Cabinet Bar & Balcony reviews . (Restaurant) in Melbourne (Victoria).

Cabinet Bar & Balcony

470 Reviews

241 Comments

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11 Rainbow Alley, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

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Comments of Cabinet Bar & Balcony

B. G.

What an awesome discovery on a walk through the city! We saw the cute balcony from Swanston St and decided to check it out. We stopped and shared a lovely bottle of wine tonight. The male staff member working the bar was absolutely amazing! So friendly and welcoming. Only downside was the uncomfortable chairs on the balcony. Apart from that, everything else was perfect.

J. A.

Great little place to go and hang out for a few cold drinks. Happened to stumble across the entrance, but glad we did. Great view of the bustling street out on the balcony creates a good atmosphere. Friendly service.

S. C.

Always a wonderful spot to stop into and have a drink. We were lucky enough to snag a table out on the balcony without a booking. The view is wonderful if you like to people watch as it faces over Swanson's street. The drinks are wonderful and refreshing. Though on a cold night their mulled wine is just what we needed to warm up.

G. L.

Excellent service and great location on Swanson Street. Excellent choice of wines and cocktails. Perfect for a few drinks and soaking up the city vibes on their terrace. Prices are reasonable too.

G. S.

A friend took me to Cabinet Bar & Balcony last night and I absolutely loved it. Interestingly, if you don’t know it, you would probably never see it as the actual entrance is behind Swanston Street. But this hidden jewel offers great drinks and really good service — the staff have genuine smiles and are not just happy to help you choose from their list of drinks, but they can make you something that isn’t on the list either. I had one of the best Mojitos I’ve ever tasted!! I’m gonna go back on a Wednesday to try their Flatbreads! Definitely recommended!!

N. M.

I absolutely loved this venue. Once you get past the "deceiving entrance", its quite a cozy venue with very friendly staff. The cocktails and food is awesome. Highly recommend.

L. A.

Very good place! Great cocktails, customer service is on point! I will come back with my girls!

C. T.

Love love love this place. Best espresso martini! Fun staff and lovely intimate bar

S. H.

A cute little hidden bar in the cbd...perfect for a romantic date

P. M.

As always… magnificent.. Thank you to both Alan and Keaton for providing Melbourne with such an exceptional venue.

F. P.

Went here for a drink. Hidden and unique place. They also have a small balcony with a few small tables. Service is great.

P. H.

Nice place for a pre comedy show drink. Great service

L. R.

Really embodies a cosy cabinet. Warm environment and staff in an eclectic setting. Great selection of drinks and cocktails, with a set of great curated tapas dishes to top it off. The balcony is a nice intimate place to host smaller events and can fit a surprising amount of people in.

T. V.

Could not speak more highly about Cabinet Bar and Balcony. We had a function there and it was amazing. The food, drinks, location and service were outstanding. All staff were friendly and accommodating, especially Keaton, who organised and ran the function perfectly. We, and many of our guests, were full of praise and will be returning for sure. Well done everyone and keep up the amazing work.

A. S.

One of my favourite bars in Melbourne. A great drinks list, with a small, but good list of share plates. They also have flatbreads, but these are more like pizzas and best had getting a few to share around the table. Good for dates and close friends catching up on life.

G. J.

Could not have enjoyed the Saturday night anymore. Loved their cocktails and the service! Will try sitting out in the balcony next time.

R. A.

Great vibe and staff, definitely recommend!!

A. S.

Love this place. One of my favourite hidden gems

A. U.

Great cocktails, great bar food.

K. W.

Love bringing friends visiting Melbourne to this little bar. It’s got everything you’re looking for; excellent drinks, well priced, great staff and delicious food. Sitting out on the balcony over Swanston st with good friends and good drinks is hard to top! We ordered some snacks and they were delicious. Full bar and a good wine list. Good prices too. Will be back.

L. B.

Fabulous staff and a cosy atmosphere. Love the cocktails, food was great and service exemplary even tho it was very busy.

