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Drinking & Dining
Feeling a little peckish, or fancy a nightcap? Visit one of our awesome Drinking and Dining partners! Whether it's a quick bite, deluxe dining or a drink to kick on with, we've got the perfect place for you.
See below for more info on the Festival's Drinking & Dining venues or download a menu of all partners and offers.
The George On Collins
Basement, Georges Building, 162-168 Collins St
03 9663 7226
Experience fun, upmarket dining and share plates at The George on Collins in the heart of Melbourne’s CBD. Nestled in the heritage Georges Building on Collins Street, this modern Southeast Asian restaurant exudes elegant charm.
Opening Hours
12:00pm - Late
$65 per person Comedy Banquet, including
Entree: Betel Leaf, Prawn Toast and Sticky Mekhong Lamb Ribs
Main: choice of Green Chicken Curry or Sichuan Chicken Stir Fry
Sides: Jasmine Rice, and peanut satay sauce
Brunetti Oro
250 Flinders Ln
03 9347 2801
Brunetti Oro Flinders Lane is a Melbourne dining icon. A feast for the senses, Brunetti Oro is a destination for tempting cakes and pastries complemented by a signature blend of coffee and a wide selection of savoury options including pizza, pasta and panini.
Opening Hours
Monday - Thursday 7am-10pm
Friday-Saturday 7am-12am
Sunday 8am-9pm
Any Pizza al Taglio and a Spritz for $19.90.
Meatmaiden
The Basement, 195 Little Collins St
03 9078 7747
Basement steakhouse and cocktail bar in the heart of the CBD bringing select cuts of meat to the people. At Meatmaiden, classic American steakhouse and smokehouse dishes are reimagined, reinterpreted and twisted.
Opening Hours
Lunch
Wednesday to Friday: 12pm - 3pm
Dinner
Tuesday to Thursday: 5pm - 10pm
Friday & Saturday: 5pm - 10.30pm
A complimentary Comedy Cocktail and Canapé when you present your Festival ticket for the same night!
Allegro
The Westin Melbourne – Level 1, 205 Collins St
03 9635 2222
Step into the realm of innovative Modern Australian cuisine, expertly crafted by world-class chefs. Nestled on Collins Street with picturesque city views, Allegro is the perfect venue for a pre-show meal or leisurely dinner.
Opening Hours
Wednesday to Saturday 5pm to 10pm
Pre-show menu $69 per person
Mister Munro
215 Little Collins Street
03 9669 0026
Mister Munro features a relaxed menu boasting a locally-sourced Classic Australian-inspired menu full of all-day favourites such as Steaks, Salads, Pastas as well as decadent desserts.
Opening Hours
Open for Lunch 7 days from 11:30am - 4pm
Dinner Tuesday - Sunday 4pm - 9:30pm
10% off food and drink when dining in restaurant
Antara 128
128 Exhibition Street
(03) 7065 0128
Welcome to Antara, an eating house with a bakery. Viennoiserie, bread & breakfast in the morning, dishes from the woodfired oven at noon & night, and aperitivo at the standing bar from five.
Tuesday - Saturday 7.30am - 10pm
Our signature anchovy twist and Antara Spritz $24 and Comedy Express menu $65
Beer Deluxe
Federation Square, Flinders St
0438 660 836
Fed Square’s home of entertainment, good times & cold beers! We can’t wait to have a beer with you!
Opening Hours
Monday to Sunday 11am - Late
Pub vibes next to Fed Square
Bossley Bar & Restaurant
186 Exhibition Street
0409 039 554
It’s all happening at Bossley this Comedy Festival. Nestled in the heart of Melbourne’s East End District, Bossley Bar & Restaurant is part classic Aussie restaurant, part modern Melbourne bar.
Opening Hours
Dinner
Tue to Sat 5:30pm till late
Bar
Mon to Wed 4pm till late
Thu to Sun 12pm till late
A delicious main plus side dish and drink for just $39 per person
Cabinet Bar & Balcony
11 Rainbow Alley
03 9654 0915
Positioned right in the heart of Melbourne CBD, and a stones throw from Melbourne Town Hall, Cabinet Bar has everything you need for a pre or post show drink and dine. Enjoy the intimate atmosphere indoors or our balcony among the trees of Swanston Street.
