Wine Bar cuisine: the best places to taste it in Melbourne

1806

89/100 (1824 ratings)

Restaurants

Australian

Wine Bar

Contemporary

Australian

Bar

Contemporary

Wine Bar

After-hours

Drinks

Sit down

Bar

Wine Bar

Australian

Contemporary

Accepts Visa

Accepts American Express

Street Parking

Reservations

Seating

Table Service

Serves Alcohol

Gift Cards Available

Full Bar

Digital Payments

Accepts Mastercard

After-hours

Drinks

Mid-range

"There are plenty of options in the city, unfortunately for this place, it's not memorable. The drinks were great, the staff was OK, but nothing stood..."

Aaditeya Bajaj

"1806 has been on my bookmark for ages and finally get a chance to visit. If you are a whiskey lover, you gonna adore this place. Intimate, cozy..."

KEL

"The extensive range of cocktails are amazing here. Came here for a farewell party and it was one of the best cocktail bars in cbd. Also the bar..."

Some Bunee Loves Food

"Came here for a pre-dinner drink with friends on a Saturday night. Venue itself has a great ambience, with an intimate, dimly lit, old world feel...."

Food_Glorious_Food

"I love this bar, they have an extensive cocktail menu. The service is nice even though it can get quite busy. Nice chill place to catch up with..."

Hungry Koala

"Nice little cozy cocktail place in the city. Always busy but not too busy. Zombie is a must try, and cobra’s fang is also a good choice for ladies..."

Drunk Elephant

"This illustrious bar is THE perfect date place. I went with 2 gfs, but I can see why. Beautiful fit out, grand bar set up, relaxed setting..."

Good Food, Good Mood

"An unobtrusive door leads to a dimly lit, almost theatrical bar. Great for pre dinner or late night cocktails. Full of little nooks and crannies. The..."

Veta Bajaj

"Went here on a Thursday evening for drinks. Quite convincingly located on Exhibition street. Great collection of cocktails and whiskey’s to..."

Little Bit Of Everything

"A beautiful bar hidden on Exhibition street, got such good atmosphere! Ordered difference drinks among the girls and we all loved our cocktails...."

Eating Away Melbourne

"Came here for my birthday a while back. Reserved a small area upstairs. Vintage bar with dim lighting and good variety of drinks to choose from...."

Bear Noms

"1806 is definitely one of my favourite quintessential Melbourne bars. The cocktail menu is novel-thick and covers a huge variety so there’s..."

Followthefoodmelbourne

"Great cocktails, but be willing to fork out your wallet if you want a number of drinks. Great atmosphere to have drinks and spend a night out with..."

Tabb

"Absolutely loved my visit to 1806 and have it on the schedule to visit again when in Melbourne in June. A tiny boutique bar that appears more like a..."

Spooning Australia

"We really enjoy Bar 1806 and have been there a few times. The hodge-podge old style decor makes you feel like you’ve gone back in time. Service is..."

Biscuit Jeff

"This bar is very very cool! It sets a scene from the moment you walk in. Although the cocktail menu is lengthy beyond my means, the staff are able to..."

MELB JOURNAL

"Kevin and every member of the 1806 team that we had dealings with went above and beyond for us. We had an absolute blast and couldn’t be more..."

Carly Garlick

"When you have to show off the best bars in Melbourne to your international visitor, you take them to 1806. Simply, the best bar hands down in my..."

The Domestic Traveller

"Excellent original cocktails in a varied menu and they have the skills to make my favourites exactly how I like them . Around $20 a drink, a little..."

Eric.plant99

"Great ambience and drink list really impressive. Service excellent. Food less impressive, generally fried options. Go there for a drink not the food...."

Serg

"The Brightside cocktail was really lovely, really good. I thought the decor was a little run down and the place a little stuffy, the menu was too..."

Monica Iva

"This one is a local for us, have one of the best chinese meals outside of the flowerdrum at the bamboo house then stroll down the street to..."

Dave B.

"Pretty awesome, hidden little bar. Only have been here twice, but loved the experience nonetheless. Their range of old fashioned cocktails, scotches..."

Amant De La Nourriture

"Visited after work a few weeks ago for a drink and fell in love with the menu design and cocktail list. Highly recommend this place for all cocktail..."

Luccio

"Now ubiquitous – with varying degrees of quality – in every bar and pub in the land, the cocktail traces its roots back to 19th century America...."

The RnB Diary

"Not a big cocktail drinker but went with my girlfriend and had the best cocktail experience I've ever had. The selection and history behind every..."

Arron Conran

"Super quaint place! They have a LARGE variety of drinks to choose from, even a few mocktails if you aren't feeling it. The bar is way pretty and the..."

Jean

"This bar was perfect spot for late night drinks or just after dinner drinks. Best of all it is so close to the accommodation that we are staying...."

Foodie In Paradise

"Hands down one of the best cocktails i have ever had!!! I love the twist and creativity that comes with their cocktail menu. And if you are a tequila..."

Mysy

"A moody, intimate bar with great cocktails and excellent service. Perfect for late night drinks with friends or a first date.Only stayed for..."

Alex Pap

"What an amazing bar! Have walked passed it hundreds of times but never ventured in. This time I did and boy was it worth it! A huge selection of..."

