Coming Soon: You'll be Sipping Champagne in Sneakers at Frenchie, A Fuss-Free, Unpretentious Venue, Where Everything on the Menu is $14
All the plates, as well as all cocktails, bubbles and beers, are all $14. Yes you read that correctly.
News just in that Melbourne is set to land a rebellious take on French dining in early 2026. Frenchie will bring classic French flavours, techniques and dishes, with one obvious difference — the price tag.
Frenchie's big draw card is that everything on the menu will be priced at $14. Yes, you read that correctly. All the plates, as well as all cocktails, bubbles and beers, are all $14. Those plates will play into classic bistro dishes reimagined for a new generation. Share plates will be bold and flavourful, and tableside service and roaming trolleys will add a dramatic flair to the dining experience.
The pair behind the new venue, Julian Diprose and Lucas Boucly, with many years of experience in the hospitality industry, were fed up with the dining experience often being overshadowed by formality. About Frenchie, Diprose says, "It's loud, social and a little chaotic. We wanted to create a space that takes the 'joie de vivre' of Paris without the price tag. A place where you can sip champagne in sneakers, maybe lose track of time and enjoy the night without having to worry too much about the rules."
The owners want Frenchie to be a fuss-free, feel-good, late-night venue that is approachable and accessible. With red velvet and mirrored lighting, the venue design leans into the romance of Paris, the allure of the Moulin Rouge, and the grit of Melbourne's street culture. "Taking a lot of inspiration from Parisian bistros and late-night wine bars, the menu celebrates all your favourite French classics served in a way that feels unpretentious and full of energy," says Boucly.
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Frenchie is slated to open in early 2026 at 1/15 Collins Street, Melbourne, trading Monday to Saturday from 5pm to late. Subscribe to the newsletter now to keep up to date with details.
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