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18 Best Wine Bars in Melbourne


Our expert drinks writers and editors have nailed a list of their favourite wine bars in Melbourne to help you find what you’re looking for on a night out. These nearby wine bars aren’t hard to find, because they’re bursting at the seams with patrons, itching to get a dose of natural wine, rosé, and Aussie shiraz. There’s never a bad time to have wine, but you’ll want to find a place that serves a little food on the side as well.

Best Wine Bars in Melbourne at a Glance

The highlights of our list goes like this:

Now that we’ve looked at our favourites, let’s check out the complete list.

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Lane’s Edge Wine Bar | Image: Supplied

1. Lane’s Edge Wine Bar

Nestled on the infamous Bourke Street, this little laneway bar is quintessentially Melbourne. The drinks menu here is long and full of goodies – with a focus on boutique wines, independent beers, and fabulous cocktails. Just when you thought it couldn’t get any better, there is an open courtyard, tunes and a snacks menu complete with chippies, spring rolls and onion rings.

Address: 39 Bourke St, Melbourne VIC 3000
Hours: Mon-Thurs 4pm-11pm, Fri-Sat 4pm-12am
Phone: (03) 9654 2409

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Odd Culture Fitzroy | Image: Supplied

2. Odd Culture Fitzroy

Odd Culture is giving Fitzroy a taste of Sydney’s best with the launch of its first venue on Brunswick St. The new spot boasts an epic beer garden out back, a hybrid wine bar, and a bottle shop that’s been dubbed “an exploration of fermentation” serving up one of the most extensive drinks offerings in the city with plenty of natural wines and international wonders we bet you haven’t tried before. Food options are limited, but the selection is grippy with charcuterie, duck and pistachio terrine, and buffalo mozzarella clear favourites.

Address: 296 Brunswick St, Fitzroy VIC 3065
Hours: Mon-Thur 3-11pm, Fri-Sat 12pm-1am, Sun 12-11pm
Phone: (03) 9069 3212

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Bar Liberty | Image: Supplied

3. Bar Liberty

Yet another Fitzroy wine bar, Bar Liberty is casual and vibey, making it a worthwhile stop the next time you pass by Johnston Street. Their nine-page drinks menu has everything you could imagine, from classic cocktails, pet nat, local beers, orange wines, spirits and non-alcoholic beverages. If you arrive hungry, there’s a menu with snacks, meats, shared plates and desserts to complement the wines.

Address: 234 Johnston St, Fitzroy VIC 3065
Hours: Mon-Sat 5pm-11.30pm, Sun 12pm-5.30pm
Phone: (03) 9415 9025

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Embla | Image: Supplied

4. Embla

At this industrial-chic wine bar, the staff admit that their taste in wine may be slightly weird, but they think other people will happily share their off-centre drops. Up for grabs is a selection of gourmet small plates alongside an extensive wine menu – try the snapper carpaccio with walnut, yoghurt and green fig paired with one of their crisp white drops. They take lunch bookings (particularly for their Sunday set menu) but are only walk-in in the evening. Everything at this wine bar in Melbourne – the wine, food and staff – is full of character that shouldn’t be missed.

Address: 122 Russell Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
Hours: Mon-Tues 3pm-12pm, Weds-Sat 12pm-12am
Phone: 0455 122 121

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Underwood Wine Bar | Image: Supplied

5. Underwood Wine Bar

When it comes to Aussie pride, you can get much more proud than this wine bar. Stocking exclusively Australian wine and beer, Underwood Wine Bar is committed to supporting local, passionate producers. They’re also committed to providing every customer with a great time – whether that be through an extensive, alluring wine list, its intimate setting or mouth-watering charcuterie and bar snacks. This is the corner wine bar in Fitzroy that doesn’t miss a single detail.

Address: 181 St Georges Road, Fitzroy North VIC 3068
Hours: Weds 5pm-9pm, Thurs 5pm-10pm, Fri 5pm-11pm, Sat 3pm-11pm, Sun 3pm-8pm
Phone: 0473 955 306

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Kirk’s Wine Bar | Image: Supplied

6. Kirk’s Wine Bar

The slogan of Kirk’s Wine Bar ‘in vino veritas‘ means ‘in wine lies the truth’. And you know if they say it Latin, they must mean business. Kirk’s doesn’t take bookings so just turn up nd prepare to be swept up in a sea of intoxicating grape juice, scrumptious meals and good vibes. Its convenient location also makes it the perfect spot for post-work bevvies.

Address: 46 Hardware Ln (Cnr Little Bourke St), Melbourne VIC 3000
Hours: Tues-Thurs 12pm-10pm, Fri-Sat 12pm-11pm
Phone: (03) 9600 4550

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Gerald’s Bar | Image: Supplied

7. Gerald’s Bar

With nearly as many awards as they have wine varieties, Gerald’s Bar deserves its place as one of the best wine bars in Melbourne. The fun atmosphere, friendly staff and decadent degustations are the beginnings of an unforgettable night out. From the moment you read the hand-written scroll that is their menu to the final lingering taste of their local red or any other of their 200 wines, you’ll see what we mean.

