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The Black Prince - British Indian Restaurant

45 Bourke St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

Recommended by 12 people

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45 Bourke St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

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+61 401 517 119
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM Wednesday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM Thursday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM Friday: 5:00 – 11:00 PM Saturday: 5:00 – 11:00 PM Sunday: 5:00 – 11:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About The Black Prince - British Indian Restaurant

A lively Bourke Street hybrid of British pub comfort and bold curry house cooking, built for loud, celebratory nights out. Guests settle into cosy tables for crisp Punjabi parmies and sizzling paneer tikka before the room shifts gears around 8 PM on weekends, when live acoustic Bollywood sets take over. Patrons pair plates of tender Barrah lamb chops with fresh cocktails or hearty pours of patialas.

  • British-Indian fusion: Crosses British pub fare with rich curries, turning out crisp Punjabi parmies, fish and chips dusted with spice, and sizzling tikkas.
  • Weekend live Bollywood sets: Weekend evenings feature acoustic Bollywood vocal performances that start after 8 PM, transforming dinner into an upbeat session.
  • 12+ dining environment: The restaurant maintains an age restriction where children under 12 are not permitted.
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Why Choose The Black Prince

Discover what sets The Black Prince apart for lively weekend dining, fusion pub plates, and group celebrations in Melbourne.

  • Weekend Live Bollywood Music

    Live acoustic Bollywood singing starts after 8 PM on weekend nights, creating an energetic and uplifting dining atmosphere.

    The food was absolutely delicious, but the highlight of the evening was definitely the live singing.

    aman arora

  • Vibrant Evening Entertainment

    Guests experience an immersive dinner where acoustic performances bring the venue alive alongside drinks and dinner.

    every dish was fresh, full of flavour and made with care 🥘 then the live music started and the whole place came alive

    Jahanvi Virmani

  • British-Indian Pub Fusion Fare

    A distinctive menu brings together British pub favourites with Indian spices, including dishes like the Punjabi parmy and spiced fish and chips.

    hidden gem that will surprise you with their great quality and taste of the fusion British Indian food and cocktails

    ADITI SAHA

  • Curry House Flavours in a Pub Setting

    The venue combines a casual tavern setting and bar with authentic curry house flavours and freshly baked naans.

    What if there was a pub that served food like an Indian restaurant? This is the place!

    Ben R

  • Celebrations with Friends

    The lively entertainment and shared platters make the venue an ideal destination for celebrating milestones with friends.

    Hands down, some of the best food we have had recently with great Bollywood live music 🥳 Perfect place to visit with friends.

    Roma Chand

  • Reliable Group Gatherings

    Colleagues and group parties enjoy a seamless gathering over shared drinks, cocktails, and rich fusion dishes.

    This is my third time visiting this place in last three months with my work colleagues . And everytime each one of them loved it .

    Simran jeet Singh

Signature curries and British-Indian pub fusion favorites

  • Butter chicken

    We had the sizzling paneer tikka, butter chicken, rice and cheese naan. While the prices were higher than a regular Indian restaurant, the dishes were incredible and the flavours was spot on!

    Ben R

  • Goat Rogan Josh

    The goat Rogan Josh and the chicken biryani were both very, very tasty and the service was great.

    Ben Helliwell

  • Dal makhani

    Dal makhani is a must try for anyone. Hands down, some of the best food we have had recently with great Bollywood live music

    Roma Chand

  • Punjabi parmy

    Punjabi parmy, this signature dish is a must try here, which is so incredibly tasty, crispy, and cheesy enough to make you fall in love with this parmi with a twist. Highly recommend

    ADITI SAHA

Other favorites

Breads, craft cocktails, and sweet desserts to complement your meal

  • Cheese naan

    Cheese naan

    ADITI SAHA

  • Garlic cheese naan

    The garlic cheese naan was next-level soft, buttery, with just the right hit of garlic and melty cheese, and it paired so well with the curry.

    Palate Prodigy

  • My gulaboo cocktail

    My gulaboo cocktail, such a beautiful and yummy cocktail it was, must try

    ADITI SAHA

  • Gulab Jamun with Rabri

    For deserts we had Gulab Jamun with Rabri, it was yummy

    Lokesh Kapoor

Before you head over

Practical advice on reservations, timing, and atmosphere

  • Book Early for Weekends

    Book your table well in advance for Friday and Saturday evenings, as tables fill up quickly during peak weekend rush and live entertainment.

  • Expect High-Energy Live Music After 8 PM

    Expect live Bollywood singing to begin after 8 PM on weekend nights, creating an energetic and loud environment rather than a quiet conversational dinner.

  • Note Under-12 Age Policy

    Keep in mind that children under 12 are not permitted at the venue when planning family dinners.

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