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Kolkata Cricket Club

8 Whiteman St Level 1 Casino, opposite village cinemas, Crown Melbourne, Southbank VIC 3006, Australia

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8 Whiteman St Level 1 Casino, opposite village cinemas, Crown Melbourne, Southbank VIC 3006, Australia

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+61 3 9292 5777
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: 5:00 – 9:00 PM Wednesday: 5:00 – 9:00 PM Thursday: 5:00 – 9:00 PM Friday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM Saturday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM Sunday: 5:00 – 9:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Kolkata Cricket Club

Set inside Crown Melbourne, Kolkata Cricket Club channels historic colonial clubhouse hospitality into fire-licked Bengali cooking. The tandoor anchors the dining room—sending out charred seekh kebabs alongside smoky butter chicken. Regulars bypass standard curries to focus on regional plates: slow-cooked Kosha Mangsho goat curry, woodfired mushrooms, and crisp puchka poured tableside with spiced tamarind water. Staff guide tables through wine pairings with sommelier precision while handling large celebratory groups with ease. Round it out with blistering garlic butter naan right off the coals.

  • Tandoor & Woodfire Specialities: The kitchen excels with intensely seasoned seekh lamb kebabs and slow-cooked Kosha Mangsho goat curry blistered over coals.
  • Heritage Clubhouse Hospitality: Front-of-house styling honours vintage cricket clubs, paired with floor staff versed in sharp wine guidance.
  • Puchka & Blistered Breads: Crisp puchka shells paired with spiced tamarind water and comforting charred garlic butter naans start and anchor the table.
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What's On at Kolkata Cricket Club

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Why Dine at Kolkata Cricket Club

A refined members-club setting serving woodfired regional Bengali cuisine at Crown Melbourne.

  • Elevated Woodfired and Bengali Specialties

    Dishes are crafted around regional Bengali flavours and woodfire and tandoor techniques, offering unique smoked profiles and spice depth.

    the butter chicken has a unique smoked undertone with so many other flavour profiles within

    Steve Grant

  • Flavours Kept True to Calcutta Heritage

    Diners experience authentic regional recipes cooked true to origin, bringing nostalgic and celebrated Kolkata profiles to fine dining.

    Gave us glimpses of calcutta in every bite, glad the flavours were kept true to their origin

    Varshaa Jalagam

  • Effortless Milestone and Group Feasts

    Front-of-house staff coordinate large tables and milestone occasions effortlessly, managing custom dietary needs and celebratory cake service.

    She brought such wonderful energy to the table and managed our large group with absolute ease.

    sandra githinji

  • Attentive Care for Special Celebrations

    Warm hosts ensure anniversaries and private milestones feel deeply recognized, pairing quiet table placements with personalized celebration details.

    Staff were warm and welcoming and they all noted it was our anniversary (good attention to our reservation).

    Simran Kaur

  • Sommelier-Guided Wine Pairings and Menu Direction

    Service hosts provide confident, sommelier-level wine pairings and guided dish selections that reassure hosts when entertaining key professional clients.

    Jordan was excellent at recommending a wine that perfectly complemented our food selection and was extremely knowledgeable about the menu

    Maddie Dharmapala

  • Seamless Pre-Order and Service Timing

    Well-paced set menus and structured pre-order coordination allow group and business hosts to dine seamlessly without table delays.

    She arranged the right timings for the preorder we did online. Food was delicious and will come back!

    Laura Uribe

Signature woodfired and regional Bengali dishes defining the dining room

  • Bengali Goat Curry (Kosha Mangsho)

    As for mains, the Bengali goat curry is a must

    Quincy

  • Butter Chicken

    the butter chicken has a unique smoked undertone with so many other flavour profiles within.

    Steve Grant

  • Seekh Kebab

    The seekh kebab is a standout — absolutely worth ordering every single visit.

    Remy

  • Tandoori Barramundi

    the tandoori barramundi was also so good.

    Quincy

Other favorites

Distinctive starters, desserts, and cocktails to complement the feast

  • Puchka

    To start, I highly recommend the puchka.

    Quincy

  • Cocktails

    Loved the cocktails and great service

    nidhin babu Kurian

  • Gulab Jamun

    The gulab jamun at the end was also stunning - golden crisp exterior, warm soft interior and paired with a lovely tangy cream to balance all the flavours and end the night.

    Simran Kaur

  • Rose Sour

    The drinks were really tasty, would recommend the Rose sour.

    Varshaa Jalagam

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful hospitality touches that elevate milestone celebrations and special dining experiences.

  • Surprise Celebration Cakes

    Staff provide complimentary celebration gestures, including surprising milestone diners with custom cakes coordinated seamlessly during dinner service.

  • Anniversary Welcome & Seating

    Floor hosts provide private nook seating for milestone reservations and ensure every team member acknowledges the celebration on arrival.

  • Sommelier-Led Group Service

    Floor staff guide large groups through complex dietary needs with sommelier-level wine pairings and synchronized cake service.

  • Historic Club Jackets

    Front-of-house staff wear tailored jackets paying direct visual tribute to original historic Indian members' cricket clubs.

Before you head over

Practical advice on ordering, set menus, and celebrations at Crown Melbourne

  • Set Menu Dietary Coordination

    If dining as a couple or group with mixed diets, note that the venue requires table-wide consensus on set menus; individual diners cannot split between vegetarian and non-vegetarian tasting menus. Order à la carte if members of your party have conflicting preferences.

  • Starter-Focused Ordering Strategy

    While mains and starters like seekh kebabs and butter chicken are widely praised, dessert options can be hit-or-miss or omitted from standard printed menus. Consider prioritising extra starters or classic savory flame dishes if you want maximum value from your bill.

  • Special Occasion & Booking Coordination

    Online reservation tools can occasionally feel clunky. When booking for milestones or hosting clients, booking directly in person or leaving explicit notes ensures warm recognition, dedicated seating, and smooth cake or timing arrangements.

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