Grill & Speakeasy Menu
Discover the heart of The Velvet Felt menu, where premium Australian grilling and refined card room dining meet in dark noir luxury. Every plate is chef-curated to elevate your offline poker night without interrupting the rhythm of the table.
Chef-curated grill
Dry-aged wagyu focus
Balanced flavours for long Texas Hold'em tournaments.
Card room ready
Tableside service
Discreet arrivals between hands and blind level breaks.
Offline Poker Dining Philosophy
The Velvet Felt menu at Themar Bleparlour blends a premium Australian steakhouse, refined lounge dining and a speakeasy bar into one seamless offline poker experience. Plates arrive clean, elegantly presented and easy to enjoy while you track chip stacks and read the room.
Menu philosophy
Every dish is designed to match the pace and focus of offline poker. Portions give you lasting energy through deep-stack Texas Hold'em tournaments, while flavours remain precise and elegant enough for a long-form lounge dinner with friends or colleagues.
Tableside service
Our floor team and dealers coordinate seamlessly so meals and drinks arrive with minimal disruption to your game. Expect low-glare plating, clean-serve bowls and discreet clear-downs timed around blind structure breaks and dealer rotations.
Australian provenance
We favour premium Australian wagyu, pasture-raised meats, line-caught seafood and seasonal market vegetables. Our sourcing partners are chosen for quality and ethics, bringing a sense of place to every hand you play and every plate you savour.
Craft Cocktails, Whisky & Australian Wine
Our bar program is built around mood, precision and balance. From smoked old fashioneds and barrel-aged negronis to Australian wine flights and local brews, every pour is tuned to the cinematic glow of the poker tables.
Smoked, stirred and served with theatre.
Explore smoked old fashioneds, slow-stirred martinis, barrel-aged negronis and poker-themed signatures built on premium Australian and international spirits. Glassware is chosen for stability, with low-set silhouettes ideal for the card room rail.
Sommelier-curated for the grill.
Our cellar features structured Australian reds for wagyu, bright whites for seafood and a considered selection of local craft brews in sleek tinnies. Pairings are recommended by our team to complement both your plate and the atmosphere of an offline poker night.
Signature combinations for key moments in play.
Whether you are settling into a long deep-stack session or celebrating a chip leader finish, our team can suggest pairings that honour the moment. Think wagyu and shiraz pre-tournament, crisp pilsner and sliders during play, or a whisky affogato to mark the final hand.
Chat with our bar team on arrival to design a drinks arc that matches your Texas Hold'em tournament schedule or social poker night.
View Tournament SchedulePoker Dining Packages & Seasonal Plates
Whether you are hosting a corporate card night, a birthday tournament or a relaxed social table, our poker dining packages and seasonal menus keep the focus on conversation, chip stacks and shared experiences.
Group experiences
Curated group menus designed around your offline poker format. Expect multi-course tastings, chip bowl platters and bottle service for high roller bookings, all timed in harmony with your blind structure and dealer-led breaks.
Vegetarian & seafood
Chargrilled prawns, crisp-skinned fish, native herb salads and truffle mushroom risotto showcase the best of Australian produce. Dishes are plated with clean lines, ensuring cutlery and glassware sit comfortably alongside your cards and chips.
After-dinner finishes
Close the evening with warm flourless chocolate torte, vanilla bean panna cotta or a whisky affogato that pairs perfectly with a final debrief over the night's standout hands.
Speak with our team in advance to align your dining package with your preferred offline poker format, chip structures and card room timing.
Book a Poker Table & DiningTableside Dining Service
Tableside dining at The Velvet Felt is orchestrated with the same precision as a well-run card room. Our team coordinates with dealers so that orders, arrivals and clear-downs respect gameplay, blind levels and player focus. You can stay present in every hand while enjoying a full restaurant-standard experience.
Prefer to visit purely for dinner, wine or cocktails? You are welcome to enjoy the grill and speakeasy without joining a poker table. Simply let our team know your preference on arrival.
Food Provenance & Sourcing
From the wagyu on the grill to the honeycomb on the charcuterie board, The Velvet Felt is built on premium Australian produce. We collaborate with local growers, butchers, fishers and artisan makers who share our commitment to quality and responsible sourcing.
Local partners
Our wagyu, seafood and seasonal vegetables are sourced from trusted Australian producers who prioritise care for land, animals and waterways. This provenance informs every menu decision, from steak cuts to vegetarian specials.
Seasonal approach
As Australian seasons shift, so do our garnishes, sides and hero ingredients. Expect menus that feel fresh yet familiar whether you join us for a weekday card room night or a weekend high roller experience.
Responsible hospitality
We support responsible enjoyment of food and beverages in a social, offline poker environment. Our team can guide you towards options that keep you comfortable, focused and hydrated throughout your time at the tables.
Final Invitation
Whether you are settling in for a chef-crafted steak, grazing on charcuterie with friends or matching a smoked cocktail to a late-stage Texas Hold'em tournament, your seat is ready at The Velvet Felt.
Explore more about our offline poker philosophy and house standards on the FAQ & House Rules page, or discover private suites on the High Roller Lounge page.