Tish Piaser

"I adored this bar!! Old-world European charm, dimly lit with romantic little tables and couches, and delicious mulled wine. Would like to try their..."

Amy Sharma

"Amazing cocktails and even better decor! Perfect place for a quiet intimate cocktail and nibbles. Great during the week when its a little quieter and..."

Leah

"Nice place for a good whisky or cocktail. Very chilled and staff are very friendly and more than willing to offer suggestions. Happily..."

Happyley

"What a fantastic bar! Great decor, great staff, yummy food and cocktails...what more could you ask for? Ok, well we did find the music a tad too..."

SuzLovesFood

"Take the gf here and she fell in love right away. Quite a different setting than that shown from the exterior. Def one of our favorite bars in town...."

Chad Obrian

"This hidden gem is located behind a very plain door. The interior is tastefully decorated in red sprouting a theatrical theme. The menus are a..."

Yuiisama

"Great little venue. Really enjoyed our cocktails here.Don't be fooled by its tacky exterior and give it a chance. Guaranteed to please...."

Plummy Loves Yummy

"The annual World Class Cocktail Week returns to Australia this May, with seven days of masterclasses, tastings and tutorials by some of Australia’s..."

Gastrology

"Details: fell in love with this 1940s bar!!!! The whole interior is to die for, the curtains on the bar, the double story venue, the fake book..."

T

"Walk in to this place has a vintage interior & elegant service which reflect in their pricing. Lot of the dinners kinda more mature cooperate level &..."

MelbfoodCritic

"One of the greats. The cocktail list is outstanding and categorised by era so you can drink your way through history. I personally enjoy the 'tiki..."

Good Food Good Mood

"My favourite bar in Melbourne! I always take my friends who came melbourne, visit to see me. You will be satisfied by Great quality cocktails and..."

Foodie Hoodie

"Sexy! This intimate old-world bar is more than luxurious! We were immediately intrigued by the historical theme and extensive cocktail menu..."

M.

"If you can either get in by some miracle when there's no massive line waiting at the door just to be seated or you don't mind waiting in a dingy part..."

Jellybeans

"Been here too many times to count. Could be a 5/5 but I am giving it a 4/5 as the price is prohibitive (maybe intentional in this..."

MandyToorak

"Enjoyed a great night out at 1806. Was able to get a table for 3 at short notice. The hostess was able to confirm availability as I waited for my two..."

Split The Bill

"Very nice, luxurious layout that sets the tone for a night. The staff are excellent as are the cocktails. I had an old fashioned which was good but..."

Brungiel

"Fantastic cocktail bar. I would always recommend getting the espresso martini and it's one of the best in melbourne. Their menu is organised into..."

Tomas

"Old world charm and service - snug to escape the cold of winter, place to chill in the heat of summer. Food is secondary to the drinks menu - a..."

Keith Lawrence

"My #1 cocktail bar in Melbourne! Exquisite service, cocktails, ambience and interior...An absolute must!!!The drinks are made to..."

Sarah O

"Celebrate my friends birthday here. The staff here is so sweet and helpful. Many cocktails here, and most of them taste good. But I don't recommend..."

Tiana

"Great variety of cocktails to choose from. Knowledgeable staff too who is able to recommend cocktails to customers preference as well recognise which..."

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"1806 as the name suggests, it is one of, if not the oldest cocktail bar in Melbourne. Tucked away out of sight on Exhibition street, this is one of..."

Annika Morris

"An epitome of old world charm and modern vices (aka alcohol). French chic in appearance; 1806 is definitely the best place for a rendezvous! Bring..."

Arijit Das

"Place was great to escape the winter freeze. Enjoyed a French 75 and a mai tai. French 75 was a little bitter, but strong- thumbs up. Mai tai was..."

Generous Serve

"Great place to come with friends or on a date. Soooo many cocktails on the menu, impossible (but want to) try them all. Great ambience and the music..."

Lime N Coconut

"Another cocktail bar along with a good selection of whisky’s on our ‘to-drink’ checklist. With just a door wide frontage to Exhibition Street,..."

GGx

"HIGH COURT OF CONSUMPTIONBETTY COCKER CJSUMMARY JUDGMENT1. SO MANY COCKTAILS. The COCKER is in HEAVEN. Perfect sexy..."

Judge Betty Cocker

"I haven't been here for a while. This is a great little old fashioned bar in the middle of the city. This place is awesome with a great..."

Timinmelbourne

"My friend came to visit Melbourne and I took her here. Absolutely love our cocktails, the vibe and the venue. Staff was very friendly and helpful on..."

Tien

"Have been here multiple times throughout the year and continue to go back for the incredible atmosphere and gorgeous cocktails.A little..."

Just Your Regular Local

"Well well well... This place can make a cocktail! Saturday night was expectedly busy so wait time was about 20 minutes. Once seated service was..."

Soleil

"It is a great place for drinks after work. I went with a friend a few weeks ago and we had a good time there. They literally have a book of cocktail..."

Katherine

"Awesome cocktail bar with couches and great drinks and bar good for chilling out post dinner. A huge cocktail menu but I still stuck to my red wine..."

Kanchana Perera

"Great atmosphere and the staff is friendly and helpful. Extensive range of cocktails and the ones we tried (the grape escape, especially) were..."

Jess C

"It's a nice place for cocktail in the city. Love the drinks and the staff as well as the interior. Would love to return when I have an opportunity in..."

