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The Swiss Club of Victoria

89 Flinders Ln, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

Recommended by 6 people

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Find The Swiss Club of Victoria

89 Flinders Ln, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

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+61 3 8657 4991
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM Thursday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM Friday: 12:00 – 2:30 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM Saturday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM Sunday: Closed

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About The Swiss Club of Victoria

Climb the stairs off Flinders Lane into an unhurried, chalet-style hideaway serving communal pots of kirsch-spiked cheese fondue. Established in 1899, this clubroom trades the buzzy lane’s trendy small plates for comforting Alpine heritage—think golden rösti alongside veal in mushroom sauce and house-made mulled wine warm with fruit and spice. Regulars head straight for the fondue set menu, dipping boiled potatoes, crisp apples, and crusty bread before lingering over a light Toblerone chocolate mousse.

  • Traditional Swiss Fondue: Communal pots spiked with kirsch, paired with dipping potatoes, crusty bread, crisp apples, and charcuterie boards.
  • Alpine Comfort Classics: Crisp potato rösti served with Geschnetzeltes Zürcher Art or veal schnitzel with spätzli.
  • Historic Flinders Lane Refuge: A calm second-floor haven since 1899, serving scratch-made hot mulled wine against cold Melbourne weather.
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Why Choose The Swiss Club of Victoria

Discover why diners seek out this historic Flinders Lane haven for hearty Swiss classics and warm hospitality.

  • Authentic Swiss Comfort Staples

    From bubbling pots of authentic Gruyère cheese fondue to golden rösti and veal schnitzel, the kitchen delivers hearty Alpine regional recipes honed across decades.

    Authentic Swiss Restaurant with Rösti and Fondue for as far as the eyes can see...

    Ian Aspinall

  • Monthly Traditional Folk Music Nights

    Conducted by John Wanner, the Kapelle Grüetzi mitenand brings authentic Swiss folk music to dinner on the first Thursday of every month.

    There is free music with the dinner, Swiss folk music at its best with the Kapelle Grüetzi mitenand, conducted by John Wanner.

    darnell mcmillan

  • Transportive Alpine Atmosphere

    Escaping into the club's dining room feels worlds apart from the urban rush of Melbourne, channeling the nostalgic coziness of an authentic European mountain chalet.

    You wouldn't pick you were in the middle of Melbourne CBD. Comparable to dining in a chalet in Gruyere.

    Samuel Amoako

  • Heartfelt European Hospitality

    Warm, attentive hosts create an inviting environment where guests immediately feel looked after and genuinely embraced like regulars.

    The authentic European ambience makes you feel as though you’ve stepped into a hidden cozy eatery in the heart of Europe.

    Anabelle Leigh

  • Warming Cold-Weather Refuge

    When wind and rain sweep Melbourne's streets, the club provides comforting refuge with house-crafted mulled wine and hearty, piping-hot dishes.

    a cold, rainy, windy Melbourne night setting chill into the bones made walking the short flight of stairs into the warmth of the club a pleasure.

    Em Jay

  • A Wintertime CBD Destination

    In the middle of the city, winter diners discover an unhurried haven specifically tailored for sharing rich, bubbling cheese fondue.

    Melbourne gem to have cheese fondue in winter

    lei fani

Authentic Alpine staples and signature comfort dishes

  • Cheese fondue

    The cheese fondue was perfect - the touch of kirsch in the blend added a nice bit of acidity to the heavy dose of dairy and while the bread and apples were a very nice match, I think we all agreed that the boiled potatoes were the winner for dipping.

    Em Jay

  • Veal schnitzel

    The best veal schnitzel in Melbourne, hands down!

    Rob

  • Rösti

    The dish with the rosti and veal+mushroom sauce had the crispiest potato rosti ever without the feeling of it being greasy (like some other places).

    Angelina How

  • Geschnetzeltes Zürcher Art

    Try the Geschnetzeltes Zürcher Art, simply a MUST TRY for a popular Zurich dish. The new chef puts massive effort into this establishment. As a swiss citizen myself, I can highly recommend it.

    Christian N

Other favorites

Desserts, warming beverages, and side dishes to complement your Alpine feast

  • Hot mulled wine

    Possibly the nicest mulled wine I've ever had - smooth, flavours well mixed and balanced and with a rich fruit and spice blend.

    Em Jay

  • Toblerone chocolate mousse

    And although we were thoroughly stuffed we still had a Toblerone chocolate mousse to go which was light, fluffy and not too sweet. Again, flavours were perfectly balanced to round off a very rich meal.

    Em Jay

  • Chocolate fondue

    We had both cheese and chocolate fondue and they were simply delicious.

    Camila Grotti

  • Swiss Club salad

    The Swiss Club salad is highly recommended!

    Andrew / André Guillaume

Before you head over

Practical planning tips for dietary needs, live music, and reservations at The Swiss Club.

  • Check Cheese Rennet for Vegetarians

    Traditional fondue and Swiss cheeses are prepared using animal rennet, making them unsuitable for strict vegetarians. Confirm alternative options before ordering.

  • Catch Live Folk Music on First Thursdays

    To catch live traditional Swiss folk music featuring the Kapelle Grüetzi mitenand, plan your dinner booking for the first Thursday of the month.

  • Reserve Online in Advance

    Table reservations can be booked directly through the website, which helps ensure smooth seating when visiting with lunch groups or dining during busy dinner services.

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