Restaurant
Old Palm Liquor
133B Lygon St, Brunswick East VIC 3057, Australia
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133B Lygon St, Brunswick East VIC 3057, Australia
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Wood-fired plates and low-intervention pours meet 1970s cabin warmth on Lygon Street. Vinyl spins against timber panels while locals crowd the orange-hued room for quick glasses of chilled wine or settle in beside the rear hearth. The wood-fired flatbread is the move—blistered from the flames and built to drag through toum or labne. The kitchen leans into South African spice with an open wood grill, turning out flank steak in berbere butter alongside crispy cassava chips with oyster cream. Weekend afternoons run straight into Saturday long lunches with bottomless wine or Sunday roasts centered around charred lamb shoulder.
- Wood-Fired Flatbread: Blistered over an open kitchen flame and paired with toum, labne, or spiced spreads.
- Retro Hearth Atmosphere: Timber-paneled rooms, spinning vinyl records, and an active open hearth in the rear dining area.
- Low-Intervention Wine List: A deep cellar leaning into natural and low-intervention bottles, poured by the glass or paired with food.
- Weekend Daytime Feasts: Saturday bottomless wine long lunches and dedicated Sunday roasts with slow-cooked meats.
What's On at Old Palm Liquor
Upcoming events, special menus and other reasons to plan a visit.
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Why Choose Old Palm Liquor
Discover what makes dining, drinking, and gathering at Old Palm Liquor distinct.
Curated Milestone Feasting
Guests celebrate anniversaries and birthdays with tailored multi-course sharing menus and attentive, thoughtful table hosting.
We had the 4 course set menu which was delicious and filling and split a bottle of wine. The service from Charles was really friendly and all the staff made us feel special.
Alice McGinty Attentive, Knowledgeable Hospitality
Warm, personal, and knowledgeable hosting ensures guests feel thoroughly looked after during special occasions.
He was incredibly knowledgeable about the menu and wine list, gave great recommendations, and made us feel really looked after throughout the night.
david Retro Hearthside Atmosphere
The open-fire dining room, glowing hearth, and spinning vinyl records provide a welcoming 1970s cabin environment.
Ambience was like no other. 70’s inspired wood cabin with records spinning. Spacious and such an awesome vibe.
Zaadie Comforting Fireside Glow
An active open fireplace and retro timber aesthetic invite guests to unwind warmly over drinks.
The fact that I had the open fire 🔥 in the rear room warming my back added to the glow I already had from the wine.
S Wheels Saturday Bottomless Long Lunch
Saturday daytimes feature a structured 3-course menu paired with continuously flowing wine pours.
Honestly the Saturday Long Lunch is phenomenal!! It’s $120 for 3 courses and bottomless wine😅 I love it!!
Ruth Goddard Dedicated Sunday Roast Feasts
Sundays deliver dedicated roast courses like slow-cooked lamb shoulder alongside flatbread, mussels, and fries.
ordered the Sunday lamb roast which came with mussels, fries and flatbread - these were awesome
Nicholas Bavcar
Most popular items
Signature woodfired sharing plates and celebrated weekend set menus
Sunday Roast
Roast was one of the best in Melbourne. We were sat by the fire and it was a nice open, bright room.
Lisa Nolan Pan-Fried Gnocchi
We both said that it was the best lamb and gnocchi we’ve ever had.
Zaadie Saturday Long Lunch
Honestly the Saturday Long Lunch is phenomenal!! It’s $120 for 3 courses and bottomless wine😅 I love it!!
Ruth Goddard Woodfire Flatbread
Woodfired Flatbread, Toum, Sumac - great on its own or with the labne!
Stephanie Rose
Beyond the menu
Distinctive hospitality touches and thoughtful atmosphere details that elevate the experience.
Spinning Vinyl Soundtrack
Staff actively spin vinyl records across the dining area, pairing the wood-cabin aesthetic with an immersive analogue soundtrack.
Hearthside Indoor Fireplace
An active wood fire warms guests seated in the back room, bringing hearth-side heat to winter dining and evening drinks.
Continuous Long-Lunch Pours
During Saturday long lunches, staff keep wine constantly topped up throughout the multi-course feast.
Proactive Service Recovery
When a kitchen starter ran 20 to 25 minutes late during Father's Day lunch, the server proactively comped the table's drinks.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to book a table in advance?
Yes, bookings can be made online, which is recommended on busy evenings. Walk-ins are accommodated when space allows at the bar or tables, though peak times like Friday nights can see waits over an hour.
What are the signature food dishes to order?
The kitchen serves a seasonal menu cooked over live fire with South African and Cape Malay influences. Guests frequently highlight the woodfired flatbread, flat iron or flank steak, pan-fried gnocchi, and the Otway pork chop.
What special set menus and weekend lunch options are available?
On weekends, Old Palm Liquor features a Saturday Long Lunch with bottomless wine and a multi-course menu, alongside a dedicated Sunday roast option (often showcasing lamb shoulder). Midweek flathead specials are also offered.
What is parking like near the venue?
Street parking is available along Lygon Street and surrounding neighborhood streets, though finding an open spot can take a little extra time and patience depending on when you visit.
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