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A curated guide to Melbourne's best wine bars and restaurants, selected for exceptional wine-by-the-glass programs, cellar depth, and service quality. From CBD laneways to bayside dining rooms, these 35 venues represent the best of Melbourne's wine culture.
3 Glass Rating: Exceptional
Over 60 wines by-the-glass · 10 venues
01. Marmelo
Restaurant · 130 Russel Street, Melbourne
Marmelo offers over 60 wines by-the-glass, featuring biodynamic Burgundy, Champagne, Chardonnay, and rare Madeira. Its Iberian-focused list celebrates sustainable and experimental winemaking, complemented by Victorian and global classics. Highlights include 25 Sherries, Ports, and Madeiras – even a 1907 D'Oliveiras Frasqueira Reserva Malvasia – poured by Coravin.
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02. Grill Americano
Restaurant · 112 Flinders Lane, Melbourne
Grill Americano offers over 60 wines by the glass from a 2,000+ bottle cellar featuring Burgundy, Italy, and global icons. Guests can explore vintage amaro and premium low-ABV options within a refined setting of marble, velvet, and open-fire cooking. Blending New York sophistication with Venetian charm.
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03. Society
Restaurant · 80 Collins Street, Melbourne
Society presents over 60 wines by the glass, featuring Barolo, Chardonnay, and exceptional Italian selections. Home to over 10,000 bottles, including Australia's largest Château d'Yquem collection, its Coravin-powered program offers rare pours like Barolo Cannubi 2016. Elegant and expansive.
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04. CIRCL
Restaurant · 22 Punch Lane, Melbourne
Circl redefines Melbourne's wine scene with over 200 wines by the glass, powered by Coravin. Specialising in Barolo, Barbaresco, Alsace, and Adelaide Hills, its cellar showcases rare global allocations poured with precision. Set within a striking double-storey laneway space.
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05. Maison Bâtard
Restaurant · 23 Bourke Street, Melbourne
Maison Bâtard offers over 60 wines by the glass from its remarkable 10,000-bottle cellar, home to Australia's most significant Bordeaux and Burgundy collection. Featuring rare labels like Petrus and Domaine Leroy, it pairs modern French cuisine with timeless sophistication across four levels.
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06. Steer Dining Room
Restaurant · 15 Claremont Street, South Yarra
A modern temple of Wagyu and fine wine, Steer Dining Room offers over 60 wines by-the-glass and 500 selections. Specialising in Barossa, Bordeaux, and Burgundy, the award-winning list features rare vintages and curated flights paired with premium A5 Kobe beef.
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07. Ten Minutes by Tractor
Restaurant · 1333 Mornington-Flinders Rd, Main Ridge
A Two-Hatted restaurant where everything begins with wine. Showcasing around 1,400 wines and over 100 available by the glass under Coravin, the focus is on exceptional Pinot Noir and Chardonnay paired with seasonal produce from the estate.
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08. Fantôme Wine Bar & Restaurant
Wine Bar · 126 Ryrie Street, Geelong
Fantôme offers over 60 wines by the glass, spanning Adelaide Hills, Bordeaux, Burgundy, Jura, and Yarra Valley. A boundary-pushing list with biodynamic, natural, and orange wines alongside Super-Tuscan and traditional-method sparkling. Off-the-beaten-track discovery at its finest.
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09. Oakridge Wines
Restaurant · 864 Maroondah Highway, Coldstream
Oakridge offers over 60 wines by the glass from the heart of the Yarra Valley. Specialising in Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Syrah, with a deep commitment to cool-climate expression, regenerative viticulture, and traditional-method sparkling. Estate-grown and world-class.
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10. Archive Wine Bar
Wine Bar · 140 High Street, Belmont
Archive offers over 160 wines by the glass, including rare and hard-to-find selections. Specialising in Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Riesling, each pour — available in 75ml or 150ml — comes with thoughtful tasting notes. A true suburban retreat for wine lovers where every visit reveals something new.
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41–60 wines by-the-glass · 5 venues
11. Reine & La Rue
Restaurant · 380 Collins Street, Melbourne
Over 40 wines by-the-glass, specializing in Bordeaux, Burgundy, Cabernet Sauvignon, and premium California wines. Set in Melbourne's historic stock exchange, this sophisticated venue blends French-inspired dining with global wine exploration.
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12. Kisumé
Restaurant · 175 Flinders Lane, Melbourne
Over 40 wines by the glass, showcasing one of Australia's most extensive Chablis selections alongside rare Champagne, Burgundy, and sake. With more than 1,000 collectible bottles displayed in its striking Wine Wall, this multi-level destination blends Japanese precision with contemporary elegance.
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13. Omnia Bar & Bistro
Restaurant · 625 Chapel Street, South Yarra
Refined yet approachable, Omnia offers over 40 wines by-the-glass, highlighting Barbaresco, Barolo, and Barossa alongside biodynamic selections. With Coravin, guests enjoy rare and aged wines paired with modern European dishes crafted from Australia's finest seasonal produce.
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14. Yūgen Dining
Restaurant · 605 Chapel Street, South Yarra
Offering over 40 wines by-the-glass, Yūgen pairs Japanese and Asian-inspired cuisine with a globally diverse wine list. Specialising in Champagne, Chardonnay, and cool-climate styles, its Coravin selection invites discovery alongside exquisite Wagyu.
