The Alexander Bar

Name: The Alexander Bar
Address: 630 Little Collins St, Melbourne, AU-VIC, Australia, 3000
Telephone: (03) 9622 8888
Price range: $40 and under
Rating: 3.9

3.9

69 Reviews

$40 and under

Modern Australian

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2 people

17 Feb 2025

9:00 pm

Booked 2 times today

Experiences are available.

Charming
Good for special occasions
Great for creative cocktails

Paying tribute to its lively past, Alexander Bar is named after the original owner of the hotel first built on the site in the 1880s. This was reincarnated in 1926 as The Hotel Alexander. Alexander Bar is now the elegant ground floor attraction at The Savoy Hotel Little Collins, infused with a rich history. Famous guests could once be found here during the jazz era and beyond, sipping on cocktails while listening to the easy sounds of crooners sharing the scene.

The space has recently been refurbished in a contemporary Art Deco design, honouring its origins. The bar, encased in marble, showcases bold geometric patterned carpets, linear angled pillars, full-length mirrors, and classic tray ceilings, complemented by soft lighting.

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$40 and under
Cuisines
Modern Australian
Hours of Operation
Bar Daily 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(03) 9622 8888
Website
https://savoyhotelmelbourne.com/the-alexander-bar/
Payment Options
Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
630 Little Collins St, Melbourne, AU-VIC 3000
Area
Melbourne CBD
Cross Street
Little Collins Street / Spencer Street
Parking details
None
Public transit
A short walk from Southern Cross station
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

An Evening with the Maitre'D
$150.00 per person
Prepaid
7 Mar 2025 only
6:00 pm
Indulge in an evening of unparalleled flavors, where expertly crafted gins meet exquisite cuisine. Join us for an unforgettable Gin Degustation Dinner, a celebration of botanicals, distillation and gourmet pairing. What to Expect: - Signature Gin Cocktails Frozen martinis and reimagined classics ; all available as alcoholic or non-alcoholic whichever your preference is. - Perfectly Paired Dishes 5 course dinner designed to complement each cocktail - Guided Tasting Journey by our expert mixologist and chef - Exclusive products: Our brand new spirit release alongside our classic Savoy bespoke Maitre'd Blend. Date: 7th March Time: 6pm Price: $150 per person Limited seats available! Book your spot today.

Szechuan Calamari (GF)
Lightly Dusted Calamari, Cucumber Salad, Nam Jim Sauce, Lemon
The Savoy Signature Burger
Choice of Pattie, Fries, Condiments Angus Beef/ Grilled Jerk Chicken/ Vegan Schnitzel
Wild Mushroom Linguini
Wild Mushrooms, Truffle Cream, Shaved Parmesan
Classic Caesar Salad
Poached Egg, Bacon, Croutons, Cos Lettuce, Parmesan, Anchovies, Homemade Caesar Dressing Choice of Chicken Tenders/Prawns
Bangers & Mash
Gourmet Pork Sausages, Creamy Paris Mash, Caramelised Onion, Gravy & Peas
Chicken Parmigiana
Crumbed Chicken Breast, Homemade Tomato Sugo, Champagne Ham, Mozzarella Cheese, Chips & Salad
Fish and Chips
Beer Battered Whiting, Rosemary Salted Chips, Tartare Sauce, Lemon
Steak & Chips
Angus Grass-fed Striploin with Chips/Farmers Salad & Red Wine Jus
Add On 9
Steak Cut Chips, Farmers Salad, Sautéed Greens

What 69 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

3.9

3.9 based on recent ratings

3.8Food
4.1Service
4Ambience
3.7Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Alexander Bar offers a "delicious dinner" with a "relaxing ambiance" enhanced by live music. Guests appreciate the "fabulous attentive service" and "wonderful food and drink options." The engaging staff and unique cocktails leave a positive impression, promising a memorable dining experience worth revisiting.

