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Lt Lonsdale St Balcony -overlooks State Library - Father’s Office QV Little Lonsdale, Melbourne, AU-VIC

Father’s Office QV Little Lonsdale

4.1
4.1
780 Reviews
$A40 and under
American

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2 people
9:30 p.m.
Booked 9 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for groups
  • Lively
  • Great for happy hour
If you’re looking for a place in the heart of the Melbourne CBD that promises atmosphere, exceptional value and one the best and liveliest bar restaurants, look no further than Father’s Office.Father's Office transports you to 1920's America during the prohibition era. The Speakeasy theme is featured throughout the entire venue with vintage pieces adorning the walls. The drinks list is focused on period items, including signature cocktails, a wide range of whisky and rum, as well as craft beers from local micro-brewers.

Join us for happy hour Tuesday - Sunday 4pm - 8pm.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $A40 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Dining Bar, Burgers
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu, Sun 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–3:00 am
  • Phone number
    (03) 9825 8999
  • Website
    http://www.fathersoffice.com.au/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Location
    249 Little Lonsdale St, Melbourne, AU-VIC 3000
  • Neighbourhood
    Melbourne CBD
  • Cross Street
    Swanston Street
  • Parking details
    Parking for Father’s Office is available in the QV and Melbourne Central complex. For the QV complex Fathers Office can validate your parking when you spend $1 in our store. With validation parking is $20 for all day Monday - Friday. For regular rates and prices please see the QV website. Parking on Sundays is $12 all day!
  • Public transit
    Melbourne Central Train Station is only a 2 minute walk away. Trams service Swanston Street, La Trobe Street and Bourke Street.
  • Entertainment
    We host DJs every Friday and Saturday nights from 6pm-late.
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Dancing, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • A LA CARTE LUNCH OR DINNER BOOKING (main meal pp)

    Multiple dates available
    Order from our regular a la carte menu for either lunch or dinner. Please note all guests will need to order a main meal per person and be seated in the dining room. We do not charge your credit card on booking. It is only to confirm where to seat your group.

  • The Ritz 3-Course Set Menu including 1 drink $79pp

    A$79.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    The Ritz 3 Course Set Menu inc 1 drink for $79 per person. Entree: Shared Platter with some of our signature appetiser. Main Meal - Select from 7 mains including 350g Scotch Fillet, 250g Eye Fillet, Surf ‘n’Turf, Full Rack of USA Pork Ribs, Tasmanian Pan Seared Salmon, Trio of Sliders, or Freekeh & Vegetable Salad with Halloumi. Something for everyone! Two Shared Sides for the table. Alternating Dessert - Milk Chocolate Ganache or New York Style Cheesecake Includes over 20 drinks to select from. Cocktail's, Schooner of Beer or Cider, Premium Spirits, Glass of Lindeman's Henry's Sons White, Red or Sparkling, soft drink.

  • Bee's Knees 3-Course Set Menu inc 1 drink for$59pp

    A$59.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    The Bee's Knees 3 Course Set Menu inc 1 drink for $59 per person. Entree: Shared Platter with some of our signature appetiser. Main Meal - Select from 8 mains including 300g Porterhouse Steak, Half Rack USA Pork Ribs, 300g Pork Scotch, Classic Parma, Trio of Sliders, Barramundi, Pumpkin & Lentil burger or Freekeh & Vegetable Salad with Halloumi. Something for everyone! Alternating Dessert - Home made Ice Cream/ Sorbet or Milk Chocolate Ganache. Includes over 20 drinks to select from. Cocktail's, Schooner of Beer or Cider, Premium Spirits, House Wine and soft drink/juice.

Menu

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What 780 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.1
4.1 based on recent ratings
  • 3.9Food
  • 4.1Service
  • 3.9Ambience
  • 4Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • Melbourne

    Good for groups

  • Inner City

    Good for groups

  • Inner City

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Father's Office QV Little Lonsdale offers a vibrant atmosphere perfect for socializing with friends. "Great value" drink and meal deals, especially the $25 steak night, are highlights. The service is often described as "quick and efficient," and the staff as accommodating. The lively ambiance is enhanced by "good music," but some find it too loud for conversation.

