Restaurant
Bar Lourinhã
37 Little Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
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37 Little Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
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Book NowAbout Bar Lourinhã
Twenty years on Little Collins, Bar Lourinhã strips Iberian dining of all fuss—walls lined with curios, counter seats packed tight, and cellars deep in Spanish pours. City stalwarts head in for kingfish pancetta tostadas, crisp jamón croquettes, and beef brisket with mojo rojo before sharing seasonal raciones. Sundays carry an insider ritual: one batch of homestyle prawn paella—roughly ten serves, wiped out within minutes. Continuous all-day service makes it a seamless pivot between an afternoon drink and a quick bite before curtain call, capped with an espresso and layered bolo de bolacha.
- Iberian Tapas & Daily Specials: Features kingfish pancetta tostadas, crisp jamón croquettes, and a single-batch Sunday prawn paella capped at around ten serves.
- All-Day Service & Pre-Theatre Dining: Continuous all-day dining offers a reliable downtown stop for spontaneous grazing or a fast meal before theatre curtains.
- Eclectic Atmosphere & Wine List: Eclectic walls hung with curated oddities frame an extensive list of Spanish and Australian wines poured by welcoming staff.
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Upcoming events, special menus and other reasons to plan a visit.
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Why Diners Choose Bar Lourinhã
From coveted single-batch Sunday paella to effortless pre-theatre grazing, book your table to experience an enduring Little Collins Street benchmark.
Single-Batch Sunday Paella Tradition
On Sundays, the kitchen crafts a single, highly anticipated ten-portion pan of homestyle prawn paella that rewards guests who arrive early.
It’s only available on Sundays, and they make just one batch (around 10 serves, I was told), so definitely get in early if you want to try it.
Naga Eclectic Dining Room & Iberian Tapas
Vibrant Iberian dishes like crisp tostadas and rich croquettes are served in an intimate room filled with character and conversation.
Great atmosphere, eclectic collection of wall decoration, dining indoors or out, excellent friendly service where the staff seemed to be enjoying doing what they do.
Martin G Continuous All-Day CBD Service
Unlike venues bound by strict split shifts, continuous all-day dining allows guests to dine relaxed at any hour without compromising on quality.
it’s open all day so you don’t have to suffer a crap pre-theatre dinner somewhere else!
Flannel Shirt Guy Nimble Pre-Theatre Pacing
The floor team easily accommodates show-goers on a timeline with attentive bar seating and swift, impeccably timed tapas service.
Without a reservation, the amazing staff hooked us up with a cozy spot at the bar since I was in a bit of a rush to catch a show. Their quick service was a lifesaver!
wingyanyoanna Welcoming Walk-In Flexibility
Even during packed peak hours, the welcoming staff find inventive solutions to settle unannounced diners and guide their meal.
There were no vacancies inside Bar Lourinha but Michael found us a table and recommended some dishes on the menu for us to try.
jo wigh Flawless Group Gathering Care
Large parties ordering across the extensive sharing menu receive seamless pacing, attentive hospitality, and dish-by-dish precision.
Every single dish was perfect, arriving at the perfect time, what an achievement.
Phillip Charles
Most popular items
Guest favorites from the Iberian kitchen and coveted Sunday specials
Sunday Prawn Paella
Clean, simple, and almost homestyle in the best way.
Naga Jamón Croquettes
best we’ve had anywhere.
Martin G Kingfish Pancetta Tostada
Kingfish tostada, great starter.
Martin G Bolo de Bolacha
you can’t go past an espresso and Bolo de bolacha to finish.
Nadia Cusano
Other favorites
Desserts, fortified sips, and dedicated event spaces that round out the Bar Lourinhã experience.
Goxua
The dessert was a spectacularly tasting cake Goxua, a layered cake with a marscapone type whipped cream and syrup…never tasted anything quite like it.
Martin G Hand-Marinated Olives
savored the hand-marinated olives (saw them getting the olives from a big jar)🫒 you can definitely taste the care put into each olive
wingyanyoanna Vermouth
The wines and vermouth were fantastic.
Stefan Sunde Private Dining Space
They also have some outdoor dining if you like to people watch, or a private dining & function space upstairs that looks beautiful.
Tomas Z
Beyond the menu
Thoughtful hospitality, weekend rituals, and intuitive CBD touches—reserve your table and settle in.
Pre-Pour Wine Tastings
Waitstaff offer complimentary tastes of red wines before you choose your glass, guiding you effortlessly through the Iberian and local cellar list.
Single-Batch Sunday Paella
Sundays feature an exclusive single-batch prawn paella yielding only around 10 portions for the day, cooked clean and homestyle.
Sunday Live Music
Sunday services are enlivened with live acoustic music, adding warm Mediterranean energy to the dining room.
Express Pre-Theatre Bar Care
For theatregoers racing the clock without a booking, staff immediately carve out counter space at the bar and pace service to beat curtain call.
Before you head over
Practical guidance on securing limited specials, timing pre-theatre grazing, and locking in your table.
Arrive Early for Sunday Paella
The kitchen prepares just a single batch of prawn paella on Sundays—yielding roughly 10 serves—so arrive early in the day before it sells out.
Seamless Pre-Theatre Tapas
Continuous all-day dining allows you to sidestep the rush before CBD curtain calls; take a seat at the bar for prompt service and shareable bites.
Lock In Your Table in Advance
The intimate dining room fills fast, leaving walk-ins waiting at the door during peak evening services. Reserve your table ahead to guarantee your Iberian feast.
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