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The Lounge (Down Stairs)

243 Swanston Street, Melbourne, Victoria 3000, Australia
03 9663 2916
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Ranked #1,247 of 2,425 restaurants in Melbourne
3.0 of 5 stars 2 Reviews
Price range: 7 AUD - 20 AUD
Neighbourhood: Melbourne CBD
Most recent review
“Nice place to Chill”
- 10 Feb 2012
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Brisbane, Australia
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38 reviews 38 reviews
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
“Nice place to Chill”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 February 2012

Found by chance this second story bar houses both inside and outside (smokers) dining/drinking tables. The décor is a mix of dark corners, bright window side tables and bar stools. A laid back place that is comfortable and as welcoming as the staff. Good mix of music and people. They have an interesting cocktail list with a take on classic... More

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Kuala Lumpur
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28 reviews 28 reviews
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
“Risotto was excellent. Everything else was just okay.”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 November 2011

I was brought there on my first night in Melbourne by my bestie. She told me Lounge serves very good risotto and they're also well known for their chicken parmagiana. She was right about the risotto. We had the mushroom risotto, it's very good. However, the chicken parma tasted very average and we find the meat over cooked - very... More

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