Denmark House

Dansk Forældregruppe
2026-06-24 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-06-17 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-06-10 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-06-03 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-05-27 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-05-20 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-05-13 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-05-06 10:00 - 12:00 (Australia/Melbourne) and 2 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

Members only event – Præsidents Taffel, June 2026
2026-06-17 12:00 - 14:30 | Denmark House, L3 428 Lt Bourke St, Melbourne, VIC, 3000, Australia
Join us for our monthly President’s Lunch at Denmark House — a relaxed and sociable afternoon that brings members together over a classic communal lunch in the spirit of Danish tradition.
A loyal core of long-standing members attends each month, making the Taffel not only a wonderful way to enjoy good company, but also a chance to hear the stories, memories, and quiet club lore that rarely make it into writing. For newer members especially, it is a special opportunity to connect with the people and personalities who have helped shape the life of the Club over the years.
Your booking includes four pieces of smørrebrød, one house drink, one akvavit, dessert, and coffee.
Bookings are essential, and pseats are limited.

Live jazz with Mark Matthews Duo
2026-06-12 16:30 - 19:30, 2026-05-29 16:30 - 19:30, 2026-05-15 16:30 - 19:30, 2026-05-01 16:30 - 19:30, 2026-04-17 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.

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

Members Dinner - May 2026
2026-05-28 18:00 - 21:00 | Denmark House, L3 428 Lt Bourke St, Melbourne, VIC, 3000, Australia
Join fellow members of the Danish Club for our monthly Members Dinner, held on the last Thursday of the month – an evening centred around good food, great company, and genuine hygge.
Designed as a relaxed and welcoming gathering, this dinner is a wonderful opportunity to reconnect with familiar faces, meet new members, and enjoy the atmosphere of the Club over a chef’s choice menu.
Your ticket includes one drink on arrival, one akvavit, a chef’s choice main course, dessert, and coffee.
Bookings are essential, and number of seats are limited.

King Frederik X Dinner - Members only event
2026-05-26 18:00 - 22:00
Join us at Denmark House as we celebrate the birthday of His Majesty King Frederik X with a special members-only dinner in honour of Denmark’s King.
King Frederik is widely admired for his modern, grounded approach to royal life, as well as his deep connection to Danish culture, community and tradition. In celebration of the occasion, we invite our members to gather for an evening of good company, Danish hospitality and a menu fit for the day.
We will begin the evening with standing canapés, before sitting down to enjoy His Majesty’s favourite dish:braised beefcheek served with pork lardons, mashed potato, fries, onion, egg and beets.To finish, dessert will be a classic Danish birthday cake.
This is one of the Club’s complimentary member events, but seating is limited and bookings are essential. Please secure your ticket early to avoid missing out, as no exceptions can be made once the event is fully booked.
We look forward to celebrating with you.

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.

Members only event – Præsidents Taffel, May 2026
2026-05-20 12:00 - 14:30 | Denmark House, L3 428 Lt Bourke St, Melbourne, VIC, 3000, Australia

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.

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

Members Dinner - April 2026
2026-04-30 18:00 - 21:00 | Denmark House, L3 428 Lt Bourke St, Melbourne, VIC, 3000, Australia
Join fellow members of the Danish Club for our monthly Members Dinner – an evening centred around good food, great company, and genuine hygge.
Designed as a relaxed and welcoming gathering, this dinner is a wonderful opportunity to reconnect with familiar faces, meet new members, and enjoy the atmosphere of the Club over a chef’s choice menu.
Your ticket includes one drink on arrival, one akvavit, a chef’s choice main course, dessert, and coffee.
Bookings are essential, and number of seats are limited.

Dining area closed for a private function
2026-04-23 16:00 - 19:30
Dining area is closed for a private function, however the bar & bar menu will remain open for members and the public from 5:30pm.

Queen Margrethe II Birthday set menu lunch celebration
2026-04-16 12:00 - 14:30
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

Members only event – Præsidents Taffel, April 2026
2026-04-15 12:00 - 14:30 | Denmark House, L3 428 Lt Bourke St, Melbourne, VIC, 3000, Australia
Join us for the monthly President’s Lunch at Denmark House to share a communal lunch and get to know other members of the Danish Club or reconnect with friends.
Price includes four smørrebrød, one akvavit, dessert, and coffee.
Bookings are essential, book your ticket now.

Easter buffet - April 2026
2026-04-11 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.
To celebrate Easter, our classic buffet takes a fresh, Danish-spring-inspired turn – featuring a special selection of pickled herring, traditional Easter favourites, and a roast lamb centrepiece, alongside much-loved staples like gravad laks, crumbed fish with remoulade, meatballs, and more. Finish on a sweet note with Easter treats, including chocolate eggs, plus dessert, tea & coffee.
$70 for Danish Club Members • $80 for Guests/Non-members • $30 for Children

Mark Matthews Jazz Duo
2026-04-10 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.
Dinner will also be available in the restaurant from 4-8pm.

Påskeklip - Family Easter Decoration Day
2026-03-29 12:00 - 15:00 | Denmark House, L3 428 Lt Bourke St, Melbourne, VIC, 3000, Australia
Bring your kids and make your own decorations to take home.
We will cut gækkebreve and prepare watercress and many other decorations for your home to hang up.
Drinks will be available to purchase on the day, however no food will be available.
Please get your tickets below and let us know if your plans change and can no longer make it.
