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Butchers Diner

10 Bourke St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

Recommended by 26 people

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10 Bourke St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

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+61 3 9639 7324
HoursMonday: 11:30 AM – 1:00 AM Tuesday: 11:30 AM – 1:00 AM Wednesday: 11:30 AM – 1:00 AM Thursday: 11:30 AM – 1:00 AM Friday: 11:30 AM – 2:00 AM Saturday: 11:30 AM – 2:00 AM Sunday: Closed

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Butchers Diner

Bourke Street’s steel-counter diner turns whole-beast butchery into late-night fuel at the city's Paris end. Stools wrap around a glass fridge packed with aging beef, feeding walk-ups chasing serious meat without the white-tablecloth fuss. Night owls and shift workers squeeze in for thick patties stacked with house-cured bacon, duck heart skewers, and seasoned chips. Regulars plan their weeks around the rotating counter specials—specifically Thursday’s Reuben and Saturday’s French Dip roll.

  • Dry-Aged Beef & Burgers: Thick beef patties layered with house-cured bacon, butcher-cut wagyu flank, and aged steaks sliced straight from the aging cabinet.
  • Rotating Daily Specials: Scheduled weekly staples draw devoted crowds, headlined by the Thursday Reuben and Saturday French Dip rolls.
  • Late-Night Counter Culture: Compact communal counter service operating deep into the night for hot plates, cold beer, and quick refuels.
  • Culinary Cuts & Skewers: Adventurous counter plates stretching past conventional diner fare to include grilled duck hearts and blood sausage rolls.
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Why Grab a Stool at Butchers Diner

Butcher-grade beef, late-night counter energy, and cult weekly specials—secure your spot and book now.

  • Serious butcher-grade steaks cooked to precision

    Butchers Diner puts dry-aged beef cuts and prime steaks front and centre on the grill, delivering rich, uncompromising carnivorous quality at the counter.

    beautifully cooked, full of flavor, and absolutely worth the price.

    Eyeptrn T.

  • Gimmick-free diner burgers done right

    Purist cheeseburgers skip tired gimmicks in favour of juicy, perfectly seasoned beef patties stacked with house-cured bacon and classic fixings.

    The burger was a master piece of what a burger should be. Not complex or dumb gimmicks.

    Rusty Baum

  • A genuine late-night CBD hot food haven

    When normal CBD dining rooms wind down, this compact counter provides a hot, dependable sanctuary for night owls and late shifts.

    Really cozy spot for a quick late night dinner.

    Phoebe S

  • Deeply restorative post-shift sustenance

    Whether coming off long hours on your feet or finishing an evening out, the diner provides immediate, deeply comforting fuel.

    this is the exact cheeseburger you want in your life after spending hours on your feet.

    Shannon Steven

  • Weekly rotating sandwich specials worth planning around

    Rotating daily butchery sandwich features—including the Saturday French Dip roll and Thursday Reuben—draw dedicated regulars planning their week around the grill.

    The French Dip Roll on Saturdays is unreal, and the Reuben on Thursdays is another standout.

    Cain

  • Culinary butchery edge and adventurous offal

    Beyond standard short-order diner fare, adventurous carnivores can sample rare specialties ranging from duck heart skewers to devilled blood sausage rolls.

    Blood sausage devilled egg roll was sublime!

    Struan Preston

From butcher-grade burgers to coveted rotating daily specials, here are the dishes guests keep coming back for.

  • Cheeseburger with House-Made Bacon

    Cheeseburger was a standout, with the housemade bacon really stealing the show even when all other elements to the burger were already delicious.

    S.T

  • French Dip Roll

    The French Dip Roll on Saturdays is unreal

    Cain

  • Thursday Reuben

    This Reuben has changed the trajectory of my life, genuinely the best feed I’ve had this year.

    Tahj Hatcher

  • Blood Sausage Devilled Egg Roll

    Blood sausage devilled egg roll was sublime!

    Struan Preston

Before you head over

Key advice on counter seating, weekly sandwich schedules, and ordering essentials.

  • Arrive Early or Opt for Outdoor Seating

    Seating revolves around a compact walk-up counter with shared stools that fill up quickly during dinner and late-night rushes. Arrive early or prepare to squeeze in, or head to the outdoor tables along Bourke Street when interior spots are taken.

  • Time Your Visit for Daily Specials

    The kitchen operates a consistent weekly feature rotation alongside the core menu. If you are chasing cult favorites, plan your visit for Thursday to catch the house Reuben or Saturday for the French Dip roll.

  • Order Sides and Add-Ons Separately

    Burgers and butcher cuts are served à la carte without bundled sides, so remember to order their seasoned chips separately and add the house-made bacon to build a complete feed. Book your table now to secure a memorable diner meal.

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