Drinking & Dining Partners

Located in the heart of Melbourne’s CBD at 162-168 Collins Street in the heritage Georges Building, you will experience a fun, upmarket dining environment while you share plates from the best of The George on Collins Head Chef.  The George on Collins cuisine is modern Asian-inspired. You may opt for small plates to share with a tipple or if you’re feeling extra hungry, opt for one of our carefully curated banquet menus.

AUDIENCE OFFER
$69pp Comedy Festival Banquet. 7 delicious modern Asian share plates, designed to be enjoyed in 1 hr and 15 minutes - perfect for pre show or post show dinner.

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STAND UP & SUPPER
Check out the Stand-Up & Supper offer with Christopher Macarthur-Boyd, Sharon Wanjohi & Thor Stenhaug in New Order (UK).

Discover Allegro Restaurant, an exquisite dining experience perched amongst the treetops on Collins Street at The Westin Melbourne. Savour contemporary cuisine, bold subcontinental flavours, and quality Australian produce in a lively open kitchen in the heart of the comedy action. 

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STAND UP & SUPPER
Check out the Stand-Up & Supper offer with Jordan Barr – Chior Girl.

Located in Melbourne’s CBD, Bottega is a modern Italian restaurant where beautiful handmade pasta is made fresh daily. Settle into the relaxed, intimate dining room, or book a private space overlooking leafy Bourke Street, the perfect setting for long lunches, celebrations and pre-theatre dinners.

AUDIENCE OFFER
$45pp, choice of main, a shared side, plus a glass of wine or beer. Minimum 2 people.

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Part classic Aussie restaurant, part modern Melbourne bar, Bossley is where great food, drink and attitude meet. Bursting with seasonal selections from around the region, the menu is a collection of Bossley’s favourite things - classic techniques, exquisite execution, and dishes that hero top-tier produce. Whatever the occasion, come just as you are and do as Bossley would do: savour every sip, bite and moment in between.

AUDIENCE OFFER
Enjoy a main and a drink for $39 per person. Any additional drinks for $7 each.

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Fuel your laughs at MICF with Brunetti Oro at Flinders Lane 🍕 Show your MICF ticket and enjoy 10% off any woodfired pizza at Brunetti Oro. From pre-show bites to post-show hangs, our handcrafted pizzas are the perfect pairing for a night of comedy. Great food, great laughs, and a little something off the bill — now that’s a punchline worth loving.

AUDIENCE OFFER
10% off all pizzas.

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Fuel your laughs at MICF with Brunetti Oro at Swanston 🍕 Show your MICF ticket and enjoy 10% off any woodfired pizza at Brunetti Oro. From pre-show bites to post-show hangs, our handcrafted pizzas are the perfect pairing for a night of comedy. Great food, great laughs, and a little something off the bill — now that’s a punchline worth loving.

AUDIENCE OFFER
10% off all pizzas.

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Positioned right in the heart of Melbourne CBD, and a stone's throw from Melbourne Town Hall, Cabinet Bar has everything you need for a pre- or post-show drink and dine. Enjoy the intimate atmosphere indoors or our balcony among the trees of Swanston Street.

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Café Florentino is a modern Italian wood-fired grill inspired by the great bistecca alla fiorentina restaurants of Florence and the culinary traditions of Tuscany. Ideally suited to everything from quick or lingering business lunches to relaxed pre- or post-theatre dining, Café Florentino offers a refined yet approachable experience, with exceptional produce cooked simply and precisely.

AUDIENCE OFFER
Melbourne Comedy Festival Express Pre-Theatre Menu.

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Visit Cookie 
Thai Eating House, Beer Hall, Cocktail Bar & Disco

AUDIENCE OFFER
$27 Comedy Fest Express Menu available for MICF Ticket Holders any time of day.

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Laughter and Fondue: A Night to Remember at Edelwyss Bistro & Bar! To celebrate the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, join us at Edelwyss Bistro & Bar in Flinders Lane for ultimate comfort food and refreshing drinks. Enjoy our extensive selection of: Imported beers: Weihenstephaner, Budvar, Berra Moretti, Kornenbourg, Peroni, and more Local Australian beers Crafted cocktails Wide range of wine by the glass Perfect setting for a night out. 

