Venue & reservations
For whole-venue planning that balances kitchen timing with card lounge energy.
- Venue manager Coordinates restaurant tables, offline poker lounge capacity, and group flows.
- Contact [email protected]
Contact The Wildcard Kitchen
Gastro Dining Meets Live Offline Poker
Reach Melbourne's premier offline poker lounge and industrial loft kitchen for reservations, card room enquiries, and collectible poker chip experiences. Our hospitality experts connect gourmet plates with custom poker tables and pro dealers.
Professional offline poker lounge
Dedicated card room & custom poker tables
Melbourne service-focused, offline only
Nightly chip sessions
Curated table chips & culinary rewards
Reservation & enquiry form
Use the streamlined form to reserve a gourmet restaurant table, secure a seat at our custom poker tables in the offline poker lounge, or request collectible poker chip packages. Our crew will confirm details over email or phone based on your preference.
Seats are limited in the dedicated card room
Phone & email support
Prefer to speak with someone directly? Our hospitality crew is on hand to answer questions about kitchen service times, the offline event calendar, or seating patterns in the dedicated card room.
Direct contact
For quick alignment on restaurant or card lounge plans, use the channels below. If we miss your call during a busy service rotation, leave a message and we will reconnect between seatings.
- General reservations +36 (1) 483 2917
- Card room & offline poker lounge +61 1300 000 001
- Email [email protected]
Best times to reach us
For the fastest response, reach out when the kitchen is prepping or resetting between seatings.
- Mid-afternoon (ideal for detailed group enquiries)
- Early evening before the offline poker lounge fills
- Next-day follow up for complex card room layouts
Outside these times, leave a message and we will follow up with options that suit your table and chip preferences.
Visit our industrial loft venue
Step into The Wildcard Kitchen, a Melbourne industrial loft that blends exposed brickwork, neon felt accents, and an immersive offline poker lounge with a dedicated card room.
Venue details
Find us in a converted warehouse close to central Melbourne transport links, designed to transition seamlessly from kitchen bar to card room rail.
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Address
The Wildcard Kitchen
Level 2, Loft 7
Fictional Lane
Melbourne VIC 3000 - Neighbourhood feel Industrial laneway energy with warm interior lighting, polished concrete, and custom poker tables behind the main dining floor.
On arrival, our team will guide you either to your kitchen table, the offline poker lounge rail, or the more secluded dedicated card room depending on your booking.
Pre-visit tips
- Arrive 10–15 minutes before your reserved time to get settled and review the table chips and menu together.
- Bring any accessibility or seating notes you would like to reiterate at the door.
- For group experiences, nominate one point-of-contact for the kitchen and card room staff.
For more on our story and space design, explore the About and Team pages.
Accessible hours
All schedules are set to local Melbourne time, balancing kitchen pacing with offline poker lounge rhythms and card room rotations.
Kitchen & dining
| Day | Kitchen | Last seatings |
|---|---|---|
| Mon – Thu | 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm | 9:15 pm |
| Fri | 5:00 pm – 11:00 pm | 10:15 pm |
| Sat | 4:00 pm – 11:00 pm | 10:00 pm |
| Sun | 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm | 8:15 pm |
Offline poker lounge & dedicated card room
| Day | Lounge | Card room rotations |
|---|---|---|
| Mon – Thu | 6:00 pm – late | From 7:00 pm (scheduled seatings) |
| Fri | 5:30 pm – late | From 7:00 pm (extended rotations) |
| Sat | 5:00 pm – late | From 6:30 pm (feature card room blocks) |
| Sun | 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm | From 6:00 pm (compact sessions) |
Offline poker lounge hours may adjust for card room events. Your confirmation email will always reflect the latest schedule.
Hospitality team directory
Connect with the managers, kitchen crew, and pro dealers who shape The Wildcard Kitchen experience across both the dining floor and the dedicated card room.
Kitchen & menu
For menu curation, dietary pathways, and pacing dishes around card room seatings.
- Head chef Designs industrial comfort plates built for long sessions around custom poker tables.
- Contact [email protected]
Card room & pro dealers
For seating structures, collectible poker chip sets, and dedicated card room etiquette.
- Card room lead Oversees pro dealers, custom poker tables, and offline poker lounge flow.
- Contact [email protected]
Curious about the people behind the felt? Meet the crew on our Team page.
Facility accessibility & entry
Every guest should be able to enjoy both the kitchen and card lounge in comfort. Share any accessibility needs so we can align entry paths, seating heights, and service pacing.
Access & mobility
- Step-free lift access from street level to the loft floor.
- Wide entryways to the offline poker lounge and dedicated card room.
- Mixed-height tables, including options suitable for most wheelchairs.
- Accessible restrooms on the same level as the kitchen and card room.
Parking & amenities
- Nearby parking zones with signed accessible bays within a short roll to the main entry.
- Clear wayfinding lighting with subtle neon accents guiding you from foyer to poker tables.
- Flexible seating so guests can remain with their group whether at the dining tables or near the rail.
- Low-glare lighting over custom poker tables for improved card visibility without harsh hotspots.
If you have particular entry or seating needs, note them in the Reservation & enquiry form under accessibility notes.
Private events & group bookings
Design a one-of-a-kind night that blends a full kitchen experience with time in our offline poker lounge or a reserved dedicated card room.
What you can book
- Exclusive use of the dedicated card room with custom poker tables and curated table chips.
- Shared or full sections of the offline poker lounge combined with banquet-style dining.
- Structured seatings with pro dealers guiding guests through accessible card formats.
- Themed culinary runs paired with collectible poker chip sets for your group.
Use the Reservation & enquiry form and select a private event or group booking, or browse upcoming Events.
Planning details we love
When reaching out, it helps to include:
- Approximate guest count and how many are keen on card room time.
- Preferred balance between seated dining and offline poker lounge activity.
- Any themes, sound level preferences, or collectible chip ideas.
- Photo or filming needs so we can coordinate with the team.
Our crew will respond with suggested layouts that honour both food and felt.
Feedback & special requests
Your feedback helps us refine the way the kitchen, offline poker lounge, and dedicated card room work together.
Share your experience
Whether you joined us for a quiet dinner or a full industrial loft takeover, we welcome reflections on everything from lighting and soundtrack to how the pro dealers hosted your group.
Use the main Reservation & enquiry form and select "Something else" as your enquiry type, or email us any time.
Special arrangements
- Custom seating patterns linking the kitchen floor to the card room.
- Modified sound levels or lighting adjustments for sensory comfort.
- Dietary frameworks for guests moving between dining and poker tables.
- Adjusted dealer pacing to accommodate first-time card players.
We will collaborate with you ahead of time so that chips, plates, and pacing feel effortless when you arrive.
Location map & directions
Find your way to our Melbourne industrial loft and arrive ready to enjoy both the kitchen and the felt.
Use your preferred maps app and search for "The Wildcard Kitchen" to generate the best route from your location.
Directions from key transport hubs
- From Melbourne CBD: A short tram or rideshare trip, then a brief walk down our signed laneway into the loft entry.
- From Southern Cross Station: Head towards the northern end of the grid, following wayfinding to our lane off a main arterial road.
- From local suburbs: Nearby arterial routes funnel into multi-level parking close to the venue, including accessible bays.
Once you reach the building foyer, follow the minimal neon signage to The Wildcard Kitchen and take the lift to the loft level. Our host stand will then guide you towards the restaurant floor, offline poker lounge, or dedicated card room depending on your reservation.