Punch Lane Wine Bar & Restaurant

4.7

620 Reviews

$A41 to $A100

European

Make a booking

2 people

23 Dec 2024

19:30

Booked 4 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%

Private dining

Book your next event with us

View details

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$A41 to $A100
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
There is a stunning basement space just below our iconic wine bar Punch Lane, with warm toned art-deco panelling, mid century furnishings and 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
Area
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
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

Gift card

Send gift cards instantly by email or print to present in person.

Send a gift card

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
Christmas Day Lunch
A$225.00 per person
Prepaid
25 Dec 2024 only
It's time to spoil yourselves this Christmas Day with lunch at Punch Lane. We are offering 2 sittings for a 2 hour period - 12pm & 2.30pm to our Chef's tasting menu. The bar will will call last drinks at 4.45pm to allow our staff to escape home to their own Christmas celebrations. Menu to follow - please let us know of any dietary requirements you have when booking Please note beverage purchases will incur a 15% public holiday surcharge on the day.
New Year's Eve @ Punch Lane 2024
A$135.00 per person
31 Dec 2024 - 1 Jan 2025
All dinner reservations for New Year's Eve dine on our NYE Celebration Feasting Menu priced at $135pp. Vegetarians, pescatarians & gluten free guests can be catered for. Please notify at time of booking. All reservations prior to 6.45pm are a for 2 hours Due to the high demand of bookings there is a cancellation fee of $135pp with less than 7 days notice Snack - Cacio e Pepe Panisse, whipped ricotta, zuni pickles Medium Skull island butterfly tiger prawns, fermented piri-piri butter, Lemon Myrtle, crispy straw potatoes Large Aylesbury duck breast 3 pepper & lavender honey glaze, miso carrots, pickled plums Dessert Malt milk bavarois, roasted balsamic cherries

What 620 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Energetic

Diners' Choice Awards

Melbourne
Great for fine wines
City Centre
Great for fine wines
City Centre
Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Punch Lane Wine Bar & Restaurant offers a "delightful experience" with "outstanding service" and "fantastic food." Guests rave about the "extensive wine list," cozy ambiance, and attentive staff. Highlights include homemade focaccia and lamb cutlets. Ideal for date nights or pre-theatre dining, this Melbourne gem is a must-visit.

620 Reviews

J
Jason
Melbourne
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Went for pre-show dinner and it started an amazing night off perfectly. Food and staff were exceptional. Returned same night for after-show drinks and dessert.
Is this helpful?
D
David
Melbourne
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Terrific little wine bar for a special night out. Food, service and ambiance could not be faulted. Will definitely recommend to others.
Is this helpful?
TH
TriciaH
Melbourne
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on 11 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely love this bar/restaurant We keep coming back - could today been better than previously - I think so!
Is this helpful?
G
Geoff
Melbourne
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 11 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great club like atmosphere, excellent food and service with a good and interesting wine list. Eaten here plenty of times, never disappointed
Is this helpful?
S
Susan
Melbourne
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on 7 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Service professional and pleasant. Ambience good for a special anniversary dinner, atmospheric and classy. Food was beautifully prepared and every mouthful a pleasure. We appreciated the chef’s skill and care. Wine and other drinks also excellent. Thank you Punch Lane
Is this helpful?
R
Rebecca
Melbourne
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 7 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great service. The food was good. The Wine choices were amazing.
Is this helpful?
M
Miranda
Melbourne
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 5 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a wonderful night for my mum’s birthday. They were so accommodating with our dietaries and the wine list was amazing with our fabulous server getting the wine right every time.
Punch Lane Wine Bar & RestaurantResponded on 6 December 2024
Brilliant and thank you for joining us for your mums birthday ... HAPPY BIRTHDAY MUM from all of us and Punch
Is this helpful?
M
Marguerite
Victoria
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on 5 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great spot- handy before the theatre. Staff excellent ,food tasty , prices fair
Punch Lane Wine Bar & RestaurantResponded on 5 December 2024
Thank you :)
Is this helpful?
K
Kevin
Victoria
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 1 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Punch Lane Wine Bar was amazing. The service was spectacular, the decor lovely, seats super comfy, and the food was to die for. Not to mention the amazing wine selection. This is my second time back at this lovely establishment, and I'm already looking forward to coming back again very soon. Would highly reccomend!
Punch Lane Wine Bar & RestaurantResponded on 2 December 2024
Wow and Goolie Gosh, what an amzing wrap, we are also looking forward to you joining us again and repeating your experience !
Is this helpful?
N
Nicole
Melbourne
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 17 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Once again a beautiful meal in a room full of charm by outstanding staff.
Punch Lane Wine Bar & RestaurantResponded on 3 December 2024
Thank you for such a wonderful compliment, next year is our 30th year in that charming room! Can't believe it sometimes whilst competing with new restaurant openings, social media, good food guide awards.... I like of to think of that Woody Allan saying " 80% of success is based on just turning up.
Is this helpful?

FAQs

Punch Lane Wine Bar & Restaurant is rated 4.7 stars by 620 OpenTable diners.

Punch Lane Wine Bar & Restaurant 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.