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Lily Blacks, Melbourne, AU-VIC

Lily Blacks

4.2
4.2
62 Reviews
$41 to $100
Cocktail Bar

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2 people
19:00
Booked 1 time today
Lily Blacks is for the true cocktail aficionado. Bringing the prestige of the golden era of cocktails to its illustrious laneway location. Serving up the finest pre-prohibition libations to avant-garde, modern classics until late.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $41 to $100
  • Cuisines
    Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Bar Mon–Fri 17:00–03:00 Sat 18:00–03:00
  • Phone number
    (03) 9654 4887
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Area
    Melbourne CBD
  • Cross Street
    Bourke St
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wine
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What 62 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 3.8Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 3.8Value

NoiseModerate

62 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Melbourne

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 12 April 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Service, service, service! This bar is like a consulting business; yes they listen and in turn react appropriately. A definite if skirting the CBD.

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  2. DavidD

    Melbourne

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 20 January 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great laneway bar. Very comfortable. Eclectic street with very interesting characters walking past.

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  3. JacquiL

    Victoria

    12 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 18 December 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This was a great find as a place for drinks. Waiter was very attentive and drinks excellent. Music was a touch loud did comfortable conversation. Out food was tasty, although a few more options would make it even better!

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Melbourne

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 December 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Great cocktails and service but was very loud inside.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Melbourne

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 1 July 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Friendly service - we had 2 cocktails each which were both very nice.

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  6. JackieY

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 1 April 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Cocktails and service was amazing. What a great little venue for pre drinks. Will definitely be back.

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  7. Essie

    Melbourne

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 9 March 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Nice place and interesting cocktails. Unfortunately some confusion over the bill at the end of our visit - they wouldn't let us pay as we ordered, and allowed people to pay as they left, everyone was certain they'd paid for their drinks but they insisted we still had to pay for one more drink before we left. That payment method makes it difficult to keep track when there is a big group.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Melbourne

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 26 November 2022

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    It was ok, service was good but seats were uncomfortable and the music was very dated. Drinks tasted good but very small for the price! There wasn’t much food variety either. Overall just ok probably wouldn’t go back.

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  9. VDon

    Melbourne

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 11 November 2022

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Was surprised and a little disappointed to see such a small menu of cocktails at this cocktail bar, but the drinks they make they do well I must say. The cheese and corn empanadas are delish. While our waitress was quite sweet she could answer the three questions we had about the red wine or cocktail ingredients, she might have been new but probably needs a bit more drink knowledge given the kind of bar it is..

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  10. wendyf

    Melbourne

    4 reviews

    1.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 15 August 2022

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Dreadful food. Tasteless Barra in broth, Asian greens not Asian (Cauliflower and carrot). Service was good. Diss appointed overall as it was over $200 for 2 people.
    Lily BlacksResponded on 22 October 2022
    Hi there, We believe you may have left this review on the wrong page, we do not serve Barra in Broth or 'Asian Greens'. Sorry the restaurant you went to disappointed, we hope you enjoyed your experience at Lily Blacks.

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FAQs

Lily Blacks is rated 4.2 stars by 62 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 1 time today
Google Map for Lily Blacks

12 Meyers Pl, Melbourne, AU-VIC 3000

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Bourke St
  • Area
    Melbourne CBD
  • Hours of Operation
    Bar Mon–Fri 17:00–03:00 Sat 18:00–03:00
  • Price
    $41 to $100
  • Cuisines
    Cocktail Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wine
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