Denmark House

Queen Margrethe II Birthday set menu lunch celebration
2026-04-16 12:00 - 14:30 (Australia/Melbourne)
Let’s mark Queen Margrethe II’s birthday the Danish way — together, around the table.
On Thursday 16 April, we’ll be serving a special Queen’s Birthday set menu for lunch. This is a chance to gather with fellow Danes (and Denmark-lovers), share a toast, and enjoy a proper Danish meal in hyggelig company.
Why we celebrate
Queen Margrethe II was born on 16 April 1940 and served as Denmark’s Queen for 52 years (1972–2024) before abdicating in favour of her son, King Frederik X. For many of us, she represents a lifetime of Danish history, culture, and continuity — and this lunch is our small Melbourne way of honouring that tradition.
Important note
This lunch will be a set-menu with choices of classic Danish gastronomy. Our usual à la carte menu will not be available.
Menu fit for a Queen @$45 per person
Starter choose one:
Potato and leek soup, bacon, toasted rye bread.
Beetroot herring, horse radish cream, rye crisp.
Rolled grain fed Victorian roast beef with apple, carrot, chives and herb dressing.
Main choose one:
Danish Crispy pork belly, beetroot, roast potato, parsley sauce.
Butter poached whiting, black cabbage, mustard cream, salmon roe.
Pulses and grains, fermented mushrooms, buttered radish, pomme puree, fried parsley.
Sweets taste:
Apple trifle, whipped cream
Bookings
Bookings are essential. Please reserve via OpenTable.
Click here to book a table

Live jazz with Mark Matthews Duo
2026-04-17 16:30 - 19:30, 2026-05-01 16:30 - 19:30, 2026-05-15 16:30 - 19:30, 2026-05-29 16:30 - 19:30, 2026-06-12 16:30 - 19:30, 2026-06-26 16:30 - 19:30, 2026-07-10 16:30 - 19:30 | Denmark House, L3 428 Lt Bourke St, Melbourne, VIC, 3000, Australia
The Mark Matthews Duo are back again this year performing in the bar, playing jazz standards and great tunes.
Happy hour, $6 Carlsberg tap and house wines are available from 4–6pm, and snacks can be purchased from the bar.
Our Bar snack & dinner menu is available from 4-8pm.

Dansk Forældregruppe
2026-04-22 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-04-29 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-05-06 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-05-13 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-05-20 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-05-27 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-06-03 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-06-10 10:00 - 12:00 and 5 more dates
Free coffee, tea and wienerbrød
Would you like to catch up with other Danish parents or parents with a connection to Denmark?
Then come and share a morning together at The danish club on Wednesdays. For parents with babies and toddlers, to parents whose children are at school but would like to connect with other Danes.
Where:
The Denmark house Restaurant & Bar, Level 3, 428 Little Bourke St, Melbourne VIC 3000
When:
Weekly, starting from Wednesday 22 April, 10-12.
What to bring:
Good cheers, open mind, and if you have a baby – a mat
For more information, please contact Julie.maegaard@denmarkhouse.com.au

Monthly buffet - May 2026
2026-05-02 12:00 - 16:00 | Denmark House, L3 428 Lt Bourke St, Melbourne, VIC, 3000, Australia
For decades our Monthly Danish Lunch Buffet has been a hallmark at Denmark House.
On the first Saturday of every month Denmark House serves our popular Danish buffet lunch with all of your favorite traditional Danish food, including pickled herring, gravad laks, roast pork, crumbed fish with remoulade, meatballs, dessert, tea & coffee and more.
$65 for Danish Club Members – $75 for Guest/non members – $30 for children

Eurovision viewing brunch
2026-05-17 11:00 - 16:00
Join us at Denmark House on Sunday 17 May for a special Eurovision Viewing Brunch.
With the Eurovision Grand Final taking place in Europe on the evening of 16 May, we will be opening the doors the following morning so you can watch it with us before the results and highlights start appearing all over social media.
Settle in for a relaxed and lively morning with a brunch à la carte menu available to order as you please, along with bottomless brunch packages for those wanting to make a little more of the occasion. Whether you follow Eurovision closely each year or simply enjoy the atmosphere, it is a fun way to gather with friends and take in all the music, drama, and spectacle together.
Further details will be released soon, but tickets are available now. Seating is limited, and this event has sold out in previous years, so we recommend booking early to secure your place.

