The Australian Ballet

Dine and Sip Near the Regent Theatre

Your guide to top eateries and drink venues

An image of the Regent Theatre illuminated by its bright lights during the night.

Special Offers

We are grateful to the following restaurants, bars and businesses for providing these bespoke offerings.

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1. Nick & Noras

80 Collins Street

A cocktail and champagne bar that brings the golden era of glamorous and decadent post prohibition soirees to the modern day, try their speciality White Swan cocktail, inspired by Oscar Wilde and the bohemian lifestyle of writers and artists in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

White Swan cocktail Gin, vermouth, maraschino, organe bitters, absinthe

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2. Bar Margaux

Basement/ 111 Lonsdale Street

Indulge in their pre-theatre dining, served with champagne.

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3. Society – Lillian's Oscar Pre-Ballet Menu

80 Collins St

In celebration of the Melbourne season of Oscar©, Society are inviting guests to their pre-show dinner at Lillian Brasserie. Treat yourself to a two-course selection with a glass of Chandon on arrival for $75.

Available Tuesday to Sunday from 13 - 24 September, reservations only.

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4. The George on Collins

162 - 168 Collins Street

Nestled in the heritage Georges Building on Collins Street, this modern Southeast Asian restaurant exudes elegant charm.

Join The George on Collins for a pre-theatre dinner of sharing style southeast Asian dishes and drinks. The menu is available for ticket holders only. Available Tuesday - Saturday evenings.

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5. Grand Hyatt

123 Collins Street

Indulge in a themed dessert and cocktail at the Grand Hyatt, before heading over to the Regent Theatre for Oscar.

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6. Mr Cuff

6 - 8 Howey Place

Bespoke Menswear Tailor and Designer. Everything is handcrafted and designed in store to make it a uniquely Melbourne experience.

Purchase two or more business suits and receive a free bespoke shirt valued at $449.

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7. Apollo Inn

165 Flinders Lane

Apollo Inn is an ode to the ageless art of the cocktail, located in the 1920s neo-renaissance-style building.

In celebration of Oscar Wilde's love of Champagne, the team at Apollo Inn has added a French 95 to the menu for the season of Oscar©. Wilde's passion for Champagne was so great that he had a case of Perrier-Jouët sent to him in jail!

French 95 Bulliet bourbon, Meyer lemon, neroli, Perrier-Jouët Champagne.

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8. Cumulus Inc.

45 Flinders Lane

Melbourne’s first all- day restaurant & bar, offering high-quality casual dining with shared plates and an extensive drinks list that cater to any appetite, at any time of day.

Simply show your Oscar© tickets to your Cumulus Inc. server to receive a free glass of wine on arrival.

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9. Gimlet

33 Russell Street

In a landmark 1920s building on leafy Russell Street, our cocktail bar and dining room bring classic European charm to the heart of Melbourne.

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10. Supernormal

180 Flinders Lane

A lively, all-day, Asian inspired restaurant with a contemporary Japanese aesthetic.

Supernormal’s menu is influenced by the cuisines of Tokyo, Shanghai, Seoul and Hong Kong. It celebrates the notion of shared feasts via a selection of classic dishes alongside some new and inspired interpretations.

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11. Bluestone Lounge Bar Intercontinental

495 Collins Street

Named after the historic bluestone laneway which lies beneath the floorboards, Bluestone Lounge Bar offers a perfect blend of relaxation and indulgence.

Simply show your Oscar© tickets to receive 15% off your total bill for pre-theatre drinks and canapes.

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12. Oud Art Gallery

493 Collins Street

Melbourne’s only artist-owned and operated gallery on Collins Street.

Simply show your Oscar© tickets to receive 16% off illustrations.

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Nearby Restaurants

Some additional local hotspots in the Melbourne CBD.

Bistrot d’Orsay

184 Collins Street

Bistrot d’Orsay takes pride in providing expertly prepared French cuisine with attentive and knowledgeable service.

Open Monday to Saturday, from 11.30am until late.

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Il Bacaro

168-170 Little Collins St

The quintessential Melbourne Italian dining experience. A Venetian restaurant on Little Collins, celebrating good eating and good drinking in equal measure.

Open Monday to Saturday, 12-3pm and dinner from 6pm.

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Dessous

Basement, 164 Flinders Lane

Descend beneath Flinders Lane to Dessous, a hidden bar and restaurant where you can experience their delicious Thai-influenced menu.

Open evenings, Tuesday to Saturday.

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Hazel

164 Flinders Lane

A place where thoughtful cooking & nourishing food come together. Located in the historic Richard Allen Building in Melbourne, Hazel brings together timeless values, relaxed service & understated style.

Open Tuesday to Saturday, 12-3pm and dinner from 5-10pm

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Nomad

187 Flinders Lane

Spanish, Moroccan and the Middle Eastern inspired fare, using produce from local growers. Nomad is tucked away in Flinders Lane, only a short walk from the Regent Theatre.

Open Monday to Sunday for dinner from 5-10.30pm and lunch from Wednesday to Sunday.

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