Punch Lane Wine Bar & Restaurant

4.7

612 Reviews

$A41 to $A100

European

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2 people

5 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 11 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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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

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Experiences

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
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 612 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Energetic

Diners' Choice Awards

Melbourne
Great for fine wines
City Centre
Great for fine wines

Review summary

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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.

612 Reviews

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Kevin
Victoria
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
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 3 days ago
Wow and Goolie Gosh, what an amzing wrap, we are also looking forward to you joining us again and repeating your experience !
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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 2 days ago
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.
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Louise
Victoria
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 9 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We really enjoyed the chef’s special and the excellent service.
Punch Lane Wine Bar & RestaurantResponded 2 days ago
Brilliant ... Thank you :)
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Jacinta
Melbourne
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 1 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Chef’s menu was delicious! impeccable service and overall great experience
Punch Lane Wine Bar & RestaurantResponded 3 days ago
Thank you for visiting us and for your support. A happy and Safe Christmas from us all at Punch Lane
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Marcel
Melbourne
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 19 October 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
the chef's menu was not as expected at all, flavor combinations went nowhere. service was ok.
Punch Lane Wine Bar & RestaurantResponded on 23 October 2024
Thank you for your feedback on your experience and for your detailed notes on the private message you also sent with more detail. It is clear the flavor profile of our food as well as the ingredients are not to your liking, for example chicory has a bitter flavor, blue cheese has a sharp taste. We appreciate you giving us a go.
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Doug
Sydney
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 18 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The music and crowd were perfect. It made the dining experience more enjoyable. The food was delicious particularly the steak which was very tender and nicely crisped giving a lovely flavour that went brilliantly with the other dishes. The wine range was extensive and we enjoyed a nice Australian viognier. I thoroughly enjoyed the meal.
Punch Lane Wine Bar & RestaurantResponded on 23 October 2024
Thank you very much ... a tender steak is definitely a good steak :)
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Deanne
New York City
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on 11 October 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
I have been dining at Punchlane for years, never disappointed, food amazing and staff and service is always amazing! Dee Sims
Punch Lane Wine Bar & RestaurantResponded on 23 October 2024
We are so appreciated of your support; it warms our hearts to know we have a special place in your dining experience.
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Petra
Gloucestershire
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 10 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is a hidden gem in little Bourke street. The menu is interesting and on this occasion we decided to have an array of starters from their 'snacks' menu. Loved the Portuguese salt cod croquettes and the hero was the lamb cutlet with an eggplant relish. We also shared a very smooth chicken liver foie gras parfait with an onion jam and potato bread and enjoyed the spanner crab cigars (there is only one per serve so if you want to share you will need two). We washed these down with a couple of Prosecco's and to conclude enjoyed the chocolate fondant with berries and a raspberry sorbet. The service was extremely attentive and it was lovely to listen to some good jazz mixes.
Punch Lane Wine Bar & RestaurantResponded on 23 October 2024
We love that you love the whole Punch Lane package and that you have taken the time to share it with us.
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Dorina
Melbourne
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 4 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We ordered a set menu and the food was plentiful and absolutely delicious. The wine suggestions to go with the meal were also perfect. As we were rushed to get to the theatre we only had an hour to eat but once they realised we weren’t able to have our dessert due to time restrictions they suggested we come back after the show. It worked out perfectly and we had the most beautiful panna cotta afterwards. Highly recommended
Punch Lane Wine Bar & RestaurantResponded on 23 October 2024
Love a good plan !
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Eric
Hawaii
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 27 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Attentive, yet not intrusive staff, epicurean diverse and appealing menu with equally inviting wine selection…great Negronis as well! 🥃🥃🥃
Punch Lane Wine Bar & RestaurantResponded on 30 September 2024
Thank you for sharing and for joining us :)
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