Luci and The Douglas Club Unveil New Ways To Drink And Dine This Winter

Seasonal Menus, Exclusive Drinks Experiences and Weekday Lunch Specials Bring Something New to Hilton Little Queen Streets In-House Restaurant And Bar

Luci and The Douglas Club, Hilton Melbourne Little Queens Street’s signature restaurant and in-house bar are unveiling new ways to drink and dine this winter, designed to take guests from weekday lunches through to after work drinks and evening dining. From $25 pasta lunch specials and Monday sandwich offers at Luci, to exclusive whisky collaborations and happy hour at The Douglas Club, these new offerings ensure there's something for everyone, making dining out more affordable and enjoyable than ever.

Specials include:

Luci Lunch Special - First 25 for $25: ​
​Luci is giving Melbourne's lunch crowd another reason to escape their desks, with the first 25 diners each day invited to enjoy its new Lunch Special for just $25 ($29 after the first 25 bowls). Available Tuesday to Friday from 12pm–3pm, the offer includes a choice of house-made pasta, focaccia and a drink. Guests can choose from either:

  • Cavatelli - Miso buttered corn, jalapeno, parmesan crisp
  • Strozzapreti - Nduja, sundried tomato, stracciatella, sourdough pangrattato
  • Casarecce - Prawns (M), zucchini puree, chilli, garlic, bottarga
  • Potato gnocchi - Duck ragu, olive crumb, pecorino, sage

Monday lunches are also sorted at Luci with a choice between the new $14 brisket sandwich, or chicken sandwich, available for the same price on Monday from 11am - 3pm.

The Douglas Club x Lark Whisky
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The Douglas Club has partnered with Lark Whisky to present its Barrel & Vine menu available nightly from 4pm for a limited time only, TDC is offering tastings, barrel-aged cocktails and whisky nips with the menu including:

  • Nips: Lark Fire Trail ($16), Lark Devil Storm ($26), Lark Ruby Abyss ($45), Lark Classic Cask ($39), 21-Year-Old Seppeltsfield Rare Tawny ($28)
  • Cocktail: Symbiotic ($27/$14) - Barrel aged Lark Fire Trail, Seppeltsfield Port, TDC’s Barrel Aged Liqueur, wattleseed, apricot, mandarin, coffee and applewood smoked cream
  • Signature Collection Tasting (3 x 15ml) ($40) - Lark Fire Trail, Devil Storm, Ruby Abyss
  • Barrel & Vine Tasting ($35) - ​ Lark Devil Storm, Mini Lark barrel aged cocktail, Seppeltsfield Port

If you’re looking for an ideal destination for post-work drinks in the city, The Douglas Club is offering a happy hour from 5 - 7pm, where guests can enjoy signature cocktails for $16 and $6 bar snacks, providing the perfect winter haven before returning home.

That’s not all. Those in the know can purchase a burger and fries from the secret menu at The Douglas Club for $25 (burger for $18), soon to become a word of mouth favourite for hotel regulars. A relaxed, late night style offering that’s one of the CBD’s best kept secrets.

 

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Hi-res imagery for Luci can be downloaded here.

Hi-res imagery for The Douglas Club can be downloaded here.

 

Notes to editors:

Luci Lunch Special ​
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Address: Hilton Melbourne Little Queen Street - 472 Bourke St, Melbourne VIC 3000
​Time: Tuesday – Friday, 12–3 pm
​Price: Pasta, focaccia and drink - first 25 for $25 ($29 after the first 25 bowls)

The Douglas Club x Lark Whisky
​Address
: Hilton Melbourne Little Queen Street - 472 Bourke St, Melbourne VIC 3000
​Time: Available nightly from 4:00pm, Happy Hour from 5-7pm
​Price: Happy Hour $16 cocktails and $6 snacks
​Bookings: here

About Luci
​
472 Bourke St, Melbourne VIC 3000
​Luci is a contemporary Australian restaurant, set inside the grand hall of Melbourne’s historic Equity Chambers building in Melbourne’s CBD. Its Art Deco-styled dining room – designed by award-winning architect Bates Smart – provides a sophisticated backdrop to a ​ contemporary Australian menu with Italian accents. Luci is housed within the Hilton Melbourne Little Queen Street Hotel and adjoins sister venue, The Douglas Club, on the ground floor. ​
​Website / menu: https://lucimelbourne.com.au/menu/

