The Melbourne Tram Car Restaurant: Dont miss this dining experience
Starts from its base a few minutes taxi ride from the Swanston Hotel opposite the Casino. It is advisable, I would say essential, to book this tour. I would also recommend the later sitting at 8.30pm. The internal furnishings of the tram reminded me of the Orient Express. Dinner is served almost immediately after starting off and the evening continues until about 11.30pm. The dinner is a five course meal with red or white wine from Victoria provided by very accomodating and helpful onboard staff. During dinner the tram trundles its way around Melbourne, so everchanging scenery as you dine. The menu does change but I had Cream liver & cognac pate as an appetiser, grilled Kangaroo loin as an entree, Prime eye fillet of beef as a main course, a selection of Australian cheeses, warm sticky date pudding for dessert and coffee. Each is served with the appropriate sauces and vegetable or fruit...

