G. W.

Very cosy and friendly space. Amazing drinks and exceptional service. A gem in the heart of the city. Add it to the go to places when looking for a genuine place to hang and shoot the breeze.

E. G.

Special $10 flat bread pizza on Wednesday. Happily surprised. Loved the balcony location, I think it's a great spot for summer evenings. Great list of cocktails and cheaper options. Glad it wasn't too busy when I went, good service.

D. S.

The bar has an amazing atmosphere . Dim lighting and a Victorian vibe make it cozy, and a lovely place to sit and talk. The bartenders are super friendly. Steven was fantastic with helping us pick drinks, and super friendly! Would definitely come back!

T.

Another day, another previous review deleted by Zomato!! My partner and I called into this bar for a drink. The service was friendly but not too quick, at all. My Aperol Spritz was full of ice and not too strong. It was pretty average. My partners Negroni wasn’t too good either, it was just alright. Overall whilst this place is in a great location and there is a nice balcony but things have changed.

A. G.

Favourite and friendly bar for all persons. Interesting cocktails and food. Very cosy. Great service.

J. M.

Great little bar is hidden away. The entrance is around the back in the alleyway behind it. It's small but just what you need for something not too noisy and busy. Great view overlooking Swanson street so good place to have a quiet drink after work while watching the world goes by.

S. C.

A cosy, city-central bar that has a wonderful offering of drinks, cocktails and bar food. A spot on the balcony is also amazing to watch the city go by!

E. B.

This is the coolest and most friendly bar in Australia! Alan is amazing as are all the staff. I had my Birthday there. Thanks to all the fabulous staff it was the best night ever! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

M. E.

Great hidden spot - and always busy. Unfortunately the crowd is a bit more bogan these days... but still a gem when in good company. Food / Bar menu is a bit sad. With all that said, I will continue to come to this place time and time again...

R. O.

Thanks Sam! Great champagne cocktails and delicious pizza, great view of the street below.

K. W.

Very small bar that is perfect for a catch up with an old friend, a date or just an excuse to enjoy a good summer night. I don't drink so opted for Mocktails while my friend had beers. The staff were great at recommending drinks and made amazing Mocktails. Great variety of local and imported alcohol too

T. D.

Amazing cocktails. Nice relaxed atmosphere. Friendly staff as well! If you want to refresh after a hard day, definitely go for the Singaporean. A lovely hidden gem in Melbourne.

J. B.

Cute Parisian style bar tucked away behind Swanson St. Easy to access my public transport. Food was ok and the cocktail and drinks are fantastic!

S. C.

Great little hidden spot for a beverage. Wonderful service.

M. R.

A fantastic place to escape to in the cbd. Super friendly staff. Great drinks for everyone and tasty classy food

R. H.

Cue Josie Joe (spelling?) What a great cocktail! Great little hidden spot, I keep coming back

J.

Drink was delicious but staff made me feel quite uncomfortable. They had a menu of martinis but when i ordered off it that had no idea what i was ordering which i feel is a very low point if you're selling a menu of martinis. Luckily i was just wasting time. Seems like a cute place anyway

M. N.

My favourite comedy festival hang, right in the heart of the town hall precinct. The cocktails are superb and the flatbreads are beyond delicious. The staff are really fantastic too - let them recommend a cocktail for you and you will always be in for a treat.

B.

Such a wonderful bar! I've been a long time patron and recently had my 30th birthday here. The staff are amazing and really go above and beyond to make you feel welcome.

A. C.

Nice place for an intimate catch up with friends

I. P.

This place is intimate and cozy. It is a great hidden spot that has a balcony overlooking Swanston street. The ambiance is that of a speak easy with heavy mood lighting. The place has a good food menu and plenty of drink options.

M. P.

Great atmosphere, good service! A balcony sits amongst the top of oak trees over looking Swanston St. Can get noisy when busy inside but definitely worth a visit!!

