Poodle

The Verdict

Poodle Bar & Bistro stepped into Melbourne’s dining scene in all its swanky art-deco glory and hasn't loked back since.

The dual-level space offers a charming dining room on the ground floor that’s skirted by a front bar, a courtyard primed for Melbourne’s summer and a more intimate upstairs cocktail bar.  

The modern Euro-leaning menu brings a hint of nostalgia with dishes like zucchini and ricotta bake, or the prawn scotch egg. For something more substantial, opt for the charcoal-grilled 500g steak, with Poodle’s signature butter and fries. And if you happen to dining on a Sunday, check out Poodle's new prix fixe menu. You're up for a premium selection of sharable snacks, mains and desserts for a pretty reasonable $60 per person. The menu changes on the weekly, so be sure to check out their Instagram to find out what's on offer for the day.

The venue, designed in collaboration with Melbourne’s Bergman & Co, has an old-world hotel charm that’s peppered with a few cheeky, modern sensibilities. You’ll find a charming dining room on the ground floor that’s skirted by a front bar, and a courtyard primed for Melbourne’s summer season. Upstairs is a cocktail bar and an intimate private dining room.

Like every other element of Poodle, the drinks list has been meticulously considered with good times in mind. Think local and European wines across both levels, while upstairs will draw focus on late-night cocktails and Apéritifs.

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Image credit: Derek Swalwell