About The Douglas Club ​
​472 Bourke St, Melbourne VIC 3000
​Housed within the grand Hilton Melbourne Little Queen Street, The Douglas Club is an opulent cocktail bar that blends old-world charm with modern indulgence. Inspired by Melbourne’s golden era of travel and sophistication, it offers an elevated drinking experience with expertly crafted cocktails, a curated selection of fine wines and spirits, and a menu of refined bar snacks. With plush interiors, rich timber accents, and a glamorous atmosphere, The Douglas Club is a destination for those who appreciate the art of a great drink in an elegant setting.
​Instagram: @thedouglasclub

About Hilton Melbourne Little Queen Street
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Hilton Melbourne Little Queen Street joins Hilton’s 27 trading and 13 pipeline properties in Australasia across three brands, including Hilton Hotels & Resorts, DoubleTree by Hilton and Curio Collection by Hilton. Taking up residency in the historically significant Equity Chambers building – originally built in 1930 – Hilton Melbourne Little Queen Street features 244 stylish guest rooms, including five spacious suites, Luci Melbourne restaurant and The Douglas Club bar, a fully equipped gym, and seven meeting and event spaces. Its central location is well situated for both business and leisure travellers with its proximity to Melbourne’s key business districts and vibrant art, theatre and dining precincts. Visit melbournelittlequeenstreet.hilton.com for more information, and connect with Hilton Melbourne Little Queen Street on Facebook and Instagram (@HiltonMelbourneLQS).

About Hilton
​
Hilton (NYSE: HLT) is a leading global hospitality company with a portfolio of 18 world-class brands comprising more than 6,600 properties and more than 1 million rooms, in 119 countries and territories. Dedicated to fulfilling its founding vision to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality, Hilton has welcomed more than 3 billion guests in its more than 100-year history, earned a top spot on the 2020 World’s Best Workplaces list, and was named the 2020 Global Industry Leader on the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices. In 2020, Hilton CleanStay was introduced, bringing an industry-defining standard of cleanliness to hotels worldwide. Through the award-winning guest loyalty program Hilton Honors, the more than 118 million members who book directly with Hilton can earn Points for hotel stays and experiences money can’t buy. With the free Hilton Honors app, guests can book their stay, select their room, check in, unlock their door with a Digital Key and check out, all from their smartphone. Visit newsroom.hilton.com for more information, and connect with Hilton on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube.

About Hilton Honors
​
Hilton Honors is the award-winning guest loyalty program for Hilton’s 18 world-class brands comprising more than 6,600 properties in 119 countries and territories. Hilton Honors members who book directly through preferred Hilton channels have access to instant benefits, including a flexible payment slider that allows members to choose nearly any combination of Points and money to book a stay, an exclusive member discount and free standard Wi-Fi. Members also have access to contactless technology exclusively through the industry-leading Hilton Honors app, where members can check in, choose their room and access their room using Digital Key. Hilton Honors offers its more than 118 million members hundreds of ways to earn and redeem Points, including with select co-branded credit cards. Members can redeem Points for free nights, purchases on Amazon, charitable contributions and more. The program is free to join and travelers can enroll online at hiltonhonors.com. Learn more about Hilton Honors at newsroom.hilton.com/hiltonhonors, and follow Hilton Honors on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

About Hilton Hotels & Resorts
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For over a century, Hilton Hotels & Resorts has set the benchmark for hospitality around the world, providing new product innovations and services to meet guests' evolving needs. With more than 575 hotels across six continents, Hilton Hotels & Resorts properties are located in the world’s most sought-after destinations for guests who know that where they stay matters. Experience a positive stay at Hilton Hotels & Resorts by booking at hiltonhotels.com or through the industry-leading Hilton Honors app. Hilton Honors members who book directly through preferred Hilton channels have access to instant benefits. Learn more about the brand at newsroom.hilton.com/hhr, and follow Hilton Hotels & Resorts on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

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About Hilton Melbourne Little Queen Street

When it opened its doors on Monday, 22 March 2021, Hilton Melbourne Little Queen Street joined Hilton’s 27 trading and 13 pipeline properties in Australasia across three brands, including Hilton Hotels & Resorts, DoubleTree by Hilton and Curio Collection by Hilton. 

Residing in the historically significant Equity Chambers building – originally built in 1930 – Hilton Melbourne Little Queen Street features 244 stylish guest rooms, including five spacious suites, a restaurant and bar, a fully equipped gym, and seven meeting and event spaces. Its central location is well situated for both business and leisure travellers with its proximity to Melbourne’s key business districts and vibrant art, theatre and dining precincts. 

Visit melbournelittlequeenstreet.hilton.com for more information, and connect with Hilton Melbourne Little Queen Street on Facebook and Instagram (@HiltonMelbourneLQS).

Contact

18 Little Queen Street, Melbourne, Victoria, 3000, Australia

(03) 9116 8888

www.hilton.com