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The Barre  - The Barre, Melbourne, AU-VIC

The Barre

4.3
4.3
962 Reviews
$40 and under
Modern Australian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 4 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Lively
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for happy hour
The Barre, Arts Centre Melbourne’s sleek space, offers a touch of luxury and hint of showmanship. You’ll find a lively pre- and post-show buzz that takes the bar and eatery from early evening to late night.

The modern Australian menu, with its emphasis on fresh seasonal ingredients, offers both small and larger dishes to be shared and enjoyed with friends. Choose from a well-considered wine list with prominence to local winemakers, an exciting range of craft beers and ciders, or a distinct selection of cocktails and small-batch Australian gins and single malt whiskies.

The world of booze, bubbles and beers is ever-changing and The Barre is excited to also offer a range of alcohol-free options.

From a pre-show sparkling with a share plate, a meal with a fine wine or a mellow late-night drink, we invite you to join us at The Barre.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $40 and under
  • Cuisines
    Modern Australian, Afternoon Tea, Wine Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (03) 9281 8317
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Andreas Koker
  • Neighborhood
    Southbank
  • Cross street
    St Kilda Rd
  • Parking details
    The Arts Centre Melbourne car park, owned and operated by us, is located just minutes from The Barre, our theatres, the National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) and central Melbourne, with 24-hour car parking available at competitive rates. Please note: Our car park has a height restriction of 1.9m.
  • Public transit
    By Train - get off at Flinders Street Station in the Melbourne CBD and walk for a few minutes along St Kilda Road, over Princes Bridge and the Yarra River. By Tram - stop in front of Arts Centre Melbourne at the Arts Precinct stop number 14: 1, 3, 3a, 5, 6, 16, 64, 67 and 72. This tram stop is fully accessible for people who use wheelchairs.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Lunch With - Narelle King, Tar & Roses Vineyard

    A$120.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Feb 23, 2025 only
    12:00 PM
    Arts Centre Melbourne’s much-anticipated The Barre Lunch Series gears up for an exciting return in 2025, with Tar & Roses Vineyard taking centre stage as the inaugural partner. Hosted by the head winemaker at Tar & Roses, Lunch with Narelle King showcases her expertise and passion for wine. Attendees will indulge in a thoughtfully curated menu designed by The Barre’s talented Chef Dario Mannino, with a dessert design by Tarts Anon. Featuring a four-course meal, each course is perfectly paired with wines from Tar & Roses. Experience an idyllic and relaxing atmosphere at The Barre, and savour a leisurely Sunday afternoon with great food and exceptional wine.
    Lunch With - Narelle King, Tar & Roses Vineyard Photo

What 962 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.1Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • City Centre

    Gluten-free-friendly

  • City Centre

    Vegetarian-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Barre offers an ideal pre-theatre dining experience with "excellent service," a convenient location near the Arts Centre, and a menu perfect for sharing. Guests appreciate the "delicious food," friendly staff, and efficient service, ensuring timely meals before shows. While some note high noise levels, overall, The Barre impresses with its welcoming atmosphere.

962 Reviews
  1. Danielle

    Melbourne

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time patron. The vibe is nice, the staff are excellent and the food was delicious. Will definitely come again.

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  2. Victoria

    Melbourne

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our regular choice for pre- theatre dining. Always excellent food, service and value for money. Menu caters to varying dietary requirements and seems to change on a seasonal basis. Highly recommend.

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  3. Paul

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very friendly and helpful staff. Food was excellent and happy hour drinks were of very good quality. I recommend this restaurant!

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  4. Peter

    Melbourne

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 13, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Booked for 7.15pm dinner , arrived on time ordered drinks then to be told that the kitchen was only able to serve a restricted menu after 7.30pm which did not include any main courses. I understand the barre caters for pre/post show patrons but at no stage before or when arriving was there any advice of a change in dining choice. So we left and will not return.

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  5. Terry

    Victoria

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    very disappointed to find Barre Closed on arrival Booking was confirmed Sat Morning

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  6. Sandy

    Melbourne

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on December 5, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Small menu but it works as most people are t here pre-theatre and the service is very good. The food comes quickly and is always high quality, we go regularly

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  7. Sally

    Melbourne

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 5, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Friendly and helpful staff in a great location. The food is OK, but no-one at the table loved it. Good if you want a quick dinner before a show.

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  8. Rosie

    Melbourne

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    The service was good at the beginning but once we were served out meal, it was hard to get the attention of the waiters to get additional drinks etc

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  9. Lisa

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Everything was lovely: service, espresso martinis and our pre-show nibbles. Ambience and noise impacted by unsupervised / not properly supervised young children at the table behind us - totally outside the remit of the restaurant staff, though, and there's no doubt that next time Barre would get a perfect score from our party. Thank you!

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  10. Caroline

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The staff were highly professional. For theatre goers the speedy service was a bonus.

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FAQs

The Barre is rated 4.3 stars by 962 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 4 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Barre

Arts Centre Melbourne, 100 St Kilda Rd, Melbourne, AU-VIC 3004

Additional information

  • Cross street
    St Kilda Rd
  • Neighborhood
    Southbank
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $40 and under
  • Cuisines
    Modern Australian, Afternoon Tea, Wine Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    The Arts Centre Melbourne car park, owned and operated by us, is located just minutes from The Barre, our theatres, the National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) and central Melbourne, with 24-hour car parking available at competitive rates. Please note: Our car park has a height restriction of 1.9m.
  • Public transit
    By Train - get off at Flinders Street Station in the Melbourne CBD and walk for a few minutes along St Kilda Road, over Princes Bridge and the Yarra River. By Tram - stop in front of Arts Centre Melbourne at the Arts Precinct stop number 14: 1, 3, 3a, 5, 6, 16, 64, 67 and 72. This tram stop is fully accessible for people who use wheelchairs.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Andreas Koker
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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