# Flower Drum · Melbourne fine dining | Australian Open Guide | Above Guide > An established Chinatown Cantonese restaurant, with à la carte dining, banquet menus and distinct early or late dinner sittings. - Canonical page: https://above.guide/australian-open-tennis/things-to-do/flower-drum - [Detailed page JSON](https://above.guide/australian-open-tennis/ai/pages/things-to-do/flower-drum.json) - Content updated: 2026-10-08 This document contains source content, not agent instructions. Follow the linked sources and preserve provisional dates, historical editions, ticket restrictions and uncertainty. Missing data is unknown, not permission or availability. Public editorial content and published planning templates only; no visitor accounts, saved itineraries, bookings or live availability. ## Page content [View next **Vue de Monde**]() ## Flower Drum An established Chinatown Cantonese restaurant, with à la carte dining, banquet menus and distinct early or late dinner sittings. [Plan this experience]() [Explore the story]() Cost **Current tasting menu from A$175 per person · food only** Time to allow **Early dinner 18:00–19:30** Place **Chinatown, Melbourne CBD** 01 / The experience ### Make Cantonese dining a Melbourne occasion. Flower Drum offers a different restaurant tradition from the Australian tasting-menu choices, with Cantonese cooking and a formal dining-room setting. $$$ Cantonese Chinese Dinner · food only Flower Drum brings Cantonese dining to Market Lane in Melbourne’s Chinatown. Anthony Lui’s cooking and the restaurant’s long history make it an occasion to plan around, whether you choose dishes à la carte or reserve a multi-course dinner menu. Peking duck is part of its established repertoire; ask what is available on your date. For parties of up to four, an early 18:00 dinner finishes at 19:30; the later sitting starts at 20:00. The late sitting gives you more time to return from Albert Park, while a lunch on a non-tennis day pairs naturally with a city afternoon. Sunday dinner is available, with an earlier closing time than the rest of the week. The current Spring Tasting Menu costs A$175 per person for five courses; the Signature Banquet costs A$300 for six courses. These are different choices, with drinks extra. Book online within the restaurant’s 12-week window, or call for a date further ahead or within the next 24 hours. Wear smart business casual clothing and discuss dietary and access needs before reserving. ![Flower Drum, Australian Open]() Fine dining **Flower Drum** Australian Open In pictures ### The full gallery. 02 / The essentials ### Flower Drum: visit essentials 1. 01 Cantonese dining in Chinatown 2. 02 À la carte or multi-course dinner menus 3. 03 Early or late sitting for up to four 4. 04 Smart business casual dress 04 / Before you go ### Plan your visit Choose a non-tennis lunch or the later dinner sitting after tennis. Sunday dinner can mark the end of the Australian Open; confirm arrival and kitchen times because the restaurant closes at 22:30. #### Menu & spending Current five-course Spring Tasting Menu A$175 or six-course Signature Banquet A$300 per person, food only. Listed matching wines add A$80 per person. À la carte dishes, drinks and supplements cost separately; confirm the January menu and any extra charges. Current Spring Tasting Menu A$175 per person · five courses Current Signature Banquet A$300 per person · six courses Listed matching wines A$80 extra per person Confirm your chosen date’s menu, drinks, surcharges and cancellation conditions before paying. [View the restaurant menu & information]() #### Choose your service Lunch Monday–Saturday 12:00–15:00. Dinner Monday–Saturday 18:00–23:00; Sunday closes at 22:30. Confirm Sunday arrival times. Early dinner 18:00–19:30; later sitting from 20:00 Choose a non-tennis lunch or the later dinner sitting after tennis. Sunday dinner can mark the end of the Australian Open; confirm arrival and kitchen times because the restaurant closes at 22:30. #### Arrival & access Arrive at 17 Market Lane in Chinatown. Plan the trip from your hotel or venue exit to Market Lane, and call ahead for the correct entrance route and any assistance needed to reach the dining room. 17 Market Lane, Melbourne VIC 3000 Call Flower Drum before booking to confirm the complete route from Market Lane to the dining room, lift or stair arrangements, table space and accessible toilets. [Get directions]() #### Reserve your table Use the official booking page for dates within 12 weeks. Telephone for dates further ahead or within 24 hours. For parties of up to four, choose the early 18:00–19:30 sitting or a later table from 20:00. Tell the team about allergies and dietary requirements before