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The Barre  - The Barre, Melbourne, AU-VIC

The Barre

4.3
4.3
952 Reviews
$40 and under
Modern Australian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 18 times today
  • 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
    Tue–Fri 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 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

What 952 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
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • City Centre

    Gluten-free-friendly

  • City Centre

    Healthy

  • City Centre

    Vegetarian-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Barre offers a convenient and delightful pre-theatre dining experience at the Melbourne Arts Centre. Guests praise its "excellent service" and "delicious food," making it a favorite choice for theatre-goers. Despite some noise and occasional rushed service, patrons appreciate the "friendly and efficient" staff and the consistently high-quality menu options.

952 Reviews
  1. Caroline

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined today

    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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  2. bronwyn

    Victoria

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Convenient location, tasty food, good service, would return

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  3. Karen

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a nice meal and drinks. Excellent customer service.

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  4. Karen

    Victoria

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a lovely meal here before a concert. Service quick and friendly and gluten free for coeliac catered for, I even had fries. We will be back!

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  5. Sandy

    Melbourne

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our food was excellent tonight and it usually is. The service is efficient and the food comes quickly since many people use it as pre theatre dinner as we were.

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  6. Peter

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    No further comment Excellent service by enthusiast staff

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  7. Daniel

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great pre show option, food and service were excellent

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  8. cindy

    Nashville

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Close and convenient when attending a performance. Staff are excellent. Not sure about the new menu - haloumi lacked that soft gooey texture

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  9. Peter

    Melbourne

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Currently best available pre-show dinner at Arts Centre itself. Member benefits suspended. Handy parking beneath, access revised recently. Noisy when crowded, it resounds, so book early. Menu is varied, drinks are plentiful, they have a happy hour.

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  10. LeighC

    Victoria

    7 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We have dined here many times prior to a show and the staff are amazing with quick service and always a smile and thw food is always great and good value for money. We will be back.

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FAQs

The Barre is rated 4.3 stars by 952 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 18 times today
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
    Tue–Fri 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 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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