Sasha19

"We came here for some cocktail after dinner. 1806 reminded me of the old-styled theatre with low-key elegance, suspense and drama. We didn't have..."

GiGi MV

"Expert quality cocktails in a opulent yet moody atmosphere. Staff were wonderfully accomodating and charismatic. Found my signature cocktail here..."

Bianca Roberts

"Attended 1806's Meet the Maker event last night and had a fantastic time. For $40 we got 3 glasses of wine and 3 cocktails along with matched food..."

Kate Dougherty

"Such an awesome cocktail bar! Will def be coming back.I'd been wanting to come here for quite some time, and finally made it downon Tuesday night..."

Jay Linsell

"Went on a busy Saturday night, bar staff were super helpful in finding us a seat. Extensive cocktail list, amazing espresso martini, lovely staff and..."

Jessica Whitty

"1806 has got to be one of my favourite cocktail bars in Melbourne. A relaxed, friendly environment with plenty of different areas to either have a..."

Mark

"Beautiful drinks, lovely atmosphere and great service. After reading their cocktail book which was a literary world wind in historical mixology, I..."

Fiona Holdsworth

"My God this bar is hard to find. Even though it was literally across the road from my hotel, we still just could not find it. It's just a nondescript..."

Aburi Salmon Nigiri 5eva

"Haven't been to visit 1806 in quite some time but I do remember their amazing array of cocktails. There are so many to choose from and there is..."

Ms.rhino

"This place is super cool! It feels like you get transported back to the 1800's when you walk through the doors. I love how much variety there is to..."

Katieppie

"A cosy warm bar perfect for a winter cold night. I appreciated the bar tender explaining about the cocktails and were ready with perfect suggestions..."

Simrata Anand

"Loved if. great atmosphere, great cocktails and attentive staff.Had a good chat to the bartender who was asking us about our cocktail..."

Evan Watkins

"Cocktails are exceptional! Smooth and well balanced. The Espresso Martini (pharmaceutical stimulant) was easily the best I have had!! We went around..."

Nyssi

"1806 is the perfect place to appreciate the creation of alcohol. It is a unique and private exclusive environment. It will be hard to actually catch..."

Food Fidelis

"This place provides a beautiful aray of cocktails. The staff are very knowledgeable in their drinks and are very talented. Georgeous atmosphere! Love..."

The Critic

"Cocktails here as fantastic and potent! My favourite combination and awesome place to start before a night out. Love the ambience and the bar area,..."

Ellie K

"This bar is a great place to send a late evening. There are many different cocktails to choose from all sorted by era of creative. Good place for..."

ReneeRainbows

"This is one of Melbourne's essential CBD bars. You wouldn't have a clue it was there unless you went looking for it. Set in what appears to be an old..."

Michael

"Came here after dinner for a late night cocktail. Epic cocktail list, wanted to stay for more than 1 but tiredness got the better of us. Gabby was..."

Melbournian

"I went here last weekend and it was the best night I have had in a long time. The cocktails were delicious with a huge selection to try from. My..."

Linda Alam

"Cool cocktail bar to hang out with friends. Creative and tasty cocktail lists. Not much options for wines but good selections. Awesome vibe and..."

Gina

"Huge selection and knowledgeable staff. Had a quiet drink here and really liked the whole feel of the place. Staff certainly know how to make a..."

Beau James

"Menu comes in a book that categories their drinks into eras and includes a description of each era, including how the drink came about, how the era..."

Lily Ouk Eat Food

"At 1806 the bartenders add a small amount of vermouth to the recipe. Of course, despite watching this like a hawk and interrogating the barman on his..."

Memily

"1806 is a standout bar in Melbourne that impresses with its classic decor, bar skills and an air of sophistication. We headed there recently after..."

The World Loves Melbourne

"Attended the book launch of their new cocktail book last night - many cocktails were drunk and much fun was had. The unequivocal favourite from the..."

Let Me Feed You

"Really cute place. Came here on a visit to Melbourne for some cocktail fun. Loved the history of the cocktails in the menu.I love..."

Sahar

"Gorgeous place. Love the decor of this place. From the moment you step foot inside it's like going back in time. Great cocktails. Consistently..."

Michy

"Very rude redhead British waiter. Never..."

Hilary Binks

"Very cool place to unwind on a Friday night, never disappoints. Looking forward to retuning..."

Cat

"Ohhh I love this place - every time I visit I make my way to 1806 for some smooth cocktails. I am in love with their pisco sours! This..."

Ghawdxija

"Some of the best martinis in Melbourne. See the..."

Nicholas Dircks

"Beyond expectations. I loved our Friday night pre-dinner drinks at 1806! Great atmosphere, cocktails made how they should be (I love the hand cut..."

PoleDancer

"Absolutely amazing! After pondering through the extensive menu I decided to ask the bartender for a recommendation based on the flavors that I was..."

Chantelle Baker

"What an incredible experience!! Love, love love the history of the cocktails and of course trying..."

Danielle Gregory

"Yummy cocktails!. Delicious cocktails, great atmosphere and music and I love the decor!! Definitely coming..."

Denise

"Fantastic service, fit out and ambience. Once that front door shuts, you're in another time, another world. An instant..."