N. M.

What an amazing venue! Hidden away upstairs, this bar is classy, welcoming and the staff are amazing. Great balcony that overlooks the street. Highly recommended

A. E.

Enjoyed the food, zucchini fritters, egg plant fries to share were excellent. Found the balcony a bit stifling with the smokers waving their cigarettes around, that's the missing star. Good service though.

B. G.

Great place for a meet-up and relaxing drink overlooking Swanston Streets hustle and bustle. Was a bit difficult to find the entrance, though this may add to the charm, finding a "secret" entrance.

M. P.

Cozy place, with very good cocktails and a balcony overlooking Swanston st. Beers and wines selection is very good too, if you're not into cocktails. Not the best for large groups, but it's perfect for a date.

A. S.

Cabinet is one of those tucked away, hidden in plain sight Melbourne bars, that still earns an impressed word whenever I bring someone new there. Small, but not too small, friendly and helpful bar staff. Great cocktails. And the balcony overlooking Swanston Street is a winner.

M. S.

No complaints, all round good bar, just a bit small, but outside seating area is amazing to relax and chat

K. F.

Best cocktails I've had in Melbourne yet, they may seem expensive at first but you realise you really get your monies worth.

S. M.

Went on a Sunday evening. Lovely quiet, cosy atmosphere. Comfortable decor. The mulled wine is the best and there's a large selection of other wines available.

N. M.

I love it here. The cocktails are amazing. The staff are friendly. Awesome food. Great location. What more could you want!

P. P.

This is an absolute hidden gem. I took my family and friends there on a whim. What a blessing! It is the best place if you just want to chill out and visit. Two hours flew past like nothing. The service is wonderful and the food excellent. WOW!!!

F. T.

funky interior which set quite a nice ambience, although the music was quite loud. large range of tapas with helpful staff, all very knowledgeable of the menu and willing to offer up suggestions. generally a very good dining experience, although it is quite hard to find. definitely another little gem in melbourne's laneways.

N. S.

A great little hidden bar. They have one of the best eggplant chips! It is not in a very obvious spot though. If you find it is amazing and great vibes!

J. B.

Quaint little bar with a very nice drink selection and simply but delicious menu. I love the staff, they're the type that remember regulars and their orders.

T. P.

I love Cabinet. Its cute and the owners are natural hosts. The balcony allows you to lord it just above the Swanston Street bustle, or you can enjoy the inside feel of a cosy french style bar. Tony

W. W.

Such a fantastic bar. The staff are lovely, and the bar itself is super cool. And drinks are not too expensive.

R. S.

Great cocktails and service, food below average, fantastic balcony.

W. “. H.

Nice quite bar to grab a pretty good drink in the heart of Melbourne but hidden away off the main Street that it's quite enough to have a good conversation, good cocktails too one of the cocktails they serve is easily the best cocktail around! You'll have to figure out which one yourself ;)

K. M.

Love going to Cabinet. Great selection of snacks and drinks and not too loud for conversation.

J. B.

Excellent staff in a just narrow enough bar up the stairs. Has a balcony for a spot of looking about. Massive menu on the wall so very easy to sort things from that :) Great vibe if you arent pretentious.

A. C.

A fun place. The flatbreads are tasty but simple pizza-like dishes. For $10 on special on Wed they were good value

J. G.

A local favourite of mine after many years of coming here. Amazing food, spectacular cocktails and outstanding service. Absolutely love this place.

T. M.

Always a great place to chill out and overlook Swanston Street. Good is great (tad pricey) but drinks are well priced and there's lots to choose from, including incredible cocktails.

J. M.

Great 'hidden' venue. Amazing bar service. Comfortable setting and perhaps only a victim to it's limited size

S. M.

Excellent cocktails and drinks with beautiful views over Swanston St through the treetops. Casual but quiet, great place to catch up with a friend.

H. D.

Fabulous place to hang out with my volunteering friends every Tuesday arvo. Remember to kiss hello to Al..gorgeous, friendly and attentive services..highly recommend to all! Entry door is hidden via Rainbow alley

E.

