Seamstress Restaurant & Bar opened in 2007 in Melbourne’s historic Chinatown district, housed in a 115yr-old former textile factory, warehouse and one-time Buddhist monastery.

Seamstress Restaurant Menu Item Scallops on white plate

Climb the rickety stairs escaping the bustle of the city street to our 50 seater dining room celebrating the merging of traditional pan-asian ingredients with modern kitchen techniques. Our menu is all about shared dining enjoyed in a lively but casual social setting.

Trek up the stairs further to discover our multi-award winning cocktail bar. Inspired by the clubs of yesteryear with a soundtrack of jazz & blues, soft lighting and friendly, knowledgable waiter service.

Seamstress is still one of the best places in Australia for a Dry Martini and seasonal cocktails, with a light dinner menu available late in to the evening with treats such as spiced roast nuts, schichimi oysters, venison mini-burgers and Malay corn fritters.

We regularly host a range of business and private functions, including exclusive events. Our dining room is open from 5.30pm on Friday and Saturday nights to cater for pre-theatre diners visiting Her Majesty’s Theatre and The Melbourne Comedy Theatre, located literally 30 seconds walk away.