Katie

"I had a lovely Tom Collins. The Collins glass is..."

Meuum

"I'm a regular here. These guys have passion in what they do - researching and constructing classic-style cocktails eg. Martinis, manhattan etc...."

Went With Me Missus

"Wow!. First off, a bit pricey, but it is to be expected at a cocktail bar in the CBD these days. That aside, the atmosphere is great, the drinks are..."

PastryProducts

"Understudy - Amazing!. Had my first 1806 experience tonight in the Understudy, and I must admit, I think this is my best cocktail experience yet. Our..."

Osiris-lee

"Gin for the win. Exactly what you want on a cold winters night: big armchairs to curl up in and a drink to warm you up from the inside..."

Suzie Bentley

"This place = Amazballs. A w.... This place = Amazballs.A warm, cosy, and perfectly lit venue full of charm. There was ample space and the music..."

Chelsey

"Subtle and sophisticated. We arrived on a night of 1920s murder mystery hosted by the bar, so the bar drag flappers doing worse Chicago accents was..."

Jennamcna

"Had a fantastic night here with great service and great cocktails! Definitely..."

Matt

"The cocktails are the most underrated in Melbourne!! Definitely the best I've had in the city and completely worth the price. The staff is most..."

Nor

"Amazing Night! Amazing Drinks! Amazing Bartenders!. What can I say...but Amazing!! We booked this place based on the many good reports we had heard..."

Freddie Bale

"LOVE. Never a bad time. The staff are knowable and..."

Adien

"Amazing New Menu. Went to 1806 for the first time in ages the other night and was pleasantly surprised to find they had a new menu. Sadly my wife's..."

Chris Sadler

"Nice to see cocktails being taken seriously.... Cute, cosy and old world feel. I felt like I wasn't in Melbourne and I felt like I wasn't in 2012...."

Ruby-Jean

"Basically the perfect..."

GrizzleGuts

"Fantastic!!!!. Love love love the black blazer and french martini that I tried tonight! The black blazer is eye-catching, as..."

Kevin Lee

"LOVE and lots of it. From the decor to the Margaritas!! I will definitely be back to try more of their cocktails. Yum. Thanks for a wonderful evening..."

Chev

"LOVE 1806!. EVERY COCKTAIL ORDERED - AMAZING!My favorite is a cilantro strawberry drink, straight up. Can't recall what they named it, but..."

Greendoggiebag

"Cocktails of Awesome!. I attended with a friend, we had cocktails and I loved the variety! I loved the skill with which they were made. My favourite..."

Transcendancing

"Cocktail maniaa. OMG! The cocktail here really rocks. We cant find many good cocktails in Korea but this place is very good. A friend of mind brought..."

BaelJung

"Hard not to like a place like 1806, it offers a extensive list of cocktails, almost too many to cope with. Overall a great place to come for a drink..."

Iceman

"Cosy atmosphere, great cocktails.. I loved this place from the moment I stepped inside. Impeccable service and great cocktail menu that gives the..."

Willow

"Simply Great. It can be a challenge to find a consistently good cocktail, but not at 1806... Here you can bank on your money being be well spent. It..."

Susan Boxshall

"Great ambient and drinks selection. The best about the place (which I'm not sure if it's a common thing now) is that the bartender can make whatever..."

Emma

"Transported to another era. From the decor to the 30s tunes and staff in their snazzy vests, I LOVED the lushness and atmosphere of this place. The..."

MissGenWhy

"As good as it gets. It may take a while to go through their cocktail book menu. came here first time for a cocktail making course from a birthday..."

Paul Ryan

"Utterly Awesome!. I have one piece of advice for when you visit 1806: don't think, just drink. Unfortunately the legendary Bar Manager, Merlin..."

EHL

"There is a lot to like about 1806 - the dark, classy setting; the informed bar staff; the top quality range of spirits. Cocktails are the focus here..."

Mike B

"Very interesting menu. Menu is superb. Excellent to relax at on a weekend..."

Kessler

"Great ambience. Loved how the menu explained the history of all the cocktails. Having a cocktail here was a fun way to kill time before going to the..."

Alieraleilia

"A MUST for Cocktail Lovers!. My boyfriend is obsessed with man cocktails so I took him here for birthday drinks after dinner. 1806 is definitely the..."

Nycpari

"Unique and special.. Even for a non-alcoholic drinker like myself, I'm impressed. I really like the venue, the setting, the people and the menu. The..."

Gracie

"4.5 The folks at 1806 are setting the bar seriously high and the recognition they are recieving for it, simply cannot be bought, but is earnt..."

Stu.C

"Thank goodness I was introduced to this place. My friend introduced me to this place for drinks after dinner. And boy, I'm glad he did introduced me..."

Gastronomique-Effect

"From the outside, you could walk right past and not notice it, but inside is great! Terrific cocktails, and bar staff who know their..."

Racy_jacy

"🥂 Queen of Hearts 🌕 Light of the Moon 1806 is an award winning bar known by many and unlike any other, a go-to for some of the best cocktails..."

Stephanie Rose

"We had a great evening. The waiter upstairs Sat 17/6 was awesome. Attentive, positive, informative. Our drinks were perfect, particularly the Light..."

Muggle Chef

"I knew this is a bar with really vintage and good vibes. But I didn’t expect they even have the best fries 🍟. The food was so good for a bar. We..."

