
Tamura Sake Bar
A much-loved sake bar on Gertrude Street in Fitzroy, Melbourne, rated 4.6 across more than 390 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
Tamura Sake Bar sits on Gertrude Street in Fitzroy, one of Melbourne's most iconic and characterful inner-north suburbs. A much-loved Japanese sake bar, it's earned a strong reputation — combining a great range of sake and Japanese drinks with quality Japanese fare and a warm, intimate atmosphere, the kind of in-the-know spot that's become a genuine favourite for something a little different.
The appeal is that combination of a brilliant sake offering, quality Japanese food and a relaxed, characterful setting in a prime Gertrude Street location, ideal for a sake tasting, a drink with friends, a date or a sociable night out. A dedicated sake bar with quality food and a genuine point of difference really stands out, and Tamura has clearly won over a devoted following.
With a 4.6 rating from more than 390 reviews, it's clearly a much-loved spot. The sake and drinks list, menus, opening hours and pricing vary, and a popular, intimate bar gets busy on weekends, so it's worth checking current details and booking directly where needed before you go — though for quality sake and Japanese food in a characterful setting, it's well worth seeking out Tamura in Fitzroy.
Reviewed by Iyan B.
Practical details
Opening hours
Open now- Monday
- 17:00 – 22:30
- Tuesday
- 17:00 – 22:30
- WednesdayToday
- 12:00 – 15:00, 17:00 – 22:30
- Thursday
- 12:00 – 15:00, 17:00 – 22:30
- Friday
- 12:00 – 00:00
- Saturday
- 12:00 – 00:00
- Sunday
- 12:00 – 21:00
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 82
- Popularity
- 79
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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