Charred skirt steak sliced into tile-like strips, brushed with smoked pepper jus, and scattered over roasted garlic mash. Designed for quick forkfuls between conversations drifting from the offline poker lounge.
Loft kitchen menu · Melbourne
Industrial Loft Menu For Card Room Nights
Gastro-pub plates, card room bites, and taproom pairings designed for the rhythm of our offline poker lounge, dedicated card room, and custom poker tables.
Signature share plates for table chip breaks
Chef's Table beside the dedicated card room
Collectible poker chips unlock culinary rewards
Kitchen live before, during & after chip tournaments
Nightly chip sessions
Kitchen synced with card room play
Loft Kitchen Service
Dinner from 5pm · Late menu for the offline poker lounge
See event nights
Loft Kitchen Showcase
Step into The Wildcard Kitchen loft: an industrial-chic open kitchen framed by exposed brick, blackened steel, and the soft glow of neon felt from the offline poker lounge. The line of sight runs straight through to the dedicated card room, so you never lose track of the next round at the custom poker tables.
Chefs move in tight formation, plating bold gastro-pub dishes with the same precision as pro dealers cutting a stack of collectible poker chips. Steam, steel, and felt share the same air, giving every service the tension and theatre of a live hand.
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Open kitchen view from bar stools & lounge banquettes
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Service paced to match card room breaks and chip sessions
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Ambient grid lighting echoing the pattern of poker tables
Signature Plates
These are the wild cards of The Wildcard Kitchen: plates engineered for sharing before the first chip hits the felt, or after a long stretch at the custom poker tables.
Best for 2–4 guests between hands
Neon Felt Cauliflower
Plant-poweredRoasted cauliflower florets crusted in green herb crumb and citrus glaze, echoing the neon felt of our custom poker tables. Bright, crunchy, and built for focus.
- Vegan & gluten friendly
- Pairs with: lime soda highball or citrus pale ale
Smoked Deck Wings
Card room classicStacked wings smoked over ironbark, finished with burnt honey-chilli glaze. Served as a layered "deck" for easy sharing from lounge seats overlooking the dedicated card room.
- Choice of mellow or fiery glaze
- Pairs with: amber lager or smoked cola
Brick Lane Flatbread Stack
For the whole tableStone-fired flatbreads layered with charred onions, whipped feta, and confit cherry tomatoes. Ideal for groups rotating between restaurant tables and lounge-side custom poker tables.
- Add-on: spicy lamb crumble or roasted mushrooms
- Pairs with: crisp pilsner or aromatic gin & tonic
Chef's Table Experience
The Chef's Table at The Wildcard Kitchen sits on the threshold between the open loft kitchen and the dedicated card room. From here, you can watch chefs plate limited-run menus while pro dealers orchestrate collectible poker chips at neighboring custom poker tables.
Each service is structured as a progression of small courses, tuned around the rhythm of the offline poker lounge. Mains land in natural pauses; lighter plates arrive between chip stacks, so guests never feel rushed or pulled away from the card room atmosphere.
What to expect
- Seasonal set menus curated by the Head Chef
- Optional kitchen walkthrough during a service reset
- Live line-of-sight to custom poker tables and pro dealers
Perfect for
- Teams hosting private chip-friendly poker sessions
- Food-first guests who still want the card lounge energy
- Celebrations that blend tasting menus with table play
Industrial Taproom Pairings
Our industrial taproom hums just steps from the offline poker lounge, pouring Melbourne craft beers, local spirits, and specialty sodas tailored to the loft kitchen menu.
Taproom & lounge integrated
On tap
- Rotating Melbourne pale ales and IPAs
- Dark lagers designed for smoky wings and steaks
- Seasonal sours to cut through rich share plates
Zero-proof & sodas
- House shrub sodas with citrus and spice
- Charcoal lemonades to match the industrial aesthetic
- Slow-brewed iced teas for long card room nights
Taproom hosts coordinate with pro dealers to time trays between hands, ensuring beverages land cleanly between chip movements at the custom poker tables.
Card Room Bites
A menu engineered for the offline poker lounge: shareable appetisers, artisanal chips, sliders, and small plates served in easy-to-hold formats for players on short breaks between chip tournaments.
Optimised for grip & minimal mess
Stacked Chip Bowls
Card lounge stapleTiered bowls of artisanal potato slices, cassava crisps, and charcoal-dusted corn chips, built to resemble a stack of collectible poker chips. Served with smoked salt aioli and neon-green herb dip.
