Seamstress Restaurant & Bar opened in 2007 in Melbourne's historic Chinatown district, housed in a 100yr old former textile factory, warehouse and one-time Buddhist monastery.
Climb the rickety stairs escaping the bustle of the city street to our 50 seat restaurant celebrating the merging of traditional pan-asian ingredients with modern kitchen techniques. Our menu is all about shared dining, enjoyed in a relaxed yet lively 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 mixed drinks with a light dinner menu available late in to the night with treats such as roasted spiced nuts, steamed scallops, bbq duck pancakes and Malay corn fritters.
Climb the rickety stairs escaping the bustle of the city street to our 50 seat restaurant celebrating the merging of traditional pan-asian ingredients with modern kitchen techniques. Our menu is all about shared dining, enjoyed in a relaxed yet lively 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 mixed drinks with a light dinner menu available late in to the night with treats such as roasted spiced nuts, steamed scallops, bbq duck pancakes and Malay corn fritters.
We regularly cater for a range of business and private functions including exclusive events. Our dining room is also open from 5.30pm on Friday and Saturday nights, to cater for pre-theatre diners.
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