Bar Lourinha was one of the best finds of the times W and I had in Melbourne. We discovered this little gem some time late in 2006 I think it was, delighted to find somewhere whose kitchen was open beyond the normal restaurant hours, and with food choices that we found to be exquisite. We went back every time we went to Melbourne and I have been an additional couple of times since he hasn’t been around, and will continue to I hope.
Our favourite perch was on the lounge near the front window, which often had some space on it, especially later at night (the kitchen closes at 11). The attention that eaters and drinkers receive at Bar Lourinha is outstanding, with an always knowledgeable and friendly wait person coming over soon after one’s arrival to explain in detail what was available. The first one we encountered disappeared for a while but when we saw her again a couple of years later she still remembered us – perhaps because we (politely and unobtrusively and with our fingers) licked the plates? There is a wide variety of wines and other alcoholic drinks to choose from and as with many Tapas-type establishments, some great vegetarian options.
