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The Alexander Bar - The Alexander Bar, Melbourne, AU-VIC

The Alexander Bar

4.0
4
62 Reviews
$40 and under
Modern Australian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 1 time today
Experiences are available.
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
Paying tribute to its lively past, Alexander Bar is named after the original owner of the hotel first built on the site in the 1880s. This was reincarnated in 1926 as The Hotel Alexander. Alexander Bar is now the elegant ground floor attraction at The Savoy Hotel Little Collins, infused with a rich history. Famous guests could once be found here during the jazz era and beyond, sipping on cocktails while listening to the easy sounds of crooners sharing the scene.

The space has recently been refurbished in a contemporary Art Deco design, honouring its origins. The bar, encased in marble, showcases bold geometric patterned carpets, linear angled pillars, full-length mirrors, and classic tray ceilings, complemented by soft lighting.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $40 and under
  • Cuisines
    Modern Australian
  • Hours of operation
    Bar Daily 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (03) 9622 8888
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighborhood
    Melbourne CBD
  • Cross street
    Little Collins Street / Spencer Street
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    A short walk from Southern Cross station
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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Experiences

  • Christmas Day Dinner

    Dec 25, 2024 only
    This Christmas Day, create unforgettable memories with a spectacular experience at The Alexander Bar. With a menu featuring succulent roast meats, vibrant seasonal vegetables and indulgent desserts to choose from, our attentive team is here to ensure your dining experience is filled with joy and warmth
    Christmas Day Dinner Photo
  • Christmas Day Lunch at The Savoy on Little Collins

    A$149.00 - A$249.00 per person

    Dec 25, 2024 only
    Experience the enchantment of Christmas Day at The Savoy Hotel on Little Collins, creating cherished moments with your loved ones over a lavish buffet lunch, featuring all the Christmas favourites including live carvery and decadent dessert selections. First Seating - 11.15am to 12.45pm Second Seating - 1.30pm to 3.00pm Please book early to avoid any disappointment. Call 03 9622 8888 for any queries.
    Christmas Day Lunch at The Savoy on Little Collins Photo
  • New Year's Eve Dinner

    A$99.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Dec 31, 2024 only
    Ring in the new year right! Join us for an unforgettable evening at our New Year's Eve Dinner. Indulge in our carefully handcrafted menu, featuring a sumptuous 3-course dinner and a glass of sparkling wine on arrival. We can't wait to celebrate and welcome the New Year with you.

What 62 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.0
4 based on recent ratings
  • 3.9Food
  • 4.1Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 3.9Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Alexander Bar offers a "wonderful food" experience with "exceptional service" and a "beautiful ambiance." While the atmosphere is praised, some find it pricey. Highlights include delightful cocktails and a diverse wine selection. The staff's enthusiasm compensates for occasional inexperience, ensuring a "comfortable and pleasant" dining experience.

62 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    New South Wales

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 13, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Good food in a welcoming atmosphere. The staff waiting tables were a little green but they were enthusiastic which I will take over experienced and jaded any day! The food and wine menus menu were short but interesting with a large range of wines by the glass to match as you preferred rather than being limited to one or two reds or whites. We started with cocktails and were delighted with being served by the mixologist-sommelier himself and given the background story of both with some interesting information on the ingredients and why they were chosen. It was a lovely start and set the tone for the evening. The food was tasty, not overwhelming in portion size (we are still giggling about the micro-scallops!) and mostly reasonably priced (the micro-scallops were $22 and definitely not value for money - very tasty though!) given we were in Melbourne. We shared a dessert which didn’t ring any excitement bills but hit the sweet spot needed at the end of the meal. We would definitely go back and enjoy another meal at the Alexander Bar, and yes, we’ll be starting with a cocktail again.

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  2. Cherie

    Victoria

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely love this bar the staff the atmosphere the food everything was amazing was a bit disappointed in the scallops only 2 for $22 dollars I thought at least 3/4 But very nice

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  3. Shannon Robert

    Melbourne

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 11, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very nice experience, really enjoyed the food. Will come again soon.

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  4. Jadzia

    Melbourne

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 2, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    The Savoy Hotel no longer do lunches & have not for some time, however they have not updated OpenTable nor the signage at the hotel stating times & days lunches are available. Very disappointing experience to have a booking confirmed to a non-event & having to go elsewhere.👎👎👎 Hopefully the hotel has now removed The Alexander Bar from your website & other users are not let down
    The Alexander BarResponded on August 5, 2024
    Dear Guest. I’m very sorry to hear about your recent experience at The . It’s certainly disappointing when information is outdated and leads to an inconvenience like this. We can confirm that we have updated both our OpenTable listings and the signage at the hotel to reflect the current status accurately. I understand how frustrating it must have been to have a confirmed booking only to find out that the service is no longer available. We appreciate your feedback as it helps us improve our services. If you have any further concerns or if there is anything else we can do to make this right for you, please don’t hesitate to reach out. Yours sincerely, Team Savoy

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  5. SallyS

    Victoria

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful food, exceptional service and a beautiful ambiance. Thank you to all the wonderful staff especially Jack for making our night very special.
    The Alexander BarResponded on July 30, 2024
    Thank you Sally

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Melbourne

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 19, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    I ordered steak medium got well done Husband ordered well done got medium Both our meals were Luke warm to almost cold Except chips they were lovely and hot Entree I ordered never turned up Our waiter was lovely Took 1 hour from seated to meals to arrive

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Sunshine Coast

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 15, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Love the little table lamps. A comfortable and pleasant experience.
    The Alexander BarResponded on June 18, 2024
    Thank you for your comments

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Victoria

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 7, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    We were sat almost on top of another couple, way too close. We had a first day waiter who took our order incorrectly and we only received one steak instead of 2. Had to wait 15 minutes for our other steak to come. Manager said she would "look after us" but at the end of the night, our bill came and we were charged for everything. $200. Small meal but quite expensive.

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  9. Patsy

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 19, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely food, great service not overcrowded. We are coming again.
    The Alexander BarResponded on May 9, 2024
    Thank you Patsy

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  10. JonathanJ

    New York City

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 19, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was ok / basic. Steak was fatty. The PC master foods salad dressing was not what I expected.
    The Alexander BarResponded on May 9, 2024
    Thanks for the feedback JonathanJ

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FAQs

The Alexander Bar is rated 4 stars by 62 OpenTable diners.

The Alexander Bar does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 1 time today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Alexander Bar

630 Little Collins St, Melbourne, AU-VIC 3000

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Little Collins Street / Spencer Street
  • Neighborhood
    Melbourne CBD
  • Hours of operation
    Bar Daily 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $40 and under
  • Cuisines
    Modern Australian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    A short walk from Southern Cross station
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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