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About The Advocate

Launching the second bespoke cocktail bar and restaurant in her collection, interior decorator and designer Jane Gorman delivers The Advocate to discerning Balwyn winers and diners. Located on Whitehorse Road, this venue embraces the traditional English architecture within the community and is inspired by Jane's youngest son Christian, who recently completed law school. Guests can expect chic elegance such as black velvet high-backed bar stools, dark walls, arched windows and subtle mood lighting setting a romantic ambience. Embark on a culinary journey with kingfish ceviche, lime dressing, red onion, chilli and chervil, or bresaola cigars, Parmesan and pistachio; then delve into mains of Porterhouse steak, mustard, horseradish, relish, jus and sides of duck fat potatoes and crispy salad.

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Location & Map

431B Whitehorse Road, Balwyn 3104 VIC - See Map

Opening Hours

Mon  Closed
Tue  4:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Wed  4:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Thu  4:30 PM - 11:00 PM
Fri  4:30 PM - 11:00 PM
Sat  4:30 PM - 11:00 PM
Sun  Closed

Groups & Functions

The Advocate has 3 different function spaces within the venue. The front lounge area is the perfect setting for up to 20 guests. The dining room area is the perfect setting for up to 24 guests for a sit down dinner or 50 people for a stand up cocktail party. The library garden area is the perfect setting for up to 24 guests for a sit down dinner or 60 people for a stand up cocktail party. Alternatively the whole venue can be booked for up up 160 people.

  • Up to 160 Guests
  • Birthday Party
  • Charity Event
  • Christmas Party
  • Cocktail Party
  • Conference
  • Corporate Function
  • Dinner Party
  • Engagement Party
  • Hens & Bucks Night
  • Product Launch
  • Wedding
  • Canapes
  • Cocktails
  • Finger Food
  • Set Menu

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Member Reviews (13)

sandra67492

Good Food and service . Classy place to go

RoseAreRed

Magical from the moment you step through the door....
A truly unique and beautifully designed venue, with fantastic use of space. Scrumptious meals coupled with designer cocktails, personalised and attentive service, and live music performances; perfectly suited for a romantic night out with your lover (or future love!), an elegant dinner party with friends and family, or the ideal venue for your next function. If there's something bad about the Advocate, I'm yet to discover it!

patzy75690

luis53034

My favourite bar in all Melbourne !
It is simply the best restaurant in all metropolitan Melbourne.

Shanice

Top notch delicious food, the staff are super super friendly and helpful, gorgeous atmosphere, worth it.. highly highly recommended!! ?

james77397

JojoK

Dining with Style
The Advocate is a wonderful experience. Very stylish decor along with excellent food

ben59883

ben59883

fiona82617

Fabulous food and a fabulous venue
The Advocate is a sophisticated venue with a menu to suit. Highly recommended ????

juan20712

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