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    Cabinet Bar & Balcony

    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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    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Stella M.2 years ago · 1 review

    We love cabinet for a cocktail and fries - best bar in city ❤️❤️❤️

    "Very good"
    5/6
    Jessica D.2 years ago · 1 review

    The staff were really lovely, the food was great and the place had a really warm relaxing ambience

    "Very good"
    5/6
    Valerie E.2 years ago · 3 reviews

    Love the cabinet bar Great cocktails and food prices reasonable

    "Very good"
    5/6
    Kasia L.2 years ago · 1 review

    Perfect location and friendly staff. Balance is great for warmer days

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

    Always a Perfect after work venue - great fun , cool Vibe , delicious food and excellent service

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Judy R.2 years ago · 1 review

    Fabulous as always. Delicious food and reliable amazing service from Rainbow Al. Thank you. Jude Russell

    "Very good"
    5/6
    Diana F.2 years ago · 1 review

    Great views up and down Swanston St. Service was lovely and a very nice cocktail

    "Very good"
    5/6
    Spiros L.2 years ago · 9 reviews

    Great spot, in the heart of Melbourne CBD. Balcony overlooks Swanston St. Attentive and courteous staff. Eggplant chips were delish!

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Shaun R.2 years ago · 1 review

    Good food and service and very good value for money

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Rebecca P.2 years ago · 2 reviews

    Lovely meal and quickly delivered. Amazing cocktails and friendly service.

    "Very good"
    5/6
    Steve L.2 years ago · 24 reviews

    Burgers were nice and fluffy with tasty beef in the middle. Good taste

    "Very good"
    5/6
    Lee Z.2 years ago · 2 reviews

    The Josie Joe martini is to die for and half the reason I keep going back! Super friendly staff and a good happy hour

    "Very good"
    5/6
    Belinda P.2 years ago · 1 review

    Just what we were looking for - lovely bite to eat and some drinks before a show. Great spot -lovely vibe & friendly staff

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

    always love an evening at Cabinet - its like being transported to a parisian bar. staff are always so hospitable and it feels like 'home'.

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Amy D.2 years ago · 1 review

    Great service, yummy food and the martini’s were super delish

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Alonso N.2 years ago · 2 reviews

    Great environment, the staff are super lovely and their drinks are delicious!!!!

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Joanna S.2 years ago · 3 reviews

    Great little place to eat before a concert at the Town Hall. Very friendly and quick service. Great wine selection too

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Shane A.2 years ago · 5 reviews

    Apart from being a great venue, the guys are extremely friendly and helpful. Will be back.

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Tim B.2 years ago · 2 reviews

    Great little place, central to heading out for the eve & staff are great & attentive to detail. Hidden but not necessarily a secret!

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Elisa G.2 years ago · 3 reviews

    Always a delight! The mushroom flat bread is incredible and I love the Sew & Sew GSM.

    "Very good"
    5/6
    Siobhán K.2 years ago · 1 review

    Pre-comedy cocktails with friends. Great vibe. Perfect location near Town Hall.

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Elisa G.2 years ago · 3 reviews

    A regular spot for friends and I. “See you at Cabinet” is said regularly. Perfect for pre-theatre or a quick catch up.

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Elisa G.2 years ago · 3 reviews

    Truly one of Melbourne’s hidden gems. Great atmosphere, great staff and lovely wine. The flatbreads are amazing.

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

    Enthusiastic service, yummy flatbreads and good drink selection. Loved the selection of summer spritz specifically.

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Lydie B.2 years ago · 1 review

    Superbe restaurant, avec petit balcon vue sur la rue, des bons cocktails non alcoolisée et alcoolisée et des bons plats.

    "Very good"
    5/6
    Anand N.2 years ago · 2 reviews

    Tidy little bar tucked away in Rainbow Lane. Good selection of drinks and appetizers.

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Debbie M.2 years ago · 1 review

    Always feel welcome cocktails generous and yummy. Food is good.

    "Very good"
    5/6
    Madonna O.2 years ago · 1 review

    Great little bar to catch up with friends before a show. I enjoyed a classic gin martini which was made perfectly.

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

    great staff and tasty snacks, good vibe and Cosy atmosphere

    "Very good"
    5/6
    Jodie M.2 years ago · 2 reviews

    I've been visiting Cabinet since it opened and whilst I may have moved jobs and locations it's always the first choice when coming into town to see a show and meet friends. Love you Cabbie xx

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

    The team at Cabinet Bar are welcoming and fun! The food and cocktails are amazing🤤 Great place to go to before or after a show in Melbs.

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Peter L.2 years ago · 2 reviews

    A really vibrant and buzzing bar with a great range of cocktails and tasty bar snacks. Friendly and fast service too.

    "Very good"
    5/6
    Gerard L.2 years ago · 1 review

    Treated some interstate visitors to one of our favourite bars. Not disappointed and it was great place to be on Friday night before heading off to “the theatre”.

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

    A real gem this place, with a great selection of drinks and the best flatbreads to go with it. Great staff (continuously - we know that place for over a decade now), and consistent quality. Plus a great view over Swanston Street from the balcony.

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Sharyn R.3 years ago · 1 review

    Always excellent, on of my favourite places for drinks or food.

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Hugh B.3 years ago · 3 reviews

    A gem of a place serving many purposes and a diverse clientele

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Reem A.3 years ago · 41 reviews

    Cozy hidden gem, great cocktails and delicious food. Highly recommend

    "Very good"
    5/6
    patrick o.3 years ago · 1 review

    lovely staff and deck area. cocktails were well made ,

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Reem A.3 years ago · 41 reviews

    Best bar in Melbourne CBD, hidden gem. Great food and cocktails.

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Reem A.3 years ago · 41 reviews

    Cosy and warm atmosphere on a cold and rainy night.

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Reem A.3 years ago · 41 reviews

    Delicious delicious delicious food and cocktails. Cosy hidden gem, great service.

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Amanda C.3 years ago · 4 reviews

    The drinks, especially the mulled wine is great. The eggplant chips is also a must

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Reem A.3 years ago · 41 reviews

    Staff so friendly, very knowledgeable about liquors and flavours. Hidden gem!

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Reem A.3 years ago · 41 reviews

    Great cosy place for food and drinks, delicious cocktails and great service.

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Quandoo Diner3 years ago · 0 reviews

    Always a fabulous experience with a fun vibe and fantastic staff

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Vishnu G.3 years ago · 10 reviews

    Good food and very neat place and very peaceful area

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Reem A.3 years ago · 41 reviews

    Great food, amazing cocktails and lovely staff. Highly recommended.. hidden gem

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Vishnu G.3 years ago · 10 reviews

    Good restaurant with nice food. Must visit with friends and family

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Vishnu G.3 years ago · 10 reviews

    Best restaurant to go with family and friend. Nice ambience.

    "Very good"
    5/6
    Vishnu G.3 years ago · 10 reviews

    Best food and spicy with variety of dishes and drinks