The ultimate Pre Theatre dining experience at Flour Child Richmond.
Richmond is Melbourne’s unofficial “event gateway” – a buzzing neighbourhood where pre-show drinks, a quick bite, or a full dinner are all part of the experience. Richmond is the pre theatre ritual.
At Flour Child Richmond, we’ve bottled that energy and built three pre-show dining options designed for every kind of night out, express, elevated, or full send.
Whether you’re heading to Rod Laver Arena, John Cain Arena, AAMI Park, Margaret Court Arena, or the MCG, we’re your first stop for pre show dining with good food, great cocktails, and a stress-free start to your evening.
It’s the perfect warm-up.
Why your pre show starts with Flour Child Richmond:
• Walking distance to all major Melbourne Park & MCG venues
• Free parking on Church Street from 6pm
• Tram stop 70m from our door – arrive, dine, go
• Three curated pre-show packages to suit every timeline and vibe
Step into pre-theatre mode with the perfect warm-up.
Enjoy our Party Pinsa selection plus your choice of wine, beer, or a soft drink – quick, delicious, and made exactly for concert nights.
It’s the “fuel up and head out” moment: fast, tasty, zero stress, all vibe.
Select one Grande pinsa per 4 people (up to 3 flavours per Pinsa)
Mutti tomato sauce, fior di latte, fresh basil, e.v.o oil
onion cream, fior di latte, petal potatoes, rosemary
onion cream, mozzarella, mushroom medley, truffle stracciatella, parsley
vodka & tomato sugo, pecorino, burrata cream, parmesan and tomato flakes
onion cream, fior di latte, caramelised onions, charred spring onion & fresh herbs
confit garlic, mozzarella, pancetta, egg yolk, grated parmigiano reggiano
roasted pumpkin, pickled shallot, salsa verde, chilli served with pinsa romana bread
mutti tomato sauce, shredded mozzarella, beef ragu, shaved parmesan, fresh parsley
Mutti tomato sauce, beef & pork meatballs, provolone, caramelised onions, basil
mutti tomato sauce, mozzarella, casalingo hot salami, green chilli, 'nduja, chilli flakes
GFO | Gluten free Option V | Vegetarian VG | Vegan VGO | Vegan Option Available
Red
White
Rose
Prosecco
Peroni Red, Italy
Asahi Super Dry, Japan
Somersby Apple Cider
You know that sweet spot before a show, where the group chat is buzzing, your outfit is outfit-ing, and you just need a good drink and a good bite?
Yeah. This is that.
Pick any Pinsa and any cocktail. It’s the perfect little pre-show situation: satisfying enough to line the stomach, cute enough to set the mood, quick enough to get you to your seats on time.
Go on – make your pre-show a moment.
GFO | Gluten free Option V | Vegetarian VG | Vegan VGO | Vegan Option Available
Start your night the right way with our two-course shared feast and a bottle of wine to match. If you’re always the one saying “let’s full send,” then say no more, this one’s built for you.
This is pre theatre dining for people who treat the whole night like an event… because it is.
Open with oysters, our chef’s salumi selection, or burrata, then settle into your choice of Pinsa or pasta and yes, you’re getting a whole bottle of wine to share. Say less.
It’s slow, shared, a little boujee, and absolutely the vibe.
Nonna's Vodka Lasagna Fritta
beef regu, mozzarella cheese, béchamel, vodka sauce, grated parmesan, basil
Chef’s selection of salumi & cheese
Burrata Zucca Verde
Burrata, roasted pumpkin, pickled shallot, salsa verde, chilli
Any Pinsa pizza
Any pasta
GFO | Gluten free Option V | Vegetarian VG | Vegan VGO | Vegan Option Available
Red
White
Rose
Prosecco
