Restaurant
Longrain Melbourne
44 Little Bourke St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
Find Longrain Melbourne
44 Little Bourke St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
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Longrain turns a 1900s horse stable into Melbourne’s destination for high-voltage modern Thai dining and expansive feasts. Long shared tables buzz beneath timber rafters as the kitchen sends out crisp betel leaves stacked with poached prawn, lime, and crushed peanuts. Banquets anchor the room—effortlessly pivoting for vegans or low-FODMAP requests without blunting the balance of heat, citrus, and sweet. Diners routinely steer groups toward the crispy whole fish alongside bowls of fragrant red curry and five-spice pork hock. Upstairs, cocktail outpost Longsong handles pre-dinner rounds, while down below, rounds wrap up with scoops of rich coconut ice cream.
- Converted Stable Setting: Two-level venue pairing a moody dining hall in a former horse stable with an upstairs cocktail lounge.
- Flexible Banquet Feasts: Generous shared feasts feature crispy whole fish, caramelised pork hock, and adaptable courses for vegan or low-FODMAP guests.
- Punchy Thai Flavours: Bold modern dishes like Yum Kao Tod and prawn-loaded betel leaves match creative, Asian-inspired cocktails.
What's On at Longrain Melbourne
Upcoming events, special menus and other reasons to plan a visit.
Why Dine at Longrain Melbourne
Why diners choose Longrain Melbourne for milestone celebrations and group banquets
Generous Shared Banquets
Curated banquet feasts deliver generous multi-course spreads of modern Thai dishes like crispy whole fish, pork hock, and betel leaf without complex group ordering.
We got the Banquet menu with the crispy fish added. There’s a lot of food, we were definitely full at the end.
Linda Flexible Dietary Accommodations
The kitchen easily adapts menus for diverse dietary requirements, offering plant-based, pescetarian, low FODMAP, and allergen-free modifications without missing flavor.
Food was absolutely top quality. Perfectly seasoned and executed. Service was attentive and friendly. They accommodated my colleague’s tree nut allergy with no issues.
Adam Luskin Stress-Free Celebrations
Polished hospitality and attentive pacing give diners complete peace of mind when celebrating milestones, birthdays, or date nights.
The food is unmatchable, the service is impeccable, the attention to detail is outstanding, timing between courses was perfect... No better place than this to celebrate al special occasion
Jason Amaya Attentive Care & Warmth
Thoughtful, warm hospitality ensures that guests and their dining companions feel completely looked after from start to finish.
My partner and I came here and everything about the experience felt special. The staff were attentive which really added to the evening.
Diane Walter An Impressive Dining Destination
A renowned culinary destination that reliably impresses visiting guests, family, and colleagues with elevated modern Thai fare.
I wanted a restaurant with a nice atmosphere and good Thai food that would impress my Mum who was visiting Melbourne for the weekend. Highly recommend Longrain!
Ash L Vibrant Social Atmosphere
A vibrant, high-energy dining room with generous table spacing sets an electric tone for memorable gatherings with friends and colleagues.
The atmosphere is lively, service is polished, and it’s a great choice for a special night out or a long, social dinner with friends.
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Most popular items
The modern Thai dishes guests return for again and again
Crispy Whole Fish
Food was superb as usual, particularly the crispy whole fish and egg net.
Diana Vawdrey Yum Kao Tod
Highlight were the betel leaf, Yum Kao Tod, and the crispy fish.
Linda Betel Leaf with Prawn
The betel leaf with prawn, green chilli and lime was a perfect way to start. It tasted so fresh and full of flavour in every bite.
Diane Walter Eggnet
We started with the Crispy Rice and Eggnet for entrees—both were excellent, and the Eggnet tasted just as good as it looked.
Abhinav Bidani
Other favorites
Desserts, raw bar starters, and signature sips to complete the feast
Dessert Platter
We really enjoyed our meal, especially the dessert platter.
Tanuki Soba Coconut Ice Cream
And I can’t not mention the coconut ice cream, it was like eating clouds.
Diane Walter Vodka Martini
And my vodka martini was just as its supposed to be, I definitely will be back
Jason Amaya Appellation Oysters
Appellation oysters, roasted red chilli nahm jim, fried shallots
Ninjazu Zu
Beyond the menu
Thoughtful hospitality touches and bespoke dining accommodations that elevate your visit
Complimentary Celebration Gestures
Staff surprise guests marking celebrations with thoughtful gestures such as complimentary birthday ice cream to elevate the occasion.
Bespoke Low FODMAP & No-Garlic Adaptations
Kitchen and floor teams readily tailor dishes for low FODMAP requirements with garlic- and onion-free preparations alongside custom low-fructose dessert options.
Customised Heat and Spice Accommodations
Guests with spice sensitivities receive sauces served separately on the side or dedicated mild alternative dishes to ensure comfort without losing table flow.
Allergen-Safe Tasting Experience
Servers proactively accommodate severe tree nut allergies across premium banquet courses without disrupting the structured meal pacing.
Before you head over
Practical tips on reservations, dietary customisations, and getting to Little Bourke Street.
Plan Ahead for Weekend Bookings
Pre-book if you are visiting on weekends or dining with a group; walk-ins can often find seating at the bar or on weeknights.
Customise for Dietary Requirements
Staff can readily adjust banquet dishes and sauces for vegan, pescetarian, tree nut allergy, and low-FODMAP diets (including no garlic or onion).
Arrive via Tram or Parking Garages
CBD street parking is scarce, so take a tram into the city or plan to use nearby commercial parking garages.
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