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Babines

108 Smith St, Collingwood VIC 3066, Australia

Recommended by 47 people

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108 Smith St, Collingwood VIC 3066, Australia

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HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: 5:00 PM – 1:00 AM Thursday: 5:00 PM – 1:00 AM Friday: 5:00 PM – 1:00 AM Saturday: 5:00 PM – 1:00 AM Sunday: 5:00 – 11:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Babines

Collingwood’s Babines pairs French bistro flair with native Australian botanicals, keeping the kitchen firing well past midnight. Patrons slip into candlelit booths for cocktails spiked with strawberry gum or wattle seed rum alongside plates of crispy cod fritters. Come Sunday, locals drop by for the thirty-dollar steak and hand-cut fries, finishing the pour over a slice of warm tarte tatin.

  • Late-Night Kitchen: Full kitchen fires late into the night, serving bistro fare like sirloin and cod fritters until 1:00 AM.
  • Native Botanical Mixology: Cocktails balance classic French technique with local flora like strawberry gum, sumac, and wattle seed.
  • Value Bistro Specials: Weekly dining rituals include a $30 Sunday steak night and a generous $45 three-course dinner.
RestaurantFrenchCocktailBarBistro

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Why Guests Choose Babines

Discover why guests choose Babines for late-night dining, botanical cocktails, and bistro classics in Collingwood.

  • Inventive French-Native Cocktail Craft

    Bespoke cocktails fuse French classicism with native botanicals like strawberry gum and wattle seed for distinct, nuanced flavours.

    passionfruit, and sumac negroni with strawberry gum wow wow wow

    Ricky Wilson

  • French-Inspired Bistro Shareables

    Curated bistro-style plates and seasonal shareables pair seamlessly with drinks in a vibrant, chic setting.

    The food menu has a great mix of French influenced small plates, perfect for pairing with drinks.

    Amilliah

  • High-Value Multi-Course Set Menus

    A full, generous three-course menu offers high-end French dining at an accessible neighbourhood price.

    Their $45 three course dinner is insane value.

    Lily JM

  • Accessible Sunday Steak Nights

    Weekly Sunday specials deliver generous, perfectly cooked sirloin steak frites accompanied by house-made sauces and crisp salad.

    For $30, it is a great deal and the steak was the requested doneness.

    Ka Ling (Drkyling)

  • Late-Night Full Kitchen Service

    Unlike most cocktail lounges with early closing kitchens, Babines serves complete hot meals well into the early morning hours.

    Y lo mejor es que tienen la cocina abierta hasta las 12-1 am.

    Camila Iturra

  • Refined Midnight Destination

    Whether ending an evening out or starting late, the bar provides a warm, polished atmosphere for midnight nightcaps.

    Open late a perfect place to finish your night or start it if going clubbing.

    Gr8Food Club

Favourite dishes and signature drinks grounded in guest experiences

  • Sunday steak special

    Delicious Sunday steak special! Comes with salad, fries and a sauce for the steak.

    Ka Ling (Drkyling)

  • Cod fritters

    Crispy and delicious cod fritters

    Benny Capp

  • Mussels

    Mussels were divine, best sauce ever and the fries as well.

    mariana kulpa

  • Marquisette

    Marquisette absolutely outstanding french style spritz with passionfruit husk and wattle seed rum

    Ricky Wilson

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful hospitality and distinctive flourishes that elevate your evening.

  • Anticipatory Table Service

    Guests dropped a fork and had a fresh replacement placed on the table instantly before they could even bend down to retrieve it.

  • Owner Previews & Personal Hospitality

    The owner frequently greets patrons like old friends, stops by tables for extended chats, and shares preview tastes of new cocktails in development.

  • Botanical Sorbet & Ant Garnishes

    House cocktails feature rare and inventive regional touches, pairing house-made sorbets directly with drinks or incorporating green ant and native botanicals.

  • Dog-Friendly Walk-Ins

    Well-behaved dogs are warmly welcomed inside, making spontaneous neighborhood strolls an easy excuse for an impromptu cocktail.

Before you head over

Practical tips for planning your visit and navigating weekly specials

  • Late-Night Dining Hours

    The kitchen remains operational until 12:00 AM – 1:00 AM, making it a reliable destination for hot French bistro plates and nightcaps late into the evening.

  • Target Weekly Specials

    Plan a visit around Sunday steak night for a $30 steak, salad, and fries meal, or explore their $45 three-course set dinner options during the week.

  • Drop in for Thursday Happy Hour

    Stop by on Thursdays during happy hour for $3 oysters paired with specialty house drinks or coffee Negronis.

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