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Bouvier Bar

159 Lygon St, Brunswick East VIC 3057, Australia

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159 Lygon St, Brunswick East VIC 3057, Australia

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+61 409 619 892
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: 4:00 PM – 12:00 AM Thursday: 4:00 PM – 12:00 AM Friday: 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM Saturday: 4:00 PM – 12:00 AM Sunday: Closed

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Bouvier Bar

This moody Brunswick East bistro pairs prime cuts with cellar bottles—complete with decanting and fresh glassware for every vintage. Settle into the low-lit dining room over Stone Axe Wagyu and rich red wine jus, or opt for casual weeknight Pasta Bambino plates like mushroom gnocchi before finishing with a torched crème brûlée.

  • Cellar-Friendly BYO Wine Service: Guests can bring special bottles from their own cellars, supported by full decanting service and fresh glassware for each pour.
  • Pasta Bambino Formats: Features accessible, sized-to-savour pasta dishes like rigatoni and gnocchi alongside classic desserts and tailored cocktails.
  • Dedicated Upstairs Space: A dedicated upstairs dining area accommodates milestone birthdays and private gatherings with personalised floor care.
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Distinctive Dining at Bouvier Bar

Why guests choose Bouvier Bar for date nights, wine-paired dinners, and private gatherings

  • Cellar-Grade BYO and Decanting

    Bouvier accommodates personal wine cellars with decanting service and fresh glassware alongside premium wagyu cuts.

    all our wine decantated, and clean glasses provided for each new wine!

    damian ferrie

  • Pasta Bambino Dinners

    The kitchen serves accessible pasta courses and classic Italian sweets with drinks in a dedicated concept.

    very reasonably priced cocktails, alongside great service, delicious, fresh pasta, and classic desserts

    Symone Mercuri

  • Private Upstairs Celebrations

    A secluded second-floor dining space offers dedicated attention for milestone birthdays and private gatherings.

    Had my 50th upstairs in a private room. All the guys there made it a special and fantastic evening.

    Adrian Franceschini

  • Vibrant Group Evenings

    The cocktail bar and dining floor provide an engaging setting for group outings and shared meals.

    Fabulous venue for our girls night out. Our mixologist bartender was very entertaining and the cocktails were exquisite.

    Lisa OD

  • Moody Date Night Setting

    Dim mood lighting, curated music, and high-quality steaks establish an intimate setting for couples.

    A perfect date spot! Romantic, moody with fantastic food.

    Vivian Phan

  • Unhurried Evening Atmosphere

    Evenings offer a peaceful, unhurried bistro ambience that lets guests unwind comfortably over drinks.

    It feels calm, a little magical, and full of quiet moments you don’t want to rush.

    Nikoo Jalilvand Fard

Signature steaks, bistro classics, and fresh pasta favorites

  • Pasta Bambino

    Pasta Bambino provides a fantastic dining experience with very reasonably priced cocktails, alongside great service, delicious, fresh pasta, and classic desserts.

    Symone Mercuri

  • Steak

    Our Steaks were absolutely impeccable. Flavourful and bursting with juices. Easily the best steak we've had in a while.

    Vivian Phan

  • Prawn Tagliatelle

    They also do a truly excellent prawn tagliatelle that’s hearty and well flavoured with plenty of garlic and breadcrumbs, but not too rich.

    Quincy Malesovas

  • Chicken Cotoletta

    Chicken Cotoletta, rocket leaves, herb butter

    J Retired from the kitchen

Other favorites

Cocktails, starters, and nostalgic sweets to round out the table

  • Crème Brûlée

    And for dessert I had the most perfect creme brulee. So creamy and smooth.

    Vivian Phan

  • Chiaro de Luna

    the apple pie moonshine-driven chiaro de luna.

    Quincy Malesovas

  • House-Baked Focaccia

    House-baked focaccia, brown butter.

    J Retired from the kitchen

  • Golden Gaytime

    Which left us room to finishing off with a Baci ice cream and (OMG) Golden Gaytime – I could back every night just to have this.

    Ashley Blyth

Before you head over

Practical tips for getting the best out of your wine, dining, and event experience

  • Bring Cellar Bottles with Dedicated Decanting Service

    Take advantage of the modest corkage fee to bring along special bottles from your own cellar; the team provides attentive wine decanting and fresh glassware for each selection.

  • Pace Your Order to Save Room for Dessert

    If you are ordering pasta, portions are thoughtfully sized so you can comfortably save appetite for Italian-style sweets such as Baci ice cream and classic desserts.

  • Reserve the Upstairs Space for Group Celebrations

    For milestone birthdays and private gatherings, arrange a dedicated upstairs dining space where groups can enjoy tailored, attentive hosting separate from the main bar.

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