Omfg Halloumi sliders and the Mango/Cajun Chicken flatbread AMAZING. My partner and I were lucky enough to go on a very quiet night meaning we had the balcony to ourselves - front row streets to people watching Swanston Street below us!

L. M.

Hidden gem tucked into a back stair access, quirky eatery and cute rooftop bar over Swanston Street. Worth a visit.

G. F.

Nice selection of wines. Good atmosphere. Great service. Been here many times now and very consistent strongly recommend.

F. H.

Always love it all staff are great and will help make whatever you desire!

J. P.

Nice little bar just behind Swanston street, wirh a balcony overlooking the street. Extensive cocktail and drinks list. Great place for a stop on a bar hop or a romantic night out

Z. M.

The autonomous balcony is perfect for a wistful boy to survey the bustle of the busying streets below; a boy, my friend, wistful with the memory of a $4 pot, a pot whose price seemed so permanent at the time... But a price, nevertheless, inexorably linked to a time. The "happy hour", they call it. An hour when beers are cheap - but memories, well, their price remains forever untold.

D. M.

A great place for a drink especially out on the balcony.

F. M.

A wee gem! I was thrilled when a friend introduced me to the Cabinet Bar...looooove it! I am now a regular...A great place to start your night out in the city. Make sure you try the eggplant and parmesan wedges. YUM!

M. B.

A great piece of Melbourne hidden away above Swanston st. One of the best selection of Martinis in the city and a friendly touch always added by the staff and ever-present owner.

I. M.

Great food and wine while taking in Melbourne's sounds and atmosphere.

D. S.

Fantastic pre show snacks and drinks 5 mins from theatre. Staff were really friendly and suggested food to order when we were short of time. Eggplant chips a revelation!

R. K.

The perfect place for a relaxing drink and view of Swanston Street for people watching. Also, I would highly recommend you try the eggplant chips!

F. M.

Great food and cocktails. Staff very friendly and a fun vibe.

M. B.

Brilliant little hidden Melbourne treasure with fantastic staff and even better food and cocktails. A must visit. Definitely 5 stars!

R. D.

Unique venue and the most welcoming and fun staff. Alan will make you a Negroni to bring Joy to your day.

R. M.

Fantastic little bar, great atmosphere, menu and drinks are good and lovely staff.

M. T.

My favorite bar in Melbourne. The nicest staff, great wine every time, tasty bar snacks.

H. C.

Love coming here of a quiet weeknight - great cocktails and the blonde man behind the bar is always super nice 😊

D. Q.

Very cute bar with a great drinks menu, great service and an awesome layout! Definitely worth a visit

J. B.

Cosy spot. Great drinks and a warm atmosphere.

R. M.

Nice small bar. Very friendly staff. Great for catch ups and drinks after work

C. C.

Staff are uber friendly. Drinks are quickly served. Not overly expensive. Great vibe.

D. R.

The door in a lane leads upstairs to a tiny bar serving good wine, snack style food with friendly staff and a great sun filled roof deck overlooking Melbourne streets - what more could you ask for.....

M. M.

Always love coming here, although the balcony is spoiled a bit by all the smokers. The eggplant fries are a personal favourite!

m.

Great atmosphere and lovely staff. The mulled wine and eggplant chips were fabulous!

R. T.

Best venue for catching up with friends or an after work drink, with great food and the best staff around. 5 stars all the way!!

P. S.

Great place , fantastic staff and the balcony is brilliant to sit back enjoy your drink and take in the view ! 👌

C. B.

Gorgeous bar, definitely worth visiting. Great staff, music and atmosphere

J. M.

Great location for a wine on a lovely Melbourne day. Sit up on the balcony and watch the world go by down on Swanston Street.

M. H.

Great cocktails and the team were wonderful

S. O.

Cute bar in the heart of the CBD. Nice balcony

O. G.

Nice atmosphere, in the summer it pays to book in advance for a table. The eggplant wedges are awesome.

