should probably have a gimlet.
Back in the day, gimlets were rumour...
13/05/2026

Tired? Weak? Random aching bits?

Might be scurvy.*
You should probably have a gimlet.

Back in the day, gimlets were rumoured to be the answer.
We’re not saying that’s still the case… but we are saying ours is excellent.

Yuzu Gimlet — yuzu gin, sake, lemon, mint + agave.

Bright. Sharp. Suspiciously restorative.

*definitely not medical advice, very good cocktail advice though.

Autumn sun, something vaguely wholesome, and a reason to leave the house.Braised chickpea dahl 
Tahini, harissa, dukkah ...
12/05/2026

Autumn sun, something vaguely wholesome, and a reason to leave the house.
Braised chickpea dahl 
Tahini, harissa, dukkah + green chilli.
Doors from 5pm

It’s a nice day for a nice drink.Conveniently, we have nice drinks.Made by nice people.With spirits made by other nice l...
08/05/2026

It’s a nice day for a nice drink.

Conveniently, we have nice drinks.
Made by nice people.
With spirits made by other nice local people at

Come drink something nice
Doors from 5pm

Settle in. Stay a while.Burrata & herb pesto.
Truffle honey. Candied walnuts.
A glass (or two) that turns into three.Goo...
05/05/2026

Settle in. Stay a while.

Burrata & herb pesto.
Truffle honey. Candied walnuts.

A glass (or two) that turns into three.

Good conversation. Eat. Drink. Be merry.

Doors from 5pm

Tucked in the laneway — small but mighty.Kitchen’s basically caravan-sized but it swings hard — big, punchy plates.
Cock...
04/05/2026

Tucked in the laneway — small but mighty.

Kitchen’s basically caravan-sized but it swings hard — big, punchy plates.

Cocktails are tight. Classic where it matters, a little rogue when it doesn’t.

Shoulder-to-shoulder, low light, good noise.

You’ll probably run into someone you know.
Bar staff probably already know your name… and your order.

Walk- ins always welcome.
Book online if you want to lock it in.

Address

937B Main Road
Eltham, VIC
3095

Opening Hours

Wednesday 4pm - 10pm
Thursday 4pm - 10pm
Friday 4pm - 12am
Saturday 4pm - 12am
Sunday 3pm - 3pm

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