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Nearby Restaurants

Dining within walking distance of the theatres

Drinks and snacks are available at all of our theatre bars, but if you are after something more substantial, our theatres are located in the heart of Melbourne's vibrant city centre, with many pre-theatre and post-show dining options available within walking distance.
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136 Exhibition Street, Melbourne

Juni Melbourne

JUNI by Michael Lambie is a vibrant Southeast Asian bar and dining room in Melbourne’s theatre district, serving bold, fire-and-spice-led share plates with cocktails, wine, sake and spirits. It’s an ideal spot for pre-theatre dining, post-show drinks or a late-night catch-up.
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182 Collins Street, Melbourne

Japanese Teppanyaki Inn

Japanese Teppanyaki Inn is a refined Japanese teppanyaki restaurant in Melbourne’s CBD, serving curated set courses of premium beef, fresh seafood and seasonal vegetables with a focus on tradition, precision and quality. It’s ideal for intimate dining, group occasions or an authentic Japanese dining experience.
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162-168 Collins Street, Melbourne

The George on Collins

The George on Collins is an elegant Southeast Asian restaurant and bar in Melbourne’s CBD, serving upmarket share plates, banquet menus and cocktails inside the heritage Georges Building. It’s ideal for pre-show dining, romantic drinks or a lively city catch-up.
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2 Mill Place, Melbourne

Mill Place Merchants

Mill Place Merchants is a hidden speakeasy bar in Melbourne’s CBD, serving classic cocktails, martinis and elevated bites inside a heritage-listed 1840s building. It’s ideal for pre-show drinks, a post-show nightcap or a shared supper with friends.
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62 Little Collins St

Magic Mountain Saloon

Magic Mountain Saloon is a neon-lit Thai restaurant and bar in Melbourne’s theatre district, serving bold share-style dishes, fragrant curries, wok-fried favourites and cocktails. It’s ideal for pre-show banquets, post-show snacks or a late-night Melbourne dining experience.
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1st Floor, Curtin House, 252 Swanston St

Cookie

Cookie is an iconic Melbourne restaurant and bar near the theatre district, serving bold Thai and Southeast Asian share plates alongside one of the city’s most celebrated drinks lists. It’s ideal for pre-show dining, post-curtain drinks or a lively late-night meal.
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163 Spring Street, Melbourne

Federici at the Princess Theatre

Federici is a light-filled bar and dining spot at the Princess Theatre, serving spuntini, local wines, beers and cocktails before each performance. It’s ideal for a quick pre-show bite or drink right before the theatre.
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