OhTak Bar

Last Saturday night at OhTak Bar  turned into something truly special. What started as a live set quickly became a room full of voices, smiles, and shared moments — the kind of night where strangers sing together, glasses clink, and time slows down just enough to enjoy it all. Iryna Karanets filled the bar with warmth, emotion, and joy. Familiar melodies, heartfelt singing, and that beautiful energy that only live music can bring. It wasn’t just a performance — it was a share

Before Otakoï became a place where Ukrainian food, culture, and community meet in Melbourne, there was something else quietly bringing people together. A game. A few years ago - before Otakoï opened its doors — Hanna , the owner of Otakoï, started hosting Mafia games in Melbourne . Not as a business. Not as an “event concept.”Just as a way to connect people. Different backgrounds. Different accents. Some strangers, some friends-of-friends. Everyone sitting around one table, l

Some evenings are made to be unhurried. This Saturday, 31 January , we invite you to begin your night with dinner at Otakoï , then continue upstairs at OhTak Bar  for a special live music set by Iryna Karanets  from 7–8 PM . An intimate live set Iryna Karanets will perform a selection of Ukrainian songs and familiar melodies , filling the bar with warmth, emotion, and a sense of connection. It’s not a loud concert — it’s a moment. Music that sits comfortably alongside convers

Smoke in the air. Skewers on the grill. Cold drinks in hand. This is how summer evenings are meant to feel. Last week we hosted our first Shashlyk Party , and wow — it was a huge success . Great energy, smoky grills, shared tables and so many happy faces. Thank you to everyone who joined us 🤍 Because you loved it, we’re making it a Sunday tradition . Juicy meat sizzling over charcoal, fresh sides on the table, chilled drinks, and the sun slowly setting over the city. Shashly

Built with Heart by Hanna & Micheal OhTak Bar began as a quiet idea - a hidden space above Otakoï, where modern Ukrainian spirit could meet Melbourne’s vibrant bar culture. Over months of planning, late-night decisions, risk-taking, courage, and a touch of madness, Hanna and Micheal  crafted a bar that feels intimate, warm, and full of soul. Every detail, every corner, every flavour was created with intention and heart. Powered by an Incredible Team Behind this new beginning