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  • Three burgers on a plate.
  • Plate of beans and tacos plus cocktails in tumblers.
  • Burger and chips.
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TGI Fridays

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  • Casual dining

TGI Fridays are a quintessential American bar and grill chain, famous for burgers, wings, ribs and happy hour cocktails. Also popular are their Long Island iced teas and Buffalo wings. They use quality local produce to deliver affordable meals in a relaxed atmosphere.

TGI Fridays at Melbourne Central is perfect place to grab a bite and enjoy a cheeky cocktail or two in the CBD. Pull up a seat at the island bar, or book a booth for the crew. You can also dine al fresco on the large outdoor balcony, which is decked out in festoon lighting and overlooks Swanston Street.

Catch their daily happy hour with $5 cocktails from 4pm to 5pm and a $5 bites menu from 4pm to 6pm. There’s also late night happy hour every Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 8.30pm to 10pm.

Special offer Kids Eat Free

Order a full priced food item, min $24.90 per item, to get a free kid's meal (under 12s) Mon–Thu.

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Day Times
Monday
  • 11.30am - 9pm 11.30am - 9pm
Tuesday
  • 11.30am - 9pm 11.30am - 9pm
Wednesday
  • 11.30am - 9pm 11.30am - 9pm
Thursday
  • 11.30am - 10pm 11.30am - 10pm
Friday
  • 11.30am - 10pm 11.30am - 10pm
Saturday
  • 11.30am - 10pm 11.30am - 10pm
Sunday
  • 11.30am - 9pm 11.30am - 9pm

Location

Level 3
Melbourne Central
Swanston St
Melbourne 3000

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  • telephone number: 03 7002 2984
  • email address: melbournecentral@tgifridays.com.au
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