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Restaurant 1903

44 Spencer St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

Recommended by 47 people

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44 Spencer St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

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+61 475 885 655
HoursMonday: 5:00 – 9:30 PM Tuesday: 5:00 – 9:30 PM Wednesday: 5:00 – 9:30 PM Thursday: 5:00 – 9:30 PM Friday: 5:00 – 9:30 PM Saturday: 5:00 – 9:30 PM Sunday: 5:00 – 9:30 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Restaurant 1903

Steps from Southern Cross Station, Restaurant 1903 turns out hearty Modern Australian bistro staples without CBD price markups. Paced with an easygoing rhythm, the dining room balances lively group tables with relaxed solo spots for travelers and commuters alike. Daily happy hour runs from 5pm to 7pm, pairing wallet-friendly drinks with share plates before evening events. Tables regularly fill for crispy chicken parmas blanketed in melted cheese, tender porterhouse steaks, and sticky bourbon pork ribs.

  • Daily 5pm–7pm Happy Hour: Runs daily from 5pm to 7pm, featuring discounted wine, beer, and sharing plates before city transit or stadium events.
  • Hearty Modern Australian Classics: Bistro staples stand out with generous portions, led by classic chicken parmas, porterhouse steak, and sticky bourbon pork ribs.
  • Transit-Friendly Spencer Street Hub: Positioned directly on Spencer Street by Southern Cross Station and Marvel Stadium, offering quick walk-in dining for travelers.
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Why Diners Choose Restaurant 1903

Hearty Australian bistro dishes, daily happy hour perks, and welcoming group hospitality right by Southern Cross Station.

  • Generous Modern Australian Classics

    Guests enjoy satisfying Modern Australian bistro staples, from crispy chicken parmas with generous portions to tender steaks cooked to order.

    The chicken parma was also delicious, with great cheese pull and generous portions.

    Jennie

  • Daily Afternoon Happy Hour

    A scheduled 5pm to 7pm happy hour every day provides value on drinks and small bites, giving visitors an affordable afternoon break.

    We went during the daily Happy Hour (5pm-7pm) and the alcohol was great, they were not stingy at all

    R

  • Convenient Transit & Hotel Hub

    Located directly next to Southern Cross Station and the Great Southern Hotel, it offers an easy stop for travelers and stadium visitors.

    Super convenient location near Southern Cross Station—perfect for a quick bite before heading to Marvel Stadium.

    jimmy peng

  • Relaxed City Dining Space

    Situated within the Melbourne CBD, the restaurant serves as a quiet, cozy retreat for dinner after work, travel, or city excursions.

    The atmosphere was cosy and relaxing, and the staff were so friendly and attentive throughout the night.

    Tharushi Senarathne

  • Welcoming to Families and Large Groups

    Staff readily push tables together and configure seating to accommodate large family groups, pram users, and holidaying parties.

    Walked in off the street and they were more than happy to push some tables together and make room for us.

    Jess Knight

  • Vibrant Group Celebrations

    With a versatile dining room and lively ambiance, it handles work gatherings and celebratory dinners with attentive service.

    There happened to be a big group celebrating a birthday party at the same time, which made the overall atmosphere absolutely amazing.

    Barry Ng

Generous modern Australian pub and bistro favourites

  • Chicken Parma

    The chicken parma was another standout. Comfort food done right. The chicken was juicy on the inside, crispy on the outside.

    Johnny Suh

  • Steak

    The steak was cooked perfectly, tender and full of flavour.

    Jennie

  • Salmon Soba

    The salmon soba was beautifully executed—perfectly cooked salmon with crispy edges, sitting on silky soba noodles that were packed with flavour.

    Johnny Suh

  • Pork Ribs

    My favourite was the pork ribs are cooked to perfection just how I like it - tender, flavorful, and easy to pull off the bone.

    A&J _

Other favorites

Popular starters, shareable sides, and refreshing drinks

  • Salt & Pepper Calamari

    The salt & pepper calamari was also spot on.

    jimmy peng

  • Mimosa

    Mimosa was refreshing and perfectly made.

    Karen Michelle

  • Chips and Nachos

    Food was great, tried the Chicken Pizza, Dips with Flat bread, Chips and Nachos, all went down a treat.

    R

  • Aperol Spritz

    Forgot to mention they do a great aperol spritz!!

    Jess Knight

Before you head over

Practical planning tips for dining at Restaurant 1903 near Southern Cross Station

  • Time Your Visit for Daily Happy Hour

    Drop by between 5:00 PM and 7:00 PM for the daily happy hour to take advantage of discounted drinks and bar bites before dinner pricing starts.

  • Convenient Pre-Transit and Stadium Dining

    Situated right near Southern Cross Station, this is an easy stop for a fast sit-down meal or drink before catching regional trains or events at Marvel Stadium.

  • Pace Orders Around Generous Portions

    Dishes like the chicken parma and steaks are served in generous portion sizes, so consider sharing plates if you plan to sample multiple starters.

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