Punch Lane

Punch Lane A pioneer of laneway dining in Melbourne, Punch Lane has been a favourite amongst theatre-goers, wine-lovers and long-lunchers since 1995.
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Owner Martin Pirc has amassed an eclectic bunch of curios artifacts, collating the unique findings together in a refurbished police station. Salvaged from an old basketball court in Healesville, the rich timber bar made up of 100 year-old-jarrah floorboards, hand-crafted wrought iron fixtures, & red leather chairs worn by The Beatles on their 1964 tour to Australia are just some of the priceless f

urnishings that make Punch Lane the beautiful venue you see today. Designed by acclaimed Melbourne architects Jackson, Clements, & Burrows, the dining area on Little Bourke St provides the perfect spot to sit & watch the world go by. This slightly eccentric, yet clever design has also won Punch Lane the 2005 Urban Architecture Award. With so much to offer, Punch Lane is set to impress anyone who is looking for a true Melbourne laneway gem.

10/08/2026

Our Workers Lunch is something to look forward to every Tuesday to Friday (12 - 5:30pm). Book now via the link in our bio!

$2 oysters at Punch Lane. Yes, you read that right. 🦪🌿The oyster frenzy is on day and night — freshly shucked, ridiculou...
29/07/2026

$2 oysters at Punch Lane. Yes, you read that right. 🦪🌿

The oyster frenzy is on day and night — freshly shucked, ridiculously good and paired with whatever’s in your glass. At $2 a pop, over-ordering is strongly encouraged.

Book now 👉 punchlane.com.au

22/07/2026

A classic evening at Punch Lane… poured to perfection 👌

19/07/2026

A Melbourne institution right in the heart of the city 🍷

You can never go wrong with the market fish. 🐟🌿 Pil pil sauce, coastal greens, sorrel... fresh, vibrant and the kind of ...
19/07/2026

You can never go wrong with the market fish. 🐟🌿 Pil pil sauce, coastal greens, sorrel... fresh, vibrant and the kind of dish that is light but incredibly satisfying. Book your table 👉 punchlane.com.au

Is it lunchtime yet? If your stomach just answered that question, this is your sign. Punch Lane is calling and a long lu...
17/07/2026

Is it lunchtime yet? If your stomach just answered that question, this is your sign. Punch Lane is calling and a long lunch in the laneway is exactly what today needs!

16/07/2026

Everything tastes better with the right people🍷

Crispy fries. Non-negotiable. Generous, golden and the perfect excuse to order another glass. Some things just make sens...
08/07/2026

Crispy fries. Non-negotiable. Generous, golden and the perfect excuse to order another glass. Some things just make sense together!

04/07/2026

Great nights don’t just happen by accident… They start with the right wine, the right food and the right laneway address!

Punch Lane’s snacks menu doesn’t do small talk. Oysters, tartare, crab ci**rs, anchovies and everything in between... th...
01/07/2026

Punch Lane’s snacks menu doesn’t do small talk. Oysters, tartare, crab ci**rs, anchovies and everything in between... this is how a proper wine bar night starts. Order a few. Order them all!

Address

43 Little Bourke Street
Melbourne, VIC
3000

Opening Hours

Tuesday 12pm - 11pm
Wednesday 12pm - 11pm
Thursday 12pm - 11pm
Friday 12pm - 11pm
Saturday 3pm - 11pm
Sunday 3pm - 11pm

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