AUDIENCE OFFER
Receive a $20 discount off your total food bill!
Offer Details:

• Minimum spend: $50 on food
• Discount: $20 off total food bill
• Valid for dine-in only

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Fancy Hank’s is Melbourne’s home of authentic, slow-cooked barbecue, serving up mouthwatering smoked meats and classic Southern-style sides. Located in the heart of the city, this lively restaurant is all about bold flavours, quality Australian produce, and low-and-slow cooking in their two-tonne, wood-fired smoker. Fancy Hank’s is the perfect spot for BBQ lovers looking to feast with friends or just enjoy some seriously good food.

AUDIENCE OFFER
Hip, contemporary American spot dishing slow-cooked BBQ ribs & brisket, plus craft beer & cocktails, dine here and get 10% off total bill.
 

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Good Heavens is Melbourne’s rooftop made for group moments. Skyline views. Cocktails built for long nights. Flexible spaces for celebrations, launches, and corporate events. Central CBD location. Dedicated events team. From casual drinks to full venue takeovers, Good Heavens delivers atmosphere without friction.

AUDIENCE OFFER
2-4-1 selected spirits.

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Garden State Hotel is a multi-level wonderland designed for good times. The sprawling, tiered Beer Garden is the heart and soul of the hotel, with lush greenery and enormous ficus trees towering, seamlessly blending the outdoors in for a beer garden experience that will have you feeling as though you’re worlds away from Flinders Lane.

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Hophaus is a bar and restaurant located on Southbank, overlooking the Yarra River. With gorgeous food, a range of beers from country to country, and even better service, Hophaus has you covered this Comedy Festival season.

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STAND UP & SUPPER
Check out the Stand-Up & Supper offer with Ivan Aristeguieta – Ready to Mambo.

From cold beers in the Front Bar to golden hour sessions on the Rooftop, Hickens is your multi-level home for good times in the heart of Melbourne. Kick back with tank-fresh Carlton in the retro lounge, feast on pub classics, or turn things up at Abe’s Athletic Hall — arcades, sport, karaoke and all.

AUDIENCE OFFER 
Pay with The Pass at Hickens and score a $10 credit, plus unlock exclusive food and beverage offers in the app: https://thepassapp.com.au/

A stunning basement space, styled with mid century furniture. Our beverage and cocktail offer showcases female distillers + winemakers of the world.

AUDIENCE OFFER
D'estate of affairs - $15
Melbourne Gin Co, Averna, Lime, Ginger Beer

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Led by Michael Lambie, JUNI is a contemporary Southeast Asian bar & dining room in Melbourne's CBD. Our dishes revolve around the dynamic theme of ‘Fire and Spice,’ offering a bold, flavourful menu designed to be shared. Open lunch til late, perfect for pre-show or late night gatherings, our bar boasts good wines, craft cocktails, premium spirits, beers & sake.

AUDIENCE OFFER
5-Plate Comedy Express Menu $72pp

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Perched above Longrain Melbourne, Longsong is a vibrant cocktail bar and dining destination. Guests are invited to enjoy the Thai-inspired cocktails and bar snacks, and the distinctive charm of their transformed horse stable setting. It's the perfect spot for a pre- or post-show drink and a bite.

AUDIENCE OFFER
10% discount off all food and beverages for pre and post-show for comedy festival ticket holders. ticket holders can access this special promotional offer upon presentation of tickets for the day of dining.

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Lucy Liu Kitchen & Bar is an eclectic Asian eating & drinking space designed to cater for people wanting Asian sharing tastes with cool drinks in a buzzing, stylish and fun street food environment. The cobblestone lane entrance is a dramatic, luminous, red neon-lit tunnel hallway giving way to a room of vertical wooden slats and shiny concrete. The menu takes inspiration from all over the Asian region.

AUDIENCE OFFER
Sea Bream Sashimi, tomato ponzu and shiso oil. With a glass of Yuzushu $30.

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Mix and match small bites for maximum enjoyment, or opt for the charcuterie pairing. With over 300 wines to choose from, the hardest part is deciding where to begin—so pull up a chair, relax, and savour the experience.

AUDIENCE OFFER
2 courses for $55 OR 3 Courses for $65 all from our current menu.  Entree, Main, Dessert.  Entrees include Baby Burrata, Kingfish, Karaage Chicken; Mains include Pasta's, Burgers, Peri Peri Chicken, Lamp Rump, Market Fish; Desserts include Chocolate Parfait & Berry & Pashionfruit Trifle. 

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Soak up the sophisticated atmosphere of the Lobby Lounge at The Westin Melbourne. Catch a comedy show in one of the four upstairs performance spaces, or join us pre or post laugh for moreish bar bites and exclusive handcrafted Comedy Cocktails inspired by some of the world's funniest talent. 

