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Arnold’s wine bar in Kensington, complete with disco ball.
13.5/20

This local wine bar stands out from the crowd with its blue drink and Mexican-ish food

Melbourne has plenty of neighbourhood wine bars, but not many have Arnold’s creativity and heart.

  • Besha Rodell
Red velvet seats and timber panelling has helped transform a onetime bike shop into a rococo bordello.
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‘Glammed-up bordello appeal’: Peek inside the southside bar where photos aren’t allowed

Come for the stellar French wine list and stay for the snacks at this exciting update to one of the city’s best-loved bistros.

  • Besha Rodell
Toasted ham, cheese and pickle sandwich.

The menu at this Sydney restaurant stretches from sweet to savoury, and does it all in great style

The menu at North Sydney’s Sol Bread and Wine stretches from sweet to savoury, and does it all in great style – just try not to touch everything.

  • Lenny Ann Low
Go-to dish: Goat’s cheese souffle.
14/20

Discover fluffy souffle near Puffing Billy at this local favourite in the hills

Cognoscenti, a bistro from an ex-Donovans trio, is worth building into a day trip or a Dandenong Ranges weekend.

  • Dani Valent
Crab toast at Albert’s Wine Bar.

Albert’s Wine Bar

Where small plates pull no punches.

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Pony’s good-looking dining room.
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Pony

Promising newcomer with a popular cheeseburger.

The modern, mirrored dining room at Earth Angels.
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Earth Angels

Thai-influenced small plates with big plate energy.

Burrata and anchovy pizza.
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The Hills

Top-tier wine to toast pizza time.

The chalkboard menu at Bar Merenda in Daylesford.
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Bar Merenda

Delightfully laissez-faire, with serious wine flair.

Frangipane tart.
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Bar Thyme

Quintessential wine bar that could be decanted to any high street.

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