In the spirit of Melbourne’s laneway bars, Bar Lourinha in Little Collins Street is trendy and relaxed with great décor and an intimate mood. However it sets itself apart with its great array of tapas and wines from Spain and Italy.
Not too formal, not too casual, loud enough so your best lines aren’t overheard, quiet enough for you to pick up any weird traits in your date, and not too expensive, not too cheap – Bar Lourinhã cuts it for the perfect first-date venue. Inspired by the bars of Spain and Portugal, an extensive tapas menu offers perfect little morsels to complement some great wine. Steer clear of the ‘Stolen Town Bike’ cocktail and garlic mushrooms for this visit and choose a dish like soft shell prawns ‘a la plancha’, matched with a crisp glass of Mediterranean wine – sure to impress.
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