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The Barre  - The Barre, Melbourne, AU-VIC

The Barre

4.2
4.2
988 Reviews
$A40 and under
Modern Australian

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2 people
8:30 p.m.
Booked 25 times today
  • Lively
  • Great for happy hour
  • Good for groups
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
    $A40 and under
  • Cuisines
    Modern Australian, Afternoon Tea, Wine Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (03) 9281 8317
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Andreas Koker
  • Neighbourhood
    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 988 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 4.1Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 3.9Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Inner City

    Gluten-free-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Barre offers a vibrant pre-theatre dining experience with "excellent service" and "amazing staff." Guests enjoy "delicious food" and a "great selection" of wines. The ambiance is lively, perfect for a quick meal before a show. However, the menu is somewhat limited, and service can vary during peak times.

988 Reviews
  1. Anne

    Melbourne

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We loved our experience at the Tar and Roses lunch at The Barre today. Everything was perfect and we can’t wait to come back for the next one.

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  2. Robyn

    Melbourne

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The whole dining experience was amazing I would highly recommend this to other foodies!

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  3. Michela

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great afternoon lunch with very attentive staff and managers (Matt)

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I cannot thank you enough for the experience I shared with my beautiful dad. We also meet since wonderful people who say near us and our experience was wonderful.

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  5. Christopher

    Melbourne

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    menu very limited. fish option should have been fillet rather than whole fish. chips good. ravioli dish o.k. but not memorable. flatbread tasty. Service bit slow.

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  6. Christine

    Melbourne

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We thoroughly enjoyed our meal at The Barre last night. The food was delicious, the service excellent and we were out in time for the MTC play. Thank you

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  7. Julie

    Melbourne

    13 reviews

    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great for pre theatre meals, fast service and great food

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  8. Annette

    VIP

    Victoria

    40 reviews

    4.0

    40 reviews

    Dined on February 17, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    The duck was very good and the wine list had lots of choices. Our waiter was a bit muddle headed but it was busy! This is a great spot for pre-theatre dinner.

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  9. Mikayla

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I’m totally surprised this place wasn’t fully booked out. The food was absolutely amazing, beautiful presentation along with reasonable prices. With some of the most AMAZING staff I have encountered. To say this place was 5/5 is an understatement.

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  10. Tracey

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and great staff. Good selection of mains. Quick service for a busy place. Table was in the quieter area so perfect fur small group. Staff were fabulous.

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FAQs

The Barre is rated 4.2 stars by 988 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
8:30 p.m.
Booked 25 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
  • Neighbourhood
    Southbank
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $A40 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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