The Barre

4.2

980 Reviews

$40 and under

Modern Australian

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2 people

Feb 17, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 17 times today

Experiences are available.

Lively
Great for happy hour
Good for special occasions

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
$40 and under
Cuisines
Modern Australian, Afternoon Tea, Wine Bar
Hours of operation
Daily 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(03) 9281 8317
Website
https://www.artscentremelbourne.com.au/visit/eat-drink/the-barre
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Andreas Koker

Location
Arts Centre Melbourne, 100 St Kilda Rd, Melbourne, AU-VIC 3004
Neighborhood
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

Experiences

Lunch With - Narelle King, Tar & Roses Vineyard
A$120.00 per person
Prepaid
Feb 23, 2025 only
12:00 PM
Arts Centre Melbourne’s much-anticipated The Barre Lunch Series gears up for an exciting return in 2025, with Tar & Roses Vineyard taking centre stage as the inaugural partner. Hosted by the head winemaker at Tar & Roses, Lunch with Narelle King showcases her expertise and passion for wine. Attendees will indulge in a thoughtfully curated menu designed by The Barre’s talented Chef Dario Mannino, with a dessert design by Tarts Anon. Featuring a four-course meal, each course is perfectly paired with wines from Tar & Roses. Experience an idyllic and relaxing atmosphere at The Barre, and savour a leisurely Sunday afternoon with great food and exceptional wine.

Grilled calamari, lentil, quinoa & goji berries tabouleh, passion fruit salmoriglioA$32.00
Spring lamb shank with mint chimichurri, peas & fried chickpea saladA$36.00
Baked snapper with orange and carrot sauce, fennel & onion medley, crispy capersA$35.00
Mushroom ravioli with red peppers arrabbiata sauce, macadamia & parsley pangrattato, chilli oilA$30.00
Confit duck leg with apple & calvados sauce & spinach cream, micro red cabbageA$38.00
Grilled T-bone steak 1.2 kg, tomato & capsicum relish, horseradish, honey mustard, beef jus, lemonA$120.00

Cheese

Daily Australian cheese selectionA$36.00
Served with dried apricot, quince jelly, lavosh

Sides

Chard & broccolini with smoked almonds & miso caesar dressingA$14.00
Mix mushrooms trifolatiA$12.00
Roast, spiced & seared butternut pumpkin with sriracha yoghurt, roast pepitas & coriander sauceA$14.00
Rainbow radish, mustard greens, red grapes, honey dressingA$13.00
Iceberg & radicchio salad with togarashi & Champagne vinaigretteA$13.00
Fries with soy-ginger mayo, smoked saltA$12.00

Desserts

Deconstructed eton mess Pavlova, berry compote, crème Chantilly, raspberry gel, seasonal berriesA$16.00
Dark chocolate & pistachio dome Mandarin gelA$16.00

What 980 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

4Food
4.4Service
4.1Ambience
3.9Value

Noise • Energetic

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City Centre
Gluten-free-friendly

Review summary

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The Barre excels as a pre-theatre dining venue with "impeccable service" and a convenient location. Patrons appreciate the "friendly and professional" staff, and the changing menu that caters to dietary needs. The happy hour cocktails and the "delicious food" enhance the experience, though some find the menu limited and prices high.

