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Hawker Bar

288-290 Highett Rd, Highett VIC 3190, Australia

Recommended by 80 people

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288-290 Highett Rd, Highett VIC 3190, Australia

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+61 3 9998 7415
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: 4:00 – 10:00 PM Wednesday: 4:00 – 11:00 PM Thursday: 4:00 – 11:00 PM Friday: 2:00 PM – 1:00 AM Saturday: 2:00 PM – 1:00 AM Sunday: 3:00 – 10:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Hawker Bar

Highett Village locals drop into Hawker Bar for well-crafted cocktails, fresh pints, and street snacks delivered straight from next door. The dual setup with sister eatery Typhoon lets you sip at the bar while sharing plates of spring rolls, rice paper rolls, and crisp chicken ribs. Coeliac diners get an unusually stress-free run, with attentive staff managing dedicated gluten-free adaptations. Come Sunday afternoon, acoustic sets kick in, turning the cosy suburban haunt into an effortless spot to unwind over a cold Guinness or a coconut margarita.

  • Vietnamese Bites via Typhoon: Order dishes like spring rolls and pho from adjoining Vietnamese partner Typhoon without giving up your bar stool.
  • Coeliac-Safe Sharing: Staff carefully guide diners through extensive gluten-free options and protect against cross-contamination.
  • Sunday Live Music: Sunday afternoon and evening acoustic sessions give the room an easygoing weekend buzz.
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Why Guests Choose Hawker Bar

Discover why locals gather at Hawker Bar for exceptional cocktails, live acoustic music, and integrated Asian street dining.

  • Seamless Dual-Venue Asian Street Food Dining

    Patrons enjoy an integrated hospitality setup pairing bespoke cocktails and craft beers with authentic street food ordered straight from partner venue Typhoon next door.

    Quirky little bar with attached Asian street food... love it

    Andrew McConchie

  • Strict, Reliable Coeliac Protocols

    Rigorous kitchen safeguards and dedicated cross-contamination controls make sharing dishes safe and worry-free for coeliac diners.

    The staff were also very friendly and accomodating in making sure that the food would be kept from cross contamination.

    Carly Gauci

  • Live Acoustic Performances and Music

    Intimate live vocal and acoustic performances elevate weekend drinks into an engaging entertainment outing right in Highett.

    Cocktails and beers brilliant and who ever the singer was that night was outstandingly good.

    ian Milligan

  • Vibrant Weekend Bar Vibe

    A warm, energetic neighborhood atmosphere combines live tunes, attentive service, and expertly crafted signature cocktails.

    Big plus with live music, seems so rare these days yet such a crucial element missed by so many others.

    chew-meister

  • Neighborhood Gatherings and Group Catch-Ups

    A welcoming, laid-back setting lets local groups and colleagues connect over inventive drinks and shared plates without city pretense.

    Had a work / friend get together and we couldn't have chosen a better place. Service was excellent and the cocktails. Oh the cocktails sublime

    David Luxton

  • Local Social Hub Without the Commute

    A relaxed local crowd and cosy nooks provide the buzz and drink quality of a downtown cocktail lounge without the commute.

    Love the relaxed trendy crowd, great music, friendly bar staff, comfy nooks, Windows that open out, awesomeness cocktails... don't need to go into the city anymore!

    Grace Gwee

Beloved bites and drinks from our bar and adjacent kitchen

  • Spring rolls

    The spring rolls and rice paper rolls were fresh and flavorful

    Alireza Asadi

  • Rice paper rolls

    The spring rolls and rice paper rolls were fresh and flavorful

    Alireza Asadi

  • Coconut Margerita

    The Coconut Margerita was everything I wanted plus more.

    Stuart Dumaresq

  • Coconut prawns

    Coconut prawns are delish beyond words

    Omikami

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful hospitality details and distinct touches that elevate your visit.

  • Tailored Coeliac Consultation

    Dedicated guidance from staff who walk through ingredients and implement strict protocols to avoid cross-contamination, making almost the entire menu accessible for coeliac and gluten-intolerant guests.

  • Integrated Vietnamese Street Food Ordering

    A dual-venue setup allowing guests at the bar to order authentic Vietnamese street food dishes—such as spring rolls and rich noodle soups—directly from partner venue Typhoon next door.

  • Live Musical Performance Program

    Regular live acoustic and musical performances hosted right inside the bar, providing weekend entertainment to pair with drinks without city travel.

  • Hands-Free Parent Hospitality

    Attentive, hands-on table hospitality for parents visiting with infants, including staff personally carrying drinks over when hands are full with prams and babies.

Before you head over

Practical tips for navigating dual-venue ordering, dietary options, and live entertainment at Hawker Bar.

  • Dual-Venue Food and Drink Ordering

    Vietnamese dishes are prepared by Typhoon next door. When ordering food and drinks across the divided building setup, expect separate ordering or collection points between the bar and kitchen.

  • Dietary and Coeliac Ordering

    Staff and management accommodate coeliac diners with gluten-free options and cross-contamination precautions; speak directly with staff to clarify safe shared dishes like spring rolls.

  • Sunday Live Music Timing

    Sunday afternoons and evenings feature live musical entertainment and busier crowds, making it ideal if you want a vibrant atmosphere or acoustic sets.

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