This place is great for those times when you want to be able to easily transition from pre-drinks to food and then move on to post-drinks. The menu presents a good range of food and drink options, with some good value picks.
I really love the 'bar jars' - large jars of cocktails ie.pimms and punches, around 600ml for $18.

This little bar tucked away perfectly above the bustle of Swanston St...most people don't know how to get in so you can always find a seat and maybe even space to catch the remaining sunlight on the balcony.

The service here is great, friendly and warm and their range of cocktails and tapas doesn't disappoint.

I personally can't go past a Miss Moneypenny, a blood orange martini, and for a quick delicious snack try the eggplant wedges...you will never go back to potato!

i have been here a couple of times had have thought it to be a great place to have a couple of bevvys and catch up with mates. The ambience is mellow and has a very relaxing and intimate feel about it.

However my last visit here has left a rather sour taste in my mouth - which was not the result of the cocktails or tapas but of the service.

The guy behind the bar (only 1 of 2 working at the time) was extremely obnoxious. When my mate asked if they had a menu he looked at her as if she had just walked out of a mental institution and told her in the most condesending tone and the widest fake smile that they had no menus and that everything was on the board. We let this slide as hey, its Melbourne, you are bound to get some rude bar service sometimes. Unfortunately it did not stop there. I ordered a cocktail with an unusual name and although i pronounced the name as it was phonetically spelt he patronisingly told me i couldnt have said cocktail and repeated the name back to me with a smirk the way it was suppose to be pronounced and asked if i wanted one of those. My mate then asked for a light beer and the other for a non-alcoholic beverage. He looked at the both of them as if they sprouted second heads and again in his holy-er-than-thou manner told them they perhaps they needed something stronger. Needless to say we did not stay for more drinks and decided to go elsewhere given the toxic attitude.

Shame that one bad experience can ruin a place for you. Other times ive been here it was never that bad...

a great bar which has tappas menu a great range of alcohol and a great relaxed place to meet friends.especially sitting on the balcony viewing swaston st,i always go here when i fly to melbne,staff are friendly

Cabinet Bar and Balcony has a good quality food and wide range of drinks! That is one of the reasons why it is a great place to hang out with friends and family. The service is excellent.

Friendly staff, good quality food and an excellent range of drinks make this a winner. If the weather is pleasant, it's great to sit on the balcony overlooking Swanston Street and watch the passing parade

Approximate cost: $18