Address: 386 Rathdowne Street, Carlton North VIC 3054
Hours: Mon-Sun 5pm-11pm
Phone: (03) 9349 4748

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Marion Wine Bar | Image: Supplied

8. Marion Wine Bar

Marion has more than just fantastic, seasonal wine and produce. With prime positioning on Gertrude Street, it’s a space that encourages you to stop for a moment and indulge in dishes designed to share and appreciate the depth of local and foreign blends that demonstrate the breadth of the winemaking world. Take a little of your visit to this wine bar Fitzroy home with you with their Deadman’s Dozen – a mixed dozen wine selection of mostly limited production wines that changes by the month. You could even nab yourself free home delivery with a six-month subscription.

Address: 53 Gertrude St, Fitzroy VIC 3065
Hours: Mon-Thu 5pm-10pm, Fri-Sun 12pm-10pm
Phone: (03) 9419 6262

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Milton Wine Shop | Image: Supplied

9. Milton Wine Shop

Milton Wine Shop is so much more than just a wine shop. They are a small wine bar that represents producers focusing on quality, honesty and representation of place in their wines. This favourite amongst Malvern locals has red, white, pink and orange varieties of wine as well as a curated selection of accompanying snacks. Whether you warm yourself by the cosy fireplace in the ‘living room’ in Winter or feel the Summer rays out in the courtyard, there’s always a reason to head to Milton, one of the best wine bars in Melbourne.

Address: 1427 Malvern Road, Malvern VIC 3144
Hours: Sun-Tue 12pm-9pm, Weds-Sat 12pm-11pm
Phone: (03) 9824 5337

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Neighbourhood Wine | Image: Supplied

10. Neighbourhood Wine

Neighbourhood Wine believes in seasonality and simplicity and takes the best produce offered at any certain time of the year and makes something beautiful and fragrant for your palette. The wine at this trendy Fitzroy wine bar has a particular focus on low-interference winemaking principles, which they believe allows the provenance of the wine to shine through. The list curated by Simon Denman is in constant evolution and growth, meaning each time you visit this sumptuous wine bar, you’ll fall in love with a different drop.

Address: 1 Reid Street, Fitzroy North VIC 3068
Hours: Tue-Sun 12pm-12am
Phone: (03) 9486 8306

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City Wine Shop | Image: Supplied

11. City Wine Shop

City Wine Shop is not your average Melbourne CBD wine bar. It goes far and beyond a wine shop – a source for the latest viticulture news, the most helpful tips on wine pairing and a lesson on which wines you should buy for your lady. Whether you want your wine by the glass, by the bottle or by the home-delivered case, City Wine Shop will make your wish come true. They also host regular events such as wine tastings from particular regions or evenings with guest bar staff. If that weren’t enough, they even host functions and offer certified WSET courses.

Address: 159 Spring St, Melbourne VIC 3000
Hours: Mon-Thu 12pm-11pm, Fri-Sat 12pm-12am, Sun 12pm-11pm
Phone: (03) 9654 6657

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Napier Quarter | Image: Visit Victoria

12. Napier Quarter

Napier Quarter is a neighbourhood wine bar & guesthouse nestled on a backstreet corner in Melbourne’s oldest suburb that has a quaint, European feel. With a commitment to quality, they celebrate the community and champion the artisan. None is more evidenced than in this Melbourne wine bar’s curious wine list and innovative menu. While it changes constantly, look out for the goat milk fromage frais, with house-made bottarga and lavosh.

Address: 359 Napier St, Fitzroy VIC 3065
Hours: Mon-Thur 12pm-10pm, Fri-Sat 9pm-11pm, Sun 9am-10pm
Phone: 
(03) 9416 0666

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Bonny – Bar & Kitchen | Image: Supplied

13. Bonny – Bar & Kitchen

Bonny is one of the newest venues on this list, but don’t mistake its youth for inexperience. This wine restaurant is the brainchild of some pretty established operators, including Shayne Dixon of Beermash; Adam Betts of Edge Brewing Project, Northdown Craft Beer and Tap Smith; Mike Baker of Henry Sugar; and Sonny Rehe of Uptown Jazz Café Fitzroy. Serving craft beers, cocktails and natural Australian wines, the Brunswick Street bar is fast becoming a Fitzroy local.

Address: 177 Brunswick St, Fitzroy VIC 3065
Hours: Tues-Thurs 4pm-11pm, Fri-Sat 4pm-1am, Sun 4pm-11pm
Phone: 
(03) 7064 5184

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Cumulus Inc. | Image: Supplied

14. Cumulus Inc.

The equivalent of powering up in a video game, if you’re craving a delicious drop – you better visit Cumulus Inc. Featuring the season’s best from small-scale farms, the ever-changing menu will never fail to delight. The food menu is similarly curated, including locally sourced produce such as Port Phillip Bay scallops and duck from the Macedon Ranges. Experience the charm of this European-esque wine bar in Melbourne for yourself.

