Restaurant
MoVida Next Door
164 Flinders St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
Find MoVida Next Door
164 Flinders St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
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Skip the formal dining room next door and pull up a bar stool for pure, unscripted tapeo on Flinders Street. Diners looking for an easy CBD drop-in make this counter their base for icy draft Estrella, dry sherry, and quick-fire plates straight from the kitchen line. The anchoa sets the tone—a single salted anchovy cut by bracingly cold smoked tomato sorbet over toast. Settle into the room's warm buzz with tender wagyu buey, creamy croquetas, and charred octopus, backed by quick, playful service that keeps glasses topped before a show across town. Everything wraps up naturally over crisp churros dipped into dark chocolate.
- Bar-Side Tapeo: Grab a stool at the counter for modular, individual small plates and tap Estrella with a front-row view of the busy kitchen.
- Striking Tapas Plates: Signature bites pair rich wagyu buey and creamy croquetas with an anchovy crouton balanced by chilled smoked tomato sorbet.
- Effortless CBD Pre-Theatre: Attentive counter service and fast plates make it an easy stop for a glass of sherry or a vermouth before an evening CBD show.
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Key Dining Advantages
Why diners choose MoVida Next Door for authentic Spanish tapas and drinks
Unconstrained Counter-Side Tapas
Guests can perch at the bar counter and curate an individualized run of small plates without committing to a formal multi-course sitting.
Tiny portions for you to mix, match, and try, and you don’t even have to get the same stuff as your eating partners even if you’re used to sharing tapas.
Amanda Elkoumi Lively Barstool Atmosphere
The open bar counter setting pairs dynamic kitchen views and skilled bar hospitality with a vibrant, unpretentious atmosphere.
we just spent a casual lunch here sitting at the bar area which is our favourite place to sit and watch everything happening.
Clam Signature Anchoa with Tomato Sorbet
A chilled tomato sorbet provides a refreshing contrast to preserved anchovy on crisp crouton, delivering MoVida's signature technical bite.
The Anchoa was beautifully balanced, with the tomato sorbet adding such a refreshing and vibrant element to the dish.
Sayali Authentic Spanish Beverage Pairing
Spanish tap beers, curated sherries, and Spanish gins evoke the traditional drinking culture of Barcelona and Valencia.
Had a couple of tap Estrellas as well which took me back to Valencia. Great spot, perfect people watching and very kind attentive staff. Can’t wait to take my partner, he’s keen on their sherry and Spanish gins
Persephone Poppy Seamless Pre-Theatre Dining
Direct Flinders Street CBD proximity makes the venue an ideal stop for prompt drinks and shared plates ahead of arts performances.
Pre-theatre lunch - perfect: we sat at the bar, shared some oysters and selection of other share plates, a beer and a few vinos.. perfect. Just what we felt like before a 2pm musical
TB Relaxed Post-Show Supper
Open late for post-show supper, offering effortless drop-in plates and cocktails after nearby Melbourne arts events.
We came here for drinks and a supper after a show and really enjoyed our visit. The customer service from our waiters was excellent.
David C
Most popular items
Signature tapas and cold Spanish beer that define the MoVida Next Door counter experience
Anchoa
The Anchoa was beautifully balanced, with the tomato sorbet adding such a refreshing and vibrant element to the dish.
Sayali Croquetas
外層酥脆、色澤金黃，內餡細緻滑順，帶有奶香與火腿風味。
Yukikinn Hayashi Buey
The Buey was equally impressive with the beef incredibly tender and packed with flavour.
Sayali Estrella Damm beer
don't miss out on an estrella damm beer, icy cold on tap.
Mel F
Beyond the menu
Thoughtful hospitality touches that elevate a casual tapas outing
Complimentary Sourdough & Olive Oil Welcome
Guests are welcomed to their table or bar counter with complimentary crusty sourdough bread and rich olive oil served gratis as an appetite opener.
Fresh Loaves Sent Home as a Parting Gift
After guests expressed how much they enjoyed the appetiser bread during dinner, the service team packaged up two whole fresh sourdough loaves to take home.
Attentive Birthday Celebration Care & Wine Guidance
Front-of-house staff step in to help celebrate family milestones, pairing tailored Spanish wine recommendations with taking family photos.
Flexible Booking Recovery & Gracious Seating
When a booking was mistakenly scheduled for the wrong date, the front-of-house team swiftly accommodated the party without turning them away.
Before you head over
Insider advice on seating, ordering small bites, and timing your CBD outing.
Grab Counter or High-Top Seating
Aim for counter seating at the bar or high-top tables to watch the open kitchen and staff at work, ideal for solo diners or casual pairs.
Order Modular Small Plates
Tapas are served in individual portions, so feel free to mix and match individual small plates rather than compromising on identical shared mains.
Pair with Shows and Cinema
Conveniently situated in the Melbourne CBD near ACMI and Kino Cinema, it serves drinks and bites smoothly before a matinee or evening performance.
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