Bright mid-century social club atrium with guests dining and a visible Card Lounge opening revealing multiple physical poker tables

GOOD FOOD.
REAL TABLES.
OFFLINE POKER.

Clube da Jogada is Melbourne's social dining destination where contemporary Australian food and authentic offline poker come together under one roof. Step into a bright, mid-century-inspired space where every evening can end with a hand of cards at a real table.

Welcome to Clube da Jogada

A Modern Australian Social Club

Clube da Jogada is a contemporary restaurant and social club in the heart of Melbourne. By day, it's a bright, mid-century-inspired dining room serving modern Australian dishes and signature cocktails. By night, the atmosphere shifts as the Card Lounge comes alive with face-to-face poker around physical tables.

Contemporary Australian Dining
The Card Lounge
Live Poker Nights
The Dining Room

Modern Australian, Served Bright

Our kitchen celebrates the best of Australian produce with a contemporary twist. From share plates to signature mains, every dish is designed to be enjoyed in the lively atmosphere of our dining room. Pair your meal with a cocktail from the bar, and settle in for an evening that might just continue at the poker table.

Beautifully plated contemporary Australian dish with a colourful cocktail in a bright mid-century dining room
A signature dish and cocktail in the bright dining room.
Offline Poker

Real People. Real Tables. Real Play.

Face-to-Face

Offline poker at Clube da Jogada means sitting across from real people at a physical table. You read expressions, share conversation, and feel the energy of the room—no screens, no avatars.

Physical Tables

Our Card Lounge features multiple complete poker tables, each with felt surfaces, proper seating, and all the tactile elements of the game—cards, chips, and the shuffle.

The Club Atmosphere

Poker here is part of a social evening. Enjoy dinner, then move to the Card Lounge for a session that feels like a natural extension of the night.

The Card Lounge

A Room Built for the Game

The Card Lounge is the heart of Clube da Jogada's poker identity. Designed with focused lighting, comfortable seating, and multiple physical poker tables, it's a space where the game feels both intimate and electric. Whether you're a seasoned player or new to Texas Hold'em, the Lounge welcomes you to take a seat.

Wide view of the Card Lounge with multiple physical poker tables and players engaged in face-to-face play under focused lighting
Texas Hold'em

The Classic Game, Played Live

Texas Hold'em is the world's most popular poker variant, and at Clube da Jogada it's played the way it should be: live, around a physical table, with real cards and real opponents. Our sessions cater to all levels, from friendly games to more focused play, always in a welcoming club atmosphere.

  • Learn the game in a friendly setting
  • Join regular poker nights
  • Enjoy the social side of face-to-face play
Poker Nights

Find Your Table

Clube da Jogada hosts regular poker nights and sessions in the Card Lounge. Whether you're looking for a casual game after dinner or a more dedicated evening of Texas Hold'em, there's a table waiting for you. Check our schedule and join the next session.

Weeknight Texas Hold'em Sessions

Regular weeknight sessions for players who want a focused game in a relaxed club setting.

Weekend Social Poker

A more casual weekend atmosphere for social play, perfect after a long lunch or early dinner.

Special Themed Poker Nights

Occasional themed evenings that bring a playful twist to the Card Lounge experience.

The Social Club

More Than a Restaurant

Clube da Jogada is designed for connection. From the moment you walk in, the space encourages conversation, whether over a shared plate or a hand of cards. It's a place where Melbourne locals and visitors come together to enjoy good food, great company, and the timeless appeal of face-to-face poker.

It feels like a club from another era, but with the best of today's Melbourne.

— A Clube da Jogada regular

Your Table Awaits

Join us for dinner, a cocktail, and a hand of cards. Whether you're here for the food or the poker, Clube da Jogada is Melbourne's home for face-to-face play.