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Father’s Office Downtown Flinders Lane, Melbourne, AU-VIC

Father’s Office Downtown Flinders Lane

4.4
4.4
139 Reviews
$40 and under
American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 8 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for groups
  • Charming
  • Lively
BAR | RESTAURANT | CLUB DOWNTOWN
Father’s Office Downtown is our 2nd location from our Father’s Office
concept. Our original location on Little Lonsdale St.

Father’s Office is based on prohibition Americana in the 1920’s,
when the consumption of alcohol was disallowed. Speakeasies became
the place to be and underground bootleg liquor (and the debauchery that
follows) thrived.

Expect a sprawling 350-person late night venue serving Father’s Office
all-Americana cuisine that has been loved by so many.

Head downstairs to party the night away where you can mingle late into
the night with a cocktail in hand. With a 7am Liquor License, you can
party your weekends away!




Additional information

  • Location
    121 Flinders Ln, Melbourne, AU-VIC 3000
  • Phone number
    (03) 9825 8980
  • Price
    $40 and under
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu 12:00–23:00 Fri 12:00–05:00 Sat 16:00–05:00
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa

Experiences

  • THU OFFER – Steak Night inc 1 FREE drink - $25pp

    A$25.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    NO PAYMENT TAKEN AT BOOKING. YOUR CREDIT CARD IS ONLY TO SECURE THE BOOKING. PAYMENT DUE AT THE VENUE. Enjoy our Steak’s for Steak Night $25 per person includes a FREE Drink! 250G Porterhouse Steak Char-grilled Australian Yearling Beef, Grass-Fed from Gippsland Pura. Cooked to your liking and served with our secret seasoned Fries, mixed leaf salad with a honey mustard dressing. Select from one sauce including creamy peppercorn, creamy mushroom, red wine jus, gravy, bearnaise or garlic butter. UPGRADE TO A 350G SCOTCH FILLET FOR $35 per person includes a FREE Drink. Includes a FREE Schooner of House Beer, House Wines or Soft drink/Juice. Available from 5pm every Thursday. For full menu: https://fathersofficedowntown.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/DT_Steak_A5_2025-FEB-1.pdf

  • EXPRESS LUNCH inc FREE drink for $25 p.p

    A$25.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    You can't beat our $25 express lunches including 1 FREE drink available Tuesday to Friday's Select from over 12 meals from steaks, burgers, fish and salads. Select from 200g Black Angus Rump steak, American Bacon Cheeseburger, Fish'n'Chips, Parma to name a few. Schooner of House Beer, cider: glass of House wines, Non-Alcoholic beer or wine, soft drink or juice. For full $25 lunch menu: https://fathersofficedowntown.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/FODT_LUNCH_A5_MENU-24-SEPT.pdf

  • A LA CARTE LUNCH OR DINNER BOOKING (main meal pp)

    Multiple dates available
    Order from our regular a la carte menu for either lunch or dinner. Please note all guests will need to order a main meal per person and be seated in the dining room. We do not charge your credit card on booking. It is only to confirm where to seat your group.

Menu

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What 139 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • Melbourne

    Gluten-free-friendly

  • Inner City

    Gluten-free-friendly

  • Inner City

    Hot spot

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Father's Office Downtown Flinders Lane offers an "amazing atmosphere" with a vibrant vibe, perfect for gatherings. The "staff are friendly and attentive," ensuring a delightful dining experience. Enjoy "great happy hour deals" and a "delicious menu" that caters to diverse tastes. It's an excellent spot for both casual outings and corporate events.

139 Reviews

  1. Vicky

    Melbourne2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Very disappointed preorder and still had to wait an hour. Meals came out at various times. People got their meals and were finished while some were still waiting for their meals

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  2. Jeff

    Derbyshire2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 7 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a great time. Arrived early for booking, staff accommodated change request to move us from downstairs to bar area where atmosphere was better. Food excellent quality and value. Only negative was the long time between ordering and receiving drinks, a minor point that didn’t ruin our experience

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Seattle1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 28 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great restaurant/bar. Love the interior. Food was yummy, drinks excellent price. Great customer service. Would definitely come back.

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  4. Brianna

    Melbourne1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 14 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server was the nicest sweetest human being ever she made our experience amazing. The food was beautiful we had the steak and the Mexican pama and they where both spot on just mind blowing.

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  5. Joe

    Victoria1 review

    2.0

    Dined on 14 February 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    My partner and I waited an hour and a half for our mains which could have done with major Adjustments to the seasoning. We also waited 45 minutes for our two starters which were decent. The only part of our experience I can’t fault was the drinks menu and the bar staff.

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  6. Pamella

    Melbourne3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 8 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Being able to book online and without speaking to anyone, fantastic! Being able to order at the table using QR code and not needing to flag down a waiter to order something or pay the bill before leaving, priceless! Great for groups, large and small :)

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  7. Christine

    Victoria1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 15 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had the Wednesday night special $25 for Gluten free parma, with crispy seasoned chips and salad( lettuce), and a drink ( cider). Generous serves, timely as we had a show at the Regent, it was 5min walk.

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  8. Ben

    Victoria7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 11 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic service and staff that accommodated our large groups needs. It was a very hot night in Melbourne and they moved us to a cooler room. Great food and lovely cocktails. Massive thanks to Paul our host.

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  9. Narelle

    Melbourne3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 19 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    As a regular patron of Father's Office on Flinders Lane, I was extremely disappointed with the service this evening. We waited for 30 minutes without anyone approaching our table, only to discover they had switched to a QR code ordering system. Our group of four ordered meals, and while two dishes arrived promptly within 15 minutes, the other two were significantly delayed. Despite following up multiple times, the remaining meals only arrived 55 minutes later, after I expressed my frustration. It was revealed that our meals had been mistakenly served to another table. The service staff showed little to no customer service skills, lacked initiative, and offered no apology for the delay, which was particularly disappointing. This experience has left me reluctant to return anytime soon.

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  10. Stephen VIP

    Melbourne9 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 18 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    This place was great for an after work catch up. Awesome ambience with great service and excellent food and drinks.

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FAQs

Father’s Office Downtown Flinders Lane is rated 4.4 stars by 139 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 8 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Father’s Office Downtown Flinders Lane

121 Flinders Ln, Melbourne, AU-VIC 3000

Additional information

  • Phone number
    (03) 9825 8980
  • Price
    $40 and under
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu 12:00–23:00 Fri 12:00–05:00 Sat 16:00–05:00
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
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