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Hazel

164 Flinders Ln, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

Recommended by 48 people

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164 Flinders Ln, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

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+61 3 9070 4938
HoursMonday: 5:00 – 11:00 PM Tuesday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM Wednesday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM Thursday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM Friday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM Saturday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM Sunday: 5:00 – 11:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Hazel

Set across two levels of Flinders Lane’s historic Richard Allen Building, Hazel delivers wood-fired cooking and low-waste craft with zero dining room stiffness. Brick, timber, and tall heritage windows frame an easy rhythm—just as welcoming for solo counter diners as it is for wedding feasts upstairs. Diners regularly look to the kitchen's fire-driven seasonal plates, from fresh oysters with pink pepper mignonette and Wagyu tartare to dry-aged smoked duck and scotch fillet with wakame butter. The insider routine: slip in late at the bar without reservation fuss, order a house cocktail, and linger over the honey tart.

  • Heritage Dining Across Two Levels: Spans two floors in the historic Richard Allen Building, featuring tall windows, exposed brick, and a dedicated mezzanine for larger celebrations.
  • Fire-Driven Regional Cookery: Seasonal menus champion low-waste cooking, flame, and smoke alongside ingredients sourced directly from trusted small-scale regional producers.
  • Flexible, Easy Hospitality: Welcoming counter seating and attentive floor staff cater effortlessly to solo diners, full feasts, and drop-ins stopping by just for dessert.
  • Standout Dessert Program: Renowned in-house creations like the honey tart and wattleseed pavlova make the sweets counter a worthy final stop.
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What's On at Hazel

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Why Dine at Hazel

Why diners choose Hazel for landmark celebrations, date nights, and CBD dining.

  • Seamless Milestone and Event Coordination

    Dedicated event coordinators handle planning details with high responsiveness and genuine hospitality, keeping corporate milestones and private celebrations effortless.

    A special thanks to the events team who were so easy to work with throughout the planning process and made organising everything completely stress-free.

    Jessica Ondarchie

  • Dedicated Celebration Hospitality

    Weddings and large celebrations are fully supported by an attentive front-of-house team that remembers individual preferences and accommodates custom requests.

    Arianna and the team were amazing to work with — patient, attentive, and committed to making every detail perfect.

    Stephanie Wilson

  • Fire-Driven Seasonal Cookery

    The kitchen builds its menu around smoke, flame, and seasonal produce sourced thoughtfully from trusted small-scale farmers and growers.

    This is cooking shaped by fire and smoke, led by chef Kyle Nicol, who cooks with restraint and respect, especially for small producers who actually give a damn.

    Stephen Pinter

  • Intimate Dining Atmosphere

    Dimmed lighting, thoughtful wine pairings, and balanced multi-course plates create an intimate, memorable setting for dates and foodie evenings.

    The ambience hits that sweet spot too: refined and intimate, but still relaxed enough to enjoy without feeling overly formal.

    liftloveeat

  • Historic Multi-Level Architecture

    Set inside Flinders Lane's historic Richard Allen Building, the two-level layout offers an upper-floor semi-open kitchen for large parties alongside dedicated private dining.

    The ambience in the restaurant is excellent, with a standard seating style ground floor, and an upper floor with semi-open kitchen more catered to large parties.

    Ben

  • Flexible Drop-In and Solo Dining

    Solo guests and drop-in visitors receive the same attentive, polished hospitality as full table seatings without rigid dining hurdles.

    they never turn me away when I come in solely for dessert and treat me just as well as any proper dining guest

    M

Signature woodfire and seasonal staples praised by diners

  • Scotch Fillet

    the Scotch fillet was so juicy and soft!

    Ngoc Han (Sandy)

  • Steak Tartare

    I ordered the steak tartare with bread, and it was absolutely delicious.

    Amilliah

  • Lamb Main Course

    The star of the show (that I forgot to photograph) was the lamb main course, which was a generous size and cooked to perfection.

    Ben

  • Oysters

    Tried the oysters they were amazing!

    Dasha prylypko

Other favorites

Complementary sides, starters, and signature desserts

  • Roast Potatoes

    the roast potatoes were genuinely some of the best I’ve had in a long time.

    RFreed100

  • Honey Tart

    The honey tart was my favorite

    Eat with Josephine

  • Passionfruit and Wattleseed Pavlova

    they did convince me to try their passionfruit and wattleseed pavlova.

    M

  • Vegemite Gougère

    particularly the surprisingly good Vegemite gougere appetiser.

    Ben

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful hospitalities and personalized gestures that elevate your dining experience

  • Dessert-Only Welcomes

    Guests visiting strictly for a late sweet treat are welcomed at the counter and treated with full dining hospitality rather than turned away.

  • Customized Course Pacing

    Attentive staff cater to specific timing constraints, pacing multi-course dishes swiftly and seamlessly without sacrificing table experience.

  • Tailored Private Room Ambiance

    Private dining hosts offer flexible room customization, allowing patrons to tailor lighting levels and bring bespoke decor for milestone celebrations.

  • Dedicated Solo Diner Care

    Bar staff offer attentive solo hospitality, conversing warmly with lone diners and checking in thoughtfully across courses.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Hazel host weddings, large parties, or private events?

Hazel is well suited for hosting weddings, birthdays, and corporate events, with dedicated event coordinators and spaces like an upstairs area with a semi-open kitchen and a secluded private dining room.

Is Hazel suitable for solo diners or just dropping in for dessert?

Yes. Hazel welcomes solo diners and drop-ins at the bar counter, and guests have noted that staff are happy to accommodate visits solely for dessert or a quick drink and dish.

How long does the set menu take if dining before an event?

Staff note that the set menu takes approximately 2 hours, so guests with tight schedules or pre-show plans often opt for à la carte dining or alert the staff to ensure courses arrive in a timely manner.

What style of food and portions should you expect?

Dishes are designed around creative modern Australian sharing plates with smaller portions suited for tasting across the menu, alongside generous sides like the popular roast potatoes and lamb main.

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