69 Reviews

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Robin
VIP
Los Angeles
18 reviews
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on 30 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious dinner. Relaxing ambiance with live music. Definitely recommend.
The Alexander BarResponded on 3 February 2025
Thank you Robin. We look forward to having you with us soon.
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Sue
Gold Coast
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on 12 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The dining nook was perfect for a group of 9. We felt like we had privacy and superb attention from the staff. Excellent staff. Wonderful food and drink options and value for money. 10/10
The Alexander BarResponded on 16 January 2025
Thank you for your review Sue
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Betty
Tasmania
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 25 December 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Food was plentiful, but because it was Christmas night, the vegetables were a little tired. . My table was in a little entrance way between the bar and the reception area. I felt like I was sitting in a hallway, it would be nicer In The actual bar area itself.
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Elisa
Melbourne
3 reviews
1.0
3 reviews
Dined on 25 December 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Very disappointed as low quality food provided with no labels as to what was on buffet for price charged per person they advertised that it would be an exceptional experience however this is not the case and on the menu online it stated lamb cutlet morrocan style which was false advertising as was just bits of lamb no cutlet deserts were like from a Cole’s supermarket shelf the feta was a no name brand the Xmas crackers were like from a $2 shop the salads were bland eg a bowl of peas a plate of sliced tomatoes etc no plates cleared from table poor service only 90’min seating for $250 per person well over priced and do not recommend or will return we were really looking forward to having a nice Xmas lunch and were embarrassed as we had an overseas guest still can’t believe as a family of 10 it was $2500 and so not worth it no value and a long time to save that money I hav sent email to manager but no reply
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Katrina
Melbourne
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 25 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The only thing I would change is to add an extra half an hour for lunch and to have a free glass of champagne on arrival. The staff were great and attentive the atmosphere was beautiful and calm which I really enjoyed. I would highly recommend the Savoy Hotel for celebrations.
The Alexander BarResponded on 12 January 2025
Thank you Katrina. We will definitely take your feedback on board.
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Jennifer
Melbourne
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 21 December 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
We were both dissatisfied with the food Pork cutlets were fried (could have been deep fried ) not what we expected and the Caesar salad had only 2, very small portions of chicken and was missing the egg all together Staff were doing there very best but appeared to be very young and a little inexperienced maybe.. We prefer to eat at the hotel where we are staying but chose to dine else where on the 2nd night
The Alexander BarResponded on 28 December 2024
Hello Jennifer, Thank you for your review. Whilst your feedback is disappointing to hear, we will work take on board your feedback and make changes where necessary. We look forward to having you with us soon. Regards The Savoy Team
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Graham
New South Wales
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 9 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A lovely place to have dinner, and convenient if staying at the Savoy. Fabulous attentive service both in the bar and at dinner.
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OpenTable Diner
New South Wales
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 13 September 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Good food in a welcoming atmosphere. The staff waiting tables were a little green but they were enthusiastic which I will take over experienced and jaded any day! The food and wine menus menu were short but interesting with a large range of wines by the glass to match as you preferred rather than being limited to one or two reds or whites. We started with cocktails and were delighted with being served by the mixologist-sommelier himself and given the background story of both with some interesting information on the ingredients and why they were chosen. It was a lovely start and set the tone for the evening. The food was tasty, not overwhelming in portion size (we are still giggling about the micro-scallops!) and mostly reasonably priced (the micro-scallops were $22 and definitely not value for money - very tasty though!) given we were in Melbourne. We shared a dessert which didn’t ring any excitement bills but hit the sweet spot needed at the end of the meal. We would definitely go back and enjoy another meal at the Alexander Bar, and yes, we’ll be starting with a cocktail again.
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Cherie
Victoria
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 16 August 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely love this bar the staff the atmosphere the food everything was amazing was a bit disappointed in the scallops only 2 for $22 dollars I thought at least 3/4 But very nice
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Shannon Robert
Melbourne
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on 11 August 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Very nice experience, really enjoyed the food. Will come again soon.
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FAQs

The Alexander Bar is rated 3.9 stars by 69 OpenTable diners.

The Alexander Bar does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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