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Casual Italian eatery in the historic Hardware House building on Hardware lane

13/11/2026

We know, we know 🙄 Carbonara is one of those Italian traditions you’re not supposed to mess with. But if there’s one thing we love at The Hardware Club, it’s giving tradition a little twist.

Introducing our Ravioli Carbonara, one of the new additions to our spring menu 😬🌸

All the flavours you love from the Roman classic, just wrapped up a little differently.

Would your nonna approve? Probably not. Would she ask for a second round? Of course cmoon nonnaa 🫶

Now on the menu at The Hardware Club 🫰

05/11/2026

No, we’re not talking about a sad office catering lunch 🥱 🎄🥂

Christmas parties are our kind of business. Long tables, Italian food made for sharing, great w**e, a few questionable Secret Santa gifts and that one colleague who suddenly becomes everyone’s best friend after two Negronis.

From corporate Christmas parties to private dinners and end-of-year celebrations, we’re bringing a little Italian chaos to your festive season.

Our Christmas function packages are ready, and so are we.

November & December bookings are open! Get in touch to plan your Christmas party before the best dates disappear.

The Hardware Club — your home away from home, in the heart of Hardware Lane, Melbourne C*D. ❤️

04/11/2026

Introducing one of the new faces on our spring menu: fresh, hand-tied burrata, served with peperonata (Italian-style capsicum), house-made crispy chilli and pizza fritta (fried pizza dough).

Creamy, fresh, a little spicy, and with just enough fried dough to make sure nothing gets left on the plate.

A little Italian tradition, a little Hardware Club twist.

See you at The Hardware Club! ❤️

26/10/2026

Here at The Hardware Club, we were shocked to discover that apparently 80% of friendships end because ordering dessert together gets way too complicated.

Someone’s gluten-free. Someone’s dairy-free. Someone’s vegan. Someone can’t have nuts…

So we thought, okay. What can we do?

🍓 Strawberry and tomato crumble, coconut and strawberry sorbet.

Gluten-free, dairy-free, egg-free, nut-free and vegan.

And you’re also free to order it if you have absolutely no dietary requirements.

Loved literally by everyone.

Friendship saved.

Only at The Hardware Club

14/10/2026

A little recognition for something we care a lot about 🍷🍷

We’re incredibly proud to have received Two Glasses from Australia’s W**e List of the Year Awards !

Our w**e list has always been a love letter to Italy, from the regions and producers we grew up with, to Italian varieties finding a new home here in Australia, with a few local favourites joining the table.

The judges said:

“The Hardware Club’s w**e list is a celebration of all things Italian — be it w**es from across Italy or Italian varieties grown here in Australia. Shiraz and pinot noir add a local note, with a tight offering of Ch*****ne a bonus. However, it’s the depth and breadth of Italy’s best that lifts this list into two-glass status. Well done, Andrea Ceriani.”

And that last line deserves repeating: well done, Andrea Ceriani. ❤️

The knowledge, curiosity and care behind our list is his — and we’re very proud to see it recognised.

Two glasses. We’ll happily drink to that. 🍷🍷

The Hardware Club ♥️

05/10/2026

On 20 October, join Jay Bessell at The Hardware Club for a journey through the w**es of Piedmont — a region where Nebbiolo, Barbera and centuries of w**emaking tradition all share the same table 🍷

We’ll taste, talk, learn a few things and, most importantly, drink some very good w**e together

No passport needed. Just a healthy appreciation for Piemonte.

Piedmont W**e School — 20 October.
Limited spots available. Book via the link in bio ♥️

27/09/2026

Italian Summer W**e School with Jay Bessell 🍾

From 20 October to 8 December, join sommelier Jay Bessell for a fortnightly 60-minute journey through the world of Italian w**e, here at The Hardware Club!

Taste five Italian w**es with cicchetti and cheese while Jay shares the stories, history and secrets behind some of Italy’s most famous bottles — no jargon, no w**e snobbery, just great w**e and plenty of good stories.
Jay brings years of experience in Melbourne’s w**e and hospitality scene, with a talent for making w**e fun, accessible and easy to understand!

Time to get back to school!

Five w**es. One plate. 45 minutes. A lot to discover.
17 20 Oct - 8 Dec
€ 6pm & 7.15pm forthnightly sessions (1hr each)
2 Maximum 10 guests per session

Tickets available for each session:
20 Oct - Piedmont
10 Nov - Valpolicella
24 Nov - Tuscany
8 Dec - Islands

Bookings via link in bio! Ciaoooo

23/09/2026

No flavour sacrificed in the name of a diet 🤨

When you come to The Hardware Club, you come for the pleasure of eating. Proper food, a good glass of w**e, something to share and people you actually want to share it with.

No counting. No compromises. Just good food, enjoyed the way it should be🫶

Our signature Spaghetti Chilli Crab.
Singapore’s tastes, Italian way ♥️

16/09/2026

We Promise it won’t be Pretentious! 🍷🍾

Italian Summer W**e School with Jay Bessell

From 20 October to 8 December, join sommelier Jay Bessell for a fortnightly 60-minute journey through the world of Italian w**e, here at The Hardware Club!

Taste five Italian w**es with cicchetti and cheese while Jay shares the stories, history and secrets behind some of Italy’s most famous bottles — no jargon, no w**e snobbery, just great w**e and plenty of good stories.

Jay brings years of experience in Melbourne’s w**e and hospitality scene, with a talent for making w**e fun, accessible and easy to understand.
Five w**es. One plate. 45 minutes. A lot to discover.

📅 20 Oct - 8 Dec

⏰ 6pm & 7.15pm forthnightly sessions (1hr each)

👥 Maximum 10 guests per session

Tickets available for each session:

20 Oct — Piedmont
10 Nov — Valpolicella
24 Nov — Tuscany
8 Dec — Islands

Great Italian w**e. Great stories. No w**e knowledge required. Bookings via link in bio!

14/09/2026

Some things are just made to melt together.

Cacio e pepe toast, made for the middle of the table, a few hungry smiles and absolutely no guarantees of equal portions.

Sharing is caring, true, until the last piece 😏

Only at The Hardware Club. 🫶

Address

Upstairs, 43 Hardware Lane
Melbourne, VIC
3000

Opening Hours

Monday	12pm - 3pm
Tuesday	12pm - 3pm
Wednesday	12pm - 3pm
	5pm - 9:30pm
Thursday	12pm - 3pm
	5pm - 9:30pm
Friday	12pm - 3pm
	5pm - 9:30pm
Saturday	5pm - 9:30pm

Website

http://www.thehardwareclub.com/

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