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Borsch Vodka & Tears, Windsor, AU-VIC

Borsch Vodka & Tears

4.8
4.8
279 Reviews
$A40 and under
Polish

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2 people
19:00
Booked 13 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
Borsch, Vodka and Tears is a Melbourne institution currently celebrating 20 years at the colourful end of Chapel Street. Styled after a Kraków cellar bar, Borsch is a romantic Bohemian enclave, the home of the Green Faery, an ode to a hazy and debauched bygone world. We specialise in Polish vodka, vodka-centric interpretations of classic and modern cocktails, authentic wormwood absinthe, Eastern European beers, contemporary Polish dishes and late night fun times.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $A40 and under
  • Cuisines
    Polish, Eastern European
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue, Wed 5:00 pm–12:00 am Thu 5:00 pm–1:00 am Fri, Sat 12:30 pm–2:30 am Sun 12:30 pm–12:00 am Bar Tue, Wed 5:00 pm–12:00 am Thu 5:00 pm–1:00 am Fri, Sat 12:30 pm–2:30 am Sun 12:30 pm–12:00 am Lunch Fri–Sun 12:30 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (03) 9530 2694
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Ajesh
  • Area
    Windsor
  • Cross Street
    High Street
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Close to Prahran & Windsor Train Station (about half way to both stops) On the number 6 and 78 tram line and a short walk from the 5, 64 & 72 tram lines.
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan
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Experiences

  • WÓDKA TASTING TRAY

    A$15.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    3x15ml premium wódka
    WÓDKA TASTING TRAY photo

Offers

  • Happy Hour

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - 15:00 - 17:00, 17:00 - 18:00,Tue - 17:00 - 18:00, 21:00 - 22:00,Wed - Fri - 17:00 - 18:00,Sat - 15:00 - 17:00, 17:00 - 18:00
    Join us on the street tables or in our cosy interior or on the bar for Happy hour $15 on selected cocktails and Martinis with $7 on selected Beers as you share some delicious plates from the kitchen for special price.

What 279 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseEnergetic

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Melbourne

    Best Overall

  • Melbourne

    Best Food

  • Melbourne

    Best Ambience

  • Melbourne

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Inner City South

    Best Overall

  • Inner City South

    Best Food

  • Inner City South

    Best Service

  • Inner City South

    Best Ambience

  • Inner City South

    Best Value

  • Inner City South

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Inner City South

    Romantic

  • Inner City South

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • Inner City South

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Borsch Vodka & Tears offers a vibrant Polish dining experience, boasting an "enormous selection of vodkas, cocktails, and liqueurs" alongside comforting traditional dishes like pierogi and cabbage rolls. "Terrific fun vibe" and "friendly staff" enhance the lively atmosphere. Ideal for both vegans and non-vegans, this spot promises "fantastic vibes" and "beautiful food."

279 Reviews
  1. Carlos

    Melbourne

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent experience, in particular for those going for the first time. Vodka offers was outstading

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  2. Jenny

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and cocktails were so delicious. Friendly service I had pierogi and golombki yum

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  3. Wilma

    Victoria

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The staff were very friendly and helpful. It was a very relaxing atmosphere and the food and cocktails were delicious. Overall, it was a very pleasant Sunday afternoon experience.

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  4. Sarah

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 20 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The food here is always amazing!!! The Vesper martini is a standout, the pierogis are a must, and their Goulash is outstanding!!

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  5. Maya

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Vladimir was the best , he was very accommodating and professional. We enjoyed our night!

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  6. Katrina

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 9 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such an amazing place to eat. Drinks, food, service, vibes - all exceptional. Only issue is it is quite pricey, so good for a special occasion!

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Sydney

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 26 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Best place to experience polish culinary and amazing selection of drinks. Service is great, staff is very polite, always clearing the table and asking us for more drinks. This place is a must go to, huge recommend!

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  8. Irene

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 22 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Borsh and Pierogis were really good .. my favourite was the plum vodka which sipped down a treat . The waiter Carlo was amazing and his service was exceptional providing us with different choices to try and walking us through the menu . He was kind and polite always checking if we needed anything .I would recommend this place to anyone 🥰

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  9. Mason

    Melbourne

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 19 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a lovely night of polish food and vodka based drinks. We got pierogis, cabbage rolls and Mac and cheese croquettes. Pierogis were very good but quite expensive at nearly $28 for 6. Cocktails were 10/10, some of the best I’ve ever had. Cabbage rolls were absolutely phenomenal, did not know what to expect with these but they were just fantastic. Mac and cheese croquettes… they were yum but nothing special, hard to make these that special. Still 8/10 though. Overall, fantastic vibes, great service and beautiful food. Would definitely go again.

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  10. Olga

    Melbourne

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 13 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I’ve been coming here for 10 years and even after moving to Sydney no visit to Melbourne is ever complete without a visit to BVT. Love it
    Borsch Vodka & TearsResponded on 16 September 2024
    To recognize your customer's loyalty, you could craft a message like this: --- Dear Olga , On behalf of the entire team at Borsch, I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to you for being such a loyal customer over the past 10 years. Your consistent support has not only been a source of encouragement for us but also a key reason we’ve been able to thrive all these years. It’s loyal customers like you who allow us to continue doing what we love—creating memorable experiences for our guests. We are truly grateful for your trust and patronage, and we look forward to serving you for many more years to come. With sincere appreciation, Bvt

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FAQs

Borsch Vodka & Tears offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (03) 9530 2694.

Borsch Vodka & Tears is rated 4.8 stars by 279 OpenTable diners.

Borsch Vodka & Tears does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

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2 people
19:00
Booked 13 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Borsch Vodka & Tears

173 Chapel St, Windsor, AU-VIC 3181

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    High Street
  • Area
    Windsor
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue, Wed 5:00 pm–12:00 am Thu 5:00 pm–1:00 am Fri, Sat 12:30 pm–2:30 am Sun 12:30 pm–12:00 am Bar Tue, Wed 5:00 pm–12:00 am Thu 5:00 pm–1:00 am Fri, Sat 12:30 pm–2:30 am Sun 12:30 pm–12:00 am Lunch Fri–Sun 12:30 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Price
    $A40 and under
  • Cuisines
    Polish, Eastern European
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Close to Prahran & Windsor Train Station (about half way to both stops) On the number 6 and 78 tram line and a short walk from the 5, 64 & 72 tram lines.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Ajesh
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan
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