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Bar Lourinha

37 Little Collins St, Melbourne, Victoria 3000, Australia
(03) 9663 7890
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Ranked #70 of 2,437 restaurants in Melbourne
4.0 of 5 stars 38 Reviews
Price range: 15 AUD - 15 AUD
Cuisines: Australian, Mediterranean
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Good for: Bar Scene
Dining options: Dinner, After-hours
Neighbourhood: Melbourne CBD
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Wamberal
Top Contributor
332 reviews 332 reviews
Reviews in 115 cities Reviews in 115 cities
125 helpful votes 125 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

I'd had a long business day, and needed a place with both peace and atmosphere. We tried the Windsor but even though it had history, the noise level in the Cricketors Arms???? made comversation difficult. My colleagues even though Melbourne habitues hadn't been to Bar Lourinha but have become instant converts. Have always loved the food but the extensive wine... More

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Melbourne, Australia
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

the food here is fantastic, if you can manage to get a table. Not a huge amount for vegetarians though. a great looking place, but it is busy, noisy, kind of tiny...not the place for a quiet dinner that's for sure. great service.

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See 2 more reviews by Sarah B for Melbourne
Adelaide, Australia
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30 reviews 30 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

A small funky place where diners eat at the counter. Home-made chorizo was the best I've ever tasted. Custard dessert with praline (smashed up toffee) and pomegranite was the perfect combination of texture and flavour. Intriguing selection of wines. Be aware that they don't take reservations, so timing is critical. We got there at 6PM and didn't wait, but got... More

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See 9 more reviews by SuJo-a-GoGo for Melbourne
Melbourne, Australia
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39 reviews 39 reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2012

It's all been covered in previous reviews: The tapas are fantastic, the wine list is large and interesting, the service is quick and friendly, and the atmosphere is warm and inviting. Simply, this is a fantastic place for a casual drink or a night out with friends. It is, however, not cheap. The cheapest bottles of wine are $40-50, but... More

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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

One of those hip little joints, the new small bar restaurants. The food is eclectic, rustic, tasty.... Delicious. Great wines, lovely casual warm ambience. Love it... Would visit again for sure.

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See 11 more reviews by itravelwell for Melbourne
Melbourne, Australia
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2012

This is a lovely little bar, great bar food although make sure you have plenty to spend as it's quite expensive.

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See 8 more reviews by Roamingvw for Melbourne
Melbourne, Australia
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 March 2012

Even on a mid week evening, Bar Lourinha was lively, with a crowd ranging from the business world to more creative student (??) types. An extensive wine list, although not many local varieties and knowledgeable and helpful bar staff to assist with selections. The tapas menu was great - just enough for early evening snacks, but there seemed to be... More

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See 5 more reviews by Janem0205 for Melbourne
Melbourne, Australia
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 March 2012

Some of the best tapas in Melbourne this side of MoVida. Well wirth the wait, even on a busy night.

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See 2 more reviews by Eagles_Business for Melbourne
Port Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 February 2012

We found this place by accident when we got tired of queuing for Mamasita and what a happy accident it was. This is a tiny tapas bar that gets busy, so prepare to be snug, but it adds to the atmosphere. Being from Europe, this really feels like you are back there even though the tapas themselves are a very... More

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See 3 more reviews by Wesside74 for Melbourne
melbourne
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44 reviews 44 reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
42 helpful votes 42 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 February 2012

On a recent visit with three friends we paid $200 for two bottles and a few tapas - the food was excellent, the wine was lovely, the service was brisk and friendly - I was just a little surprised at the price.

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