Seamstress Restaurant and Bar

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Seamstress Restaurant and Bar is a multi-level venue in Melbourne’s CBD offering contemporary pan-Asian fusion dining alongside a Prohibition-style cocktail bar and basement bar/function space.

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
seamstress.com.au

About Seamstress Restaurant and Bar

Seamstress Restaurant and Bar is a multi-level dining and drinking destination located in Melbourne’s CBD, Victoria, Australia. Set inside a converted 19th‑century textile building, it offers contemporary pan‑Asian fusion dining in the restaurant, a Prohibition‑style cocktail bar, and a basement bar/function space suited to private events. Guests typically visit for sit‑down dinners, cocktails, wine and spirits, and group functions, with bookings commonly made online via seamstress.com.au or through third‑party reservation platforms.

A charge from Seamstress Restaurant and Bar usually appears on your bank or card statement after you dine at the restaurant, open a bar tab, or pay for a private function or event package. You may see a one‑time charge for food and drinks, a pre‑authorisation hold when you start a bar tab or secure a group booking, or a deposit for a function that’s later offset against your final bill. If you’ve booked through a third‑party reservation or event platform, the descriptor may still reference Seamstress or a shortened version of its name, and charges will be processed in Australian dollars (AUD), often with GST included in the total.

If you’re unsure about a Seamstress Restaurant and Bar charge, first check recent receipts, email booking confirmations, and any group or work‑related outings you attended in Melbourne’s CBD around the transaction date. Look for keywords like “Seamstress,” “Seamstress Restaurant,” or similar on your statement and compare the amount with your expected spend, including any tips or surcharges (such as weekend or public‑holiday surcharges, if applicable). To resolve questions, contact the venue directly via the details on seamstress.com.au or reply to your booking confirmation email with the transaction date, last four digits of your card, and charge amount so staff can locate the bill, resend receipts, clarify pre‑authorisation holds, and correct any billing errors if they occurred.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why do I see a charge from Seamstress Restaurant and Bar on my card?

This charge typically comes from dining at the restaurant, ordering drinks in the cocktail bar, or settling a bar tab or function bill at Seamstress in Melbourne’s CBD. If you attended a work function, birthday, or group event, the organiser may have used your card to pay or to split the bill, which can result in the Seamstress name showing on your statement even if you didn’t make the booking yourself.

Does Seamstress Restaurant and Bar use pre‑authorisation holds on my card?

Yes, Seamstress may place a temporary pre‑authorisation on your card when you open a bar tab, secure a large group booking, or provide card details as a guarantee. This is not a final charge; it’s a hold that is either converted to the final bill amount when you pay or released by your bank if unused. Depending on your bank, it can take a few business days for the hold to disappear from your available balance.

What are typical amounts I might be charged by Seamstress Restaurant and Bar?

Common transaction amounts range from smaller spends (for example, AUD $30–$80) for drinks at the bar, through to higher totals (AUD $80–$200+ per person) for dinner with cocktails or wine. For private events or functions, you might see larger one‑off payments or deposits, such as several hundred to several thousand dollars, depending on the package and group size. All charges are processed in Australian dollars and may include GST and any applicable surcharges.

I don’t remember going to Seamstress—how can I verify if this charge is mine?

Start by checking your calendar, messages, and emails around the date of the charge for any dinner, drinks, or event plans in Melbourne’s CBD, including work functions or celebrations organised by others. Review your email for booking confirmations from Seamstress or from reservation platforms you use. If you still can’t identify the transaction, contact the venue via the details on seamstress.com.au with the charge amount, date, and the name on the card so they can look up the corresponding bill and provide a copy of the receipt.

How can I get a copy of my receipt or tax invoice from Seamstress Restaurant and Bar?

If you didn’t receive a receipt at the time of payment, you can request a copy by contacting Seamstress directly using the contact form or email details listed on seamstress.com.au. Provide the date and approximate time of your visit, the name on the booking (if any), the last four digits of your card, and the exact transaction amount. The team can then locate your bill and send you a receipt or tax invoice for your records or for expense claims.

How do deposits and function payments work at Seamstress?

For larger group bookings or private functions in the basement bar or exclusive spaces, Seamstress may require an upfront deposit or minimum spend payment by card. This deposit is usually deducted from your final bill on the event date, with any remaining balance charged at the end of the function. If an event is cancelled or rescheduled, the deposit refund or transfer will follow the cancellation terms outlined at the time of booking, so check your confirmation email for specific conditions.

How do I dispute a Seamstress charge or request a refund or correction?

Contact Seamstress directly before going to your bank, as most issues can be resolved quickly by the venue. Reach out via the contact details on seamstress.com.au with the transaction amount, date, name on the card, and a brief description of the issue (for example, incorrect tip, double charge, or wrong amount). If an error is confirmed, they can process a refund or adjustment; your bank may then take several business days to show the refund on your account.

Can Seamstress Restaurant and Bar set up recurring or subscription‑style charges?

No, Seamstress does not operate as a subscription service—charges are normally one‑off payments related to specific visits, tabs, or events. The only time you might see more than one Seamstress charge is if you visit multiple times, have multiple separate tabs, or pay an initial deposit followed by a final balance for a function or group booking.

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