Moondrop

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The Sydney Morning Herald · collected 2026-10-02

Quick Summary

Moondrop is a new Chinese-inspired cocktail bar located at the former site of The Everleigh in Melbourne. Co-owned by Steve Chan, it features a unique blend of traditional Chinese elements with modern mixology, including mahjong nights and innovative cocktails like a savory Gibson made with baijiu and MSG-infused ingredients.
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Story summary

In Melbourne, Steve Chan, co-owner of the former Everleigh site, has transformed it into Moondrop, a Chinese-inspired cocktail bar that celebrates his heritage. Located in Shanghai-themed decor reminiscent of the 1920s, patrons can experience unique cocktails such as a savory Gibson featuring baijiu and MSG-infused elements. This establishment stands out as one of few venues in Melbourne dedicated to Chinese cocktail culture, offering an authentic cultural experience through its innovative drinks and events like mahjong nights.

Written for “Moondrop LaunchCancelled” on 2026-10-05, grounded in this article and the 0 other(s) covering the same event.

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Topics

Chinese Gibson Melbourne Moondrop Shanghai

Subjects

Chinese NORP · 2× Good Food ORG · 1× MSG ORG · 1× Melbourne ORG · 1× Moondrop ORG · 1× Shanghai GPE · 1× Steve Chan PERSON · 1× the Good Food Guide ORG · 1×

Narrative

What was once The Everleigh is now a rare beacon of Chinese cocktail culture in Melbourne, celebrating co-owner Steve Chan’s heritage.
framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-10-02
2026-10-02 · The Sydney Morning Herald
Moondrop · assertive framing

Claims (3 extracted, 0 hedged)

What was once The Everleigh is now a rare beacon of Chinese cocktail culture in Melbourne, celebrating co-owner Steve Chan’s heritage. asserted
was → celebrate → heritage
Good Food reviews are booked anonymously and paid independently. asserted
reviews → book → ?
A restaurant can’t pay for a review or inclusion in the Good Food Guide. asserted
restaurant → pay → Guide
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