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Southbank houses a variety of food and beverage options to enjoy before or after your visit to the Centre. Explore some of our go-to spots below.
Located next door to the Centre, Blondie Bar combines a stunning wine list with delicious food in a relaxed intimate atmosphere. If you'd like to dine in before your concert, we recommend booking ahead of time. Click here to book a table.
Foyer Bars
Serving a great selection of wine, beer, soft drinks and light snacks, our foyer bars are the perfect place to relax before the show or during interval. Our foyer bars are open one hour before most Elisabeth Murdoch Hall events and selected events in the Primrose Potter Salon.
Located next door to Melbourne Theatre Company’s Southbank Theatre, Miss Pearl is an Asian fusion restaurant, open from 5.30pm Monday to Saturday.
Located at the University of Melbourne Southbank Campus, Betwixt offers a range of breakfast and lunch options, and is open late on Thursday and Friday evenings.
Open for lunch and dinner, Pot au Feu boats a delicious menu of Vietnamese food.
Located just a short stroll away on Sturt St, the Malthouse Theatre Café is open for morning coffee hits and treats, and for pre-show dinners Tuesday through to Sunday.
Saporito Café Bar & Grill / Maiz y Cacao
Saporito Cafe is a short walk from Melbourne Recital Centre and is an ideal spot to enjoy quality locally sourced ingredients. Saporito also operates as a Mexican restaurant named Maiz y Cacao from 4.30pm – late.
Broadbean is an organic grocer and juice bar dedicated to organic and biodynamic produce. Broad Bean has a small area of tables to enjoy a healthy breakfast, lunch or afternoon snack.
You’ll find a long list of dining options situated along the Yarra River in Southbank. From globally renowned Japanese restaurant Nobu to the elegant steak restaurant Rockpool, the family-friendly Blue Train and high-quality Italian restaurant DOC.