Address: 45 Flinders Lane, Melbourne VIC 3000
Hours: Tue-Thu 12pm-10pm, Fri-Sun 12pm-11pm
Phone: (03) 9650 1445

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Hope St Radio | Image: Supplied

15. Hope St Radio

Former community radio station Hope St has transformed its humble headquarters to become Melbourne’s coolest wine bar and restaurant. This trendy little spot holds onto its origins with a revolving selection of DJs and events against a backdrop of delicious wine and food – the focaccia with whipped garlic-and-tarragon butter is life-changing, as is any of the pasta. Wine here focuses on minimal intervention drops and visitors here are usually seen enjoying a glass or two sprawled out across the leafy courtyard of Melbourne’s arts precinct and community hub Collingwood Yards where the spot resides.

Address: 35 Johnston St, Collingwood VIC 3066
Hours: Thurs-Sun 3pm-11pm
Phone: No phone

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The Alps Wine Shop & Bar | Image: Supplied

16. The Alps Wine Shop & Bar

An unassuming locale that takes no mercy on its fine wine selection, The Alps is everything you’d imagine one of the best wine bars in Melbourne to be. A former milk bar, the moody and intimate space features touchwood, exposed brick, fireplaces and steel. The wine selection focuses on exemplifying the origin of the grape, favouring honesty over innovation. You’ll notice a particular fondness for wine hailing from the foot of the Alps – Jura, Savoie and Burgundy – hence the name. You can even visit informal masterclasses once a month around a barbecue to learn more from these viticultural masters.

Address: 64 Commercial Road, Prahran VIC 3181
Hours: Mon-Weds 3pm-10pm, Thurs-Fri 3pm-11pm, Sat 12pm-11pm, Sun 12m-9pm
Phone: (03) 9529 4988

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Public Wine Shop | Image: Supplied

17. Public Wine Shop

With a plethora of communal dining and bars opening up around Melbourne, the Public Wine Shop may very well be the trendsetter of this new norm. Since its opening in 2020, it has been a go-to among Fitzroy North locals and visitors alike, thanks to its laid-back atmosphere and delicious minimal intervention wines. Every one of the 200-strong wine list is organically farmed and free from added sulphur dioxide with Manon, Limus and Tom Shobbrook all key fixtures. Pair your wine with some fancy tinned fish or their take on an ‘egg’. We recommend coming here if you want to meet some wine-minded friends, or it also makes for the perfect laid-back date spot.

Address: 179 St Georges Rd, Fitzroy North VIC 3068
Hours: Mon-Thurs 4pm-11pm, Fri-Sat 12pm-11pm, Sun 12pm-8pm
Phone: 0498 562 323

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Seddon Wine Store | Image: Supplied

18. Seddon Wine Store

The perfect blend of diversity and quality, Seddon Wine Store stocks the 500 best wines from boutique producers in Australia and beyond. While they focus on smaller producers, their primary focus is on quality. Co-owner, Jeremy Honisett, has worked as a wholesaler, distributor and in pubs and restaurants, so safe to know he’s pretty well-versed in the area of viticulture. He and his wife Suzy don’t buy the wine unless they’ve seen it, tasted it and talked about it. So if you want to have a conversation about the intricacies of the drop your drinking, visit Seddon Wine Store.

Address: 2/101 Victoria Street, Seddon VIC 3011
Hours: Sun-Wed 11am-9pm, Thu-Sat 11am-10pm
Phone: (03) 9687 4817

How Man of Many Chose the Best Wine Bars in Melbourne

This list was compiled through online research and through commentary from wine critics and expert reviews. Moreover, author Aimee O’Keefe drew on their own expertise – combining her experience writing within the wine industry with a love of wine (especially natty wine) and took it upon herself to try as many wine bars in Melbourne as possible to give you the best of the best.

Alternatives to Wine Bars in Melbourne

If you’re looking for other things to do in and around Melbourne, we’ve got you covered. You can also check out our list of these fun things to do in Melbourne. If you’re looking for a specific cuisine, check out our list of the best Japanese restaurants or the the best steak restaurants in Melbourne. If you’re full, we can also help you with your search for the best live music venues.

General FAQs

What is the best wine bar in Melbourne?

The best wine bar in Melbourne is Gerard’s Bar, a highly decorated wine bar with an extensive wine list.

What is the best suburb in Melbourne for wine bars?

There are several wine bars around Melbourne’s inner-city suburbs, however, the best regions are Fitzroy, South Melbourne and Prahan.

Do wine bars in Melbourne take bookings?

Not all wine bars in Melbourne take bookings. Some, like Smalls Wine Bar, have a strict ‘walk-in only’ policy, however, it’s always best to check the website before arriving.

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