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Blackburn residents embraced Tristan Jallais’ all-Australian bottle shop when it hit the east in early 2022. But they were desperate to be able to drink there, too, he says. Fast-forward to now, and Natural Science is now also trading as a family- and dog-friendly bar.

Importantly, boozing doesn’t have to break the bank. A handful of easy-drinking Victorian wines (Harvest Moon sauvignon blanc, Kooyonga Creek tempranillo) are $9 a glass, and corkage is $15 for any bottle in the shop. You’ll also find four rotating beer taps and plenty of vermouth, including those that Embla chef Dave Verheul makes under the Saison label.

Hungry? BYO snacks are encouraged, or you can order from nearby pizzeria Lorena.