Punch Lane Wine Bar & Restaurant

Name: Punch Lane Wine Bar & Restaurant
Address: 43 Little Bourke St, Melbourne, AU-VIC, Australia, 3000
Telephone: (03) 9639 4944
Price range: $41 to $100
Rating: 4.7

4.7 (656)

$41 to $100

European

43 Little Bourke St, Melbourne, AU-VIC 3000

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2 people

Jul 1, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 4 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

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
Christmas Day Lunch
A$250.00 per person
Prepaid
Dec 25, 2025 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 Christmas Lunch Chef's tasting menu. The bar will will call last drinks at 4.30pm 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.

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What 656 people are saying

Punch Lane Wine Bar & Restaurant reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Energetic

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Melbourne
Great for fine wines
City Centre
Great for fine wines

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Punch Lane Wine Bar & Restaurant is a gem in Melbourne's dining scene, celebrated for its "amazing food," "great service," and "interesting wine list." Regular visitors praise its warm ambiance, enhanced by attentive staff and delectable dishes like scallops and cauliflower salad. Ideal for intimate dates or festive gatherings, it consistently delivers an "excellent experience" with a cozy, romantic atmosphere.

656 Reviews

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Elaine
Melbourne2 reviews
4.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Overall a great plsce to hang out. We had Chef’s menu that was value for money. Starters were great. But the fish entree flavour combo was a bit weird for me. Cauliflower was absolutely delicious. Steak was slightly overcooked for a medium rare as it was a bit tough and also too little or small for 3 people. We each had probably 3/4 strips (tiny finger size) of steaks. A bit dark inside cos i can’t read the menu and had to use iphone lights to shine on the menu to read. but it makes ambience a lil more romantic for a first or second date i suppose. Service was amazing by the host and the guy who served us. Very attentive. I would definitely come again to try their other food. Of course i would recommend this place to other people.
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Karen
Melbourne2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had the Chef's Table as was a larger group. They suited it to everyone's dietary requirements. Food was absolutely delicious. Made our occasion very special.
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Jacqui
Sydney5 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food! Try the scallops or cauliflower salad. Such a big and interesting wine list as well and great service - friendly and knowledgeable. Highly recommend!
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Paul
London3 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Good food - we did the feed us menu. Excellent martinis to start & a decent whisky selection to finish with. Nice relaxed vibe, will be back soon.
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Michael VIP
Melbourne9 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is a wonderful wine bar and restaurant. It is a great pre and post theatre place.
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Kim
Calgary / Southern Alberta7 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
we are always impressed by the warm welcome, wine, and food at punch lane wine bar. as regular visitors to Melbourne, it is our must-do dining experience each trip. thanks for another beautiful meal
Punch Lane Wine Bar & RestaurantResponded on May 12, 2025
That brings a true smile to all out faces ... thank you so much :) from all at Punch Lane
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Alexander
Melbourne2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Booked for a reunion with old friends and were truly spoiled which made the occasion even more special. We were SOOO well looked after and the food was truly out of this world. Thank you Thank you!!
Punch Lane Wine Bar & RestaurantResponded on May 9, 2025
We very much appreciate you joining us for your reunion celebration and are thrilled that you felt spoilt and looked after :)
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James
Melbourne11 reviews
2.0
Dined on April 29, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Very disappointing, nowhere near our experience on many visits over the last 20 or so years. Limited menu, entree and main poorly cooked and a Victorian red wine by the glass $35!!!!
Punch Lane Wine Bar & RestaurantResponded on May 9, 2025
Thank you for your support over 20 or so years that is very special and appreciated. Re your comments I thought it important to reply with some detail. - We have 6 reds on offer by the glass $17 through $20 as well as 2 x premium pours with the one you are referring to is a 2013 Bannockburn Shiraz - Our menu has 17 options in the snack, medium, slicer sections ,5 x mains, 3 x sides 4 x dessert and a cheese selection -I'm fortunate enough to have had the same kitchen members for the past 6 years + , it would be good to know what you ate and what you found poorly cooked as the crew take great pride in their work and delivering a great product . All the Best
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James
London7 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fabulous experience from start to finish. Great welcome and speedy arrival of apperitives. Very friendly and knowledgeable staff, wonderful food and wine. D’artignan went the extra mile
Punch Lane Wine Bar & RestaurantResponded on April 15, 2025
We really appreciate you joining us, hope to see you again in the near future, a BIG hello from D'Artagnan
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Jasper
Melbourne1 review
5.0
Dined on April 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food is amazing. The ambience is perfect. The staff are lovely and helpful. I absolutely love this place.
Punch Lane Wine Bar & RestaurantResponded on April 4, 2025
We love your support ... thank you so very much. It's our 30th year so it just means that much more to have these long-term relationships with our wonderful friends of Punch Lane .
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