When you take great Greek food and the famous Hellenic spirit and add it to eclectic Brunswick East, you get Melbourne's hottest Greek taverna - an exciting culinary destination that will leave you wanting more.
Hellenic Republic is the place to experience traditional Greek tavern cuisine with a fresh twist; where kefalograviera saganaki is served with sweet peppered figs; local wines are served by the half-kilo and whole char-grilled fish is presented with a vase of lavender hiding a bottle of traditional lathalemono lemon dressing.
Our food philosophy is simple – fantastic, fresh produce to prepare traditional recipes in a clean, contemporary style. We recommend our sharing Trapezi menu as the best way to dine at Hellenic Republic. Let our chefs prepare a selection of their finest for you to share with loved ones at your table.
This is a busy and bustling restaurant, it is noisy and brash and very Greek. We welcome you to our home and hope that you enjoy your time at our Hellenic Republic.
Brunswick - 434 Lygon Street, East Brunswick
Kew - 26 Cotham Road, Kew
Williamstown - opening late 2014
"Our food is carefully made with agapi; best enjoyed when shared the same way" - George Calombaris - Me agapi ke filia.
Welcome to The Greek Spot Tavern! We are a family-run restaurant who have been feeding the hungry locals of Hawthorn and Melbourne for over 25 years. We serve delicious and authentic Greek cuisine, inspired by the traditional dishes you can find in humble Greek taverns. Our menu includes a wide range of seafood, chicken, lamb, beef and vegetable dishes. Our chefs are experts on the grill and cook the likes of prawns, octopus, snapper, lamb cutlets and chicken ribs to chargrilled perfection. We love to source only the highest-quality local produce which is fresh and flavoursome. Here at The Greek Spot Tavern, we are passionate about providing great service and friendly hospitality. Our restaurant has a warm and welcoming atmosphere, so grab your family or friends and enjoy each others company over a delicious spread of food and drinks. Visit our dining room on Burwood Road and taste authentic Greek cuisine in the heart of Melbourne!
George Calombaris' flagship Melbourne restaurant for MAdE Establishment has cemented itself on the global dining scene with its unique Modern Greek cuisine.
In October 2006, the four directors joined together to form The Press Club Group (now known as MAdE Establishment), and opened their first venue, The Press Club Restaurant and Bar. This began a new era for George Calombaris and cemented his place as a culinary star for his Modern Greek Cuisine - never seen before Melbourne; where modern twists to traditional Greek cuisine has put this restaurant on the global map and has diner’s wanting more.
In 2014 The Press Club closed and relocated to the old bar, still located at 72 Flinders Street, on the right side of the foyer. We re-opened in December 2014 as a much smaller, more intimate restaurant.