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Half Acre

112 Munro St, South Melbourne VIC 3205, Australia

Recommended by 15 people

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112 Munro St, South Melbourne VIC 3205, Australia

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+61 3 9999 1191
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: Closed Thursday: 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM Friday: 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM Saturday: 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM Sunday: 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Half Acre

Tucked away on Munro Street, Half Acre pairs raw industrial brick with an open-hearth kitchen built around live fire and smoke. Regulars make a ritual of the weekend Feast and Flow—a dual-format setup that balances endless carvery cuts and salads with made-to-order hot plates and prompt drink refills. Under high rafters, cooks turn out blistered wood-fired bread straight from the stone oven alongside charred lamb with green olive labneh. Weddings and group bookings fill out the leafy courtyard and dining room, relying on seamless banquets and proactive floor staff to keep things running effortlessly. The meal settles in over saltbush-crisped potatoes and sticky date pudding laced with charred berries.

  • Industrial-Chic Courtyard: A soaring brick warehouse framed by lush greenery and a courtyard tailored for ceremonies and late-afternoon gatherings.
  • Hybrid Weekend Feast: Weekend Feast and Flow pairs a generous self-serve banquet with made-to-order hot dishes and continuous drinks.
  • Wood-Fired Hearth Cooking: Dishes revolve around an open-flame hearth and stone oven, turning out puffy flatbreads, blistered meats, and charred seasonal plates.
  • Considered Event Coordination: Shared banquet menus and dedicated floor teams handle large parties and dietary needs smoothly without interrupting the flow.
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Why Guests Choose Half Acre

Distinctive advantages grounded in customer experiences at Half Acre

  • Seamless Milestone Celebrations

    Full-service wedding planning and hospitality teams coordinate timelines and banquet service so hosts can focus entirely on celebrating with guests.

    We had so many of our guests commenting on the food and service. The venue looked absolutely exquisite.

    Hannah Lane

  • Photogenic Industrial-Chic Backdrop

    The blend of industrial brickwork and contemporary interior design offers a cohesive, stylish setting for receptions and photography.

    The mix of industrial architecture with warm, modern interiors creates an incredible backdrop for photos during the reception.

    Liz Barnes Photo

  • Hybrid Buffet and Plated Feast

    A dual-format weekend brunch features an abundant self-serve feast buffet alongside freshly prepared hot dishes and continuous drinks.

    The Feast Buffet has so many delicious options we could have honestly filled up on that alone.

    Taylah Bons

  • Abundant Flow and Generous Feasting

    Generous portions, vibrant shared tables, and attentive drink refills provide an indulgent, high-tempo weekend gathering.

    We each had 2 full plates of food, plus our hot main. Their cocktails are tasty, a good selection and service is top notch.

    Y K

  • Wood-Fired Hearth Aromatics

    An open cooking hearth and revolving stone oven impart distinctive wood-smoke character directly into freshly baked breads and mains.

    smell of wood fire coals emanating from their open kitchen

    K

  • Open-Flame Cooking Technique

    Skilled open-flame cooking across specialty meats and poultry anchors intimate dinners and date nights with distinct flame-seared depth.

    the food all cooked on fire was something that was amazing.

    Tom Iera

Signature wood-fired meats and standout brunch centerpieces

  • Tomahawk Steak

    Tomahawk was cooked to medium rare, succulent, and tender with great char.

    Michael Mok

  • Wood-Fired Lamb

    tender lamb paired nicely with a mix of green olive labneh, smoked eggplant, pinenuts and a much needed hit of mint

    K

  • Orange Glazed Salmon

    Personally, I couldn't get enough of the succulent orange glazed salmon and the perfectly roasted cauliflower.

    Katie Goldberg

  • Wood-Fired Quail and King Prawns

    Highly recommend the quail & the king prawns.

    Tom Iera

Other favorites

Appetizers, sides, and small plates to complement your feast

  • Pumpkin Dip and Bread

    The dip was spicy, good tingling for the taste buds, fresh bread to dig in and huge portion to share among 2 of us.

    Michael Mok

  • Torched Burrata

    a top burrata dish with earthy flavoured olive aniseed myrtle, crunchy spiced macadamia and shatteringly crisp tomato palmier

    K

  • W.A. Scallops

    plump scallops with lebanese zucchini and balsamic vinaigrette, always nice to see more native greens in dishes.

    K

  • Twice Cooked Kohlrabi

    mild taste, its natural sweetness complemented with cashew saffron cream and house pickles

    K

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful hospitality details and hearthside flourishes that elevate weddings, weekend feasts, and dinners at Half Acre.

  • Bridal Suite Setup & Event Coordinator Care

    Dedicated coordinators and floor leads ensure every element is seamlessly executed, from curated bridal suite amenities and canapés on arrival to full end-of-night pack up.

  • Hearthside Stone Oven Flatbread Experience

    The visible open-hearth kitchen features a revolving stone oven where diners can watch wood-fired flatbread puff up before being served warm with house-smoked butter.

  • Proactive Drink Refills & Attentive Floor Service

    Waitstaff actively monitor bottomless tables to refresh cocktail and beverage glasses before guests need to wave down service, paired with prompt plate clearing.

  • Tailored Dietary Accommodation across Banquets

    Floor staff and chefs easily accommodate specific dietary requirements, providing tailored substitutes across banquet courses and multi-course set menus without sacrificing quality.

Before you head over

Practical guidance on reservations, seating comfort, and dietary requests for your visit.

  • Book Early and Time Your Visit

    Weekend bottomless brunch seatings run on two-hour windows and get noticeably busy, so reserve well ahead and arrive promptly to pace visits across the buffet and cooked courses.

  • Mind Kitchen Hearth Warmth

    Seating directly next to the open wood-fire kitchen hearth and stone oven can get warm on hot evenings; consider this when selecting a table or dressing for dinner.

  • Communicate Dietary Needs Upfront

    The kitchen accommodates dietary requirements and allergies alongside varied self-serve items; notify your server early so suitable options can be arranged seamlessly.

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