Bar Lourinhã
37 Little Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
Restaurant
•Why you'll love Bar Lourinhã
- 20 years of trusted hospitality delivering seamless events with calm precision and genuine care.
- Intimate, refined private dining with Iberian–Mediterranean warmth — elegant, relaxed, never staged.
- Flexible event styles & tailored menus, perfect for corporate, celebrations, and unforgettable weddings.
Perched upstairs above one of Melbourne’s most enduring dining rooms, the private dining space at Bar Lourinhã offers an intimate yet elevated setting for unforgettable gatherings.
With 20 years of service and hospitality behind us — and proudly holding one hat status — Bar Lourinhã has built a reputation for hosting events with effortless grace. From corporate lunches and boardroom dinners to milestone celebrations, private parties, wedding receptions and intimate wedding ceremonies, our team brings experience, calm precision, and genuine care to every occasion.
The room itself carries our signature Iberian–Mediterranean flair: warm textures, understated elegance, and a sense of relaxed sophistication that encourages long lunches, celebratory toasts, and lingering conversations. It’s refined without feeling formal — designed to feel special, not staged.
Our private dining room accommodates:
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Seated dining: minimum 15 guests, up to 50 guests
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Cocktail-style events: up to 70 guests standing
Menus are tailored, service is seamless, and every detail is handled with the quiet confidence that comes from two decades of looking after people properly — whether they’re corporate clients, families celebrating something meaningful, or couples marking the start of their next chapter.
This is private dining with soul, history, and polish — unmistakably Bar Lourinhã.
Bar Lourinhã Function Rooms
Private Dining
Bathed in natural light by day and glowing softly by night, Bar Lourinhã’s upstairs private dining room is defined by a magnificent arched window overlooking Melbourne’s iconic laneways. During daylight hours, the room feels open and airy; as evening falls, the streetlights create an intimate, atmospheric backdrop that is unmistakably Melbourne.
Dressed with crisp white linen tables and infused with Iberian–Mediterranean ambience and flair, the space feels both elegant and inviting. Situated upstairs, the private dining room is a natural extension of our main restaurant — carrying the same energy, warmth, and sense of occasion that has defined Bar Lourinhã for over two decades.
Menus are centred around our chef’s shared feasts, showcasing the very best of local, seasonal produce and bold Iberian flavours, designed to bring people together around the table.
With a one-hat reputation held for 20 years, Bar Lourinhã is known for warm, generous hospitality and quietly confident service — ensuring every private event feels relaxed, personal, and beautifully considered.
Reviews for Bar Lourinhã
Anna sánchez
Spanish-Portuguese fusion restaurant in the heart of Melbourne, with a warm and welcoming atmosphere that feels just like being in Spain. Excellent tapas, perfect for sharing and full of authentic flavor. The staff is very attentive and friendly. Great selection of drinks and wines to complement the meal.
Sean R
The tapas were incredible flavor. Typically I care about portions, but the flavor was so good, that I was so impressed. Joanna our waitress was phenomenal. Kind, thorough, and friendly. Great outdoor space.
Andrew L
Came here for a wedding lunch and it was amazing. Every dish that came out was really good. I can’t really comment on the service this time as it was an event, but I’m sure they’re just as welcoming and friendly during regular dining.
Cina Eats
Everything from the snacks to the starters was absolutely delicious — especially the potato gnocchi, which was so good I’d go back just for that. We really enjoyed the experience… until the steak arrived. Unfortunately, the rump steak was incredibly tough — I couldn’t even chew through a bite, and it ended up tiring my jaw. My partner finished it because we didn’t want to waste food, but it was a disappointing end to an otherwise lovely meal. Hence the four stars.
Maralto
I have wanted to go to Bar Lourinhã for ages, and now I regret not going sooner! The vibe is effortlessly cool yet welcoming, you feel instantly at home the moment you walk in. The food? Insanely good. The octopus was tender and full of flavour, and the duck was rich and perfectly cooked, absolute standouts. The service was warm and genuine, making the whole experience feel special. Melbourne, you have done it again, this spot is pure magic.
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