BYRDI

BYRDI Modern Australian bar by Luke Whearty & Aki Nishikura focusing on Australian grown produce and locally sourced ingredients

27/06/2026

P I N E + A P P L E

A riff on a whiskey apple made with pine spruce, Australian Sugarcane spirit and Mutsu apples

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Open 7 days from 5pm

19/06/2026

C H O P P E D S A L A D

Flowerdale Farm Broccoli, Fried Kale, Oloroso Almond Cream, Lemon

EPHEMERA

HERE

NOW

Open daily from 5pm

Walk ins only

18/06/2026

P A S S A G E

From small parcels of cool-climate volcanic soils in Baw Baw Shire, has been making wine since 2024.

After spending years in specialty coffee, his approach to wine has always been grounded in place first. Letting the site do the talking rather than getting in the way of it.

The latest releases have heaps of texture, structure and energy, and we’re super stoked to be pouring them by the glass.

17/06/2026

C A R R O T + N O R I

Remi’s Patch Thumbelina Carrots, Roasted Nori, Coriander

E P H E M E R A

HERE

NOW

DAILY FROM 5PM

WALK INS ONLY

12/06/2026

R A W B E E F

Hand Cut Cape Grim Rump, Smoked Egg Yolk, Saltbush, Wattleseed Crumb

Open from 5pm

Walk ins only

EPHEMERA

HERE

NOW

09/06/2026

O N I O N + S T R A W B E R R Y

Pickled Onion W**d, Preserved Strawberry, Tomato Umeboshi, Wandin Yallock Cape Gooseberry

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30/05/2026

E P H E M E R A

Over the past few years, we’ve tried to create experiences at BYRDI that reflect a sense of time and place — drinks, food and moments that could only really exist here, and only for a short while.

From June 1, BYRDI will evolve into something new.

For a limited time, BYRDI becomes EPHEMERA.

A transient wine bar and kitchen built around what exists right now.

Wine-led. Snack-driven. ten cocktails, rewritten weekly.

EPHEMERA is our way of embracing impermanence. The menus will change constantly with the seasons, the market and our own curiosity. Some drinks may only exist for a week. Some dishes may disappear overnight. We want to create a space that feels alive and responsive to the moment.

While the format may change, the philosophy remains the same: thoughtful hospitality, seasonality and creating experiences that feel connected to this place and this time.

We’re incredibly excited to share this next chapter with you.

Launching June 1.

Walk-ins only.
No reservations.
Open 7 days from 5pm.

Nothing here is intended to last.
Everything here is intended to matter.

EPHEMERA by BYRDI

18/04/2026

W E L C O M E T O T I G E R L A N D

A glimpse of what’s next

This Sunday

O P E N E V E R Y D A YOur door is open 7 days from 5pmNo reservations neededWe look forward to seeing you soon!
23/03/2026

O P E N E V E R Y D A Y

Our door is open 7 days from 5pm

No reservations needed

We look forward to seeing you soon!

Address

211 La Trobe Street
Melbourne, VIC
3000

Opening Hours

Tuesday 12pm - 12am
Wednesday 12pm - 12am
Thursday 12pm - 12am
Friday 12pm - 12am
Saturday 12pm - 12am

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