A Day at The Boot Factory: From Morning Coffee to Friday Night Drinks

There’s something special about spending time in a place with a story.

Set within the historic Pentridge Quarter Master’s building, The Boot Factory brings together two dining experiences under one roof — The Boot Factory Café by day and Harper & Sole by night.

Whether you’re stopping by for a morning coffee, meeting friends for lunch or settling in for dinner and live music, there’s plenty of reason to make The Boot Factory part of your next visit to Pentridge.

Start Your Day at The Boot Factory Café

From 8am, The Boot Factory Café is the place to start your day.

Enjoy breakfast, brunch, lunch or simply a coffee while taking in the character of one of Pentridge’s historic buildings. The building dates back to the 1850s and was once part of the former Coburg Penitentiary, where prisoners who were considered well behaved worked making boots and shoes for prison guards.

Today, the historic space has been given a very different purpose — bringing people together over good food, coffee and conversation.

Take in the History of Pentridge

One of the things that makes dining at The Boot Factory different is the setting.

Pentridge is steeped in history, with historic buildings and architecture sitting alongside shops, entertainment and modern dining. It’s a place where Melbourne’s past and present come together, making it worth exploring before or after your meal.

So take your time, wander through Pentridge and discover some of the stories behind the place.

Stay for Dinner at Harper & Sole

As the day winds down, The Boot Factory takes on a different atmosphere.

Located within the same historic venue, Harper & Sole is our evening restaurant, open Friday and Saturday nights from 5pm.

It’s a relaxed setting for dinner, drinks and a night out with friends, family or someone special.

And if you’re looking for a little more atmosphere, Friday and Saturday nights also feature live music from 6pm, with performances from a rotating line-up of talented local artists.

Make a Night of It

Why rush home?

Start with a drink, settle in for dinner and enjoy live music from 6–9pm. With happy hour from 5–7pm, it’s an easy way to turn dinner into a night out.

Whether you’re catching up with friends, celebrating something special or simply looking for somewhere different to spend your Friday or Saturday night, Harper & Sole offers a relaxed dining experience in a truly unique setting.

Come and Experience The Boot Factory

From morning coffee and brunch to dinner, drinks and live music, The Boot Factory is more than just a café.

It’s a place to eat, drink, celebrate and spend time together — all within one of Pentridge’s historic buildings.

So next time you’re visiting Pentridge, come and experience The Boot Factory and Harper & Sole for yourself.

The Boot Factory Café: Open daily from 7am–3pm on weekdays and 8am–3pm on weekends Harper & Sole: Open Friday & Saturday nights from 5pm, with live music from 6–9pm