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Visit the NYC-inspired basement for live comedy shows, enjoy a meal in the dining room, see live music on level one, and finally, reach the leafy-green rooftop for city views and settle in for sociable snacks & signature cocktails. Perfect for a pre- or post-show drink!

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A quintessentially Melbourne restaurant, MISTER MUNRO, is located in the heart of the bustling CBD on Little Collins Street. As hosts of many shows during this year’s Comedy Fest, we are the ideal location for your pre-theatre dinner. To celebrate hosting, we are also delighted to announce some special Comedy Fest dining options!

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Completed in 1870, the Melbourne Town Hall is at the heart of the city’s cultural and civic activity - many of the decisions that have helped shape Melbourne were made within this heritage-listed building.

AUDIENCE OFFER
We believe that every hour is a happy hour at Melbourne Town Hall, with $15 cocktails available in the Peter Cook Bar 4pm-6pm and to close out the night on the Portico Balcony 9.30pm - 11.30pm.

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Punch Lane is one of Melbourne's institutions, celebrating 31 years in 2026. Punch Lane is a cosy and inclusive Wine Bar and restaurant, which prides itself on serving delicious food from a seasonal menu, matched with exceptional wine and service.

AUDIENCE OFFER
D'estate of affairs - $15
Melbourne Gin Co, Averna, Lime, Ginger Beer

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The thrilling food of Peru. From the Coast, over the Andes and to the Jungle.

AUDIENCE OFFER
Enjoy a complimentary Pisco Sour on arrival when you dine at Pastuso.

STAND UP & SUPPER
Check out the Stand-Up & Supper offer with Lara Ricote – Inkling.

Take a trip to Japan in the heart of Melbourne's CBD.

AUDIENCE OFFER
Enjoy a complimentary Sake on arrival when you dine at Robata.

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STAND UP & SUPPER
Check out the Stand-Up & Supper offer with Takashi Wakasugi's - Wabi Sabi Comedy.

This modern Indian restaurant by Saavni Krishnan and partner Sriram Aditya offers a fresh take on the cuisine, drawing on childhood memories of family cooking and time spent in India, alongside fine-dining experience gained in some of Sydney’s and Melbourne’s best kitchens. Seasonality, custom spice blends and charcoal cooking come together in a vibrant, buzzy space—ideal for snacks, cocktails and the Express Menu before or after a show.

AUDIENCE OFFER
Festival ticket holders can access this special promotional offer of a $50 Express set.

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Springrock Public Bar is a Melbourne CBD local built for easy catchups, after work drinks, and long lunches. Expect cold beers, classic pub food, live sport on screen, and a space that moves from laid back afternoons to busy nights. Flexible function areas suit team events, birthdays, and casual gatherings. Walk in for a quick pint or settle in with mates. Springrock delivers a reliable pub experience with city energy and neighbourhood feel every.

AUDIENCE OFFER
10% off food & 2-4-1 selected spirits.

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Enjoy a variety of riverside restaurants to choose from!

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Visit Flinders Lane’s best kept secret this Comedy Festival. Tazio offers a contemporary Australian interpretation of rustic Italian cuisine. With 30-minute turnarounds and spacious seating across three levels, Tazio have got this down to an art (or at least a well-rehearsed improv).

AUDIENCE OFFER
Festival ticket holders can access this special promotional offer of Pasta & Pizza with Wine for 2 for $55.

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The Barre is a sleek space on the ground level of the iconic Arts Centre Melbourne Theatres Building, offering a seasonal modern Australian menu that showcases local produce. Enjoy a variety of classic and signature cocktails, along with premium alcohol-free options, right next door to a host of Comedy Festival shows!

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The Duke of Wellington is Melbourne’s oldest licensed pub. With a diverse clientele and talented crew at the helm, they look forward to welcoming comedy lovers before or after a show, for dinner, drinks, or to check out the new rooftop bar.

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From the Public Bar to South-East Asian dining, rooftop cocktails and three versatile event spaces tailored to any occasion, The Waterside Hotel offers something special. Standing here since 1853 and reimagined by Sand Hill Road, The Waterside honours its legacy while embracing bold design, lush terraces and unique experiences across every floor.

AUDIENCE OFFER
Complimentary house wine, beer or spirit upon booking at Past/Port Dining. *T&Cs apply.

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