Lucien Bar

In St Kilda, Lucien Bar brings a distinctly French mood to Melbourne’s seaside enclave. It is a cocktail bar and restaurant with a stylish atmosphere, where handcrafted drinks set an elegant tempo, and the kitchen leans into Gallic warmth and ease.

Flavours whisper of the Riviera and beyond. Small plates set the tone: brie, honey and walnut on toast offers creamy richness cut with sweetness and crunch, while prawns provençales, pastis flambé and evo bring aniseed lift and a lick of fire. There is a sense of restraint and indulgence in equal measure, the kind of balance that makes lingering feel inevitable.

Crêpes take centre stage for heartier appetites. The classic of cheese, egg and ham is comfort with a French accent, and raclette and prosciutto layers savoury silk on crisp edges. For grazing, cheese boards spotlight comté jura alongside French brie, inviting unhurried conversation and second helpings.

To finish, the pleasure is simple and sure: a Nutella crêpe for pure nostalgia, or a vanilla affogato for a cool, bittersweet finale. Step into Lucien Bar for cocktails, crêpes and a little St Kilda savoir-faire; stay for the easy charm, and let the evening say bonsoir in its own sweet way.