The Best Wine Bars in Melbourne
What defines a great wine bar? Is it the notable vintage list, the evocative ambiance or the masterful menu of culinary delights? Culture Trip believes it’s a combination, and these five wine bars in Melbourne deliver on all fronts and have earned the respect of sommeliers.
1. Embla
Hailing from Town Mouse parentage, Embla hones in on the comforts of the familiar, combining a self-proclaimed “slightly weird” wine list with a straightforward menu. Located in Russell Street, Embla is shrouded in moody, rustic ambiance, accented by exposed brick and hardwood. Executive chef Dave Verheul has curated a wood-oven menu to that neatly accompanies Eric Narioo’s wine selection.
Embla 122 Russell St, Melbourne VIC Australia +61 3 9654 5923
2. Kirk's Wine Bar
Bar, Wine Bar, Wine, Beer, Pub Grub, European
3. Smalls
Bar, Restaurant, Australian, Pub Grub
4. Punch Lane
Restaurant, Bar, Wine Bar, Australian
Since 1995, Punch Lane has been a post-theatre haunt. Sitting on the Paris end of Little Bourke Street, the inviting bar exudes old-world sophistication mirrored in the 200-strong wine list, encompassing a myriad of wine regions which are written across the blackboard clad walls. Punch Lane also features a seasonal menu by Giselle Saffigna.
5. City Wine Shop
Bar, Cocktail Bar, Wine Bar, Italian, Wine, Cocktails
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