780 Reviews

  1. Warren

    Melbourne

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing good quality food at a really great price includes a free drink..

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  2. Summer

    Melbourne

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 25, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Me and my friend went for the bottomless lunch the host was lovely and the drinks were good way to much ice that you couldn’t drink through the straw though. One of the bar tenders was super rude to my friend he had a hat and was short he barley filled drinks halfway before pilling on so much ice which he then pushed down with his bare hand we ended up scooping off the top layer of ice once we got back to our table. 100% not enough food for a bottomless also not clear enough that it was only bottomless drinks and not bottomless food as well, food was not great the 4 pieces of cauliflour was bland and soggy as were the 2 spring rolls, calamari was fine but only two piece is ridiculous the same with the aranchini, the chips were good and that was all the food me and my friend went and got more food after we left as we were still hungry was not worth the money and we won’t be back.

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  3. Kim

    Melbourne

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 19, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great value food package. The steak with salad & chips was great. We enjoyed it with the drinks included, whether it was the schooner of beer, a glass of shiraz, or ginger ale.

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  4. Jacqueline

    Melbourne

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 3, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The quick lunch meals at $25 are great value for the size of the meal + drink. We were a group of 6 and all our meals were excellent. We need to better understand when ordering via the app how to ensure all our meals and drinks arrive together. 1 drink didn't arrive until we chased for it which was after all our meals had been delivered. But it was just a matter of asking one of the very friendly staff. We find the music is very loud here and it's really hard to talk and hear each other. It's a great place to go for lunch on a work day.

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  5. Tina

    Melbourne

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 17, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The only improvement I would like to suggest is to lower the volume of the overhead music as it can be difficult to hear each other talking. Other than that, fantastic.

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  6. Mitch

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Have been here many times for the drinks, but this was the first time for the food. The $59 set menu was great value and the staff were super accommodating and lovely as we were a group with 3 kids and they were so patient and kind. I had the steak which was cooked perfect medium and the sides were excellent too. Couldn't speak more highly of this dining experience - it was a pleasant surprise for sure!

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  7. Ethan

    Melbourne

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 30, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Too loud as there is not much sound absorption. Recommend once a while have a live band.

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  8. Erina

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I booked a table for 13 for the 8pm happy hour. Was such and easy process. And then getting to the venue, we were greeted by very friendly staff, very accommodating. Service was really fast, great cocktails for great value. Yummy food. Will definitely come back again

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  9. NatalieS

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I organised a large table for my 40th and the time we had for the bottomless package was so fun! The staff were so lovely, attentive and really made us feel welcomed. The food was average but for the value with drinks it was nice! Drinks are on tap but it just meant that we really got our moneys worth because it took no time to make. Thank you to the team on Sat. We had a great time!

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  10. Alex

    Melbourne

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 22, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Lovely staff members made last night so special! Had a lovely chill night

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FAQs

Father’s Office QV Little Lonsdale is rated 4.1 stars by 780 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
9:30 p.m.
Booked 9 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Father’s Office QV Little Lonsdale

249 Little Lonsdale St, Melbourne, AU-VIC 3000

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Swanston Street
  • Neighbourhood
    Melbourne CBD
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu, Sun 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–3:00 am
  • Price
    $A40 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Dining Bar, Burgers
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Parking for Father’s Office is available in the QV and Melbourne Central complex. For the QV complex Fathers Office can validate your parking when you spend $1 in our store. With validation parking is $20 for all day Monday - Friday. For regular rates and prices please see the QV website. Parking on Sundays is $12 all day!
  • Public transit
    Melbourne Central Train Station is only a 2 minute walk away. Trams service Swanston Street, La Trobe Street and Bourke Street.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Entertainment
    We host DJs every Friday and Saturday nights from 6pm-late.
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Dancing, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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