The Barre

4.2

1028 Reviews

$40 and under

Modern Australian

Arts Centre Melbourne, 100 St Kilda Rd, Melbourne, AU-VIC 3004

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2 people

Apr 25, 2025

April 2025

9:00 PM

Booked 8 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Lively
Great for happy hour
Good for groups

The Barre, Arts Centre Melbourne’s sleek space, offers a touch of luxury and hint of showmanship. You’ll find a lively pre- and post-show buzz that takes the bar and eatery from early evening to late night.

The modern Australian menu, with its emphasis on fresh seasonal ingredients, offers both small and larger dishes to be shared and enjoyed with friends. Choose from a well-considered wine list with prominence to local winemakers, an exciting range of craft beers and ciders, or a distinct selection of cocktails and small-batch Australian gins and single malt whiskies.

The world of booze, bubbles and beers is ever-changing and The Barre is excited to also offer a range of alcohol-free options.

From a pre-show sparkling with a share plate, a meal with a fine wine or a mellow late-night drink, we invite you to join us at The Barre.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$40 and under
Cuisines
Modern Australian, Afternoon Tea, Wine Bar
Hours of operation
Daily 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(03) 9281 8317
Website
https://www.artscentremelbourne.com.au/visit/eat-drink/the-barre
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Andreas Koker

Location
Arts Centre Melbourne, 100 St Kilda Rd, Melbourne, AU-VIC 3004
Neighborhood
Southbank
Cross street
St Kilda Rd
Parking details
The Arts Centre Melbourne car park, owned and operated by us, is located just minutes from The Barre, our theatres, the National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) and central Melbourne, with 24-hour car parking available at competitive rates. Please note: Our car park has a height restriction of 1.9m.
Public transit
By Train - get off at Flinders Street Station in the Melbourne CBD and walk for a few minutes along St Kilda Road, over Princes Bridge and the Yarra River. By Tram - stop in front of Arts Centre Melbourne at the Arts Precinct stop number 14: 1, 3, 3a, 5, 6, 16, 64, 67 and 72. This tram stop is fully accessible for people who use wheelchairs.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Lunch with Anthony Fikkers Rising Winery
A$120.00 per person
Prepaid
May 25, 2025 only
12:00 PM
Are you searching for the ideal gift for your mother this Mother’s Day? Consider treating her to an extraordinary lunch experience. This month, we invite you to a special event featuring Anthony Fikker, the renowned chief winemaker from Rising Winery. We have carefully curated an exceptional four-course lunch, perfectly complemented by a selection of Rising's finest wines. Don't let this chance for an afternoon of exquisite dining and wine tasting, hosted by Anthony himself, pass you by. Secure your reservation today to guarantee your place!
Lunch with Belinda Hughes
A$120.00 per person
Prepaid
Jun 29, 2025 only
12:00 PM
Attention all Riesling enthusiasts! We have an exhilarating event lined up for you this June: a specially curated four-course lunch, each dish expertly paired with a glass of exquisite Riesling. Join us for a one-of-a-kind dining experience featuring winemaker Belinda Hughes from Rieslingfreak and Deadman Walking winery. The menu has been thoughtfully crafted to highlight the unique qualities of Riesling, and we are confident you will adore it. Be sure to secure your spot early, as this event is expected to sell out quickly!

Grilled calamari, lentil, quinoa & goji berries tabouleh, passion fruit salmoriglioA$32.00
Spring lamb shank with mint chimichurri, peas & fried chickpea saladA$36.00
Baked snapper with orange and carrot sauce, fennel & onion medley, crispy capersA$35.00
Mushroom ravioli with red peppers arrabbiata sauce, macadamia & parsley pangrattato, chilli oilA$30.00
Confit duck leg with apple & calvados sauce & spinach cream, micro red cabbageA$38.00
Grilled T-bone steak 1.2 kg, tomato & capsicum relish, horseradish, honey mustard, beef jus, lemonA$120.00

Cheese

Daily Australian cheese selectionA$36.00
Served with dried apricot, quince jelly, lavosh

Sides

Chard & broccolini with smoked almonds & miso caesar dressingA$14.00
Mix mushrooms trifolatiA$12.00
Roast, spiced & seared butternut pumpkin with sriracha yoghurt, roast pepitas & coriander sauceA$14.00
Rainbow radish, mustard greens, red grapes, honey dressingA$13.00
Iceberg & radicchio salad with togarashi & Champagne vinaigretteA$13.00
Fries with soy-ginger mayo, smoked saltA$12.00

Desserts

Deconstructed eton mess Pavlova, berry compote, crème Chantilly, raspberry gel, seasonal berriesA$16.00
Dark chocolate & pistachio dome Mandarin gelA$16.00

What 1,028 people are saying

The Barre reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.2

4.2 based on recent ratings

4Food
4.4Service
4Ambience
3.9Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

City Centre
Gluten-free-friendly

Review summary

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The Barre is a prime spot for pre-theatre dining, offering "quick service" and a "pleasant atmosphere." Guests enjoy "delicious food" and "friendly, attentive staff." While some menu items like the duck and snapper receive mixed reviews, the restaurant's "happy hour cocktails" and convenient location make it a popular choice.