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15. Brae
Restaurant · 4285 Cape Otway Road, Birregurra
Set amidst its own organic farm, Brae offers over 40 wines by the glass, each chosen to reflect purity, provenance, and character. Specialising in Burgundy, Chardonnay, and Pinot Noir from thoughtful producers worldwide, Dan Hunter's place-driven cuisine meets wines that speak of land, craftsmanship, and regenerative viticulture.
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Natural & Organic Wine Bars in Melbourne
Melbourne's natural wine scene stretches from Fitzroy to Kensington, with venues championing biodynamic, low-intervention, and regenerative winemaking. Discover the city's best bars for considered, minimal-intervention pours.
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20–40 wines by-the-glass · 20 venues
16. Supernormal
Restaurant · 180 Flinders Lane, Melbourne
Over 20 wines by-the-glass specializing in Chardonnay, Riesling, and sake, celebrating local Australian producers alongside distinctive European styles.
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17. NOMAD Melbourne
Restaurant · 187 Flinders Lane, Melbourne
Five rotating wines by the glass using Coravin technology, with a focus on Australian wines and sustainable practices paired with smoky Middle Eastern-inspired dishes.
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18. Freyja Restaurant
Restaurant · 477 Collins Street, Melbourne
22 wines by the glass highlighting biodynamic and organic wines with a strong focus on Yarra Valley producers and women winemakers. Scandinavian-inspired elegance.
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19. Il Solito Posto
Restaurant · 113 Collins Street, Melbourne
Over 20 wines by the glass featuring Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, Syrah/Shiraz, and Italian varietals in a welcoming, relaxed atmosphere.
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20. City Wine Shop
Wine Bar · 159 Spring Street, Melbourne
36 wines by the glass spotlighting Italy, the Rhône, and the Yarra Valley. A Melbourne institution blending European bistro charm with local warmth.
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21. Cumulus Inc.
Restaurant · 161 Spring Street, Melbourne
Over 20 wines by the glass with a focus on Burgundy, Champagne, Rhône, and sweet wines. A Melbourne institution since Andrew McConnell's early vision.
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22. The European
Restaurant · 161 Spring Street, Melbourne
21 wines by the glass showcasing Burgundy, Champagne, Italy, and Rhône. Iconic Melbourne restaurant with old-world European charm and treasures like DRC.
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23. Melbourne Supper Club
Restaurant · First Floor, 161 Spring Street, Melbourne
Established in 1998, offering over 20 wines by the glass in a refined European-style setting opposite Parliament House, with wines of Greece via Kafeneion.
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24. Builders Arms Hotel
Pub / Bar · 211 Gertrude Street, Fitzroy
A Fitzroy landmark since 1853 with over 20 wines by-the-glass specializing in Italy, Tasmania, South Australia, and the Yarra Valley.
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25. Botanical Hotel
Pub / Bar · 169 Domain Road, South Yarra
Over 20 wines by-the-glass showcasing Barolo, Bordeaux, and Burgundy. Wine Spectator's 2025 Best of Award of Excellence holder.
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26. Cardwell Cellars
Wine Bar · 461 Victoria Street, Abbotsford
Wine bar and shop celebrating lesser-known regions with Australia's largest Austrian, Hungarian, Slovak, and Slovenian collection.
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27. Neighbourhood Wine
Wine Bar · 1 Reid Street, Fitzroy North
Around 20 wines by-the-glass and 800 bottles celebrating seasonality and simplicity in a warm, welcoming spot.
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28. Arnolds Kensington
Wine Bar · 192 Bellair Street, Kensington
A relaxed local gem with Latin flair, over 20 wines by-the-glass specialising in biodynamic, low-intervention, and off-the-beaten-track wines.
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29. Pipis Kiosk
Restaurant · 129a Beaconsfield Parade, Albert Park
Relaxed seafood bistro overlooking Albert Park foreshore with over 30 wines by-the-glass celebrating local small producers alongside global benchmarks.
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30. Old Palm Liquor
Restaurant · 133B Lygon Street, Brunswick East
Modern South African-inspired dining with 20 wines by-the-glass and over 1,300 by the bottle, featuring rare finds and impressive chilled reds.
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31. Donovans
Restaurant · 40 Jacka Boulevard, St Kilda
Relaxed Mediterranean-inspired dining on the St Kilda beachfront with 23 wines by-the-glass including a premium Coravin selection.
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32. Seddon Wine Store
Wine Bar · 101 Victoria Street, Seddon
21 wines by-the-glass through Coravin, focused on cool-climate, low-intervention, and great-value wines with rare bottles from retail shelves.
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33. 81 Bay Wine Bar & Baix Restaurant
Restaurant · 81 Bay Street, Brighton
Brighton's destination for fine wine with a 300-bottle list, over 30 by the glass, and an exclusive Ghost Rock Wines collaboration.
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34. Winston's Melbourne
Restaurant · 300-302 Beach Road, Black Rock
French-inspired bistro by the bay with over 20 wines by the glass and 170 by the bottle, specialising in low-intervention wines and regenerative viticulture.
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35. Laura
Restaurant · 3649 Frankston-Flinders Road, Merricks
A serene, artful dining experience at Pt. Leo Estate, Laura offers 39 wines by the glass showcasing Bordeaux, Burgundy, Champagne, and Chardonnay alongside Chenin Blanc and Italian selections. Each pairing invites openness and curiosity.
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