LITTLE LON DISTILLERY
Hidden down a quiet laneway, Little Lon Distillery is proof that big stories can come from small places.
Operating from a red-brick cottage that dates back to the 1800s, the distillery is one of Melbourne’s best-kept secrets. The cottage once sat in the heart of a notorious neighbourhood known as “Little Lon,” a place with a colourful history of working-class life, small traders, and local characters.
Today, Little Lon has reinvented that story with a sense of playfulness and pride. Its small-batch gins are crafted with native botanicals, each one reflecting a twist of Melbourne character. From aromatic citrus to herbal spice, the flavours carry both tradition and surprise. Step inside the cottage and you’ll find a cosy bar, copper stills gleaming, and the scent of botanicals filling the air.
For Hotel Indigo, the collaboration between Little Lon and Fern Bar & Dining has created something special. Together, they have developed signature cocktails that celebrate both the past and present of Melbourne. Guests can sip on drinks that feel rooted in local heritage, yet adventurous in spirit.
Every cocktail carries a story, just as every laneway in Melbourne holds a secret waiting to be uncovered. At Little Lon, history and creativity are distilled into every glass, making it the perfect partner for Fern and for guests curious to taste the neighbourhood.
