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Lilac Wine

31 Stephenson St, Cremorne VIC 3121, Australia

Recommended by 80 people

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31 Stephenson St, Cremorne VIC 3121, Australia

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+61 3 9973 2061
HoursMonday: 4:00 – 11:00 PM Tuesday: 4:00 – 11:00 PM Wednesday: 4:00 – 11:00 PM Thursday: 3:00 – 11:00 PM Friday: 3:00 – 11:00 PM Saturday: 3:00 – 11:00 PM Sunday: Closed

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Lilac Wine

Tucked into a Cremorne backstreet, this airy warehouse pairs low lighting and spinning disco balls with serious woodfired cooking. Diners lean on the knowledgeable floor crew to navigate skin-contact drops and cellar finds without an ounce of ceremony. The hearth anchors the room—sending out blistered sourdough, smoky lamb skewers, and tender charcoal chicken alongside duck fat potatoes. Crisp snack sets keep weeknight catch-ups effortless, while dietary tweaks and clearly marked gluten-free options never feel like an afterthought. Later hours bring a party-ready hum beneath the glitter ball, finished with a warm flambéed sticky date pudding.

  • Unpretentious Wine Pours: Staff guide guests through skin-contact drops and varied bottles with genuine care and zero pretension.
  • Hearth & Woodfired Plates: Blistered sourdough, tender lamb skewers, and charcoal chicken driven by open flame.
  • Warehouse Disco Vibe: A loft-like backstreet room featuring spinning disco balls and casual late-night dinner-party energy.
  • Dietary-Friendly Care: Thoughtfully marked menus with seamless gluten-free and vegan accommodations for table-wide peace of mind.
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Why Choose Lilac Wine

Discover what makes Lilac Wine Cremorne's standout destination for woodfired dining, casual wine sessions, and milestone celebrations.

  • Warehouse Loft Ambiance With Open-Fire Flavours

    Lilac pairs an expansive curated wine list with elevated woodfired cooking, from charred sourdough to charcoal chicken and tender flame-grilled skewers.

    Lilac brings a unique charm to Melbourne’s wine bar dining scene, offering a rustic, loft-like atmosphere with dim lighting, spinning disco balls, and retro vibes.

    Alicia Chan

  • Unpretentious Guidance & Thoughtful Service

    Attentive floor staff take time to guide guests through wine pairings and curate relaxed evenings for both intimate dates and casual catch-ups.

    The staff took so much time and care explaining the wines and the menu, which really made the experience stand out.

    Don

  • Bespoke Wedding & Milestone Event Hosting

    Couples celebrate weddings and engagements with dedicated coordinators who handle planning details, warm guest welcomes, and tailored shared feasts.

    Lilac is great with the details and made all guests felt welcomed and cared, and the presentation of the food was also beautiful!

    Charlotte Wang

  • Late-Night Celebration With In-House DJ Decks

    The back-street warehouse transforms seamlessly into an energetic private party space equipped with disco balls and sound decks.

    One of our favourite moments was dancing under the disco ball with our friend DJing on the venue’s decks and the speakers pumping

    Jarrod Growse

  • Accessible Multi-Course & Snack Sets

    Guests can bypass decision fatigue with structured set offerings, including the popular $39 snack set and comprehensive chef's tasting menus.

    New snack set is the best. It’s a steal at $39 and every dish is a winner.

    Quincy Malesovas

  • Seamless Accommodation for Dietary Intolerances

    The kitchen and servers readily adapt menus and swap dishes to accommodate strict dietary needs, food intolerances, and gluten-free dining.

    He brought a menu clearly labelling what is available which put me at ease.

    Caoimhe Shanagher

Customer favorites cooked over live woodfire and hearth coals

  • Lamb Skewers

    The lamb skewers were a huge hit

    Jarrod Growse

  • Charcoal Chicken

    The charcoal chicken was also excellent, especially with the roasted duck far potatoes.

    Nick Woolward

  • Woodfired Sourdough

    Highly recommend the woodfired sourdough, it was so good we ordered it twice.

    Nick Woolward

  • Snack Set

    New snack set is the best. It’s a steal at $39 and every dish is a winner.

    Quincy Malesovas

Other favorites

Popular accompaniments, shareable bites, and multi-course options

  • Duck Fat Potatoes

    the duck fat gave lots of flavour and the potatoes were crispy

    Alicia Chan

  • Chicken Mousse on a Potato Crisp

    The chicken mousse on a potato crisp is a fave that riffs on the previous eclair version.

    Quincy Malesovas

  • Sticky Date Pudding

    flaming hot, sizzling sticky date pud. it was as good as it looked. boozy, fresh and so moist

    elisa m

  • Chef's Set Menu

    We took the set menu and it was unreal. We left absolutely full. Quality products with a big attention to details.

    Alize Vergnaud

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful service details and unexpected touches that elevate your visit

  • Dedicated Event Coordination

    Dedicated venue coordinators guide private parties through tailored planning, welcoming setups, and flawless event execution.

  • Venue DJ Decks & Disco Setup

    Parties can dance under spinning disco balls with guests DJing on the venue's integrated sound decks.

  • Tailored Dietary Accommodations

    Staff proactively cater to dietary restrictions and intolerances with customized dish swaps and individually marked menus.

  • Flambé Dessert Service

    Dessert orders of the house sticky date pudding feature an eye-catching table-side flambé presentation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are set menus or chef's tasting options available?

Yes. Diners can select from a multi-course chef's tasting menu, a value-focused $39 snack set covering smaller bites, or order à la carte dishes to share.

Can Lilac Wine accommodate strict dietary requirements and food intolerances?

Yes. Servers can provide dedicated menus clearly indicating options for strict diets, and guests have noted staff are attentive and accommodating with gluten-free dishes, vegan plates, and swapping out set menu items for intolerances.

Do I need a reservation, or do you accept walk-ins?

While advance bookings can be made, staff have accommodated walk-in guests without a reservation depending on availability.

Can the venue host private celebrations and parties?

Yes. The venue frequently hosts milestone events like weddings, birthday celebrations, and engagement parties, offering event coordination, shared dining menus, and party amenities like DJ decks.

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