Our Menu
SIGNATURE COCKTAILS & SMALL BITES
Hidden beneath Melbourne’s CBD, Curious offers a focused menu of curated cocktails and flavour-driven small plates. Thoughtful drinks and well-balanced bites come together in an intimate underground setting, designed for discovering something a little different each visit.
COCKTAIL MENU
CURIOUS MATTER X MATT WHILEY
Exploring the fundamental states of matter: solid, liquid, gas, and vapour plus a fifth: "curiosity.“ These are expressed through multisensory experiences, theatrical service rituals, and unexpected ingredient transformations.
QUANTUM SILK
26
Absolut Vodka, Ginger, Thai Basil, Lime Juice, Lime Leaf, Bok Choy, Coriander Oil
AEON DRIFT
28
Bacardi Rum, Coconut Oil, Kofi-Cured Banana Sherry, Olive Brine, Salted Coconut
PYRO-FLORA
26
Old Young's Smoked Vodka, Burnt Pear, Lemon Myrtle and Strawberry Gum Soda, Mastica, Passionfruit
SURFACE TENSION
26
Beefeater Gin, Sancho and Gum Leaf Soda, Cocchi Americano, Caraway, Cucumber, Apple
RED EARTH
32
Olmeca Altos Tequila, Tomato Caramel Liqueur, Blood Lime Lemon
CRYOCONE
32
Buffalo Trace Bourbon, Bacon Infused Absolut Vodka, Maple Raisin Liqueur, Burnt Butter Ice Cream
TROPICAL SAND STORM
32
Bunya Nut Rum, Bacardi Coconut, Clarified Banana, Salted Pineapple, Lime
WIZZ FIZZ
Alcoholic
34
Non-Alcoholic
25
Olmeca Altos Tequila, Campari, Guava Leaf, Rosella Tea, Sparkling Wine, Peach Kombucha
CURIOUS MATCHA
Alcoholic
32
Non-Alcoholic
20
Absolut Vodka, Sparkling Watermelon and Coconut, Campari, Lemon
ON CLOUD NINE
14
Bacardi Rum, Mint, Lime, Egg White, N20
TO EAT
Designed to share and match your choice of libation.
SNACKS
NATURAL OYSTERS (6)
36
Served with Champagne Vinaigrette, Citrus, Hot Sauce | GF, DF, NF
GUAC & CHIPS
18
Warm Tortilla Chips | GF, VG
WAGYU SKEWERS
each
9.5
Tare Glaze, Scallion, Puffed Rice | GF, DF, NF
CRABBY CRUMPET
each
8
Fraser Isle Spanner Crab, Mayonnaise, Naomi’s Crumpet | NF
MARINATED VICTORIAN OLIVES
14
Toasted Bread | VG, NF
SHOESTRING FRIES
13
Parmesan, Truffle | GF
BIGGER BITES
FANCY BIRD
32
Buttermilk Fried Chicken, House Pickles, Hot Honey | NF
Oscietra Caviar (10g)
65.00
SMASH BURGER
33
Tomato Relish, Grilled Onions, American Cheddar, Pickles, Brioche Roll, Chips | NF
SOMETHING SWEET
VANILLA EMBER
22
Smoked Vanilla Bean Mousse, Brownie, Vanilla Bean Praline
GOLDEN NUGGET
22
Milk Chocolate Mousse, Pecan Cocoa Nib Praline, Coffee Crème Brulee, Smoked Aerated Chocolate