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New Quarter

79 Swan St, Richmond VIC 3121, Australia

Recommended by 32 people

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79 Swan St, Richmond VIC 3121, Australia

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+61 3 8391 1388
HoursMonday: 12:00 – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM Tuesday: 12:00 – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM Wednesday: 12:00 – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM Thursday: 12:00 – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 11:00 PM Friday: 12:00 – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 11:00 PM Saturday: 12:00 – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 11:00 PM Sunday: 12:00 – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About New Quarter

Swan Street’s buzzing corner spot serves inventive Vietnamese street food reinterpretations built for sharing. Tables fill quickly over banquet spreads and pre-footy snacks before the MCG roar kicks off down the road. Regulars point to the banh mi fingers with whipped liver pâté and mushroom buns dusted in shiitake salt, paired alongside lychee Bellinis or barramundi in burnt butter nuoc mam.

  • Vietnamese Street Food Twists: Whipped chicken liver pâté banh mi fingers and mushroom buns served with savory pho gravy.
  • Group Feasts & Match-Day Bites: Multi-course banquet menus and casual counter dining right on Swan Street near the MCG.
  • High Tide Seafood Sessions: Dedicated weekend seafood lunch deals poured alongside lychee Bellinis.
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Why Choose New Quarter

Why Richmond locals and visitors choose New Quarter for group banquets, seafood lunches, and game day dining.

  • Lively Group Banquets & Celebrations

    Groups and celebrations are catered for with expansive set banquets, including duck noodles, beef tartare, and generous share plates that satisfy everyone before dessert.

    The food was divine - we had the set menu and each course was delicious and really flavoursome.

    Hannah J

  • Vibrant Atmosphere for Special Gatherings

    The dining room delivers an energetic, well-paced atmosphere with upbeat music and seamless service suited for birthdays, catch-ups, and crew dinners.

    Great for a date night/ birthday/ catchup with the girls.

    Lillie O'Brien

  • Dedicated High Tide Seafood Brunch

    The daytime High Tide seafood lunch pairs multi-course seafood platters and barramundi with drinks like lychee Bellinis for an indulgent weekend outing.

    Came to New Quarter for the High Tide seafood lunch and wow, what an experience!

    Lili Wang

  • Inventive Vietnamese Flavor Reinterpretations

    Familiar Vietnamese street food staples are playfully reimagined into bar snacks like banh mi fingers with chicken liver pâté and mushroom buns with pho gravy.

    each one was a delicious burst of flavor and both familiar and unique vietnamese elements to it !!

    Nancy Song

  • Ideal Pre- and Post-MCG Dining Spot

    Situated conveniently along Swan Street near the MCG, diners can easily drop in for bar seating, quick shared bites, or drinks before or after the game.

    Fantatsic way to finish off a terrific night at the MCG.

    Greythorn Motors

  • Seamless Walk-Ins and Flexible Bar Seating

    Whether visiting for a fast bite before the footy or an impromptu drink, the bar seating and swift, accommodating team make visits effortless.

    We had a quick bite before the footy , service was fantastic

    Cameron MacDonald

Standout dishes and modern Vietnamese fusion plates most celebrated by guests.

  • Banh Mi Finger

    The banh mi finger was to die for

    Beau A

  • Barramundi with burnt butter nuoc mam

    The food was outstanding but the highlight was the barramundi with the burnt butter nuoc mam which we both agreed was one of the best flavours we have encountered recently.

    Ash Solly

  • Mushroom buns

    especially the savoury shiitake salt on the mushroom buns which was addictive!!

    Jasmine (Jas.eats)

  • Beef tartare

    especially the Vietnamese spin on beef tartare

    William Usher

Other favorites

Complement your meal with house-crafted drinks, savory sides, and inventive desserts.

  • Pineapple and Lychee Bellini

    Our favourite drink was the Pineapple and Lychee Bellini's which I would definitely recommend.

    Ash Solly

  • Triple cooked potatoes

    Triple cooked potatoes, confit garlic, thai basil salt ($15.00)

    Jasmine (Jas.eats)

  • Vietnamese Coffee Crème Caramel

    Vietnamese Coffee Crème Caramel were amazing.

    Maneet Singh

  • Sticky Longan Pudding

    Both the Sticky Longan Pudding (with banana cream and butterscotch) and the Vietnamese Coffee Crème Caramel were amazing.

    Maneet Singh

Beyond the menu

Attentive gestures and thoughtful dining care experienced at New Quarter

  • Complimentary Birthday Desserts & Treats

    Complimentary desserts including a special whisky cake served to celebrate dining milestones like birthdays.

  • Attentive Dietary Care

    Careful kitchen and front-of-house accommodation for specific dietary restrictions such as onion allergies during quick dining services.

  • Proactive Table Resets Between Courses

    Staff proactively provide fresh napkins with every course switchover to comfortably manage rich, saucy finger foods.

  • Thoughtful Coat Check Care on Arrival

    Attentive arrival hosting where staff assist guests by taking heavy jackets away before seating at comfortable corner tables.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can the kitchen accommodate dietary requirements and vegan diets?

Yes, New Quarter accommodates special dietary requirements, with reviewers highlighting careful attention to food intolerances, onion allergies, and vegan options such as flatbread, yellow curry, and black bean noodles.

What is included in the set banquet menu, and how filling is it?

The feed me banquet is a multi-course set menu designed for sharing, offering dishes like noodles, curries, and desserts. Multiple diners note that portions are hearty and filling before dessert arrives, with enough food to take away.

Can you drop in without a reservation before footy or events?

Guests stopping in before or after games at the MCG or for casual drinks can sit at the bar without a reservation, though bookings are accepted for main dining tables and groups.

What is the High Tide weekend lunch?

High Tide is a daytime set lunch offering a multi-course seafood spread, with optional drinks packages such as lychee and pineapple Bellinis.

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