1,028 Reviews

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Kirby
Melbourne1 review
3.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
We chose this restaurant for our last night in Melbourne and I’m afraid I wouldn’t recommend it unless you’re looking for a quick bite before a show. The scallop Tikki Masala was ok and the lamb shank was done quite well but not overly flavorful. The main reason I was not impressed was the lacklustre flavor in one of their signature cocktails (Reanimatio ) and the disappointing mushroom ravioli. I rarely give a review like this but I think they need to up their game to compete with other restaurants in the area.
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Lucy
Melbourne2 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I am always impressed with the service from the staff. At the Barre Restaurant in St Kilda Road Melbourne. Lucy Gemmill
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Suzanne
Melbourne3 reviews
3.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Need more vegan options and better quality. Vegan option wasn't as advertised.
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Janine
Melbourne1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The service and small eats were great as always, the lamb shank was unfortunately dry and not great. :(
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Julie VIP
Melbourne15 reviews
4.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Food was very well cooked and tasty. Staff were lovely and really looked after us even though very busy. The venue was full so was reasonably noisey.
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Tiffany
Melbourne1 review
5.0
Dined on April 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Great choice if you are going to a show. Yummy food and good service.
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Stephen VIP
London7 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 10, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food was excellent, especially the confit duck leg, though snapper was quite small. Half price happy hour drinks before 6pm was a bonus for us. Service was very quick despite the busy time, but noise level was high.
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Rosie VIP
London5 reviews
1.0
Dined on April 9, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
The entre and main were delivered together! The calamari was cold and the lamb was tough. Very disappointing.
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Judy
Melbourne9 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 7, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Lovely helpful staff and very good service. Fish and chips very tasty.
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles1 review
2.0
Dined on April 6, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
I was pretty disappointed in the food here. I ordered the mushroom ravioli which was soggy and tasteless and there was too much sauce to pasta ratio. My friend ordered the whole snapper which needed to be at least partially deboned as she found the whole eating experience unpleasant due to the many chunky bones. The service however was fine and accommodating. I didn’t feel the restaurant as a whole had much ambience however.
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FAQs

The Barre is rated 4.2 stars by 1028 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Booked 8 times today

Experiences are available.

Arts Centre Melbourne, 100 St Kilda Rd, Melbourne, AU-VIC 3004

Additional information

Cross street
St Kilda Rd
Neighborhood
Southbank
Hours of operation
Daily 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
Price
$40 and under
Cuisines
Modern Australian, Afternoon Tea, Wine Bar
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
The Arts Centre Melbourne car park, owned and operated by us, is located just minutes from The Barre, our theatres, the National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) and central Melbourne, with 24-hour car parking available at competitive rates. Please note: Our car park has a height restriction of 1.9m.
Public transit
By Train - get off at Flinders Street Station in the Melbourne CBD and walk for a few minutes along St Kilda Road, over Princes Bridge and the Yarra River. By Tram - stop in front of Arts Centre Melbourne at the Arts Precinct stop number 14: 1, 3, 3a, 5, 6, 16, 64, 67 and 72. This tram stop is fully accessible for people who use wheelchairs.
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Andreas Koker
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.artscentremelbourne.com.au/visit/eat-drink/the-barre
Phone number
(03) 9281 8317

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The Barre

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About this restaurant

Additional information

Lunch with Anthony Fikkers Rising Winery

Lunch with Belinda Hughes

Bread & Snacks

Walnut sourdough, spiced butterA$15.00

Grilled flatbread with hummus, black sesameA$15.00

Spring onion pancake with yellow srirachaA$15.00

CharcuterieA$48.00

Halloumi sticks, harissa & lemon sauceA$18.00

Small

Oysters, lemongrass, limeA$7.00

Ploughman's plate, English pork pie, black pudding, cabbage relish, apple gelA$23.00

Tuna crudo with chilli jam, cherry heirloom tomatoes, Mexican melon, nasturtiumA$24.00

Scallops' tikka masala, puffed wild rice, corianderA$24.00

Large

Grilled calamari, lentil, quinoa & goji berries tabouleh, passion fruit salmoriglioA$32.00

Spring lamb shank with mint chimichurri, peas & fried chickpea saladA$36.00

Baked snapper with orange and carrot sauce, fennel & onion medley, crispy capersA$35.00

Mushroom ravioli with red peppers arrabbiata sauce, macadamia & parsley pangrattato, chilli oilA$30.00

Confit duck leg with apple & calvados sauce & spinach cream, micro red cabbageA$38.00

Grilled T-bone steak 1.2 kg, tomato & capsicum relish, horseradish, honey mustard, beef jus, lemonA$120.00

Cheese

Daily Australian cheese selectionA$36.00

Sides

Chard & broccolini with smoked almonds & miso caesar dressingA$14.00

Mix mushrooms trifolatiA$12.00

Roast, spiced & seared butternut pumpkin with sriracha yoghurt, roast pepitas & coriander sauceA$14.00

Rainbow radish, mustard greens, red grapes, honey dressingA$13.00

Iceberg & radicchio salad with togarashi & Champagne vinaigretteA$13.00

Fries with soy-ginger mayo, smoked saltA$12.00

Desserts

Deconstructed eton mess Pavlova, berry compote, crème Chantilly, raspberry gel, seasonal berriesA$16.00

Dark chocolate & pistachio dome Mandarin gelA$16.00

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