980 Reviews

M
Mikayla
Melbourne
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
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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Tracey
Melbourne
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
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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Jennifer
Melbourne
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on February 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We happy houred in the garden area then dined inside. The service was SO AMAZING 🤩 efficient, welcoming and helpful. The Baked Snapper with an orange & ginger sauce was beautiful 😍 The Spring Lamb Shank superb with a side of Charred Broccolini luvverley 👏🏻 A little underwhelmed with the dessert options 😬 The place was pumping with the pre theatre crowd. You definitely need to book👍
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John
Melbourne
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on February 6, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Good location for a show. Food not up to quality or value. The half schnapper with "face" was below par!!!
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Mandy
Melbourne
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had another delicious lunch at The Barre yesterday. The service was excellent too. Our wait staff, Ben and Stephan were friendly and efficient and ensured that we were well looked after. I thoroughly recommend The Barre for a great meal.
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Mary
Melbourne
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
It’s the wonderful staff who go the extra mile at The Barre that make it a great experience, today it was Tom and others, thank you. Unfortunately we can’t show our gratitude for their excellent service because unusually the venue has a no tipping policy.
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Jenny
Melbourne
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We ordered the cheese platter which was perfect for a pre-show snack late afternoon, along with an elderflower spritz or two. Great service, friendly staff.
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Annette
VIP
Victoria
39 reviews
4.0
39 reviews
Dined on January 31, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The Barre is doing a great job as a pre-theatre/concert dinner venue. The service is reasonably quick and the wait staff friendly. The happy hour cocktails are a bonus! I like the way the menu is being updated relatively frequently, and there is good choice in the wine list.
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Kate
Melbourne
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 31, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
good for a meal prior to a show at arts centre Melbourne or Hamer hall. The new menu is OK but if you can't eat fish, seafood or chilli, it's a bit limited! I would also prefer a more seasonal menu. In the middle of summer there were still heavier dishes on the mains.
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Annie
VIP
Melbourne
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 30, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Whilst we have had many good experiences at this restaurant, last night was disappointing over all for my husband and I who were celebrating his father's 86th birthday. Thankfully they loved their duck but both our meals were not enjoyable. The ravioli was smothered in sauce and pasta gluggy' his schnapper more bones than meat with an excess of fennel garnish on top. The raddicchio salad more a big wedge of iceberg and uninspiring dressing. The young waiter stood accidently on my toes twiceunder the table without apologising as he served us, at different times.Value for money was not achieved this time unfortunately. We have dined there often in the past and are noting serves smaller, cost cutting with less protein and more garnish . Rethinking our whole dining choices now when going to the theatre.
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FAQs

The Barre is rated 4.2 stars by 980 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 17, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 17 times today

Experiences are available.

Arts Centre Melbourne, 100 St Kilda Rd, Melbourne, AU-VIC 3004

Additional information

Cross street
St Kilda Rd
Neighborhood
Southbank
Hours of operation
Daily 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
Price
$40 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

Website
https://www.artscentremelbourne.com.au/visit/eat-drink/the-barre
Phone number
(03) 9281 8317

The Barre

Make a reservation

Additional information

Lunch With - Narelle King, Tar & Roses Vineyard

Bread & Snacks

Walnut sourdough, spiced butterA$15.00

Grilled flatbread with hummus, black sesameA$15.00

Spring onion pancake with yellow srirachaA$15.00

CharcuterieA$48.00

Halloumi sticks, harissa & lemon sauceA$18.00

Small

Oysters, lemongrass, limeA$7.00

Ploughman's plate, English pork pie, black pudding, cabbage relish, apple gelA$23.00

Tuna crudo with chilli jam, cherry heirloom tomatoes, Mexican melon, nasturtiumA$24.00

Scallops' tikka masala, puffed wild rice, corianderA$24.00

Large

Grilled calamari, lentil, quinoa & goji berries tabouleh, passion fruit salmoriglioA$32.00

Spring lamb shank with mint chimichurri, peas & fried chickpea saladA$36.00

Baked snapper with orange and carrot sauce, fennel & onion medley, crispy capersA$35.00

Mushroom ravioli with red peppers arrabbiata sauce, macadamia & parsley pangrattato, chilli oilA$30.00

Confit duck leg with apple & calvados sauce & spinach cream, micro red cabbageA$38.00

Grilled T-bone steak 1.2 kg, tomato & capsicum relish, horseradish, honey mustard, beef jus, lemonA$120.00

Cheese

Daily Australian cheese selectionA$36.00

Sides

Chard & broccolini with smoked almonds & miso caesar dressingA$14.00

Mix mushrooms trifolatiA$12.00

Roast, spiced & seared butternut pumpkin with sriracha yoghurt, roast pepitas & coriander sauceA$14.00

Rainbow radish, mustard greens, red grapes, honey dressingA$13.00

Iceberg & radicchio salad with togarashi & Champagne vinaigretteA$13.00

Fries with soy-ginger mayo, smoked saltA$12.00

Desserts

Deconstructed eton mess Pavlova, berry compote, crème Chantilly, raspberry gel, seasonal berriesA$16.00

Dark chocolate & pistachio dome Mandarin gelA$16.00

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