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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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+61 3 9380 2132
HoursMonday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM Tuesday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM Wednesday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM Thursday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM Friday: 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM Saturday: 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM Sunday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Old Palm Liquor

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.
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What's On at Old Palm Liquor

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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

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.

Before you head over

Practical advice on parking, seating, and ordering to make the most of your visit.

  • Allow Extra Time for Street Parking

    Street parking around Lygon Street can be competitive depending on the time and day, so allow extra time to circle or locate a nearby bay before your booking.

  • Note Rear Fireplace Seating and Smoke

    The woodfire fireplace in the rear space provides great warmth and atmosphere, but depending on draft conditions, chimney smoke can occasionally linger around nearby tables.

  • Order Heartier Staples to Balance Share Plates

    When ordering à la carte snacks and smaller shared plates, portions lean lighter, so consider anchoring your table with the woodfired flatbread, gnocchi, or fries to ensure everyone leaves satisfied.

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