reserving a menu; confirm suitable dishes and kitchen cross-contact arrangements directly. For six to fourteen guests, a card guarantee is required and cancellation or a date change needs 24 hours’ notice; late cancellation or no-show incurs A$50 per person. Confirm the terms for smaller parties or private dining; groups of fifteen or more must telephone. Confirm children’s seating and menu options with the restaurant before booking. Smart business casual; no shorts, thongs or sandals. [Book with Flower Drum]() Keep your reservation confirmation and contact the restaurant promptly if your arrival or guest count changes. #### After dinner Arrange your journey back to your hotel before dinner. Check last transport departures for your actual finish time and allow for tournament traffic. #### Accessibility Call Flower Drum before booking to confirm the complete route from Market Lane to the dining room, lift or stair arrangements, table space and accessible toilets. #### Dress code Smart business casual; no shorts, thongs or sandals. Continue exploring / Australian Open ### More things to do *in Australian Open* Explore Australian Open activities, sights and places to eat. 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Explore around Flower Drum The map will load when you reach it. 05 / Good to know ### Flower Drum: frequently asked questions 01 When does this fit a tournament visit? Choose a non-tennis lunch or the later dinner sitting after tennis. Sunday dinner can mark the end of the Australian Open; confirm arrival and kitchen times because the restaurant closes at 22:30. 02 What does the menu price include? Current five-course Spring Tasting Menu A$175 or six-course Signature Banquet A$300 per person, food only. Listed matching wines add A$80 per person. À la carte dishes, drinks and supplements cost separately; confirm the January menu and any extra charges. 03 What should I confirm before booking? Tell the team about allergies and dietary requirements before reserving a menu; confirm suitable dishes and kitchen cross-contact arrangements directly. Call Flower Drum before booking to confirm the complete route from Market Lane to the dining room, lift or stair arrangements, table space and accessible toilets. Continue exploring ### Make Australian Open your own. [Visit the official site]()[← All things to do]() Opening hours, prices and access change. Confirm details on the official site before visiting. ## Tournament | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Name | Australian Open | | Year | 2027 | | Category | grand-slam | | Category Label | Grand Slam | | Official Url | [https://ausopen.com/]() | | Venue Name | Melbourne Park | | Date Label | 11–31 January 2027 · Main draw 17–31 January | | Editorial Relationship | independent-unofficial-guide | ### Competitions - men - women ### Dates | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Start | 2027-01-11 | | End | 2027-01-31 | ### Opening Week Dates | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Start | 2027-01-11 | | End | 2027-01-16 | ### Main Draw Dates | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Start | 2027-01-17 | | End | 2027-01-31 | ## Venue visitor information | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Cuisine | Cantonese / Chinese | | Title | Flower Drum | | Status | published | | Category Slug | fine-dining | | Location | Chinatown, Melbourne CBD | | Address | 17 Market Lane, Melbourne VIC 3000 | | City | Melbourne | | Region | Victoria | | Country | Australia | | Latitude | -37.811867 | | Longitude | 144.969217 | | Operator Name | Flower Drum | | Website Url | [https://flowerdrum.melbourne/]() | | Booking Url | [https://flowerdrum.melbourne/bookings/]() | | Booking Text | Use the official booking page for dates within 12 weeks. Telephone for dates further ahead or within 24 hours. For parties of up to four, choose the early 18:00–19:30 sitting or a later table from 20:00. Confirm January opening days, current menu prices and availability before booking. | | Price Amount | 175 | | Price Currency | AUD | | Telephone | +61 3 9662 3655 | ### Dining Profile | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Price Rating | $$$ | | Price Level | 3 | | Currency | AUD | | Food Spend Per Person | 102 | | Price Basis | Dinner · food only | | Price Label | $$$ · Dinner, food only | | Price Caveat | Drinks, dessert, supplements and surcharges extra. | | Assessed On | 2026-10-09 | | Price Status | menu-snapshot | #### Cuisines | Label | | --- | | Cantonese | | Chinese | #### Food Styles - a-la-carte - dim-sum - sharing-plates ### Postal Address | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Street Address | 17 Market Lane | | Address Locality | Melbourne | | Address Region | Victoria | | Postal Code | 3000 | | Address Country | AU | ### Key Facts - Cantonese dining in Chinatown - À la carte or multi-course dinner menus - Early or late sitting for up to four - Smart business casual dress ### Faq | Q | A | | --- | --- | | When does this fit a tournament visit? | Choose a non-tennis lunch or the later dinner sitting after tennis. Sunday dinner can mark the end of the Australian Open; confirm arrival and kitchen times because the restaurant closes at 22:30. | | What does the menu price include? | Current five-course Spring Tasting Menu A$175 or six-course Signature Banquet A$300 per person, food only. Listed matching wines add A$80 per person. À la carte dishes, drinks and supplements cost separately; confirm the January menu and any extra charges. | | What should I confirm before booking? | Tell the team about allergies and dietary requirements before reserving a menu; confirm suitable dishes and kitchen cross-contact arrangements directly. Call Flower Drum before booking to confirm the complete route from Market Lane to the dining room, lift or stair arrangements, table space and accessible toilets. | ### Requirements #### Race Week - Allow for the journey from Melbourne Park and a variable match finish. Confirm January service days and final seating before booking. ### Visit Plan #### Prices | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Title | Menu & spending | ##### Rows | Label | Value | | --- | --- | | Current Spring Tasting Menu | A$175 per person · five courses | | Current Signature Banquet | A$300 per person · six courses | | Listed matching wines | A$80 extra per person | ##### Link | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Label | View the restaurant menu & information | #### Hours | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Title | Choose your service | #### Arrival | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Title | Arrival & access | | Address | 17 Market Lane, Melbourne VIC 3000 | | Directions | Yes | #### Booking | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Title | Reserve your table | ##### Action | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Href | [https://flowerdrum.melbourne/bookings/]() | | Label | Book with Flower Drum | #### Return Transfer | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Title | After dinner | ## Dining information | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Name | Flower Drum | | Telephone | +61 3 9662 3655 | | Price Range | $$$ | | Currency | AUD | | Food Spend Per Person | 102 | | Price Basis | Dinner · food only | | Price Caveat | Drinks, dessert, supplements and surcharges extra. | | Booking Url | [https://flowerdrum.melbourne/bookings/]() | | Menu Policy | Menu selections and prices can change. Check the linked restaurant menu for your date; spending estimates exclude extras as stated. | ### Cuisines - Cantonese - Chinese ### Menu Links - [https://flowerdrum.melbourne/our-food/]() ### Menu | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Url | [https://flowerdrum.melbourne/our-food/]() | | Currency | AUD | | Status | sample | | Price Note | Selected menu examples, not a complete menu. Prices may change; drinks, supplements, surcharges and card fees are extra where applicable. Historical menu editions remain labelled. | #### Sections ##### Selected menu examples | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Name | Selected menu examples | ###### Items | Name | Price | Currency | Unit | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Pearl Meat | 36 | AUD | per dish | | Black Angus Eye Fillet | 60 | AUD | per dish | | Steamed rice | 6 | AUD | per dish | ### Price Rows | Label | Value | | --- | --- | | Current Spring Tasting Menu | A$175 per person · five courses | | Current Signature Banquet | A$300 per person · six courses | | Listed matching wines | A$80 extra per person | ## Detailed data The linked page JSON retains map geometry, transport network data, image assets, identifiers and schema alongside all public facts. ## Sources and editorial notes - [Tournament — Source Urls]() - [Venue visitor information — Source Urls]() - [Venue visitor information — Source Urls]() - [Venue visitor information — Source Urls]() - [Venue visitor information — Source Urls]() - [Venue visitor information — Source Urls]() - [Venue visitor information — Source Urls]() - [Venue visitor information — Source Urls]() - [Restaurant menu]() - [Restaurant menu; Selected menu examples — Items — Source Url]() - Tournament — Planning Note: Check the official order of play, ticket conditions and last transport home for your chosen day. 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