The Melbourne Supper Club

It's all about the ambiance!! Between the almost invisible entryway, to the dimly-lit interior, the massive window and the very English/European servers; you'll feel transported to another time (think Victorian-Era London). We usually head in for a late-night coffee and dessert. The food is good, but a tad over-priced. But if you are looking for a place to have a bit of a romantic tête-à-tête, this is it!

Laid back hideaway on the first and second floors with a Chesterfield-meets-bistro speakeasy vibe. 40 page winelist and a one-side menu greet you upon arrival. Seating is a mix of shared sofas and normal bistro tables. Wine list is impressive and well-navigated by the staff. Food was varied (Japanese chicken via Canadian fries-and-cheese to Korean curry via minute steak) and surprisingly good. Classic casual, chilled venue.

Funny, quirky place. Not my style. It's too pretentious for my taste, but I can see how other people would enjoy it. It looks like a good place for middle-aged fancy gay men, or for straight couples on a late-night date. The entrance isn't clearly marked, which presumably ads to the "exclusive" atmosphere. It's definitely not cheap, but it has liberal opening hours, and the kitchen is open until late (like 3am or so). I only ate here once, and the food was OK. There's better value late-night food around the corner at "Butcher's Diner", but people come to the Supper Club mostly for drinks and the atmosphere.