Sylvia Liu

"We didn't have a booking but were lucky to get a table right upfront and menus presented to us quick smart. Everyone that we spoke to genuinely..."

Amanda Sim

"Long running cocktail bar with well experienced mixologists who can make drinks by request that are not even on the menu! Very classy & vintage..."

Gustav

"Wow! So far, the BEST cocktails I’ve gad in Melbourne CBD. The drinks are so well made and smooth and each one has its own unique character. The..."

Mark Ian Alcantara

"Staff are exceptional. Been a few times now and each time staff are attentive and you can feel they really love their job. Special mention to Hannah..."

86SusieQ

"One of the highlights of my trip, we went on twice on one night such and mazing place and atmosphere, the staff are very tentative and produce..."

Neil Pope

Embla

88/100 (1592 ratings)

Restaurants

Wine Bar

Gluten Free Options

Vegan Options

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Wine Bar

Australian

Vegetarian Friendly

Gluten Free Options

Vegan Options

Vegetarian Friendly

Dinner

Lunch

Pancakes

Parfait

Salad

Duck

Oyster

Cod

Octopus

Roast Chicken

Cakes

Beef

Fish

Pork

Wine Bar

Australian

Seating

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

Serves Alcohol

Full Bar

Accepts Credit Cards

Dinner

Lunch

Mid-range

"A seriously good wine bar in the heart of the city, Embla is one of those places that you can consider yourself lucky if you are able to snag a table..."

Morgs71

"Visiting Melbourne means dining well. Though not strictly speaking a restaurant - its a wine bar - the food is restaurant standard. As with a number..."

Aaditeya Bajaj

"Came here on a Friday at 12:30am, the kitchen were already close but the waiter was so nice and still served up some amazing bread with cheese and..."

Heidi Liang

"Went for a dinner without reservation and the staff was kind enough to accommodate us even during a busy night. Ambiance wise, the place is really..."

Nilay Jiwtode

"We loved 😍The smoked duck liver parfait was delicious and the serving size was very generous. The pork belly is also a great choice...."

Withaknifeandfork

"Finally we’ve made it to Embla and snagged a table, after several failed attempts we now have a lovely table and a menu ready to go!!. If the house..."

FoodieAboutTown

"Great service and lovely food, I really enjoyed the raw kingfish and the wine was excellent. It is quite dark so the menu is hard to read and the..."

Frog

"Wowed by a place after a long time! Get there before 5.30pm on a week day to get a seat. Great collection on wines, relaxed atmosphere, amazing food..."

Long Black With Cinnamon

"Had such a great time in this laid back wine bar. A friend and I went there for lunch and we chose a selection of dishes to share.We..."

Piggyeatalot

"Embla is a great place for a date or to bring a friend for an intimate catch up.It's nice and cosy inside - perfect for the winter months,..."

Jessica Sargeant (Unbeleafablefood)

"Wow, amazing!!! So while I might have been a little drunk I tried my hardest to take some photos of the food but you can't hold that against me..."

Steve Levon

"Embla does not take reservations for dinner, so I came in, popped my name down and waited for a call. We did eventually loiter outside the..."

Mustard

"Embla only allows reservations on Sundays for a set-menu lunch that is just a wonderful offering of fresh-made bread, uniquely spiced and flavoured..."

Srslyfoods

"Came here on Valentine’s Day and waited 30 mins for a table as they don’t take dinner reservations. All was worth it in the end. We..."

The Honest Glutton

"Beautiful dark atmosphere. We ate at the bar and only had to wait 10 mins after walking in to this packed to the rafters (on a Wednesday night)..."

HH24

"Difficult to fault this place. Exceptional wine list and attentive, knowledgeable service. Our waiter recognised our interest in drinking champagne..."

Foodie By Heart 💓

"I really had a great experience here! The food and service were outstanding. Everything was great. I discovered some great gin and cider on the menu..."

Isabel Picton

"Delicious Sunday lunch (13/01) consisting of country loaf, capocollo, straccitella, roast chicken with leek & broccoli and peach eton mess...."

Milla Vanilla

"I was here for a drink while waiting for my table at Sezar to be ready. I wish though that we had dinner here instead. Great vibe, fantastic wine..."

Accurate Ange

"In short, our dinner at Embla was outstanding. From the food to the ambience and service, everything was great. Even though neither of us are wine..."

JM

"What a quintessential Melbourne bar! It's small, dark and intimate. Sit at the bar and be entertained as the bar staff make you a cocktail with..."

Kim @FabulousDining

"We’ve walked pass this place so many times and each time my friends and I always says “we have to go there one night”. Well we finally did make..."

Food Junkie

"Great bar serving quality shared dishes. The chicken was amazing and so was the spinach that the waiter recommended to pair with it except the..."

A Choong

"4.6. Embla is sensational.Twosheds and friends dined here for lunch on a Thursday. In the 1990s and early 2000s, this place was a pretty..."

Two Sheds

"Late night table for 4, shared a bottle of Little reddie Nebbiolo which paired well with the cheeses one was a subdued blue vein & the other a super..."

Munch On Melbourne

"I came here around 5:45pm Friday afternoon. It’s crowded. The kingfish is bit too salty for me. But I think having it with beer will be better. ..."

