Bouvardia

4.8

79 Reviews

$A41 to $A100

Cocktail Bar

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2 people

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 2 times today

Experiences are available.

Great for creative cocktails
Good for special occasions
Innovative

*Best Cocktail Bar 2023 Critics Choice Award - TimeOutMelbourne*

Bouvardia is a modern experimental cocktail bar and exhibition space. The cocktails are all highly experimental and unique incorporating local products, seasonality, sustainability and gastronomical processes. The interiors mid century modern design contrasts aspects of minimalism with opulent colours and textures. The venue also doubles as an exhibition space showcasing local artists on a rotational monthly basis. Bouvardias concept was designed to be unique and inspire creativity through providing a multi-sensory experience to all patrons and visitors.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$A41 to $A100
Cuisines
Cocktail Bar, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
Hours of Operation
Mon–Wed 5:00 pm–12:00 am Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–1:00 am
Phone number
(03) 0000 0000
Website
http://bouvardia.com.au/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
L2/169 Bourke st, Melbourne, AU-VIC 3000
Neighbourhood
Melbourne CBD
Cross Street
Russell St & Bourke St, Melbourne VIC 3000
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Russell St - Stop 7
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Late Night, Wine

Experiences

Large Group Minimum Spend
A$60.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Bookings above 6 people require a minimum spend of $60 per person. - We are a table service venue so this is a combined total for the entire table. - We do not split bills.

What 79 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.5Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Energetic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Bouvardia is a hidden gem with a "great vibe" and "amazing cocktails." The intimate setting features "great service" and knowledgeable staff who create "unique, delicious, and very addictive" drinks. The ambiance is cozy and inviting, making it perfect for a relaxing night out with friends. Highly recommended for cocktail enthusiasts!

79 Reviews

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Ellie
Brighton1 review
5.0
Dined on March 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A great bar. Amazing servers who helped us to understand the menu and decide on drinks. We loved the added touch of the free shot to try and guess what ingredients were in it. I would really recommend this bar!
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Sudharshan
Melbourne1 review
5.0
Dined on February 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Cocktails are brilliant and flavours are just simply amazing!
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Juan
Melbourne1 review
5.0
Dined on February 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great new restaurant! Plenty of seafood options. Service is impecable and wine list is top notch
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Rory
London1 review
5.0
Dined on November 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic cocktails and great service. Would recommend!
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OpenTable Diner
Melbourne3 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 29, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We loved our time here. The cocktails were very good .
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GavinW
Hawaii2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Hidden away up 2 flights of stairs. Very cool decor and ambience yet very welcoming. The owners/bartenders are very passionate about their experimental cocktails and matching innovative colour-coded cocktail menu. Thoroughly enjoyed it. The 1792 Huon washed rind to match was incredible.
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Michelleb
Melbourne16 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 2, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great bar. Staff are amazing. Thank you Sam. Best cocktail I think I’ve ever had “Major Tom”. My partner had a B.A.B which he also loved. Highly recommend you visit. Ask for Sam.
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Timothyd
Melbourne1 review
1.0
Dined on January 2, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
You guys took our booking and we’re not open, we were left out in the rain and there is no way of contacting you.
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MichelleT
Brisbane1 review
2.0
Dined on December 29, 2023
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
Very expensive cocktail that won’t any good in-terms of taste and alcohol content. Very diluted.
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Erik
Melbourne2 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 20, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I’ve been a few times and I love to check out what new cocktails they add to their menu. Great vibe and perfect for after work tipple
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FAQs

Bouvardia is rated 4.8 stars by 79 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 2 times today

Experiences are available.

L2/169 Bourke st, Melbourne, AU-VIC 3000

Additional information

Cross Street
Russell St & Bourke St, Melbourne VIC 3000
Neighbourhood
Melbourne CBD
Hours of Operation
Mon–Wed 5:00 pm–12:00 am Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–1:00 am
Price
$A41 to $A100
Cuisines
Cocktail Bar, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Russell St - Stop 7
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Late Night, Wine

Website
http://bouvardia.com.au/
Phone number
(03) 0000 0000

Bouvardia

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Experiences

Large Group Minimum Spend

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What 79 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

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