Bar Lourinhã

Melbourne's favourite CBD tapas bar, where Iberian plates and fine wine create pure magic.

A charming, eclectic bar with mismatched Iberian trinkets, warm lighting, and an effortlessly cool south-European vibe. The intimate Little Collins Street setting is transportive. regulars describe it as feeling whisked away to Portugal or Spain. Buzzy on weekends with occasional flamenco performances; more conversational and relaxed on weekday evenings. Private dining room upstairs suits milestone celebrations.

Occasional flamenco performances (Senes Flamenco). Private dining and function room upstairs for group celebrations. Extensive Iberian wine and sherry list curated for the cuisine. Outdoor pavement seating. Head chef Matt McConnell. brother of Andrew McConnell (Cumulus, Supernormal, Marion Wine Bar). brings deep hospitality pedigree to the kitchen.

Spanish and Portuguese culinary traditions sit at the heart of the menu. The kitchen draws on southern Spanish and Portuguese techniques. sardines, cuttlefish rice, piri piri chicken, pintxos. Named after the Portuguese coastal town of Lourinhã. The Iberian wine and sherry list reinforces genuine regional authenticity.

Premium CBD pricing. tapas from approximately $14, raciones $30-plus, wine by the glass from $16. Passionate regulars consider it outstanding value for the quality; price-sensitive diners note small portion sizes relative to cost. Weekend surcharge of 15% applies on Saturday and Sunday. The curated Iberian wine list is a particular highlight worth the outlay.

Summary drafted with AI from public reviews.