318 William Street, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
Bar
•Nestled on the corner of William Street & La Trobe Street lies The Mint Bar & Restaurant, a heritage-listed building that flows into an outdoor beer garden. The venue offers a versatile indoor and outdoor space with 2 operational bars, a live music license and 2 plasma screen TVs and PA system and a microphone for all your presentation needs. Festoon lighting, planter boxes and walls of greenery means there is little theming required for your next event Our catering options are inclusive of our delicious canapes, shared platters & grazing tables and our sit-down menus and substantial BBQ offerings. Also available is our beverage packages however we are able to offer the option of pre-arranged bar tabs or cash bars. Mint Bar and Restaurant is designed to complement Melbourne's eclectic weather, with warm open fires and outdoor seating for soaking up the sunshine. You know you'll be comfortable when you're dining on lunch, dinner or after-work drinks. The indoor and outdoor offering along with the flexible food and beverage option is perfect for your next event whether it be a wedding, engagement party, corporate sit-down dinner or cocktail party, The Mint Bar has you covered!
The Mint is a great spot in the Melbourne CBD for a relaxed drink and chill afternoon out. I sat in the beer garden on a hot sunny day, drank something refreshing and spent time just people watching, which was such a nice, easy way to unwind. The outdoor area is lush and spacious with greenery and seating that feels comfortable without being crowded, so it’s perfect for an afternoon drink when it’s not too busy. They even have misting fans to help cool you down out there in the warmer weather, which made the experience even more enjoyable sitting outside. The vibe was welcoming and calm, with enough space around you to relax but still feel like a social city pub. Staff were friendly and the drinks were spot on, making it a perfect choice if you’re after a laid back afternoon in a great beer garden setting.
Had a great time at The Mint! Everything we ordered was delicious and exceeded expectations. The karaage fried chicken was flavorful and juicy — perfectly paired with the yuzu mayo, which added a refreshing citrus kick. The braised lamb shank was incredibly tender and well-seasoned. The meat literally fell apart with just a fork. Loved the sides too — the stir fried kale and mash potato were the perfect match and full of flavor. The beef burger was also a standout. The crispy onion rings inside added great texture, and the patty itself was super tasty and juicy. Highly recommend this place !
Went out with a friend who hadn’t been to Melbourne before. We all wanted to try experience something new and decided to check out “The Mint” suffice to say I was incredibly disappointed and embarrassed. First came the drinks. My roommate ordered a cosmopolitan “nothing to write home about” was her review. My friend ordered a pint which was fine and I had an espresso martini which tasted burnt and was undrinkable. Then came the food. Absolutely disgusting. My roommate had the house made gnocchi if you could call it that, more so looked like orange slime, she tried asking for some salt and was begrudgingly handed some by a rude waitress. The salt barely made a difference. My friend had the chicken Parma and the cheese was disgusting. And I had ordered the steak special which considering how low my expectations were at the point was at least edible. Definitely won’t be recommending this place again.
Visited on Wednesday for their steak special. 250g porterhouse w/ fries for 25$ was a really good value. The steak was nicely seasoned and cooked. Ordering was easy. Nice place.
A great venue to dine at before or after visiting the spectacular Hellenic Museum housed in the former Mint. The food is good, bit on the pricier end, but yummy nonetheless. A good sized chicken parmigiana and a decent polenta stack. What ruins it for me is the self service concept. Reminds me of old poorer quality pubs or fast food joints. When it is busy it can mean your food gets cold whilst you queue up waiting to renew your drinks. At this price and style of setting, table service would be much better.

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