Punch Lane Wine Bar & Restaurant

4.7

639 Reviews

$41 to $100

European

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2 people

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 7 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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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$41 to $100
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
We have a stunning basement space just below our iconic wine bar Punch Lane, with warm toned art-deco panelling, mid century furnishings + 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.

Location
43 Little Bourke St, Melbourne, AU-VIC 3000
Neighborhood
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
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wine

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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

What 639 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
4.7Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Energetic

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Melbourne
Great for fine wines
City Centre
Best Overall
City Centre
Best Ambiance
City Centre
Great for fine wines
City Centre
Romantic
City Centre
Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Punch Lane Wine Bar & Restaurant offers an "amazing experience" with exceptional service and a cozy atmosphere. Known for its "amazing food and wine," guests praise its "friendly and attentive" staff and delightful menu. The restaurant is ideal for "intimate dinners" or pre-theatre bites, with a "wonderful vibe" and excellent recommendations.

639 Reviews

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Sue
Melbourne2 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We've been here three times now and it keeps getting better. Wonderful food and spectacular wine with lovely, lovely service. Highly recommend.
Punch Lane Wine Bar & RestaurantResponded today
Thank you very much, a great story about Sylvester is he has rejoined me after first working for me 25years ago ... very special
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Anna
Melbourne2 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had a fabulous long lunch yet again at the Wine bar - delicious food and fantastic wine list. The whole experience, including great service, never disappoints!
Punch Lane Wine Bar & RestaurantResponded on February 21, 2025
We very much appreciate your continued support in our 30th year since opening , yiu have very much helped us keep our doors open . until next time :)
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Maria
Melbourne1 review
5.0
Dined on February 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First time here and did not disappoint. Food was so good and the service even better!
Punch Lane Wine Bar & RestaurantResponded on February 21, 2025
Wow!!! thanks for giving us a go, great to read you were impressed ... I'm so proud and thankful for the staff we have :)
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Michael
Melbourne1 review
5.0
Dined on February 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Take the chiefs recommendation , it’s seasonal ,-great produce in hands of the whisperers.
Punch Lane Wine Bar & RestaurantResponded today
Totally agree, Nuno's food is sensational :)
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Mel
Seattle3 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience restaurant and wine bar with a very good wine choice and some great wines by the glass.
Punch Lane Wine Bar & RestaurantResponded today
Thank you, thank you from all at Punch
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Melanie
Melbourne2 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent pre theatre dinner. Very good service from the whole team and fast so we had plenty of time to get to the theatre. We had the mains duck and gnocchi with green beans. The meals were excellent. This will be our go-to pre theatre restaurant.
Punch Lane Wine Bar & RestaurantResponded today
We have been honing our pre theatre skills for 30 years now and we are in the heart of theatreland ... so pleased you enjoyed your time with us ... see you next show :)
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Caroline
Melbourne4 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 24, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
D'Artagnan is an exceptional waiter. Thoughtful, caring and knowledgeable . Great ambience. You can hear each other speak which is important for us.
Punch Lane Wine Bar & RestaurantResponded today
We all agree ....D'Artagnan is an exceptional waiter. Thank you
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Phil
Victoria2 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 24, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Walked in - first time - for lunch and felt comfortable straight away. Old style comfortable decor , friendly knowledgeable staff, great wine list and really fabulous food. What more could you want ?
Punch Lane Wine Bar & RestaurantResponded today
Happy customers, like music to our collective hearts:)
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Inger VIP
San Francisco2 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Down a little laneway, fun vibe, great food, and many excellent wines.
Punch Lane Wine Bar & RestaurantResponded today
great guests also ... thanks for popping in
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Gregory
Melbourne1 review
5.0
Dined on January 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Delightful drinks and snacks with expert hosting.
Punch Lane Wine Bar & RestaurantResponded today
Love the "expert hosting" comment. :)
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Punch Lane Wine Bar & Restaurant is rated 4.7 stars by 639 OpenTable diners.

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