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  • Laneway diners seated at outdoor tables on brick paving outside a restaurant at night.
  • Table setting with wine bottle and glass, black dish with paella and cutlery.

Max on Hardware

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Dine al fresco right in the heart of Melbourne’s iconic Hardware Lane with family or friends, while experiencing quality food and beers. From signature hand-crafted pizzas to succulent steaks and burgers, Max offers authentic Australian-Italian cuisine.

Dining on the cobblestone pavement, you can choose from the varied Max menu featuring Moroccan beef or cajun chicken salad, a choice of pasta dishes and pizzas, several risottos and hearty mains such as chargrilled kangaroo, seafood paella or the signature chicken Max.

There's also nightly live entertainment, and a comfortable atmosphere for wining and dining.

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Day Times
Monday
  • 12pm - 11pm 12pm - 11pm
Tuesday
  • 12pm - 11pm 12pm - 11pm
Wednesday
  • 12pm - 11pm 12pm - 11pm
Thursday
  • 12pm - 11pm 12pm - 11pm
Friday
  • 12pm - 11pm 12pm - 11pm
Saturday
  • 12pm - 11pm 12pm - 11pm
Sunday
  • 12pm - 11pm 12pm - 11pm

Location

Max on Hardware
54-58 Hardware Ln
Melbourne 3000

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  • telephone number: 03 9600 1697
  • email address: info@maxbarrestaurant.com.au
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