Restaurants

LAYAL

Middle Eastern-inspired escape

International|Great for groups|Casual dining
Welcome to Layal, Crown Melbourne’s newest Middle Eastern-inspired escape. 
Bold flavours and fragrant aromas transport you to the heart of Arabia, with a menu designed around sharing—mezze plates, smoky grills, and dishes layered with authentic spices and fresh ingredients. 
Pair it with cocktails that take their cue from Middle Eastern traditions, infused with botanicals and a touch of intrigue in every sip. 
When the mood calls for something extra, head to the balcony overlooking the Riverwalk and Melbourne’s sparkling skyline – the perfect spot to watch the sunset and linger late into the night. At Layal, every moment invites you to relax, connect, and savour the experience.
OPENING HOURS

Operating hours

5pm - 11pm (Thu)

5pm - 2am (Fri, Sat)

5pm - 11pm (Sun)

Kitchen hours

5pm - 10pm (Thu)

5pm - 10:30pm (Fri, Sat)

5pm - 10pm (Sun)

Opening hours are subject to change. See here for full Terms and Conditions.

LOCATION

8 Whiteman Street, Southbank, VIC, 3006, Australia

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Flavours of the Middle East

Discover authentic Middle Eastern flavours with creamy hummus, smoky baba ghanouj, vibrant salads, and warm mezza like sambousek and rkakat. Indulge in char-grilled mains from shish tawook to Angus beef, and finish with sweet classics like knafeh and baklava ice cream.

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Private Events

Middle Eastern elegance with a modern edge

Layal brings warmth, vibrancy and flavour to your next event. From intimate private dinners to large cocktail receptions, Layal adapts beautifully to a wide range of event styles, bringing character and energy to every occasion.

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Terms

The finer details

Discover all the finer details to make your time at Crown Melbourne seamless and enjoyable.

Booking policy

No split bills. Seating arrangement is upon restaurants discretion. Crown practices responsible service of alcohol.

Cancellation policy

Credit or debit card details are required to guarantee all reservations. Full pre-payment is required for all special offers, set menus and where a minimum spend is required. All credit card information will be processed securely. Funds may be verified but no charges will be debited from your card at the time of reservation unless pre-payment is required. All reservations are subject to a 15-minute grace period. Please contact the restaurant if you are running late.

For groups of 12 or less, if you wish to cancel or reduce the size of your reservation, please refer to your confirmation SMS or email for simple adjustment options at least 12 hours before your reservation time.

For groups between 13 and 29 people please refer to your confirmation SMS or email for simple adjustment options at least 72 hours before your reservation time.

Cancellations or changes to the reservation outside of the applicable notice periods or no shows may incur a fee of up to $50 per person charged to the credit card provided to secure the reservation.

Crown may contact you to confirm your reservation. Crown reserve the right to cancel any unconfirmed reservations.

For full policy details please click here.

Credit card surcharge

Please note a 1.15% surcharge applies for all credit card transactions and a 10% surcharge applies on Sundays. A 15% surcharge applies on all Public Holidays (one surcharge fee of 15% if Public Holiday falls on a Sunday, unless specified otherwise). 

Allergies & dietary requests

Guests must advise the venue of any dietary requirements or food allergies at the time of booking and/or when placing an order while at the venue. While Crown Melbourne will endeavour to accommodate requests for special meals for customers who have food allergies or intolerances, we cannot guarantee completely allergy-free meals. This is due to the potential of trace allergens in the working environment and supplied ingredients.

Dress standards

 Please view the Crown Melbourne dress standards prior to your reservation.