Book Launch: Royal Descent (with Gavan Thomson)
2026-05-22 17:00 - 18:00
Join us at Denmark House for an intimate launch of Royal Descent – a political thriller, love story and mystery with Denmark at its heart.
Denmark House is pleased to host the Melbourne launch of Royal Descent, the debut novel by Denmark House member Gavan Thomson.
A reluctant Danish Crown Prince arrives in Australia incognito for a gap year. He’s half Aussie, after all. In beautiful central Victoria, he encounters communal living, kangaroos, pagans, children, Aboriginal elders, and psycho drama. His life will never be the same again. Then he falls in love. As his year runs out, how can he possibly return to royal duties and the military? Fate intervenes tragically when a bushfire descends. Suddenly, impulsively, he sees a way out. Back in Denmark, his demise is a national tragedy and scandal. In mourning, the nation asks: “How could this have happened?” Detective Ebbe is sent to investigate but uncovers the shocking truth. The game is up, or is it? A political thriller, a love story, and a crime mystery, this novel, based on a real person, is sure to enthral you, whether you are a monarchist or a republican.
The evening will include an author talk and Q&A, followed by a book signing. Copies of the book will be available for purchase on the night.
Guests are welcome to stay on for dinner afterwards – Denmark House will open for normal dinner service from 6:00pm.
What to expect
A relaxed, seated book launch with:

Author talk + Q&A
Book signing
Books for sale (card & cash accepted)

Bookings / RSVP
Bookings are free but essential (limited seating).
Key details
Date: Friday 22 May 2026Time: 5:00–6:00pmLocation: Denmark House, Level 3, 428 Little Bourke Street, MelbourneCost: Free (registration required)Seating: Limited (~30 seats)
About the author
Gavan Thomson was born in 1954 in Barham, NSW, and first lived in Copenhagen from 1978–1981, where he studied Danish and worked in Copenhagen before returning to Australia. He also works as a Danish–English translator and has a background across biological sciences, community health and counselling. After years of professional writing, Royal Descent is his first novel.

Monthly buffet - June 2026
2026-06-06 12:00 - 16:00 | Denmark House, L3 428 Lt Bourke St, Melbourne, VIC, 3000, Australia
For decades, our Monthly Danish Lunch Buffet has been a hallmark at The Denmark House.
Held on the first Saturday of every month, this much-loved gathering brings members, guests, and families together to enjoy a generous spread of classic Danish favourites in a warm and social setting. Expect a buffet filled with traditional dishes such as pickled herring, gravad laks, roast pork, crumbed fish with remoulade, meatballs, dessert, tea, coffee, and more.
Whether you come for the food, the atmosphere, or the company, the Danish Lunch Buffet is a wonderful way to experience the flavours and hospitality that have long been part of Club life.
$65 for Danish Club Members$75 for guests and non-members$30 for children

Christmas in July buffet - Early session
2026-07-04 11:00 - 14:00, 2026-07-11 11:00 - 14:00, 2026-07-18 11:00 - 14:00 | Denmark House, L3 428 Lt Bourke St, Melbourne, VIC, 3000, Australia
Celebrate the season the Danish way with our festive Christmas in July Buffet. For decades, Denmark House has welcomed members, friends, and families to generous Danish buffet lunches filled with classic flavours, warmth, and hygge — and this special winter edition brings all the comfort and tradition of a Danish Christmas table to July.
What’s on the buffetPickled herring, salmon, roast pork with crackling, roast duck, crumbed fish with remoulade, frikadeller, seasonal salads and sides, plus risalamande (traditional Danish rice pudding), tea, coffee, and more festive favourites.
Two sessions per dayAs with our festive December buffet, this event will run across two sittings to welcome more guests:
Session 1: 11:00 am – 2:00 pmSession 2: 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
To help us reset the dining room between sittings, we kindly ask that all guests vacate their tables by 2:00 pm or 6:00 pm, depending on their session. This allows us to refresh the space and prepare for the next group. We appreciate your understanding.
Who it’s forPerfect for families, friends, and anyone wanting to enjoy the atmosphere and flavours of a traditional Danish Christmas lunch in the heart of Melbourne — with a cosy mid-year twist.
Pricing$70 for Danish Club Members$80 for guests and non-members$35 for children under 18
BookingsBookings are essential and places are limited. Reserve your table early to avoid disappointment.

Christmas in July buffet - Late session
2026-07-04 15:00 - 18:00, 2026-07-11 15:00 - 18:00 | Denmark House, L3 428 Lt Bourke St, Melbourne, VIC, 3000, Australia