Gourmet Explorer

"Fantastic food and wine. Great place for an after work catch up, or a first date! It never disappoints. Will be back many times over as long as food..."

Yummyinmytummy

"Wasnt sure if I was going to get a seat here on a Wednesday night without a reservation but we got lucky. There isnt a lot on the menu but that's not..."

Joan Lee

"One of the best places to unwind with glasses of wine and good food, in a casual setting. As it is walk-in only at night, be ready to queue as it..."

Tony

"Returned here for the first time in a while and enjoyed it even more this time around. We were very impressed by the pine mushroom and octopus..."

Tina Tran

"Good vibe and service. Great selection of wine Embla has some of the best wine I’ve tasted they are not found elsewhere!! Sourdough bread is..."

Sarah Bear

"We (4ppl) had lunch on Friday at Embla. It was great! We booked the table beforehand. The maître-d put some plates together for us (sourdough bread..."

Mint

"The score of 4 is for the venue and the amazing chicken dish. The other dishes were nice enough with the better one being the beef cheek. I would..."

Some Like It Hot

"All time fave restaurant in Melbourne for date night. Consistently friendly and professional service, fantastic wine list and delicious menu that..."

Yummyfeast_

"Good new place. Nothing personally to rave about but it is a nice joint to keep in mind if you are in that part of the city. Interesting presentation..."

Jennifer Ting

"Loved this place. Friendly staffs. Simple menu but excellent-foods. You can be seat in the open-kitchen side incase you’re keen on having..."

Hi Norman

"Cozy little spot for some food and wine. The service is really good and the menu and wine list are sumptuous. Great place to spend the..."

Dumba

"Great ambience inside. I love that its a little dim. The staff are very hospitable and know the menu quite precisely. Recommendations from staff of..."

April

"Always amazing! Been here way too many times, great food, excellent service, all around a good time. Every Sunday, they do a set lunch for $50 and..."

Syahirah Halim

"Great little modern, atmospheric wine bar on Russell St - we’d walked past a few times and it always seems busy. We tried a number of the wines on..."

Steph Giles

"Really nice late night wine bar, that would be the perfect date night spot with its mood lighting and darker tones. The wine list is extensive, but..."

Lisa Giles

"Great place to catch up with friends. Good selection of wines. Make sure you try their olive sourdough and we had the straciatella beetroot as well!..."

AnotherAsianAbroad

"Excellent food, great service, fantastic wine list, lovely space. Embla ticks all the boxes. We had the stracciatella with beets, soured cucumbers,..."

Jess

"Great food, good service, nice cosy atmosphere and great for dates. Went on a really hot day, unfortunately the place wasn't cool enough. We ordered..."

FoodHedonist

"The Town Mouse is one of the restaurants in Carlton that stands out in my memory, so the news of a sister site opening in the CBD got me excited. It..."

A Chronicle Of Gastronomy

"Aaaaaaamazing - we came here for a drink and were seated in front of the kitchen and ended up ordering the prawns and muscles - wine list is great..."

Tina Foley

"Pretty hard to fault! Very friendly staff and some serious punch from the kitchen. Beautiful oysters that were sweet and plump, gorgeous starters..."

JDP79

"Came here last year with my husband, and we had been looking forward to dinning in Embla for a long time, the expectation was high. We had ordered as..."

Live_in_melbourne

"Good,good food. Wine list was great. Discovered a Lovely Chardonnay from Gippsland, we tried a few dishes, most exceptional was the cabbage and..."

Roberto.powney

"I took my mother in law for Sunday lunch here, wow! How you can get so much flavour into every plate is beyond me. Star of the show was the bread,..."

Annabauer

"Amazing. As always.Eat 🙌Snapper carpaccioBuratta with lovage & onionLamb breast, broccolini, anchovy Roasted..."

Nat Mac

"Great ambience and great food to go with it. Had the liver parfait and I'm still thinking about it haha. Also enjoyed a beautiful chicken dish and..."

Rachel Lai

"Good food, friendly service, and above all, a wonderful wine list. Having been to Embla many times there's a lot to say for a Melbourne restaurant..."

Lucy

"Brilliant experience on a date nightSaturday night with Wifey. Seated straight away, immense vibe, wine list and interesting sophisticated and very..."

Street Cred

"I have walked passed Embla so so many times but never noticed it until a friend of mine took me there. Its a hidden little wine bar. Does get busy,..."

Little Bit Of Everything

"Killer food, great staff, relaxed yet fine, cool crowd, couldn't fault it - and a surprise when the bill came too, it's not expensive. Absolutely..."

GG

"Embla is a wine bar that serve really good food. Me and my friends went there for dinner after knowing the chef won the time out award for best young..."

50% Coffee 50% Food

"What a little hidden treasure in the middle of the cbd! Beautiful food - such tasty morsels 👌🏻 there was a party in my mouth most of the time...."

The Food Baby Maker

"Cosy interiors with excellent dim lighting creating an inviting, exciting and romantic atmosphere. Staff are very professional and knowledgeable..."

Brillat_Savarin

"Embla has an extensive wine list with many rare and natural wines. Surprisingly the food menu is also very good even the desserts are nice..."

Ilovefoodsomuch

"This has been on our hit list for a few months now and was happy to finally get in there. The ambiance was more like a bar while the food was..."