Opening Hours
Monday - Thursday 4pm - late
Friday 12pm - late
Saturday - Sunday 2pm - late
Your post-show cocktails, drinks and debriefs!
The Duke of Wellington
146 Flinders St
03 9810 0066
Established in 1853, The Duke of Wellington is Melbourne’s oldest licensed pub. Hit the public bar on ground floor for a quick beer & bite before the show, or check out our new rooftop bar.
Opening Hours
Open daily 11am – 1am (Sundays 11am – 11pm)
Pre or post show at the Duke’s pop-up Negroni bar, located on their popular rooftop.
The Crafty Squire
127 Russell St
03 9810 0064
The Crafty Squire is a fine example of a true ‘local’ pub in Melbourne CBD - stop by for a quick bite & enjoy hand-crafted beers from pale ales to pilsners, along with classic pub fare, wines & cocktails.
Opening Hours
Monday – Wednesday : 12pm – 1am
Thursday – Friday: 11am – 3am
Saturday – Sunday: 12pm – late
Crafty Squire Brewer’s Board to share & bottle of wine for $65
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Cookie
Level 1, Curtain House, 252 Swanston St
03 9663 7660
Join us at Cookie to experience an unforgettable pre-comedy evening of exquisite and authentic Thai cuisine. Select from an array of tantalizing dishes prepared with the freshest ingredients and traditional recipes.
Opening Hours
Monday to Sunday: 12pm - late
Pre-show dinner and drink for $35. Ticket holders can also purchase an Espresso Martini for $15.
Fancy Hank's BBQ Restaurant
Level 1, 79 Bourke St
03 9453 2882
Fancy Hank's offers up slow-cooked American Barbecue, plus craft beer & cocktails.
Opening Hours
Mon - Sun 12pm till late
$15 Gospel Whiskey cocktails for ticketholders
Good Heavens Rooftop
Lvl 2, 79 Bourke St
0419 338 299
Melbourne's largest rooftop bar, serving a range of colourful cocktails and broad city views.
Opening Hours
Mon - Sun 12pm til late
2-4-1 Melbourne Gin and Tonic's for ticketholders
Indu
86a Collins Street
03 9671 4376
Sitting behind a Victorian terrace frontage at the Paris end of the Collins quarter, step into an immediate sensory adventure. Serving up a modern take on rich Sri Lankan flavour.
Opening Hours
Tuesday to Saturday: 12pm - late
$20 - choice of Hopper + beer, wine or gin & tonic, $10 cocktails
Garden State Hotel
101 Flinders Ln
03 8396 5777
Garden State Hotel is a wonderland designed for good times. Our Beer Garden is the heart and soul of the hotel that will have you feeling as though you're worlds away from Flinders Lane.
Opening Hours
7 Days 12:00pm – late
1x pot & 1x pizza for $30 (Carlton or Furphy)
Weekdays only 4-8pm
The French Brasserie
Indulge in classic French cuisine with an Australian twist, showcasing the finest ingredients. Let us transport you to France at The French Brasserie.
Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sat
Lunch: 12 - 3
Dinner: 5-10.30pm
$40 pp 2 Course Set Menu with a Champagne cocktail on arrival (5pm - 7pm)
Show your tickets on arrival
Juliet Melbourne
Basement/37 - 41 Little Bourke St, Melbourne
03 9245 3700
A stunning basement cocktail bar and events space decked out stylishly with an art deco theme. The cocktails, wine, beer & spirits list is a nod to Australia's female distillers, winemakers and artisans.
Opening Hours
Wednesday - Saturday 4pm - late
Festival ticket holders with receive our 'Cagliostro' cocktail on presentation of their ticket for $15
La Madonna Restaurant & Bar
Level 3, 103 Little Collins Street
03 9118 3352
Share a plate at the bar, lounge over cocktails, graze in a quiet corner, feast at larger tables or sink into a booth for an intimate dinner.
Opening Hours
Bar
Monday-Thursday: 5pm – late
Friday-Sunday: 3pm – late
Restaurant
Tuesday to Saturday: 5pm till late
10% off the Flight of Fancy - a playful matching of dessert creations and cocktails.
Longsong
44 Little Bourke Street
03 9653 1600
Housed above Longrain Melbourne in an expansive converted horse stable from the 1900s, Longsong is a Thai-inspired cocktail bar that artfully mixes Bangkok and Melbourne bar culture. It is the perfect space fpr Comedy Festival goers looking for a pre or post-show drink and snack.
