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

647 Reviews

$41 to $100

European

43 Little Bourke St, Melbourne, AU-VIC 3000

Make a reservation

2 people

May 1, 2025

11:30 PM

Booked 6 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%

Dining areas

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

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$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.

What 647 people are saying

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

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

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

Melbourne
Great for fine wines
City Centre
Great for fine wines
City Centre
Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Punch Lane Wine Bar & Restaurant delights with "amazing food," a "perfect ambience," and "lovely, knowledgeable staff." Guests rave about the chef's menu and extensive wine selection, enjoying a "truly fantastic evening." Perfect for special occasions, its "old-world charm" and "great club-like atmosphere" create a memorable dining experience.

647 Reviews

J
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
Is this helpful?
J
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 .
Is this helpful?
M
Matt
Melbourne12 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 2, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Food, drink & service was great. It’s a comfy place to enjoy a meal & a few drinks, although a little on expensive side.
Punch Lane Wine Bar & RestaurantResponded on April 4, 2025
We are very pleased you enjoyed our offer :)
Is this helpful?
N
Neil
Melbourne2 reviews
2.0
Dined on March 30, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
I've been going to Punch Lane for 15 years. I've always had a great meal with great service. The last two times however I have been disappointed. More with the poor response to relatively minor complaints. Things that could easily been resolved were met with defensiveness and some hostility. $100 for a tough steak is worth saying something about. Unfortunately my relationship with Punch Lane has come to an end
Punch Lane Wine Bar & RestaurantResponded on March 31, 2025
The 2 x $100 steaks 400g each from a company we source some of our specialty cuts from “The Range Vintage Beef Company” these Porterhouse Steaks are from a breed in the style of 'Spanish Galicia Cows". • The 2 x steak where 1 x Blue and 1 x Rare • The blue steak was completely eaten , the rare steak was mostly eaten with some fat left behind and a small amount of meat remaining • The shift manager who you dealt with is a very capable, calm and articulate person , he offered a complimentary dessert which was accepted and $80 off your account towards the 1 x steak. I’m not sure what you are referring to re disappointment the last 2 times. I’m sorry to read of your relationship with us come to an end, especially after 15 yrs, which is significant and your point is not missed.
Is this helpful?
A
Amalie
Victoria5 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 29, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We love coming back here. Food is always delicious, with great service all round
Punch Lane Wine Bar & RestaurantResponded on March 31, 2025
Love that you keep joining us :) Thank you
Is this helpful?
P
Pat
Dublin5 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A truly fantastic evening. All staff were so welcoming and had time to chat with us through the evening. Food was really interesting and tasty. We had Crab Cigars followed by a Snapper Special for two with Portuguese influenced sauce. Delicious. Meal was complemented with some interesting wines .. skin contact Marsanne Rousanne, followed by aged Riesling which had lovely petrol notes, and finished with a quality old Rutherglen. As I said "Wonderful"
Punch Lane Wine Bar & RestaurantResponded on March 31, 2025
Love those "Cigars" ... those ones are still legal inside a restuarnt
Is this helpful?
S
Sharon
Gold Coast3 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food and service was amazing. Will definitely be back Head chef Nuno came to our table to make sure we were enjoying our meal and that everything met our expectations
Punch Lane Wine Bar & RestaurantResponded on March 31, 2025
Nuno is amazing , so so lucky to have him :)
Is this helpful?
D
David
Melbourne1 review
5.0
Dined on March 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
An excellent meal. The lamb melted in my mouth and the scallops were perfect. Excellent service.
Punch Lane Wine Bar & RestaurantResponded on March 17, 2025
We are so pleased you joined us. Thank you for all at Punch Lane
Is this helpful?
S
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 on March 11, 2025
Thank you very much, a great story about Sylvester is he has rejoined me after first working for me 25years ago ... very special
Is this helpful?
A
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 :)
Is this helpful?

FAQs

Punch Lane Wine Bar & Restaurant is rated 4.7 stars by 647 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.