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Achilles Tavern

833 Dandenong Rd, Malvern East VIC 3145, Australia

Recommended by 38 people

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833 Dandenong Rd, Malvern East VIC 3145, Australia

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+61 3 9078 6564
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: 5:30 – 10:00 PM Thursday: 5:30 – 10:00 PM Friday: 5:30 – 10:00 PM Saturday: 5:30 – 10:00 PM Sunday: 12:30 – 3:00 PM, 5:30 – 10:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Achilles Tavern

Stepping into Achilles Tavern delivers a proper Greek feast packed with home-style warmth and generous banquets. Co-owners Achilles and Yianni run a hospitable room outfitted with soft furnishings that keep conversation easy—even when the dining room hits capacity. Regulars steer newcomers toward the charcoal-grilled octopus, saganaki, and lamb kleftiko, backed by crisp salads and house dips. On select Friday nights, live Greek bands take over the room, while dinners close quietly over layered ekmek and warm loukoumades finished with honey and walnuts.

  • Live Greek Music Nights: Recurring Friday night sessions bring traditional Greek bands, music, and spontaneous dancing to the dining room.
  • Acoustic Dining Comfort: Soft furnishings and thoughtful decor buffer ambient volume so table conversation stays effortless when full.
  • Generous Banquet Platters: Communal feasts center on mixed dips, saganaki, grilled octopus, and loaded meat platters designed for group dining.
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Why Diners Choose Achilles Tavern

Experience vibrant live music nights, acoustically comfortable dining, and generous traditional banquets at Achilles Tavern.

  • Lively Greek Band & Cultural Music Nights

    Bustling Friday night sessions feature live band performances that bring energetic music, cultural dancing, and authentic festive spirit to table gatherings.

    This place was incredible, the vibe, the food, the music, the dancing, the staff

    Ebony Mackay

  • Athens-Style Entertainment Atmosphere

    Regular monthly live Greek music nights elevate authentic tavern dinners into vibrant celebrations right in Melbourne.

    live music that made us feel like we were right in the heart of Athens!

    Adelina Pang

  • Acoustically Balanced for Easy Conversation

    Intentional interior decor and soft furnishings temper ambient volume, ensuring clear, unforced conversation during full dinner seatings.

    restaurant that has soft furnishings and decor, so the ambient volume is at a comfortable level and conversation doesn't become difficult when busy

    Ben

  • Fresh & Reliable Family Takeaway

    Carefully packed takeout ensures signature tavern staples arrive piping hot, crisp, and fresh for convenient family dining at home.

    We usually get takeaway because we have small children but it is always well packed, hot and fresh.

    Skye Gurney

  • Generous Traditional Greek Feasts

    Generous multi-course banquets and mixed meat platters deliver classic recipes and abundant portions built for group sharing.

    We had a proper Greek feast at this place!

    Jo

  • Homestyle Recipes & Nostalgic Flavors

    Nostalgic home-style flavors, char-grilled meats, and traditional recipes evoke the comforting culinary warmth of family cooking.

    the food was yummy and tasted “like my mum would make it”

    Rita

Beloved Greek tavern staples and generous platters crafted for sharing

  • Meat platter

    The meat platter was generous and really satisfying.

    Jo

  • Moussaka

    We ordered the moussaka (which was the best we've had)

    Frederick Fenley

  • Chargrilled Octopus

    In particular, the chargrilled Octopus, saganaki and fried zucchini were standouts.

    Nektaria T

  • Saganaki

    Greek Food Banquet No. 1 - which has a variety of dishes from start to finish at a pretty good price. Fresh bread - Mixed dips - Meat Platter - Saganaki- Greek Salad.

    Vicki Melbourne

Other favorites

Traditional sweets and classic Greek tavern refreshments to round out your meal

  • Loukoumades

    They were also made fresh and served with just the right amount of walnuts and honey - also the best we've had.

    Frederick Fenley

  • Ekmek

    Ps the ekmek dessert was to die for - like a yiayia made it.

    Yvonne

  • Baklava cigars

    To close I ordered the Baklava cigars and it was delicious.

    Isabel Souza

  • Fix beer

    And as usual a Fix beer topped this off.

    Di Cameron

Before you head over

Practical advice for planning your visit to Achilles Tavern

  • Plan for an Unhurried Pace

    Courses are prepared fresh and can take time to arrive during busy periods, so plan for an unhurried, relaxed meal rather than a rushed stop.

  • Order Popular Dishes Early

    Popular staples like the moussaka can sell out during service, so arrive or order early if it is on your must-try list.

  • Time Your Visit for Live Music

    Live Greek music performances take place on select dates such as the first Friday of the month, so check the entertainment schedule depending on whether you prefer live music or a quieter meal.

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