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Encore Bar & Lounge

131 Lonsdale St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

Recommended by 51 people

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131 Lonsdale St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

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+61 3 9656 4000
HoursMonday: 3:00 – 10:00 PM Tuesday: 3:00 – 10:00 PM Wednesday: 3:00 – 10:00 PM Thursday: 3:00 – 10:00 PM Friday: 3:00 – 10:00 PM Saturday: 3:00 – 10:00 PM Sunday: 3:00 – 10:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Encore Bar & Lounge

Set right on Lonsdale Street, Encore Bar & Lounge delivers an unhurried, white-tablecloth escape in the heart of Melbourne's East End. Starched fabric linens and attentive hosts ground the room in classic comfort—ideal for a deliberate meal before curtain call at Her Majesty's Theatre. Theatregoers often start with slow-cooked ribs or a crisp barramundi before calling for drinks. Behind the bar, the focus stays sharp: custom espresso martinis shaken with freshly pulled shots to order, or a rotating cocktail of the month alongside a slice of pistachio praline cheesecake.

  • Traditional Table Linens: Tables feature starched fabric tablecloths and napkins for classic sit-down dining.
  • Fresh-Shot Espresso Martinis: Mixed with freshly pulled espresso shots and tailored sweetness rather than pre-batched blends.
  • East End Theatre Proximity: A short stroll from Her Majesty's Theatre for unhurried pre-show meals and drinks.
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Why Guests Choose Encore Bar & Lounge

Why guests choose Encore Bar & Lounge for dinners, drinks, and special evenings

  • Refined Table Settings

    Encore elevates evening dining with pressed fabric table settings and cloth napkins that provide a formal, five-star touch.

    A touch of class with starched fabric tablecloths & napkins, it's 5 star all the way.

    Cheryl

  • Custom Fresh-Shot Espresso Martinis

    Cocktails are crafted to order with real pulled espresso shots rather than pre-mixed batches, customized to exact sweetness preferences.

    Made with real espresso shot, not the premix crap!

    Agnes

  • Attentive, Welcoming Service

    Attentive, personalized hospitality from dedicated floor and bar staff ensures guests feel welcomed and well looked after.

    the highlight were the staff that made the experience enjoyable and that's what you want especially as a solo traveller.

    Revital Youthspan

  • Relaxing, Stylish Atmosphere

    Knowledgeable bartenders craft creative drinks in an inviting, stylish setting that allows guests to unwind completely.

    Nice and relaxed, comfortable and stylish. Very impressed, will happily return.

    Rhi Cottier

  • Convenient Pre-Theatre Dining

    Located within walking distance of Her Majesty's Theatre, offering full dinner and drinks paced for an evening performance.

    With its close proximity to Her Majesty's Theatre, dinner here before a show is a great option.

    Cheryl

  • Seamless Hotel Convenience

    Situated directly inside the Grand Chancellor, providing hotel guests with dependable full-service dining and wine on-site.

    A great place to eat especially if you're staying at the Grand Chancellor - so convenient!!

    Philip F

Customer favorites and house specialties

  • Cocktail of the Month

    The drinks are amazing, cocktail of the month, devine!!

    Rhi Cottier

  • Beef and Reef

    We both had the beef and reef. The steak was cooked perfectly, very juicy and tender. The lobster and prawns were delicious too.

    Mil Chan

  • Espresso Martini

    What an amazing Espresso Martini the bartender makes at Encore Bar! Made with real espresso shot, not the premix crap!

    Agnes

  • Barramundi

    Ordered a barramundi with grilled veggie and onion rings and it was among the best I had. The fish had crispy skin that didn't feel oily, succulent texture that's soft throughout.

    Adams Tan

Other favorites

Desserts and specialty cocktails to complete your evening

  • Tiramisu

    Then I finished with the tiramasu and vanilla bean icecream wich was lovely.

    Revital Youthspan

  • Pistachio Praline Cheesecake

    The pistachio praline cheesecake is superb.

    Cheryl

  • Pina Colada

    The Pina Colada here was how it should be, unlike some from nearby establishments.

    Cheryl

  • Lychee Mousse Cake

    For dessert, I had the lychee mousse cake and my partner had the trio of ice cream. They were not just beautifully displayed but also very nice.

    Mil Chan

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