an urban oasis in the buzzing heart of south yarra — enjoy our seasonal menu in a serene environment that brings the outdoors-in.

"Abacus Bar & Kitchen is a cafe concept that could and should be replicated and enjoyed all around the world.

It has embraced the 'all day dining' model with a breakfast menu that transforms into snacks and evening dining making it an option for any mood or customer. It also has a fully licensed drinks list and al fresco seating to suit the late afternoon Aperol spritz while people watching as one of Melbourne's busiest strips passes you by.

All of this inside one of Melbourne's best interior spaces, Abacus provides a casual dining experience to remember.

The food is good and honest, it has broken out of the traditional mould for opening hours, the customer service is elevated, sustainability is deeply rooted in their ethos and it's a design-driven space that you want to be in. These business characteristics harmoniously work together and the success of them shows in the lines of people waiting for tables to enjoy a meal here."

- future food

mon - tue: 7am - 4pm

wed - fri: 7am - 11pm

sat - sun: 8am - 11pm

view our menus / events & functions / book a table

Spring Days / Spring Nights / Spring Booze

brunch

stone-ground sourdough toast v

sourdough / multigrain / fruit / house-made gluten free

eggs on toast v

poached / scrambled / fried

acai & davidson plum granola ve v

whole roasted banana with coconut yogurt & caramelised macadamia granola

avocado & heirloom tomatoes v

pomegranate, goat cheese, sourdough toast

bavarian pretzel

german style ham meatloaf, mustard, fried eggs, slaw

profiterol benedict

house-made profiterol, kaiserfleisch, alfalfa, hollandaise

chilli folded eggs v

toasted croissant, pecorino cheese, umami papi chilli oil

cured king salmon

ora king salmon, anna potatoes, dill labneh, poached egg

abacus big breakfast

chorizo, spanish beans, pork & serrano meatball, fried eggs

south yarra salad v

rice, quinoa, grilled corn, goji berries, pomegranate, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, alfafa

steak frites

180g porterhouse, shoestring fries, demiglace

fish of the day

local market fish, vermouth broth, clams, daikon, fried leek

vegan cavatelli

fresh cavatelli pasta smoked eggplant, tomato sugo

prawn linguine

house-made pasta, garlic & chilli, roast cherry tomatoes

rabbit ballotine

parsley & sunflower seed pesto, malfadine pasta

snacks

oyster

natural

shoestring fries v

charcuterie

cured meat, cheese, crudites, cucumber yoghurt, focaccia, pickles

ham & cheese toastie v

smoked leg ham, bechemal, shoestring fries

truffle vegemite & brie toastie ve

truffle, vegemite, brie cheese, shoestring fries

sweet

coffee

white / black

5.5

filter - single cup

5.5

filter - bottomless cup

sous-vide coffee (cold)

iced coffee

iced latte

snow cap

iced cold brew, fresh cream, lemon zest

cold drinks

tiramisu latte

iced strawberry matcha

freshly squeezed orange juice

house-made lemonade

lemon myrtle iced tea

iced chocolate

three bays naturally sparkling water

snacks

oyster

6 / 7

natural / sangria sorbet

fennel seed focaccia

olive oil & balsamic emulsion

cucumber v

dill labneh, ora king salmon caviar, bronze fennel

truffled polenta chip v

lardo, pecorino romano

earl grey poached salmon

mango, saltbush

lobster cigar

tarragon, jalapeno, chives

confit duck & potato croquette

orange & beetroot gel

entrée

seasonal mushrooms v

parsley sauce, hazelnut crunch

sous vide octopus

confit garlic potatoes, salsa verde

terrine of the day

armangac prunes, lavosh

main

vegan cavatelli ve v

smoked eggplant, tomato sugo

prawn linguine

garlic & chilli, roast cherry tomatoes

rabbit ballotine mafaldine

parsley & sunflower seed pesto

fish of the day

vermouth broth, clams, fried leeks

grilled spatchcock chicken

32/49

cauliflower puree, asparagus, jus gras (half/full)

