Red Herring offers an immersive escape room experience at Crown Melbourne, challenging you and your friends to solve puzzles and crack clues within 50 minutes. With cutting-edge AI and expert assistance, it's a unique blend of mental challenge and interactive entertainment. Perfect for team building, date nights, or a fun outing with friends, expect a thrilling and engaging adventure that will test your wits and foster social bonding.
Good to Know
Amenities
Restrooms
Food & Drinks
Wheelchair Accessible
Accepts Cash
Accepts Card
Bar On-Site
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Gift Cards Available
Online Payments Only
Private Events
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Arcade Games
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Karaoke
Mini Golf
Pixel Putt
Caddyshack Bar
Who Can Visit
Minimum Age: 15+
Children Allowed
Booking & Cancellation
Cancellations do not qualify for refunds, as the venue does not offer them for any reason, including changes of mind. However, guests can reschedule their booking by contacting the concierge team at least 24 hours prior to the original booking time. Rescheduling is subject to availability and pricing, and guests may be required to pay any difference in cost for the revised date, time, or venue.
Hours & Location
mon12:00 PM - 11:00 PM
tue12:00 PM - 11:00 PM
wed12:00 PM - 11:00 PM
thu12:00 PM - 11:00 PM
fri12:00 PM - 1:00 AM
sat10:00 AM - 1:00 AM
sun10:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Melbourne, Australia
1, 8 Whiteman St, Southbank VIC 3006, Australia
Ratings & Reviews
4.7
344 Google reviews
The 5 most recent reviews, from Google.
Mike R
1.0
Jul, 2025
I didn’t think the Alien escape room was good at all. As someone that has done over 30 escape rooms, this makes it to the bottom 3. Customer service ok, but most of it was easily guessed and wasn’t meaningful. AI system wasn’t any good either.
You guys need to do better. Disappointed for the price we paid.
Ian Coulson
2.0
May, 2025
Not the best escape room. The 'AI' would give us clues too early without us asking. All in all shortening what should have been an hour experience to 30 min
Riley Haddad
5.0
Apr, 2025
Excellent escape room doing Alien invasion very creative and Unique, Bugg was a lovely game master who lead us through a brilliant session. Enhancing the experience overall 😁👽🛸
Laura Rantino
5.0
Jan, 2024
One of the best escape rooms we’ve done! We had booked both the alien rooms but due to tech issues one of our groups were placed in shutdown. The staff were great, they understood the frustrations of not having identical rooms being a competition between us but that didn’t take anything away from our experience. We’re back in March for a re-do with our team and are super excited to do the opposite rooms! Thanks to the staff working on 20/01/24!
Darce
5.0
Jul, 2023
What can I say? This is by far my favourite place to go for an escape room period. And although it's not covered by the Fun Pass, it still has three familiar rooms from Strike Bowling. They are The Old Haunt (easiest room), Shutdown (which I did), and two Alien Invaders Rooms (the hardest one).
Since I went on a dead day, I decided to speedrun the Shutdown room, and they only charged me $20 for just one person. Normally a deal like this would never happen, but thanks to the team here at Red Herring, they let this happen. Oh and I managed to beat the room in under 20 minutes all by myself (except for one puzzle which requires two people).
So thanks team for giving me the escape of my life!
People Also Ask
What is an escape room experience like?
It's a real-life mystery where your team solves riddles, puzzles, and clues within 50 minutes to find the exit. Expect challenges, fun, and a bit of frustration.
Do I need to be super smart to play?
No, the rooms are designed for various skill sets, not just book smarts. State-of-the-art AI provides hints if you get stuck, and experts are on hand to help.
What's the ideal team size for an escape room?
Each room requires a minimum of two people and a maximum of six. You can book for up to 12 people online, potentially playing in separate rooms simultaneously.
Are there age restrictions for the escape rooms?
Children under 15 need an adult in the room due to adult themes and potential spookiness. Under 18s are permitted until 8 pm at Red Herring Crown, but must be accompanied by a responsible adult. After 8 pm, it's strictly 18+.
How early should I arrive for my booking?
Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your booking time to check in, enjoy a complimentary drink, and prepare for the experience.
What if I'm claustrophobic?
All rooms have an emergency button to open doors immediately. The rooms are spacious, and staff are always available to assist.
What does the escape room price include?
Pricing includes a complimentary drink upon arrival and 50 minutes to solve one of our exciting escape room challenges.
Can I change or cancel my reservation?
You can change times and dates if you need to reschedule, but refunds are not available for cancellations. Changes must be made at least 24 hours in advance and are subject to availability and price adjustments.