J. G.

Nice little hole in the wall tucked in the cbd. Good atmosphere and decent priced drinks, great place to grab a drink and have a conversation.

M. R.

Love it - a good cosy bar, usually good crowd. Had a nice choice of cocktails.

C. G.

Nice bar with plenty of seating. not too crowded. good selection of drinks

M. B.

Great place to stop for a quick drink. Nice ambience, nice drinks, very cozy place!

J. S.

Delicious cocktails and food, Lovley atmosphere and fantastic staff.

E. T.

Good little bar which has stood the test of time. Good music drinks and chilled staff.

Q. V.

Nice atmosphere, delicious egg plant chips. Cocktails too sweet.

R.

Nice atmosphere but the food menu is very underwhelming and limited. It's also usually pretty squashy inside.

O. K.

Great service and atmosphere! Definitely going back soon.

m. g.

Great bar with friendly staff awesome cocktails and food too

F. S.

Good wine list, friendly service. Great place for a casual conversation over drinks.

L. O.

A long time favourite spot of ours. Great location, fantastic hosts and delicious flatbreads and deep fried eggplant... mmmm.

C. B.

Great service Great atmosphere Great cocktails

S. T.

Great flatbreads... and good value too if you go there during lunch time on weekdays.

G. K.

Hidden treasure, character plus. Great choice of food, drinks and excellent service. Will be back.

U. P.

Has a great balcony to people-watch over a busy street, cheap beer and extremely friendly and nice staff!

R. A.

Lovely cosy little venue with delicious cocktails, fine wine and great snacks.

J. B.

Great bar. I love this place. Have been coming to this place for the last 10 years. 😁 👍

w. h.

What a funky little find this place was. Great location for an entertaining drink or two with casual nibbles.

J. A.

It has a smoking and non smoking zone. The bartenders are friendly and the place has a good vibe.

T. H.

The balcony is wonderful during spring, autumn and summer. Staff are excellent and great food.

J. S. S.

Sweet place with awesome drinks and people who works there are 100% well training in good service.

V. H.

Great venue location and vibe and the staff very friendly and helpful. Thank you and we’ll be back!

L. S.

Nice bar to grab a drink before or after dinner and not too loud, so you can still talk with each other.

W.

Great atmosphere, great drinks..love the egg plant chips...

Y. L.

A staple establishment, friendly staff, good service, no complaints with food or drink that I've tried here but have only eaten snacks

A. S.

Great place. Good vibe and good food. The flatbread ate really good and the overall atmosphere is great.

A. v. D.

I have been going here for years, great place to start the night and chill with friends. One of Melbourne's hidden gems!

C. T.

Small place right on Swanston. Not a large drink menu, but it's a great place to people watch on one of the busiest streets in the city

N. C.

Great if you can get a table on the balcony overlooking Swanston St

D. W.

Nice place for a quiet drink with friends. The balcony is good on a warm night.

B. L.

Stumbled on this place today. What a little hidden gem! Great balcony to chill and or people watch.

P. R.

Awesome hidden Melbourne bar with a great balcony and lovely staff.

A. S.

Great bar loved the ambience

S. C.

Great place fpr pre dinner drinks. Coxy atmosphere.

S. A.

Cosy little place for drinks with friends or partner!! Drinks were delicious!

L. K.

Love this cute wine bar, great place for a date

D. G. L.

I was good, service little slow, but we were there on the peak time

N. D.

Drinks aren't bad. One bartender in particular was rude and snobby.

D. D.

great view, great priced food and drinks and awsome service

R. H.

Little gem💎 great service and perfect atmosphere for nice little dinner or drinks🍸

A. C.

I love Cabinet. Nice wines and nibbles that aren't over priced.

W. M.

Excellent drinks at reasonable prices and good food

C. E.

Loved the decor and friendly staff food yum

L. M.

Lovely place to enjoy a drink as you watch the streets bel9w.

