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The Meatball & Wine Bar

Located on Flinders Lane, The Meatball & Wine Bar is a unique restaurant offering both an Italian dining experience as well as a wine bar. Open daily, guests can indulge in handmade artisan meatballs made from beef, pork, chicken, fish or vegetable with the option to choose from various sauces and bases, alongside daily specials. In addition, this place offers artisan charcuterie, sliders, seasonal salads and sides. Every meatball served comes with a pedigree and provenance sourced from the best quality suppliers with traceable origins. Don't forget to try their signature dessert - Whoopie Mac ice-cream sandwich! It's worth noting that all their venues are for 18+ only after 6 PM.
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29/05/2026

Flinders lane, spritz, bruschetta. That’s the plan.

25/05/2026

Melbourne CBD… this $16 sub special is for you. We don’t want to be dramatic, but our balls are pretty hard to resist.

See you on Flinders Lane for your lunch break sub fix ❤️

19/05/2026

Wander down Flinders Lane and settle in for some meatballs.

Find us at 135, walk-ins welcome!

17/05/2026

This week’s work lunches are looking ballsy.

Lunch only. $16 only.
Monday–Friday from 11am–3pm.

The lineup:
 • Tuscan — pork meatballs, salsa verde • Stallion — beef meatballs, napoli • Northerner — lamb meatballs, creamy mushroom • Pescatore — fishballs, salsa verde • Caprese — tomato & mozzarella

See you on Flinders lane!

15/05/2026

Your 3pm meeting is looking like a spritz.

Booze & nibbles for happy hour, Monday-Friday from 3-5PM.

Housewines $10
Italian Spritz $12
Beer $7

14/05/2026

Work lunch? We’ve got the balls for it.

Pick your sub: beef, pork, lamb, fish or caprese.

Meatball Subs available Mon–Fri, 11am–3pm.

08/05/2026

Oscar’s behind the bar mixing the full Italian trio.

Yours to sip on for just $12 from 3-5pm daily ❤️

27/04/2026

Schedule that “client meeting” between 3–5PM. We’ll take care of the rest.

135 Flinders Lane 📍

24/04/2026

WE’RE GIVING AWAY 20 FREE MEATBALL SUBS!

To celebrate our new subs, we’re shouting lunch for 10 ballers plus their friend.

Here’s how to win: 
– Follow us / Be following us – Tag that friend you’re bringing – 10 winners will randomly be selected.

Winners will be dm’d with a redeemable voucher on Tuesday 28th April.
 Available to use Mon–Fri, 11am–3pm.

17/04/2026

Ballers clock off early and head to Flinders Lane. Happy Hour pours from 3–5PM.

🍷135 Flinders Lane | Open from 11AM-Late

16/04/2026

The tiramisu hit the tab... and the rest was history.

Book your table via the link in bio.

01/04/2026

Public holiday behaviour encouraged 🍷

We’re not going anywhere. Open as per usual at The Meat Dept.

29/03/2026

Friends of - we’ve got something very special in the works.

The Florence brings a taste of Tuscany to Flinders Lane, making its home just upstairs on Level 1. Follow along at to stay in the loop and see it all come to life. Opening this April.

28/11/2025

Built for snacking, perfected for pairing. Check the board for our current slider filling.

26/11/2025

Long lunches, pretty pours, and spontaneous plans after. Very Euro of you 🍷

Street-side dining awaits at 135 Flinders Lane.

23/10/2025

Ready for you ballers. Tables are set and flinders lane is buzzing. See you soon ❤️

18/09/2025

Some weekends are just built for balls. This AFL Grand Final long weekend, we’re open on the public holiday - Friday 26th September and all weekend long! Join us for a weekend of delicious balls and celebrations, you can book your table via the link in our bio ❤️

12/09/2025

Our menu was built with two things in mind: wine & balls! Big reds, crisp whites, and drops that make your balls taste even better.

10/09/2025

Sometimes the only plan you need is: head to Flinders Lane, order gnocchi, sip on some wine. Easy.

Head to the link in our bio to book a table!

05/09/2025

Whether you’re craving a mix of meat & cheese, a spread of salumi, or a classic cheese board, we’ve got something worth pairing with your next glass of vino.

02/09/2025

Our Beef Carpaccio makes you feel like you’re dining in Italy, without leaving Flinders Lane. 🇮🇹🥩🍷

29/08/2025

Before the mains arrive, we have our bruschetta for the table. Ripe tomatoes, good dash of olive oil, and bread that’s nice and crispy.

27/08/2025

It’s red wine season year-round at the meat dept.

📍135 Flinders Lane

21/08/2025

Enjoy a selection of our menu favourites! 🍝 Including our Meat and Cheese boards, and of course our Balls and all. Make a booking via the link in bio

15/08/2025

Size does matter (when it comes to meatballs). Our giant pork & veal meatball with pan-fried gnocchi will have you wondering why you ever settled for less.

Address

135 Flinders Lane
Melbourne, VIC
3000

To reach the Flinders Lane area in Melbourne by public transport, take either the train or tram to Flinders Street Station. From there, it is a short walk to your destination on Flinders Lane.

For those driving, most of the streets surrounding Flinders Lane are one-way and parking can be limited. The closest car park to this destination is Wilson Parking at 45 Exhibition St or Secure Parking at 460 Lonsdale St.

Opening Hours

Monday	5pm - 10:30pm
Tuesday	5pm - 10:30pm
Wednesday	5pm - 10:30pm
Thursday	5pm - 10:30pm
Friday	12pm - 9pm
Saturday	12pm - 11pm
Sunday	12pm - 10:30pm

Website

http://www.meatballandwinebar.com.au/

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What people say

The Meatball & Wine Bar in Flinders Lane, Melbourne is a must-visit for anyone who loves Italian cuisine. This restaurant offers a unique dining experience with its range of handmade artisan balls made from beef, pork, chicken, fish, and vegetables. The meatballs are served with a variety of sauces and bases to choose from, making it easy to customize your meal to your liking.

What sets The Meatball & Wine Bar apart is their commitment to sourcing the best quality produce from traceable origins. Every meatball that comes out of their kitchen has a pedigree and provenance that you can trust. In addition to meatballs, they also serve artisan charcuterie, sliders, mozzarella balls, seasonal salads and sides.

If you're looking for something sweet to end your meal on a high note, don't miss out on their signature Whoopie Mac ice-cream sandwich. It's the perfect way to cap off an already amazing dining experience.

Overall, The Meatball & Wine Bar is a fantastic choice for anyone looking for delicious Italian food in Melbourne. With its central location on Flinders Lane and 18+ age restriction after 6pm, it's the perfect spot for a night out with friends or a romantic dinner date.

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