Seven restaurants, three bars, two delis, one events company and more in the pipeline gives us plenty of things to keep us busy and you entertained. Read on to hear what’s coming up at our Scott Pickett Group venues.
The Lost Recipes of Belle Époque
Melbourne Food and Wine Festival
Step through the doors of Smith St Bistrot and into a culinary time capsule – an ode to Paris’s Belle Époque, the city’s golden age of food, art and opulence that flourished before World War I reshaped the world.
The menu revives dishes once served in legendary institutions such as Café de Paris and Le Grand Véfour, where the great chefs of the time reigned. Expect the likes of chicken-liver and foie gras parfait with Sauternes jelly, quenelles de brochet with lobster and sauce Américaine, and saddle of lamb Belle Époque. Some recipes had all but vanished, others slipped between the pages of history – until now.
With period music, historical storytelling, and dishes revived from the city’s golden age, this is a delicious historical resurrection.
Little Bourke, Big Bites
Melbourne Food and Wine Festival
Three locations. Three experiences. One progressive evening.
This Melbourne Food & Wine Festival, we invite you to Little Bourke, Big Bites – the ultimate food crawl designed to thrill your palate and showcase a full spectrum of flavour. Three venues. Three cocktails. Nine flavour-charged snacks. One continuous, city-lit experience.
This special food crawl begins at Daughter In Law. Jessi Singh’s menu brings spice, colour and a dash of mischief, with three bold snacks and a signature cocktail to get things moving. Stop two is Ho Chi Mama where music, flavour and vibes are dialled high, setting the stage for the next leg of your adventure. The final destination is Melbourne institution, Longrain. This is where the evening comes full circle: expressive cocktails and three confident, modern Thai snacks that show why Longrain remains a cornerstone of Melbourne’s food scene.
Longrain Turns 20
We’re celebrating two decades of bold modern Thai flavour
Since 2005, Longrain has been all about energy, generosity, and connection. From the first buzz on Bourke Street to today, we’ve kept that same spirit alive.
To mark the milestone, we’re bringing back a few favourites: 1–16 November: Seared Kingfish Salad, Green Mango, Mint & Chilli Salad 17–30 November: Yellow Curry of Lamb Shoulder with Pickled Mustard Greens 1-30 November: Bloody Longrain Cocktail (Vodka, Tomato Juice, Red & Green Chilli, Coriander) 1-30 November: Red Dragon Cocktail (Chilli Infused Vodka, Crème de Peche, Cranberry, Raspberries, Coriander)
Follow along on Instagram as we share moments from the last 20 years and the people who made it all happen. Raise a glass (or two) with us for two decades of Longrain.
Holiday Prix Fixe Lunch
Gather your friends, colleagues or family and celebrate the festive season at Estelle.
Our holiday Prix Fixe Lunch is the perfect way to toast the end of the year over great food, bubbles, and good company.
Enjoy a relaxed two-course lunch with a glass of sparkling for $70 per person. Pick your entrée and main on the day, and make it even more special by adding on snacks, sides, or dessert.
New Year's Eve
Celebrate the final night of 2025 with a New Year’s Eve dining experience
Ring in the New Year at a Scott Pickett Group restaurant.
Bookings are now open for Chancery Lane, Estelle, Matilda, Smith St Bistrot and Longrain
Como Lane Now Open
Heritage Charm Meets Café Culture
We’re thrilled to introduce Como Lane, a new destination café in partnership with the National Trust of Australia (Victoria) and VenuesLive. Set within the historic gardens of Como, Como Lane blends timeless heritage with a fresh, free-spirited take on modern café culture. Expect exceptional coffee, elevated classics, and an effortlessly cool setting where warmth and style meet.
Les Nuits de Jazz
Dinner, drinks, and live jazz at Smith St Bistrot
On the last Thursday of every month, our private dining room ‘La Vie En Rose’ transforms into Melbourne's most authentic jazz lounge. These evenings will blend world-class live jazz with our signature French dishes in an atmosphere so intimate, you'll feel like you've stumbled upon a secret Parisian speakeasy. For $95pp, get ready for dinner, a drink, and a show!
Matilda Makes the World’s Best Steaks List
A Flame-Fired Celebration of Excellence
We’re proud to announce that Matilda has been named one of only six Australian restaurants featured on the inaugural World’s Best Steaks 2025 list, coming in 57th place overall. Our signature chef’s selection highlights the showstopping 1kg vintage ‘Galiciana’ T-bone, a marble-rich (MB3+) cut aged to perfection and kissed by open flame. Available seasonally, and always unforgettable.
Chef’s Tasting Menu Lands at Estelle
Five Courses by Georgina Dent
At Estelle, we’re proud to present the five-course chef’s tasting menu, a seasonal menu by Head Chef Georgina Dent, whose career spans Michelin-starred kitchens across Europe. Georgina’s style blends classic techniques with bold innovation, championing local produce at its peak. Optional beverage pairings have been carefully matched to each dish. Whether for a celebration or a refined night out, this menu offers a taste of Estelle at its very best.
