Punch Lane

Punch Lane A pioneer of laneway dining in Melbourne, Punch Lane has been a favourite amongst theatre-goers, wine-lovers and long-lunchers since 1995.
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Owner Martin Pirc has amassed an eclectic bunch of curios artifacts, collating the unique findings together in a refurbished police station. Salvaged from an old basketball court in Healesville, the rich timber bar made up of 100 year-old-jarrah floorboards, hand-crafted wrought iron fixtures, & red leather chairs worn by The Beatles on their 1964 tour to Australia are just some of the priceless f

urnishings that make Punch Lane the beautiful venue you see today. Designed by acclaimed Melbourne architects Jackson, Clements, & Burrows, the dining area on Little Bourke St provides the perfect spot to sit & watch the world go by. This slightly eccentric, yet clever design has also won Punch Lane the 2005 Urban Architecture Award. With so much to offer, Punch Lane is set to impress anyone who is looking for a true Melbourne laneway gem.

25/06/2026

Because great drinks deserve great food 🍷

Dark chocolate fondant with bay leaf ice cream. You’ll be glad you left room for dessert ❣️
24/06/2026

Dark chocolate fondant with bay leaf ice cream. You’ll be glad you left room for dessert ❣️

The weekend calls for something special... Dry aged Aurum duck is beautifully balanced and exactly the kind of dish Punc...
20/06/2026

The weekend calls for something special... Dry aged Aurum duck is beautifully balanced and exactly the kind of dish Punch Lane is known for!

19/06/2026

Wine first. Everything else follows… 🍷

Punch Lane’s market fish features whatever’s freshest, paired with pil pil sauce, coastal greens and sorrel. Simple ingr...
17/06/2026

Punch Lane’s market fish features whatever’s freshest, paired with pil pil sauce, coastal greens and sorrel. Simple ingredients, properly executed 👌

Rotisserie piri-piri chicken that makes you completely forget about every other dinner plan you had this week. Half bird...
13/06/2026

Rotisserie piri-piri chicken that makes you completely forget about every other dinner plan you had this week. Half bird. Piperade. Black eye beans. The kind of combination that sounds simple until it arrives at the table and changes your entire evening. Still Melbourne’s best kept secret. 👌

12/06/2026

Experience our Chef’s Selection Menu — $98 per person and the most effortless, extraordinary dinner decision you’ll make all week. Sit down. Pour a glass. Leave the rest entirely to us. 🍷

And then there’s the 250g Black Opal wagyu flank... rich, deeply marbled and handled with the kind of quiet confidence t...
10/06/2026

And then there’s the 250g Black Opal wagyu flank... rich, deeply marbled and handled with the kind of quiet confidence that only comes from nearly three decades of laneway dining done properly. The Madeira glazed onions? The finishing touch that makes the whole dish sing. Melbourne’s original. Still its best. 🍷

Kingfish crudo with grapefruit, celery, smoked sour cream & parsley oil... Bright citrus notes cut through that silky cr...
04/06/2026

Kingfish crudo with grapefruit, celery, smoked sour cream & parsley oil... Bright citrus notes cut through that silky creaminess in the best way. Fresh, balanced, and exactly the kind of “first bite sets the tone” starter you want alongside a glass of wine at Punch Lane!

Always leave room for dessert! Olive oil burnt cheesecake with rhubarb and ginger tuile is the perfect sweet finish to a...
02/06/2026

Always leave room for dessert! Olive oil burnt cheesecake with rhubarb and ginger tuile is the perfect sweet finish to a wine-filled evening at Punch Lane.

Address

43 Little Bourke Street
Melbourne, VIC
3000

Opening Hours

Tuesday 12pm - 11pm
Wednesday 12pm - 11pm
Thursday 12pm - 11pm
Friday 12pm - 11pm
Saturday 3pm - 11pm
Sunday 3pm - 11pm

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