Opening Hours
Wednesday to Thursday: 5pm - late
Friday: 4pm - late
Saturday: 5pm - late
A snack plate: BBQ chicken skewer, coconut chicken croqueta, vegetarian spring roll & a Shiso Spritz for $30 per person
Lord Lygon
Named after the legendary bon vivant, Lord Lygon Wine Shop packs a bucket list of wines with top grapes from Australia and beyond. Mix and match small bites for maximum pleasure or choose the charcuterie pairing. The toughest thing you will have to endure is where to start on the 300+ wine selection.
Opening Hours
Tuesday to Thursday: 4pm - 10pm
Friday to Saturday: 3pm - 10pm
A glass of wine and a delicious bite before or after your show at Trades Hall
Lucy Liu Kitchen & Bar
23 Oliver Ln
03 9639 5777
Lucy Liu Kitchen & Bar is an eclectic Asian eating & drinking space designed to cater for people wanting Asian sharing tastes with cool drinks in a buzzing, stylish and fun street food environment.
Opening Hours
Monday to Sunday: 12pm - late
Special Cocktail 'The Punchline' available to purchase for all guests attending the Festival.
Mejico Tequila Bar and Restaurant
1 Pink Alley
03 9671 4376
Bringing late-night margaritas & tacos to the Melbourne dining scene. A market-fresh ethos sets our menu apart as does our extensive tequila & mezcal selection.
Opening Hours
Mon - Thurs 12pm till 10:30pm
Fri - Sat 12pm till 2am
2 tacos & beer or wine for $15, 2 tacos and a frozen margarita for $20, 2 tacos and a classic margarita $25.
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Ombra Salumi Bar
76 Bourke Street
03 9639 1927
Located next door to Grossi Florentino, Ombra is the Grossi Family’s salumi bar and pizzeria. Ombra is a relaxed and fun space.
Opening Hours
Wednesday to Sunday: 5pm - 11pm
Purchase a main or pizza and receive a complimentary Aperol Spritz
P.J. O'Brien's Irish Pub
3 Southgate Avenue, Southbank VIC, Australia
03 9686 5011
Offering lunch & dinner, Guinness and Whiskies from all over the world and live music Tuesday to Sunday. If you are a local or just passing through there is truly something to suit everyone.
Opening Hours
Open everyday, 12pm til late
20% discount for ticketholders.
Punch Lane
43 Little Bourke St
03 9639 4944
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 board, matched with exceptional wine and service.
Opening Hours
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 12pm - late
Saturday & Sunday 3pm - late
Festival ticket holders will receive our 'Gospel according to Punch' cocktail on presentation of their ticket for $15
Robata Japanese Grill
2 Exhibition St, Melbourne
03 9989 3575
A little trip to Japan in the heart of Melbourne serving up inspired and delicious Japanese cuisine.
Opening Hours
Monday to Sunday: 12pm - late
Complimentary saké on arrival for all ticket holders who book online and dine at Robata.
Southgate Complex
3 Southgate Ave
03 9686 1000
Southgate is the perfect perch for a quick drink before a show or for supper and a debrief after a show.
Located on the banks of the Yarra River, opposite Flinders Street Station, you’re spoilt for choice with our 20 restaurants or 10 food court outlets to choose from.
Opening Hours
7 days, breakfast til late
Perfect for riverside dining and people watching
Trinket
87 Flinders Ln
03 9245 3700
Ground floor, hang out and grab an after work apertif with friends, have a long boozy Friday lunch, or enjoy a night out with good company, shared pizzas and quality drinks. Late night fun encouraged!
Opening Hours
Monday – Wednesday 4:00pm – 10:00pm
Thursday 12:00pm – 12:00am
Friday – Saturday 12:00pm – 1:00am
Sunday 2:00pm – 10:00pm
Pre or post show pizza, cocktails and good company.
The Westin Lobby Lounge
205 Collins St
03 9245 3700
Join us in the Lobby Lounge for a specially crafted menu of Comedy Cocktails inspired by some of the world's funniest talent - guaranteed to put a smile on your dial. For those running into a show at The Westin, there is also the quick-service LOL Bar with a range of wine, beer, spirits and non-alcoholic beverages.
Opening Hours
Monday to Sunday: 10am - late
Light meals and bar bites before or after a show.
