Punch Lane Wine Bar & Restaurant

4.7

637 Reviews

$41 to $100

European

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2 people

Feb 17, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 9 times today

Experiences are available.

Great for fine wines
Good for special occasions
Charming

A MELBOURNE INSTITUTION
Established in 1995, Punch Lane is a Melbourne dining icon and a pioneer amongst its laneway counterparts.
Punch Lane is a cosy and inclusive Wine Bar and restaurant, which prides itself on serving delicious food from a seasonal menu, mouth-watering cheeses from an eclectic selection, matched with exceptional wine and service.
Our kitchen team, headed up by Nuno Gabriel, have created a seasonal menu showcasing local produce. We are currently offering a 2 hour dinner sitting for all early reservations prior to 7pm in our dining space with drinks and bar snacks available from 3pm - 5pm Tuesday to Sunday. Dinner service commences at 5pm Tuesday - Sunday. Lunch from 12pm - 3pm, Tuesday - Friday.
Please note Sunday surcharge of 10% and Public holiday surcharge of 15%

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$41 to $100
Cuisines
European, Wine Bar, Mediterranean
Hours of operation
Tue–Fri 12:00 pm–12:00 am Sat 3:00 pm–1:00 am Sun 3:00 pm–12:00 am
Phone number
(03) 9639 4944
Website
http://www.punchlane.com.au/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Nuno Gabriel
Private party facilities
We have a stunning basement space just below our iconic wine bar Punch Lane, with warm toned art-deco panelling, mid century furnishings + hand blown glass lamps making this an inviting hideaway. Our kitchen team at Punch Lane, headed up by Nuno Gabriel, curate the food offering at Juliet Melbourne.
Private party contact
Jane Tschappeller: (03) 9639 4944

Location
43 Little Bourke St, Melbourne, AU-VIC 3000
Neighborhood
Melbourne CBD
Cross street
Liverpool Street
Parking details
Secure Car Park in Lonsdale Street is 100 meters away
Public transit
Parliament Train Station 100meters away , Tram line in Bourke Street and along Spring street
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wine

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Experiences

Chef's Tasting Menu Large Groups
A$110.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Reservations 10-20 guests are available for dinner Friday & Saturday nights on our Chef’s tasting menu 110pp. Please advise of any dietaries requirements when booking Reservations prior to 7.30pm are for 2 hours Sharing SAMPLE MENU SNACK Slow roasted carrots, sunflower cream, smoked coriander seed honey Salt cod croquettes, pickled baby cucumber, fennel pollen MEDIUM Ora King salmon crudo, white strawberries, galangal, oregano Stracciatella, fava beans, nut dukkha, sorrel dressing LARGE Dry aged Aylesbury duck, 3 pepper glaze, beetroot & Davidson plum Cacio e pepe Parisian gnocchi, smoked tomato, zucchini, lemon ricotta Portuguese caramelised almond tart, bay leaf ice cream Please contact us directly for reservations 15-100pax. 9639 4944

What 637 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

Melbourne
Great for fine wines
City Centre
Great for fine wines

Review summary

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Punch Lane Wine Bar & Restaurant offers an extraordinary dining experience with "delicious food," an "extensive wine list," and "impeccable service." Guests love the "charming ambience" and "cozy vibe," making it perfect for special occasions or a relaxed evening. The seasonal chef's menu and knowledgeable staff ensure a memorable visit.

637 Reviews

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Maria
Melbourne
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First time here and did not disappoint. Food was so good and the service even better!
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Michael
Melbourne
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Take the chiefs recommendation , it’s seasonal ,-great produce in hands of the whisperers.
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Mel
Seattle
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience restaurant and wine bar with a very good wine choice and some great wines by the glass.
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Melanie
Melbourne
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent pre theatre dinner. Very good service from the whole team and fast so we had plenty of time to get to the theatre. We had the mains duck and gnocchi with green beans. The meals were excellent. This will be our go-to pre theatre restaurant.
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Caroline
Melbourne
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 24, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
D'Artagnan is an exceptional waiter. Thoughtful, caring and knowledgeable . Great ambience. You can hear each other speak which is important for us.
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Phil
Victoria
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 24, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Walked in - first time - for lunch and felt comfortable straight away. Old style comfortable decor , friendly knowledgeable staff, great wine list and really fabulous food. What more could you want ?
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Inger
VIP
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Down a little laneway, fun vibe, great food, and many excellent wines.
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Gregory
Melbourne
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Delightful drinks and snacks with expert hosting.
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cate
Melbourne
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Quality food from an interesting menu, extensive wines list and wines by the glass. Friendly and warm service from all those who we dealt with. Ready to have a chat if engaged. Great music track very much enjoyed by the "oldies".
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Andrew
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
After our first experience here, a recent magnificent Christmas lunch, we were keen to return and we were not disappointed. The food is delicious and the menu is very easy to adapt to a grazing/sharing style. The music play list was hand picked and had a nearby table also trying to guess the artist or band. Lighting, ambience and staff were all great. I can see why they are celebrating 30 years in business. We’ll definitely return! Thanks!
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Punch Lane Wine Bar & Restaurant is rated 4.7 stars by 637 OpenTable diners.

Punch Lane Wine Bar & Restaurant does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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