Second Sitting is a café and bar on Derby Road in Melbourne, from Claudia and Rory.

A relaxed, unhurried space to eat, drink and stay a little longer than planned. Not fancy. Not trying to be.

The kitchen is led by Rory, who has spent his career cooking in some of the most loved restaurants in the UK, alongside chefs including Marcus Wareing, Angela Hartnett and Jason Atherton. He's taken everything he's learned in those kitchens and left the formality at the door.

Mornings are for proper brunch. Lunch is simple and seasonal, salads, a couple of grilled sandwiches, whatever's good. Thursday to Saturday evenings the kitchen shifts into small plates, meant for sharing and taking your time over. The kind of food that works however you want to eat it.

No large plates section, no three-course menu, no white tablecloths. Just really good food, done well, using produce from Tori and Ben's farm, pastries from Crafted Bakery, and a menu that moves with the seasons.

Alongside the food you'll find a thoughtfully chosen wine list with a strong organic and sustainable focus, draught beers from Attic Brewery in Birmingham, St Martins coffee and specialty drinks.

We're glad you found us.

Claudia and Rory

opening hours

Monday / 9am ‘til 3pm (kitchen reduced menu)
Tuesday & Weds / 9am ‘til 3pm (kitchen open 9am - 2.30pm)
Thursday / 9am ‘til 10pm (kitchen 9am-2.30pm then 5pm-9pm)
Friday & Saturday / 9am ‘til 11pm (kitchen 9am-2.30pm then 5pm-9pm)
Sunday / 10am ‘til 3pm (kitchen 10am - 2.30pm full brunch)

UPCOMING EVENTS

CHARCUTERIE & CREMANT

WEDNESDAY 24TH JUNE 2026

Charcuterie or cheese board + a bottle of Crémant de Loire Between two - £50
Between four - £100

INTRO TO WINE

WEDNESDAY 29TH JULY 2026

Join us for the first of many evenings hosted by Chris of Ellis Wines, discussing an introduction to wine tasting!

Pricing coming soon!

Location

29B Derby Road
Melbourne
DE73 8FE

Contact

claudia@secondsittingmelbourne.co.uk

BOOK A TABLE

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