Dining at Melbourne Marriott Hotel

Dining

Every day at Melbourne Marriott Hotel begins with a delicious in-house breakfast. Enjoy the morning bliss with a sip of good coffee at Essence, our hotel restaurant, in Melbourne's CBD, serving a full buffet breakfast, omelet station, and a range of fresh fruits, pastries, and savoury selection. A variety of convenient and tasty dining options including Lunch, specialised High Tea or Pre-Theatre Dinner are waiting for and easily accessible throughout the day. Enjoy a memorable night with your travel companions and colleagues without going far at the stylish M Bar serving a delicious selection of top-shelf spirits and local wines.

Upgrade Your Lunch Line-up

$22 Express Lunch

Essence restaurant brings you the perfect mix of unforgettable flavours done quick. Enjoy selections of loaded lunch dining that ranges from tender Beef Ribs to crunchy tacos for only $22.

$22 Express Lunch

Have a Seat and Sip in Style

M Bar

Enjoy the contemporary setting of M Bar; offering the ideal space to relax and settle in for drinks with friends and colleagues. Including large TV with cable access, a fireplace for winter nights and quiet settings for catching up on the latest news, M Bar offers the perfect space for any time of the day. Serving extensive drinks menu and light bites, enjoy. Celebrate the end of the work week with M Bar’s Happy Hour every Monday through Friday from 4 to 6 pm.

Cocktails at M Bar

Sip, Savour, and Smell the Roses.

Blush & Bloom High Tea

Indulge in a sensory journey as Melbourne Marriott Hotel introduces its newest culinary experience - a tribute to the delicate form, flavor, and colors of roses. Enjoy a twist on afternoon tea in Melbourne's CBD with three tiers of blooming delights including hot and cold dishes, delicious pastries and desserts and carefully selected menu of six premium teas.

Blush & Bloom High Tea

Looking for a Great Place to Eat Before the Show?

Pre-Theatre Menu

Essence pre-theatre menu offers a delightful culinary experience with a choice of two or three courses. Perfect for those looking to enjoy a delicious meal before a night at the theatres, with Her Majesty's Theatre, Comedy Theatre and The Princess Theatre only minutes away. Book your table at our hotel restaurant in Melbourne's CBD today, and make a night of it!

The Essence - Seared Scallops

Refreshing New Flavours

New Essence Menu

A new collection of delectable contemporary Australian cuisine has arrived for the winter season. Now featuring kingfish ceviche and roasted lemon myrtle chicken, there’s something for everyone at Essence.

Range of Essence New Menu April 2024

At This Hotel

Dining Room in Melbourne

Essence Restaurant

Modern Australian

Dine on locally sourced, premium produce at Essence, our restaurant in Melbourne's CBD, serving contemporary cuisine and Australian classics. Begin your day with a hearty breakfast and join us for pre-theatre dinner or special high tea in Melbourne's CBD.

Mon-Fri
6:30 AM-10:30 AM, 12:00 PM-3:00 PM, 4:30 PM-9:30 PM
Sat-Sun
7:00 AM-11:00 AM, 12:00 PM-3:30 PM, 4:30 PM-9:30 PM
M Bar – New redesigned bar

M Bar

International

Experience the perfect after-work, wind-down spot at M Bar, located next to our lobby. Enjoy a vast selection of fine wines, creative cocktails, and a truly delicious dining menu, you’re destined for a great night in our bar in the CBD, Melbourne.

Mon-Thu,Sun
4:00 AM-10:00 PM
Fri-Sat
4:00 PM-11:30 PM

Essence Espresso

Coffee House

Mon-Fri
6:30 AM-4:00 PM
Sat-Sun
7:00 AM-4:00 PM
M Club – Private Executive Lounge

M Club Executive Lounge

Modern Australian

M Club Executive Lounge provides an exclusive place to relax, refuel and refocus. Access to the lounge in the CBD is complimentary for Marriott BonvoyTM members with Platinum Elite status and above as well as guests booked into an Executive room.

Mon-Fri
6:30 AM-10:30 AM, 5:30 PM-8:30 PM
Sat-Sun
7:00 AM-11:00 AM, 5:30 PM-8:30 PM

Begin Your Day With Our Breakfast

A Great Start Into Your Day

Breakfast is known as the most important meal of the day and a good preparation for a productive day. Step into our hotel restaurant in Melbourne's CBD, Essence, and sample the local hearty produce including a full buffet, omelet station, fresh fruits, pastries, and a special selection of breakfast items from around the world. Plus no morning would be complete without a cup of coffee, enjoy quick and convenient coffee service for all guests.

The Essence - Breakfast Buffet

Explore the City’s Vibrant Cafes

Melbourne's Coffee Culture

Coffee has been a staple of Australian life for the past half-century, and its significance has only grown. Cafés are an integral part of Melbourne's culture, and their popularity has grown over the years. Because of its renown as Australia's coffee capital, many travelers now travel specifically to Melbourne. If you are a coffee lover and prefer some recommendations, please contact our Concierge Team upon arrival.

Essence Espresso

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