C. T.

Wonderful place to stop and have a cheeky mojito during the midweek grind.

K. C.

This is a trendy spot in the city. Great outdoor area to sit and watch the business out on the street.

H. F.

Great egg plant fries, nice chilled place for a wine.

J. W. (.

very small place, good for a drink ok food

R. W.

I liked it and they made me lovely cocktails

J. S.

Cosy, good place for after work drinks but it's small and fills up quickly.

J. M.

Friendly service - great cocktail list.

K. W.

Lovely hidden little cocktail bar with great service

S. B.

A great place to sit and people watch. The flat breads are awesome

M. H.

Always a cute, casual time, with perennially daggy menus.

L. S.

Great space great staff great drinks best vibe love Cabinet ❤

F. H.

Blonde bartender needs a fire extinguisher on him at all time! In a "i-wont-tell-if-you-dont" kind of way

A. B.

bar man .nice dude .had a good time there with my girlfriend

N. M.

Great food, great staff and great atmosphere!

v.

I love it ! Amazing cocktails lovely service

D. W.

A Murphy's Jar in a candlelit bar. A nice way to wind down.

M. O.

Excellent, embracing vibe, in a warm nook with a great balcony.

W. T.

Cosy, friendly and cocktails are delicious

R. C.

My favourite place for late night shenanigans

D. B.

Nice place, get there early to get a seat. Can get pretty busy

B.

Awesome location, friendly staff and delicious food....

J. M.

Wine and cocktail bar, great atmosphere!

J. L.

Very cozy bar with affordable drinks

C. M.

Great spot for cheap drinks and people watching

D. S.

great little bar with great food and beverage selection

J. K. S.

Amazing food, great service!

A. J.

A nice intimate bar right in the heart of city.

A. D.

Good service but quite expensive.

P. C.

Frangelico nicely done!

D. R.

A best kept secret for a quiet drink with friends

P. N.

Great place for a drink on your way to somewhere

E. D.

Will provide free ice on request

B. B.

Great cocktails and wine menu.

A. N.

Good for a drink after a comedy show

C. G. T.

Great 'pizza'. Dessert is awesome!

M. S.

Loved the food and the beer!

K. J.

Great tucked away bar in spite of lack of pints

D. C.

A very cool place with particularly excellent 🍸

N. L. M.

My Favorite little secret place 🖤

D. S.

Great view from above Swanson Street

L. L.

Fantastic service and place. Loved it.

K. T.

Cosy warm vibes perfect customer service

R. T.

Great cocktails

P. S.

Mediocre Espresso Martini and a little pricey.

J. W.

Great place for a cocktail and a snack

K. B. B.

Cosy Fitzroy feels in the middle of the city

P. “. N.

Very interesting cocktails.

D. M.

The best place for a cozy drink

J. S.

Great cheese and meat plates

P. Y.

Decent location and intimate size

J. H. (.

Cosy little place for few drinks

t.

The guys are nice.

R. T.

Great selection of wine.

T. M.

Great vibe, sweet balcony

L. B.

Small but nice and cozy

M. Á. O.

The aubergine fritters are amazing

T. N.

Chic city bar with a private entrance

M. S.

Good food

B. C.

great location for a summer afternoon

T.

Good food good wine

G. S.

Great bar

D. H.

Favourite place in the city!

K. R.

Rip off.

D. B.

Always a treat on the weekends.

R. S.

Cool little bar just off Swanston st. Good selection of wine and beer accompanied by an interesting menu.

T. B.

Great place to empress someone

J. F.

Favourite bar in Melbourne

M. S.

Friendly well priced great service

J. A.

Fantastic bar

D. K.

Solid

N. G.

Nice atmosphere

D. B.

My second home

L. S.

So attentive

D. F.

Love this place...

T. O.

Great place

K. L.

Cocktail was delicious. Flatbread was quite average so wish it was a bit cheaper. The balcony is quite small but cozy.

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