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    Reviews of Cabinet Bar & Balcony (137)

    Read what people think about Cabinet Bar & Balcony! All reviews are written by verified Quandoo diners.

    5.6/6

    137 reviews

    5.6/6

    137 reviews

    Food:Outstanding
    Atmosphere:Excellent
    Service:Excellent
    Value for money:Great value
    Waiting time:Exceptionally Good
    Noise levels:Very pleasant
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    "Very good"
    5/6
    Valerie E.5 months ago · 3 reviews

    Great flatbreads good price wednesdays good vibe love a Josie jo

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Aldona K.6 months ago · 1 review

    Always a great spot - thank you for your hospitality~

    "Very good"
    5/6
    Kahlia J.6 months ago · 1 review

    Great food great drinks and we had a fabulous time gas bagging. Thank you so much! I will be back again & again.

    "Very good"
    5/6
    Michelle O.7 months ago · 1 review

    Fabulous as always, with great service, food and vibes (despite the 45 degrees outside)!!

    "Very good"
    5/6
    Meg C.7 months ago · 1 review

    Friendly service, happy hour all evening a bonus! Great spot for a late tipple after a show.

    "Very good"
    5/6
    Paul M.7 months ago · 1 review

    Great location for pre-dinner drinks. Excellent selection of drinks and food for our party of 6. Attentive service.

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Anthony P.8 months ago · 10 reviews

    Very nice spot to eat and drink. I will be booking again

    "Good"
    4/6
    Harpreet S.8 months ago · 7 reviews

    It was delicious and served well. we had a great experience.

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Suzanne S.10 months ago · 1 review

    Great food and drinks and friendly service. Sat outside in the treetops which was just lovely

    "Good"
    4/6
    Mary R.a year ago · 3 reviews

    Lovely evening sitting on the balcony. Good wine and food and great service

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Peter B.a year ago · 1 review

    Always great food and service here! A bit loud, though.

    "Very good"
    5/6
    Sime m.a year ago · 1 review

    Was a great little hidden spot - staff were fun and cheeky!

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Lee G.a year ago · 2 reviews

    Love this place great food and atmosphere. My favourite pre or post show hangout

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Rebecca P.a year ago · 2 reviews

    Always an enjoyable experience and the cocktails and flat breads are delicious!

    "Good"
    4/6
    Mary C.a year ago · 1 review

    Timeless and always good value. Great for lunch or a catchup.

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Dylan K.a year ago · 1 review

    Nice wine, food and service. Alan is a champ! Thanks cabinet bar and balcony.

    "Very good"
    5/6
    Patrick M.a year ago · 2 reviews

    A very Melbourne hip small bar down a city lane. Flatbread pizzas were delicious. Not too loud, friendly impeccable service and a nice intimate atmosphere. Balcony has a good view over the heart of Swanston St.

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    adrienne d.a year ago · 1 review

    Amazing food and service. We always feel so welcome here

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    John M.a year ago · 1 review

    great night - great place! Will definitely return. The staff were superb!

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Eileen C.a year ago · 1 review

    Fabulous food and charming staff, calmly dealing with crowds of Comedy Festival patrons. Always a pleasure to spend time at Cabinet!

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Alan C.a year ago · 1 review

    Table on the balcony deck was lovely. Atmosphere was buzzing.

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Rebecca G.a year ago · 1 review

    Amazing service. So kind and attentive. Well go back, for sure!

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Brendan F.a year ago · 1 review

    Staff were so good - great place to meet for a drink

    "Good"
    4/6
    Katrina W.a year ago · 1 review

    Lovely cocktails as always! Chicken flatbread with mango did not gave real mango on it but a mango syrup or something so that was disappointing!

    "Very good"
    5/6
    Catherine B.a year ago · 1 review

    Great balcony and excellent pizzas for a quick meal before a gig at the comedy festival.

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Hannah C.a year ago · 3 reviews

    Great little table overlooking swanston street. Prompt and friendly service. Good value happy hour

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Patricia C.a year ago · 1 review

    Cabinet Bar is one of my long time favourite places. The staff are always friendly and efficient

    "Very good"
    5/6
    Manoranjan m.a year ago · 8 reviews

    Good food and good place. I live to handout with friends

    "Very good"
    5/6
    Hannah E.a year ago · 3 reviews

    Lovely atmosphere, great cocktails and food, bar staff was also lovely

    "Very good"
    5/6
    Susan D.a year ago · 3 reviews

    We were warmly greeted by the staff,then taken to our table. Food and drink were excellent. Good place to go for casual food and drink

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Reem A.a year ago · 41 reviews

    I love this place! My favourite spot in the city. Hidden gem.

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Reem A.a year ago · 41 reviews

    Local hangout. Friendly staff. Great service. Delish food. Amazing cocktails.

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Guilly U.a year ago · 3 reviews

    My after work/pre theatre go to place to meet friends. Wonderful ambience, amazing and friendly service, delicious food and great happy hour deals! Great for people watching people on the street on the balcony too! Highly recommend.

    "Average"
    3/6
    Annabel G.a year ago · 2 reviews

    Food was disappointing but the service was great! Nice to sit outside

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Isaac F.2 years ago · 83 reviews

    Good food, good service. Great central open restaurant for al fresco dining

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Josh C.2 years ago · 23 reviews

    Very very tasty went here before a show and it was great atmosphere and ambience. Would definitely go back again. Friendly staff and convenient location.

    "Very good"
    5/6
    Rick C.2 years ago · 1 review

    Great little place for a light meal before the theatre

    "Very good"
    5/6
    Quandoo Diner2 years ago · 0 reviews

    We had a lovely time at Cabinet Bar, very pleasant atmosphere!

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Lee G.2 years ago · 2 reviews

    Love going to Cabinet. The staff are awesome as are the drinks and the food. A favourite of mine

    "Very good"
    5/6
    Peter B.2 years ago · 5 reviews

    Service was very good and friendly given how busy they were. Flatbreads (pizzas) were very tasty as were the zucchini chips. Very good quality cocktails from those who had them. Excellent place for pre-dinner, pre-theatre or just drinks.

    "Very good"
    5/6
    Annie H.2 years ago · 1 review

    A great spot to catch up causally with friends. Lovely friendly staff with good drink options. Did not eat but the food coming out looked like yummy snack options

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Ernie C.2 years ago · 1 review

    Brilliant food, drinks and service, a hodden delight. We will be back!!!

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Roslyn R.2 years ago · 3 reviews

    Always fabulous! A beautiful cool spot on a warm summer evening , great food , service and vibe.

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Bron O.2 years ago · 1 review

    Great customer service and lovely food. Would highly recommend a visit.

    "Very good"
    5/6
    Tara M.2 years ago · 1 review

    Great night to bring in the new year! Thank-you for having us xxxx

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Kerry A.2 years ago · 1 review

    Every single time I go to Cabinet, we're welcomed with beautiful smiles and fantastic service. The food is delicious and well-priced, as are the drinks.

    "Very good"
    5/6
    kirsten n.2 years ago · 1 review

    Friendly staff, lovely vibe, very warm temperature inside due to outdoor seating during a hot Melbourne day.

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Lisa H.2 years ago · 1 review

    Fabulous drinks and tapas and atmosphere and publicans - classic Melbourne chic! LOVE it! NEVER disappoints!

    "Very good"
    5/6
    Mary M.2 years ago · 1 review

    I love this place. Ive been there so many times and I always enjoy it

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Pauline E.2 years ago · 1 review

    What a great little bar in the heart of Melbourne. Staff had great energy and vibe with excellent table service.