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Reserve Your Seat at Australia’s Offline Poker Lounge & Grill

Reach out to The Velvet Felt concierge team for poker table bookings, gourmet dining reservations, high roller suite enquiries, or any questions about our offline card room, blind structures, or chef-driven menu.

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Seven-night poker lounge & grill Offline Texas Hold'em & Pot-Limit Omaha Concierge-managed reservations

Booking & Reservations

Secure Your Offline Poker Table & Dining Experience

Use the secure form below to reserve poker tables, Texas Hold'em tournaments, or gourmet dining at The Velvet Felt. For high roller suites, Pot-Limit Omaha nights, or private card room events, include your preferred blind structure, chip stacks, and any tailored dining details.

Reservation & Enquiry Form

All submissions are encrypted and handled exclusively by our in-venue concierge team. Expect a response within one business day, or sooner for same-week reservations.

Used for same-day confirmation and any schedule adjustments.

Our team will confirm the nearest available session if your first choice is full.

For high roller lounges and private events, let us know approximate headcount.

Accessibility & dietary considerations

Our floor team will tailor table selection and service to your needs while preserving the full offline poker and dining experience.

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Submitting this form confirms you and your guests are 18+ and agree to our venue terms and privacy policy.

Tournament & Dining Enquiries

Speak directly with our card room hosts and restaurant team for anything from chip stacks and buy-ins to wagyu marbling and speakeasy cocktails.

Offline poker, chip stacks & blind structures

Our card room managers can walk you through tonight’s Texas Hold'em tournaments, Pot-Limit Omaha rotations, starting chip stacks, blind structure pacing, and how buy-in points or entry chips work in our social poker environment.

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Gourmet dining, charcuterie & bar service

From dry-aged wagyu and charcuterie boards to smoked old fashioneds and zero-proof cocktails, our restaurant team will help you design the perfect pre-tournament dinner or tableside dining experience.

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Private events & high roller suites

Host a corporate team night, celebrate a milestone, or stage an exclusive high roller series in our private card rooms. We can customise chip stacks, blind levels, tournament formats, and multi-course menus for your group.

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Venue Location

Find The Velvet Felt in the Heart of the City

Visit The Velvet Felt at Themar Bleparlour in central Melbourne, Australia. Our offline poker tables, card room, and grill restaurant sit above the city lights, with cinematic views, velvet-dark interiors, and a calm, focused tournament ambience.

Street address

Level 8, 88 Collins Street
Melbourne VIC 3000
Australia

Arrival & valet

Enter via Collins Street lobby and take the lifts to Level 8. Dedicated evening valet drop-off is available on Collins Street, metres from the entrance, with nearby secure parking partners for a smooth arrival.

Public transport connections, premium rideshare access, and accessible entry points make it simple to arrive in time for your tournament seat, high roller lounge experience, or chef-led dinner.

Opening Hours

Seven-Night Poker Lounge & Grill Schedule

The Velvet Felt operates seven nights a week, with staggered trading hours for warm-up dining, Texas Hold'em tournaments, Pot-Limit Omaha features, and late-night social card room play.

All times are local to Melbourne (AEST/AEDT). Tournament registration typically opens 45–60 minutes before the listed start, allowing time to settle in, review chip stacks and blind structures, and enjoy a pre-game drink or entrée.

Day Lounge & Grill Typical poker focus
Monday – Thursday 5:00 pm – midnight Monday Deep Stack Midweek Texas Hold'em
Friday 4:00 pm – 1:00 am Feature Texas Hold'em Bounty side events
Saturday 4:00 pm – 1:00 am Saturday High Roller Invitational Private card room series
Sunday 5:00 pm – 11:00 pm Social Texas Hold'em Beginner-friendly formats
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Schedules may shift for special events, seasonal menus, or invitational series. Refer to the live tournament calendar for up-to-date blind structures and starting chip stacks.

Accessibility & Dietary Needs

Inclusive Card Room & Dining for Every Guest

The Velvet Felt is designed so guests can savour the full offline poker experience and gourmet dining with comfort and ease. From wheelchair-accessible poker tables to gluten-free and vegetarian menu options, our team will tailor your evening around your needs.

Venue accessibility

Wheelchair-accessible entry via lifts from the Collins Street lobby.

Reserved accessible seating zones near the main poker tables and in the dining lounge.

Clear, low-glare lighting and comfortable acoustic treatment for focused card play.

Dietary preferences

Gluten-free alternatives, including sides and sauces suitable for tableside dining.

Vegetarian and lighter plates aligned with longer Texas Hold'em or Pot-Limit Omaha sessions.

Thoughtful moderation of rich flavours and portion sizes tailored to tournament pacing.

Share your requirements in your booking form or with our concierge team when you arrive. We will align table selection, chip stack presentation, and service rhythm to ensure you can focus fully on the next hand.

FAQs & House Rules

Offline Poker Formats, Buy-Ins, Etiquette & Venue Policies

Browse key questions about formats, buy-in systems, chip stacks, and how to book your seat. For full details on offline poker etiquette, card room rules, and house standards, visit our dedicated FAQ & House Rules page.

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What offline poker formats and tournaments do you host?

The Velvet Felt focuses on structured offline Texas Hold'em tournaments, Pot-Limit Omaha features, Deep Stack series, bounty events, and curated high roller invitations. All play is conducted in our social card room using tournament chips and points, with professional dealers managing blind structures, chip counts, and table flow.

How does the buy-in and starting chip stack system work?

Each tournament lists a clearly defined buy-in in points or entry chips, along with the associated starting chip stack and blind levels. Guests receive an initial stack of tournament chips, with the blinds increasing on a fixed schedule. Our dealers and floor hosts are happy to explain the structure, leaderboard points, and chip leader awards before you sit down.

Can I visit just for dinner or drinks without joining a tournament?

Yes. Many guests visit purely for the gourmet grill, charcuterie, and speakeasy cocktail bar. You are welcome to reserve a dining table, enjoy dessert at the bar, or soak in the card room atmosphere from the lounge without playing a single hand.

Do I need prior poker experience to take part?

Not at all. Our offline card room welcomes beginners, social players, and seasoned high rollers alike. Beginner-friendly tables and selected Texas Hold'em tournaments are structured with gentle blind progressions and supportive dealers who can guide you through chip values, betting rounds, and etiquette.

What are the age restrictions and dress expectations?

The Velvet Felt is strictly an 18+ venue. Guests are asked to maintain a smart casual standard, with neat, well-presented attire that complements the dark-luxe, cinematic feel of the card room and restaurant. Our team reserves the right to enforce house standards to protect the ambience for all.

Connect With Us

Take Your Seat at the Table. The Next Hand is Yours.

Whether you are planning a chef-crafted dinner, a chilled speakeasy drink, or a focused Texas Hold'em showdown, our team is ready to secure your seat. Reach out for urgent offline poker, tournament, or dining assistance.

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Reservations line: +61 3 8341 9725

Email concierge: [email protected]

All offline poker and dining enquiries are handled in-venue. We never request card details via email or unsecured messages.

Responsible social play & venue policy: The Velvet Felt is a licensed restaurant, hospitality venue, and social card room. All poker tournaments and games are conducted strictly under social card room rules using tournament chips and points. No real-money cash wagering or monetary payouts occur on the premises. Strictly an 18+ venue. We support responsible social play and hospitality excellence.