- Designed to share across a full custom poker table
- Pairs with: draught lager or citrus soda
Slider Rail Trio
Quick break friendlyThree compact sliders resting on a steel "rail": smoked brisket, crispy buttermilk chicken, and roasted mushroom with miso glaze. Easy to pick up between chip shuffles.
- Customise sets for vegetarian or gluten-light
- Pairs with: pale ale or ginger beer
Felt Edge Fries
VeganTriple-cooked fries dusted in green herb salt, served in vertical metal racks that echo the edges of our poker tables. Great for sharing during lounge-side chip sessions.
- Choice of truffle, smoked paprika, or chilli salt
- Pairs with: IPA, stout, or soda of choice
Table Talk Tacos
Gluten-friendly baseMini soft tacos with slow-braised fillings, served in metal holders that keep hands clean and card faces smudge-free.
- Fillings: pulled pork, grilled fish, or chilli jackfruit
- Pairs with: agave spritzers or hop-forward lagers
Poker Table Mains
Main courses designed for stamina and focus, ideal for guests taking the lead at custom poker tables or locking in for a full night in the dedicated card room.
Balanced plates for long sessions
Fire-Grilled Iron Steak
Charcoal grillLean cut of steak seared on cast-iron grills, served with charred broccolini, smoked garlic mash, and black pepper jus. Steady fuel for late-night decisions in the card lounge.
- Suggested temperature: medium-rare
- Pairs with: bold red or dark lager
Cardamom-Spiced Lamb Plate
Slow cookedCardamom and smoked paprika lamb shoulder, pulled over charred flatbread with pickled onions, labneh, and fresh herbs. Built for satisfying portions without slowing your next move.
- Share or keep solo, depending on the table
- Pairs with: malty amber beer or spiced soda
Vegan Power Grid Bowl
Plant-powered focusCharred seasonal vegetables, grains, toasted seeds, and citrus dressing arranged in a grid-like pattern. High-energy, low-distraction fuel for extended runs at the custom poker tables.
- Base: ancient grains or leafy greens
- Pairs with: kombucha or hopped soda
Concrete Lane Burger
Handheld mainThick patty on a toasted potato bun with molten cheddar, onion jam, and smoked mayo. Served with grid-cut fries that mirror the industrial lines of the venue.
- Option: plant-based patty
- Pairs with: IPA, stout, or cola
Supper Specials & Late Menu
A late-night line-up crafted for marathon offline poker sessions in the card lounge and dedicated card room. Available exclusively during evening and event schedules.
Available from late service
Late menu highlights
- Stonebaked flatbreads with rotating seasonal toppings
- Smoky wings with night-only glazes
- Warm skillet cookies and molten chocolate plates
- Midnight salads with bright dressings and crunch
Built for the card lounge
Portions are calibrated for alertness, with protein, texture, and acidity balanced to keep you sharp in the offline poker lounge. Orders are timed between chip counts and card shuffles, so hands never collide with plates.
Guests can move seamlessly between the loft kitchen, taproom, and custom poker tables, with staff and pro dealers coordinating pacing across the dedicated card room.
Table Chips, Culinary Rewards & Beverage Pairings
At The Wildcard Kitchen, collectible poker chips are more than table markers—they unlock flavour. Redeem chip badges for curated menu perks, exclusive dishes, and bespoke beverage pairings — culinary rewards only.
Culinary rewards only
How chip badges work
During select nights, players in the offline poker lounge and dedicated card room can earn special chip badges for participation, sportsmanship, or completing themed card room formats.
- Chip badges are visually distinct from standard table chips
- They unlock culinary rewards and menu perks only
- Each badge is linked to a specific culinary experience
Redeeming for menu perks
Present your collectible poker chip badges to the loft kitchen team or pro dealers to discover which rewards apply on a given night.
- Complimentary tasting bites of new signature plates
- Exclusive off-menu share dishes for your table
- Curated beverage pairings from the industrial taproom
All rewards are culinary or experiential, created to deepen your connection with the loft kitchen and offline poker lounge.
Where to get guidance
Our floor team and pro dealers are trained to guide you through chip badge rewards and menu pairings. Whether you are anchored in the dedicated card room or relaxing in the loft kitchen, a staff member can translate chips into flavourful perks.
- Ask any pro dealer about current chip badge rewards
- Check in with the bar for taproom pairing suggestions
- Contact the team ahead of private events for tailored menus
Book The Wildcard Kitchen Experience
Lock in a table in the loft kitchen, seats near the offline poker lounge, or a full run of the dedicated card room with menu pairings tuned to your night.