Mr.winston's

QUIRKY SPANISH RESTAURANT BAR ON BUSY BRIDGE ROAD Bouzy Rouge is a plush, expansive restaurant with an exaggerated 1960's Spanish decor (think leopard skin patterned chairs, a wall mounted, mirror-surfaced El Toro peering down at you and various Spanish swords and implements adding to the theme. The staff are relaxed and welcoming and the place is very LGBTIQ-friendly. The main dining room is a long narrow room with a mix of small table and longer bench seat + table combinations. The noise level is surprisingly low despite the crowds that flock here - probably due to the plush soft fabrics on the chairs and the ceiling mounted sound dampeners that run the whole length of the room. There is an al fresco area at the rear which is even more "Spanish". The menu is quite expansive with a nice balance between the tapas style entrees and the signature main courses. Four of us selected four entrees and the lamb shoulder as our main. That was plenty as the main is quite a large serve. Good selection of cocktails and wine (the espresso martini is particularly good!) We went on a Saturday evening where there are two sittings (early sitting finishes at 8 pm). There is a bar at the front of the dining room as well. People with mobility issues will be fine as it is all on one, even floor with no steps to negotiate.

Great food, excellent staff and an interesting venue. Leg of lamb special was a highlight, and the dessert churros were delicious. Will definitely come back next time we’re in Melbourne.