Delicious food and wine at The Recreation Bistro & Bottleshop in Melbourne.

The Recreation Bistro & Bottleshop Melbourne

The Recreation Bistro & Bottleshop is on Queens Parade, a fifteen-minute walk from the lawns of Edinburgh Gardens. The venue holds one hat from the Australian Good Food Guide.

The surrounding dining scene often reflects the frantic pace of Gertrude Street, but The Recreation operates at a slower tempo. The room runs smart and elegant, avoiding the high-volume service common to its competitors. It is the better choice for those who want a modern, international menu without the noise of a main thoroughfare. The fusion approach here reflects a considered execution, making this the sensible booking for a long dinner in this corner of town.

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Cuisine

The Recreation Bistro & Bottleshop FAQ

The Recreation Bistro & Bottleshop serves modern, international, and fusion cuisine. It is a restaurant and bar with a cozy environment, and it holds a one-hat award from the Australia Good Food Guide.

You can find The Recreation Bistro & Bottleshop at 162-170 Queens Parade. It is positioned near both Edinburgh Gardens and Gertrude Street, each of which is about a fifteen-minute walk away. Carlton Gardens is also nearby.

The room runs smart and elegant. While there is no strict requirement for entry, guests generally opt for attire that fits this polished register. It is a mid-to-high priced venue, and the setting is comfortable for those looking for a slightly more considered evening.

You can use Alotea to book The Recreation Bistro & Bottleshop. Just provide your preferred date, the party size, and any occasion notes. Alotea then works the venue’s own booking route and comes back with a confirmed answer regarding your request.

Opening Hours

Sunday

Closed

Monday

Closed

Tuesday

Closed

Wednesday

12:00 - 22:00

Thursday

Closed

Friday

Closed

Saturday

Closed

Location

162-170 Queens Parade, Fitzroy North VIC 3068

Nearby

Edinburgh Gardens800 m
Gertrude Street1.0 km
Carlton Gardens2.5 km

Additional Information

Name

The Recreation Bistro & Bottleshop Melbourne

Establishment Type

Restaurant

Cuisine Type

Modern, International, Fusion

Dress Code

Smart and Elegant

Price Range

$$$

Address

162-170 Queens Parade, Fitzroy North VIC 3068

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