The Colonial Tramcar Restaurant
Tramstop 125
Corner of Normandy Road and Clarendon Street
South Melbourne
http://www.tramrestaurant.com.au/
Good place to take a date:
9/10
If Melbourne date restaurants were judged on novelty alone, The Colonial Tramcar would surely come top. Regardless of the obvious attraction that it’s a historic tram turned into a restaurant, the cosy ambience, great good and excellent service truly do run like a well-oiled machine. Feel like royalty as you embark on a first class culinary voyage that is sure to be one for the scrapbook. A great anniversary, birthday or first date experience, the staff give you a star treatment whilst the set menu is suitably sophisticated. All of this comes with a price tag though, which is why it’s a one off treat for you and your partner that you’ll want to make the most of!
Good place to meet for a first date:
9/10
Inject a little magic into your first date in Melbourne with a mystery dining tour on the Colonial Tramcar. Step into the wonderfully atmospheric carriage and get comfortable in the velvet booths for a vintage experience that they’ll never forget. Novelty comes at a price, but if you want to show that special someone your fun side it won’t disappoint. The conservation should never stop rolling as you take in the passing sights, the chintz surroundings and the delicious dishes. With a variety of lunch and evening sittings available throughout the week, all you have to do is pick the right time to ask them out on a date!
Colonial Tramcar Restaurant
Average age:
You don’t have to remember the 1920s in order to visit this antique train. The period décor is brought into the future with sterling service and classic menu choices that make it popular amongst Melbournians and tourists alike. Get dressed up to the nines and enjoy the photo opportunities in the quirky cabins as you make your way thorough Melbourne; dress code is smart casual and so allows for plenty of flexibility.
Time of review:
As a star attraction of Melbourne, expect to find the Colonial Tramcar packed with passengers throughout the week. You’ll need to book your tickets to avoid disappointment! Sittings include lunch, early dinner and late dinner, giving you plenty of opportunity to organise a jam-packed day of fun for your Sydney date around the Tramcar experience!
Average cost of a meal and a drink:
Prices of the sittings vary considerably from $85 to $140, and whilst it might sound like a hefty figure to fork out, you get a lot of bonus for your buck. The set menu is a definite people pleaser, whilst the prices include drinks to quench your thirst along the way. Plus, how many Melbourne dates involve riding in 1920s tram car whilst tucking into a three course meal? Only the one, we can assure you!
Type of cuisine:
From steak to pannacotta, familiar favourites grace the menu of The Colonial Tramcar Restaurant to ensure that everyone’s a winner with this set menu. Sure, it might not be the most adventurous selection of dishes, but there’s only so much novelty that one restaurant can handle and the focus here is of course on the unique setting. Reliably good food and wine makes it worth the price.
Final word:
Take them on a whirlwind tour of Melbourne for a truly memorable date that will hopefully get the wheels rolling on your route to a relationship. Ideal for show stopping first dates or special occasions with your partner, it’s an eccentric dining experience that every Melbournian should try at least once.