Bachd3

"I first came to Embla before it won it's accolades in Gourmet Traveller and boy was I impressed when my partner and I first stumbled across it when..."

Kimberley Leggett

"Went here with a work friend, and the service was great, the waiter was friendly and really knew his stuff. The butter was incredible, almost tasted..."

Caitlyn Schroder

"Cosy, rustic but without feeling too unrefined like many of these Euro-inspired hubs can be. Every dish reached new levels of impressive but the..."

Amara D'Wilde

"Stand out venue!! This place is way ahead of the curve when it comes to food and wine. Amazing fit out and very knowledgable and attentive..."

Gastroman

"But if we’re talking simple yet delicious, then the Pipis, Serrano, Basil ($17) have the final word. I never knew just how sweet and succulent..."

Sweet And Sour Fork

"Fantastic place. So unsuspecting and welcoming. The food was just unreal. That Straciatella thing and the mushroom dish?! What. Was...."

Robbie

"Delicate yet flavorful dishes. Was not able to order bottles thus choice of wine was limited. The selection for glasses was still decent and overall..."

Carol

"Finally I got to visit Embla. I tried to contain my excitement and not set the expectations too high, but threw caution to the wind as I ate my way..."

Hungry Ronin

"A real gem of a place. Sort of venue you can park up at the bar and see a night thru eating and drinking fine things . A definite must visit..."

Jayman75

"Came for a quick and easy lunch, portions were a little too generous.Great set of staffs, handled reservation issues fast (which probably was my..."

Michael Setiadi

"Good place for light dinner and small chat. Very busy on Wednesday night, we waited around 30 mins. The dishes came out very slowly. The music was a..."

Naomi

"Remember the days when you had to travel to the city to go to the cinema? Greater Union in Russell St was one of the biggest; and after..."

Sub Urban

"Beautiful experience at embla the staff were very knowledgeable and the food and drinks were so on point. It seems quite small but is packed with so..."

Charles

"Very good food. Wasn't in a drinking situation, but would have been very easy to do so. Food is light and fresh, vegetable dishes are..."

Robert.powney

"Went to the Sunday lunch special. Great food and wine. In fact too much food. Would prefer a more balanced meal with some wine included in the price...."

Juliano Zoca Strufaldi

"Josh, you the man, fantastic waiter. Dddddelcious food, awesome service, good vibes. We've been before and we will be back. Always recommending this..."

Amelia

"Very, very good. On a cold wintery Melbourne day, Embla was a snug little oasis. Unobtrusive staff, but extremely knowledgeable. Some experimental..."

Fleur

"Awesome date place. Very intimate and good to taste a variety of wines. Staff were attentive and friendly and helpful.We will have good next..."

IsFoodIsGood

"Fantastic experience at Embla. Came for their lunch on sunday set menu for $50pp. Which tbh was excellent value. Three small entres, main to share..."

AnitaOnChi

"Another Melbourne restaurant that makes we wish Sydney had something similar. We tried the Sunday tasting menu, and it was an ideal amount of..."

Onara

"Loved the vibe inside this place. We went for afterwork drinks but i will be back for food. Such a great selection of wine and beer plus the waiters..."

Ilovemelbourne

"This is the second time I've been here and both times have been excellent. Wait staff are attentive and knowledgeable. Shared tomato straciatella,..."

Teddys99

"Really cool little place, amazing wine, but what we really need to talk about is that super sexy, sumptuous sourdough bread... holy moly, I need a..."

Luna

"Amazed by the plates served to us last night, we had the cream corn which was out of the world, tomato with smoked ricotta - delightful, carpaccio,..."

Mi55Bee

"Embla is hot news, having featured in September’s Gourmet Traveller and being listed as number 30 on the list of the top 100 Australian..."

Michele Walton

"Wow! I'm really impressed with this place I just had to write a review. The most stand out dish was the whipped cod roe herbs provence flatbreads!..."

Ti Sim

"Staff super knowledgable and attentive. I'd suggest letting them choose for you. Venue is so different to what used to be there. A very chic and..."

Mistermister

"I'm going to be controversial and upfront! I'm not a fan of The Townmouse which is Embla's sister restaurant. I haven't enjoyed the food the two..."

Minda Barley

"Lil miss piggy pigged out and rolled all the way homeSimple, tasty and generous serves. I was in the mood for small plates of delicious..."

Vivifoodiediva

"A friend and I chose this recommendation from the good food guide and it delivered the goods. All dishes are to be shared and this would be great for..."

Giovanna Isabella

"We came here for dinner. We ordered a few things to try - cucumbers, golden beetroots, zucchini , pipis, some cheeses and dessert. The serving were..."

Jo Jo

"One of the best places I've dined at in a long time. The ambience of the place is amazing, and it ushers in a sense of anticipation of something..."

FoodLuva

"Awesome venue with a great vibe and unique menu. We ordered the snapper carpaccio, the veal tartare, the pipis, the calamari and the zucchini...."

Kate Dougherty

"Super Cool venue with a fantastic aroma on arrival. Great tapas choices with a slide of wine. Melbourne's second best 'Old fashioned'…commitment..."

JB

"Went here because this restaurant is number 1 on the Time Out 50 Best Restaurants in Melbourne list (Attica sits at number 2).This restaurant..."

