With its bar and big, comfortable leather chairs, Punch Lane has the atmosphere of a members only club. Drop in for a pre- or post-theatre drink, a delicious cheese platter and bottle of wine from the fantastic wine list or make a selection from the varied mod-Oz menu.
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Mon-Fri noon-midnight Sat-Sun 6pm-midnight
Mediterranean
Signature dish: Confit duck with soft polenta and parmesan
Entree: $12-$22.50
Mains: $29-$36
Dessert: $11-$14.50
Payment accepted: MasterCard, Visa, Diners Club, American Express and EFTPOS
Licensed with bar. Wine is available by the glass.
Vegetarian options available
This venue accepts bookings. It is advisable to make a reservation ahead of time. Group bookings are supported.
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Posted by:
KJ1983
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24 May 2010, 9.43am
Don't bother...
Don't bother with this restaurant. Nice atmosphere, but the staff were not welcoming or friendly. Ordered drinks to start with, then ordered a couple of glasses of wine and requested they come with our meal. They were poured and sat down on the table next to us, as a white wine drinker, I like my wine cold. Once we had finished our pre-dinner drinks, the waiter moved the wine over to our table. My white wine was on the warmer side. Steak was $39, which I don't mind paying as long as it's a fantastic steak. This was an inferior cut, grizzly and was very chewy. Very disappointed and will not return.
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Visit: Mon 24 May 2010
Mealtime: dinner
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Posted by:
iwantyum
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3 September 2009, 12.32pm
This place is ace
Some say I might be too excitable, but seriously, I had a wonderful time at Punch Lane. Food was fast and flavourful, no airs or foams, thank the lord! Staff knew what they were talking about and didn't try to oversell, (I know I'm daggy, but I like tap water). They were attentive, and smiled and treated me like an equal not a stupid person, as so many restaurants do. Whomever is in charge here needs a pat on the back, because not only have they been doing this for years, they are still doing it well. Thanks Punch Lane.
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Visit: Wed 2 September 2009
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Posted by:
Mezzology
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25 May 2009, 7.29pm
Overated...
We were looking forward to coming to Punch Lane bc somehow everybody has 'heard' of it, however we were very disappointed right from the beginning, as it did not live up to its reputation. We were shown to a table by a pleasant lady at the door. As we sat, a waitress approached and asked if we had just seated ourselves..(How rude) We asked for some water, and she did not bother to ask us for sparkling/still, and came back with tap (Lost points in the upselling dep.)She handed us our dinnner menus without the wine list. Took her 30mins before she came back and took our order. I asked her for the wine list, she pointed out 'Wines by the Glass' were already on the menu. I pointed out to her we were after a bottle. The steak was overcooked for a med/rare with a very strong bitter charcoaled flavour with every mouthful. The spatchcock was good tho, juicy and tender, but was sitting on a bed of undercooked pilaf. We also had to ask for our dessert menus once our mains were cleared. After paying for our meals, we left without finishing our wine as we did not feel comfortable or very welcomed in this restaurant. Wine list was good, but would not be visiting again, nor recommending to those who have 'heard' of it.
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Visit: Fri 22 May 2009
Mealtime: dinner
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Posted by:
Iluvfood
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7 May 2008, 11.21am
Unpretentious, delicious food and gorgeous decor
My friend and I had a pre-theatre meal here and we both absolutely adored the place!
We ordered the Spanish plate and the gnocchi to share. The Spanish plate had the juiciest green olives I've ever tasted and delicious manchego cheese with quince paste, among other small nibbles. The gnocchi was the best I've ever had, fresh, simple, flavoursome and not sticky.
Our waiter was superb, attentive, helpful and quick. However, we noticed that several other waitstaff seemed to be hanging around, doing nothing more than chatting to one another, so I can imagine service may be hit-and-miss.
It's a beautiful little wine bar, cosy but not small, with great food (and wine). I will definitely be visiting again.
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Visit: Fri 21 March 2008
Mealtime: dinner
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Posted by:
Cutajar
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24 July 2007, 12.53pm
Lovely atmosphere but......
We were unable to locate the restaurant in time for lunch so, at 3pm my mother and I settled for a hot chocolate (served in a cappucino cup and no marshmellow!)and ordered some cheese and crackers. What we received hardly met expectations. Two bits of bread (one fruit the other seemed like pasta dura) thinly sliced, some water crackers and the thinest three slices of cheese i had ever seen. Our little snack came to $35.50. Needless to say my 30th birday dinner would not be held at Punch Lane.
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Visit: Fri 20 July 2007
Mealtime: afternoon tea
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Posted by:
monotone
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10 October 2005, 6.29pm
Great Food, Class ... a bit noisy though ...
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Visit: Mon 19 September 2005
Mealtime: lunch
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