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Inside Natural Science wine bar in Blackburn.

Natural Science Wine & Liquor

An all-Australian bottle shop and wine bar in Melbourne’s east.

  • Tomas Telegramma
At Grana, shoppers can sit down for snacks such as baked brie.

Grana

Lygon Street deli and wine bar by the team behind Tipo 00.

  • Emma Breheny
Bar Brillo

This cosy neighbourhood wine bar in an underrated inner suburb is worth seeking out

Bar Brillo is a welcome addition to this small, hilly pocket northwest of the city, serving natural wines and Italian-leaning small plates.

  • Dani Valent
Pick up picnic provisions at Sweet Nectar Inn.

Sweet Nectar Inn

A lo-fi neighbourhood bottleshop, bar and pantry in one.

  • Emily Holgate
December will mark the ten-year anniversary of Embla.
Good Food hat15.5/20

This dark, moody wine bar is our critic’s go-to because it’s exactly what Melbourne does best

This decade-old CBD favourite is still as dynamic as the day it opened.

  • Besha Rodell
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Suze is designed for quick, casual visits.

Suze

Low-commitment drinking and dining.

  • Kosa Monteith
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.
Critics' Pick

‘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

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