The Best Wine Bars in Melbourne
6 wine bars in Melbourne ranked by list quality, expertise, and atmosphere.
Melbourne wine bars are widely recognised as one of the best wine cities in the world. The natural wine wave reached Melbourne in 2010 and the citys wine scene now competes with anywhere on earth.
The bars cluster in Fitzroy, Carlton, and the CBD laneways. Most Melbourne wine bars run 200 to 500 bottle lists with deep Australian and European representation.
Prices are friendly for the quality — A$12 to A$18 by the glass.
The 6 best wine bars in Melbourne
Embla
Natural wine bar with a tight European list and a focus on small Australian producers. Reserve.
Marion
Sister bar to Cutler and Co. Natural wine focus with restaurant level food. Reserve.
Bar Liberty
Casual natural wine bar with a tight European list. Open daily.
Cumulus Inc
All day cafe and bar with a serious wine list. Reserve.
10 Williams
Tight European list with a focus on natural producers. Reserve.
Bellota
Spanish wine focused restaurant with a deep regional list. Reserve.
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