Dessous

Basement Restaurant and Wine Bar

164 Flinders Lane, Melbourne

Tuesday – Saturday, 5pm – late

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Located in the heart of the city at 164 Flinders Lane, Dessous is a wine bar and restaurant in the basement of the historic Richard Allen & Son building.

An underground bar like no other with an intimate character and old-world atmosphere. The interior is a warm and moody assembly of low lights, marble, plush velvet and deep greys and greens — a beautiful, subterranean escape you’ll be in no rush to leave.

The food is familiar but unique, focused on snacking and sharing. Inspired by Chinese-influenced Thai flavours, we offer a range of options for any taste or budget. Our small plates are the perfect accompaniment for after work drinks, a full dinner or late night cravings. Larger dishes hero fresh, flavourful produce while maintaining elegant and attentive details.

The drinks lineup is an extensive one, with a wine selection that focuses on sustainability, biodynamic practices and exposing unfamiliar regions and varietals. Our cocktails build on classic recipes with subtle twists to create flavours that are familiar but not instantly recognisable. Backed by a lineup of local brews
and craft beers.

Dan Sawansak leads the kitchen at Dessous and draws on years of experience in restaurants in Melbourne and abroad. He spent five years at MoVida before travelling overseas and working in kitchens in Norway and Hong Kong. Upon returning to Melbourne, he took the position of head chef at Higher Ground and moved across to open Dessous in October 2019. Dan’s cooking style is best described as eclectic. Inspired by his Thai upbringing and international travels,
you’ll find him combining French cooking techniques with Asian and Spanish flavours. Experience Dan’s unique approach at Dessous with delicate dishes and rich flavours.

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