The Ugly Duckling | Bar | Richmond

The Ugly Duckling is a stylish table service cocktail and wine bar located in the heart of Swan Street, Richmond, Victoria.

The venue has an industrial look with a beautiful atrium of whitewashed brick and greenery, with trees growing right up into the high glass ceiling. The heritage-style space has been stripped back to super minimalist levels, leaving all the punch, color, and theatrics for the cocktails, which they absolutely nail. The Ugly Duckling is a perfect destination for midweek drinks, and it is loved by locals and visitors alike. The bar offers a long list of cocktails, including crowd-pleasers in the ‘Tall, Chilled, And Swizzled’, ‘Short, Sour, and Punchy’, ‘Classic Cocktails’, and ‘Old Favourites’ categories. For best results, dive headfirst into the drinks under the ‘Rethought, Reworked’ heading. The Ugly Duckling is also an intimate wine bar, offering a range of wines from around the world. The venue has a table service, and the staff is friendly and knowledgeable about the drinks and food on offer.