Within the dark mauve façade of 113 Lonsdale Street lies, Seamstress Restaurant and Bar. What was once a former textile factory, 1930s sweatshop, brothel and Buddhist monastery is now home to one of Melbourne’s much loved restaurants and cocktail bar.

Seamstress’ Asian Fusion menu is all about a shared dining experience, served in a succession of short courses.

Split over four distinct levels, each mirroring the theme of the building, with draping rolls of raw fabric, a multicoloured collection of yarns, scattered Singer sewing machines and silk cheongsams hung from the ceiling which adds a quirky touch to the building’s décor.

The levels consist of The Sweatshop Basement Bar and Yard, Drystore Espresso, Dining Room and Cocktail Bar, each level different to the other.

Located on the edge of Chinatown and in the heart of Melbourne's vibrant East End Theatre District, Seamstress has something for everyone. It’s a quintessential Melbourne haunt, with interiors and a history to match.

Seamstress is the perfect meeting point for pre-theatre dinner and drinks located just a stones throw away from Her Majesty’s Theatre and The Melbourne Comedy Theatre, and a short walk away from The Princess Theatre, it’ll leave you with plenty of time to spare before the curtain goes up.

Enjoy an early dinner in our Dining room, or head upstairs to the Cocktail Bar for a nice pre-theatre drink and a quick bite to eat before the show.