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Blondie Bar

Cnr Southbank Boulevard &, 31 Sturt St, Southbank VIC 3006, Australia

Recommended by 35 people

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Cnr Southbank Boulevard &, 31 Sturt St, Southbank VIC 3006, Australia

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+61 3 9686 3389
HoursMonday: 8:30 AM – 8:30 PM Tuesday: 8:30 AM – 8:30 PM Wednesday: 8:30 AM – 8:30 PM Thursday: 8:30 AM – 10:00 PM Friday: 8:30 AM – 10:00 PM Saturday: 5:00 – 9:30 PM Sunday: Closed

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Blondie Bar

Perched beside the Melbourne Recital Centre, Blondie Bar dials in fast Asian fusion and sharp cocktails built for Southbank curtain calls. The floor runs on curtain-clock precision—dishes land swiftly so theatregoers make their seats without checking watches. Regulars lean on sharing plates of salt and pepper calamari with plum mayo, steamed bao, and slow-cooked beef rib before capping the night with a coconut crème brûlée under live weekend jazz.

  • Pre-theatre pacing: Tuned to get diners seated next door at the Melbourne Recital Centre and MTC well ahead of curtain call.
  • Asian-inspired plates: Spanning crisp calamari with plum mayo, fluffy bao, and coconut crème brûlée alongside crafted cocktails.
  • Weekend parkside sets: Outdoor seating facing the linear park comes alive with free live jazz and DJs on Fridays and Saturdays.
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Why Dine at Blondie Bar

Why arts patrons and Southbank diners choose Blondie Bar before showtime

  • Steps from Southbank's Arts Venues

    Located immediately beside the Melbourne Recital Centre and MTC in Southbank, Blondie Bar gives theatre and concert patrons immediate proximity for dining without travel delays.

    Located conveniently next to the Melbourne Recital Centre, it’s an ideal spot for a meal before a show.

    Vasu Somasundaram

  • Heart of the Performance District

    The bar sits centrally in Melbourne's arts precinct, making it an intuitive meeting and dinner location before performances.

    Blondies sits perfectly in the heart of the arts precinct.

    donna maree

  • Service Paced for Showtimes

    Dinner service and dishes are calibrated specifically for rapid turnaround, ensuring patrons settle in and dine without the anxiety of missing curtain call.

    Dinner menu and service is optimised to be super fast so you won't be late to performances at any of the nearby arts venues.

    Peter W

  • Fast, Organised Pre-Event Service

    Floor teams remain attentive and prepared for pre-show rushes, turning orders out rapidly while staying friendly and accommodating.

    Top marks for the restaurant being prepared and staffed to provide fast service for the pre-event crowd.

    Chris Hooley

  • Parkside Outdoor Vibes and Live Jazz

    Patrons enjoy a relaxed outdoor setting alongside Melbourne's linear park, enhanced on weekends by live entertainment and jazz.

    melb offers free live entertainment on Fridays and Saturdays with Melbourne’s first linear Park on front door step, come down and enjoy the sunshine, jazz tunes, dj’s, happy hours and more.

    Wander Wider

  • Vibrant Weekend Entertainment

    Blondie Bar pairs fusion share plates and drinks with live musical acts, creating a vibrant open-air atmosphere to unwind.

    Nice place to go eat delicious foods and good to chill with DJ and Jazz bands music.

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Guest favourites crafted for swift and satisfying arts precinct dining

  • Haloumi Bao

    The bao and beef rib were real stand-outs.

    Ben Robinson

  • Coconut Crème Brûlée

    Saving the best for last, the Coconut Crème Brûlée was a culinary delight.

    I Ate My Crusts

  • Crispy Calamari

    The Crispy Calamari was a delightful combination of textures and flavours.

    I Ate My Crusts

  • Satay Tofu Steak

    The Satay Tofu steak was exceptional accompanied by a very tasty crispy vegetable Spring rolls.

    Ilvogram

Beyond the menu

Distinctive hospitality and considerate touches that elevate Southbank dining

  • Thoughtful Vision-Impairment Support

    Staff ensure patrons with vision impairments are comfortably seated and thoroughly briefed on the menu options, creating a thoughtful, welcoming environment before a performance.

  • Proactive Floor Hospitality

    Front-of-house staff proactively observe dining tables and instantly replace dropped cutlery without waiting for guests to ask.

  • Personal Staff Recognition

    Waitstaff recognise returning guests and greet them personally, remembering past visits even after a six-month hiatus.

  • Parkside Live Music and Entertainment

    Guests enjoy free live jazz bands and DJ programming alongside the Southbank linear park, pairing outdoor dining with weekend entertainment.

Before you head over

Practical tips for timing, reservations, and pre-show dining next to Melbourne's arts precinct

  • Book Ahead for Pre-Theatre Tables

    Blondie Bar fills up rapidly before performances at Melbourne Recital Centre and MTC—even on weeknights—so secure a table well in advance to avoid missing out.

  • Signal Your Performance Showtime

    The kitchen and floor staff are geared to deliver fast table turns before nearby shows, but if you have a tight curtain time, mention your schedule when seated.

  • Catch Weekend Live Outdoor Music

    Tables span both indoors and outdoors along the linear park, where you can catch live jazz sets and DJs on Friday and Saturday evenings.

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