250g porterhouse

shoestring fries, demiglace

400g dry aged rib eye

horseradish, honey glazed carrots, demiglace

sides

shoestring fries ve

radicchio, iceberg & blood orange salad v

balsamic vinaigrette

roast cauliflower

caper-garlic-chilli oil

dessert

warm pistachio cake v

blood orange sorbet, caramelised white chocolate

chocolate marquise v

drunken sponge, smoked caramel ice cream

whites

2022 elderton riesling

14/65

eden valley, south australia

2020 fighting gully road sauvignon blanc

14/65

mornington p. victoria

2018 lethbridge wines il modo bianco

14/65

lethbridge, victoria

2020 mada wines pinot gris

14/65

bendigo, victoria

2021 hills collide chardonnay

13/62

adelaide hills, s.a

2021 latta vino 'tenacity' riesling

coghills creek

2018 cirrilo 1850 ancestor vine semillon

barossa, south oz

2019 maison lapalus chardonnay

108

sunbury, vic

2018 luna wines pinot gris

tamar valley

2017 dr folk B&W chardonnay

south kardella, vic

reds

2022 fleet wines pinot noir

14/65

gippsland, victoria

2020 coulter sangiovese

15/68

beechworth, victoria

2019 in praise of shadows grenache

14/65

mclaren vale, south australia

2017 inkwell cabernet sauvignon

14/72

mclaren vale, s.a

2021 barr-eden shiraz

15/68

eden valley, s.a

2018 proud 'the eagle' pinot noir

yarra valley, victoria

2021 fleet wines 'chorus' pinot noir

gippsland, victoria

2018 moondarra 'old school' nebbiolo

gippsland, victoria

2021 giant steps 'fatal shore' pinot noir

140

coal river, tas

2021 aphelion 'brini' grenache

125

mclaren vale. s.a

2018 hickingbotham 'revivalist' merlot

145

mclaren vale, s.a

2019 mayford tempranillo

111

alpine valleys, vic

2020 seap 'sapere' syrah

barossa, s.a

2019 henschke 'tappa pass' shiraz

192

barossa, s.a

2014 yangarra 'ironheart' shiraz

205

barossa, s.a

2020 credao 'five tables' shiraz

margaret river, w.a

2020 cullen wines 'diane madeline' cabernet sauvignon / merlot

235

margaret river, w.a

rose

2022 the wine farm rose

14/65

gippsland, victoria

2021 frederick stevenson rosé

barossa valley, south australia

2020 sigurd wines rosé

barossa valley, south australia

sparkling

NV range life prosecco

12/55

king valley, victoria

nv daosa ‘natural reserve’

18/110

adelaide hills, s.a.

2021 cullen wines 'rose moon' pet. nat.

margaret river, west oz

2015 caledonia australis ‘umbra’ blanc de blancs

leongatha, victoria

2021 latta vino 'essential crisis' pet. nat.

ballarat, vic

bellebone antage cuvee

120

pipers river, tas

cocktails

wattleseed espresso martini

wattleseed vodka, martyr coffee, mr.black cold drip liqueur, agave

hibiscus & lychee fizz

husk distillers ink gin, lychee, hibiscus, lemon, aquafaba

abacus summer spritz

mandarin, bitter orange, soda, sparkles

old fashioned mac

brookies macadamia liqueur, the gospel rye whiskey, bitter orange

native berry sour

davidson plum slow gin, strawberry, eucalyptus, lemon, egg

davidson plum tea

beenleigh rum, lychee liqeuer, earl grey, lime, davidson plum, ginger ale, liquid nitrogen

broome chilli tommy

native chilli infused tequila, lime, agave, crushed cucumber

lemon myrtle cheesecake

lemon myrtle leaf, unico limoncello, heavy cream, licor 43

beers

colonial draught

port melbourne, victoria

stomping ground pale ale

collingwood, victoria

hop nation 'melbourne fog' hazy pale

footscray, victoria

bertie cold pressed apple cider

port melbourne, victoria

moondog ginger beer

preston, victoria

monceau parcs pilsner

brunswick, victoria (0%)

hop nation american red

footscray, victoria

With beautiful greenery and open spaces, Abacus is the perfect place for your next event.

brunch packages

Famous for our brunch, we’ve tailored packages to suit every occasion - from boozy brunches to corporate lunches, we’ll make sure you have the best experience.

private functions

With room for 150 guests, Abacus is the perfect venue to host your private event - sit down dinners, cocktail parties, product launches, bar mitzvahs or more.

happy hour

From 4pm - 6pm Wednesday to Sunday. People watch on Chapel Street while sipping on our range of Australian booze. Make it an occasion and book a Happy Hour package.

make an enquiry

Get in touch with our event staff to curate the perfect package for your next event.

Thanks for your enquiry !

we look forward to hosting you at abacus. a member of the abacus team will be in touch very soon.

regards,
the team @abacus

general enquiries

p: (03) 9824 1026
e: info@abacusbar.com.au

383 chapel st,
south yarra, vic 3141,
australia

opening hours

mon - tue: 7am - 4pm

wed - fri: 7am - 11pm

sat - sun: 8am - 11pm

careers

we are always looking for talented individuals to join our team. introduce yourself via careers@abacusbar.com.au

383 Chapel St, South Yarra