Jamie

"Faultless. The staff are exceptional with a wonderful gift of imparting product knowledge as if they made ( and sourced) the food and beverage..."

Mans C

"Sat at the kitchen bench and saw all dishes being prepared. Ordered a couple of different wines with the anchovy toast,sour cucumbers, whiting with..."

Phil

"DO: The stracciatella, pipis, the John Dory and the roast chicken. DON'T: Drive there, since the wine selection is too notch. It is a wine..."

David Food Leasing

"Embla, the newest venture from the team that brought you Town Mouse (which y’all know I simply adore), was somewhere I had dropped by for a drink..."

Ashley

"Almost perfect.Great ambience, attentive and knowledgeable service, comprehensive wine list and an en pointe menu that delivers great..."

EHL

"Emblematic excellence. Finally made it to Embla - not for want of trying! But being here after word has got out, including a recent City of Melbourne..."

Missdelish

"One of the truly great things about working in the hospitality industry is the people. Now in an industry who’s main goal is obviously making..."

Tash Geelen

"Excellent service, food is simple but tasty and well executed. Only complaint, the fig with the cheese tasted a little burnt. ..."

Ryan Lynch

"We dined here on a Friday night - only had to wait for approximately 20 mins for a table/ seat. We were seated at the bar which enabled us to watch..."

FoodN

"Such a great bar & fantastic food offering. Wine list is amazing and food is original and tasty. We popped in here late after a festival in the city..."

Sienna Thompson

"What a cracking way to spend an afternoon. Impressive wine list, shared dishes to graze on friendly staff & cool atmosphere. What more can I say?..."

Decoy

"Opened in Dec 2015 by the Town Mouse team, Embla is definitely an up and rising wine bar in the CBD - recently voted as the top 34 Australia..."

J88

"Easily My Favorite Restaurant in Melbourne. Has everything I need. Interesting Nostalgic flavors a great great wine list and a great intimate..."

Ddz

"Embla Melbourne is the new wine bar/eatery by Town Mouse duo Christian McCabe and executive chef Dave Verheul. At its heart it’s a simple inner..."

The City Lane

"Had a great lunch here. Food was smart and love the feel of the place for a drop-in casual meal, lots of wood and visible kitchen make for a great..."

Timothy Burrow

"Yet to try the food but excellent selection of wines here (by the carafe on request too, so good). Most of the stars for service and atmosphere...."

Pandamonium

"More of a wine bar than a true restaurant, this is great hang-out spot. The waitstaff are very knowledgeable about their wines, which are quirky,..."

Meeateor

"Embla was a last minute decision tonight, after we were shunned by a rude waitress at Kappo. Thankfully, we were greeted by a warm smile at the door..."

Jesskaar

"Embla in Russell Street CBD is one of the hottest wine bars in Melbourne right now; and is championing a refined yet a more relaxed style than most...."

The World Loves Melbourne

"Interesting yet simple food. Friendly albeit it a little rushed service. There is plenty to like about this cute, cool and busy little wine bar...."

Edward Schweitzer

"Great place for interesting food, beer and wine. Relaxed atmosphere, nice fit out, friendly, knowledgable service. Not much more needs to be..."

Foodinfocusz

"bread, anchovy toasts, straciatella, creamed corn, rainbow trout, poached peaches, fig ice cream, calamari. everything was delicious. a restaurant i..."

AAA

"Absolutely outstanding! By far one of the best restaurants In Melbourne. The flavours and simplicity of the dishes are incredible. The desserts are..."

Kristy Jarman

"Dynamite! Having enjoyed a few meals at Town Mouse, I was keen to try. Awesome food. My style of cooking. No particular region comes to mind, just a..."

Hung Dong Long

"Was truly a pleasure to dine and drink at this new Melbourne nightspot. Interior is classy but still maintains a warm ambience which is also..."

Bianca Roberts

"New wine bar in town with a dark, sleek yet cozy fit out. Ample space at the many tables with plenty of space at the bar for lighter meals. Diverse..."

Potaoto

"Embla magically exudes old world charm, and embodies new age cool. I love the soothing green hues, in aqua, in emerald, and in forest, coupled with..."

Melbourne Glutton

"Came for a dinner with a friend from overseas few days ago .. He was so impressed :) Thanks for the wonderful hospitality Embla :) Always going to..."

Priscillia

"Embla was a wine bar/restaurant offering a large range of wine and delectable meals. For lunch we ordered their quinoa & rosemary sourdough, Raw..."

Angel Khong

"🍞 Quinoa and Rosemary Sourdough, Mustard Butter 🥒 Soured Cucumbers, Dill, Feta 🫑 Beef Carpaccio, Globe Artichoke, Fermented Peppers 🐙..."

Stephanie Rose

"Really enjoyed this beautiful venue. The staff, food, wine and ambiance were just perfect! Highly recommend the smoked duck liver..."

Isaac Herbert

"Always a great experience here - food and service is great. Great selection of starters and the fig dessert is a..."

Alvi

"Wow...atmosphere plus! Dark & seductive, fabulous aroma of fresh food cooking right in front of you. Great wine selection. Staff were full of..."

jill jaques

"Such a wonderful place to go. Food and service always amazing. Each dish just gets better and..."

Tom Booth

"We had a birthday celebration dinner there and the vegan food was just divine. High quality food and the wine selection was delightful. Beautiful..."

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