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Grenache Wine Bar

4.6 (84)
$41 to $100
Wine Bar
55a Thompson Ave, Cowes, AU-VIC 3922

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Grenache Wine Bar

4.6
$41 to $100
Wine Bar
Phillip Island

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2 people
7:00 PM

About this restaurant

  • Great for fine wines
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
Established in 2017, Grenache Wine Bar has become a beloved local drinking establishment. It is a must-visit dining experience for visitors from beyond the island.

We're best known for our impressive local and international wine list, our amazing food menu, and sensational cocktails!

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Phillip Island
  • Cross street
    Chapel St, Cowes
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

All Experiences

  • Drinks only reservation

    1 - 12 people

    Multiple dates available
    While our kitchen closes at 8:00 pm (Tuesday to Thursday) and 8:30 pm (Friday to Saturday), your night is far from over. Pop into our bar for a crafted drink and a lively atmosphere. Cheers to extending your evening at Grenache Wine Bar!
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Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at Grenache Wine Bar.

4.6

4.6
(84)
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

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Review summary

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Grenache Wine Bar offers a "first-class dining experience" with "delicious and beautifully presented" dishes, generous portions, and a "cosy ambience." Guests appreciate the "great food, drinks & service." The venue is ideal for a "cold, wet night" and praised for being a "wonderfully warm space." Highly recommended for a memorable visit.
84 Reviews
  1. Sharon

    Melbourne1 review

    3.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    good food v tasty, but WAY too fast out of the kitchen. mains came before entreé was finished and plates were still on the table. otherwise good spot.

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  2. Jamie

    Victoria1 review

    5.0

    Dined on October 23, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, drinks & service. Was a bit loud but to be expected MotoGP weekend.

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  3. Jason

    Melbourne2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on October 10, 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food and service was fantastic. Good selection of beers on tap too.

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  4. Daniel

    Melbourne5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on September 5, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always top notch on food wine and service the dining experience is first class

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  5. Lisa

    Melbourne2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on August 8, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The ambience was peaceful, the service was top-notch, the food was lovely, and the cocktails were absolutely sublime. A wonderful experience from start to finish!

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  6. Ryan

    Melbourne3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on July 26, 2026

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Honestly we had some delicious meals but the service was mediocre. The night that we went the place was very quiet and didn’t have many other patrons in there. I had booked a table for 6 for a birthday dinner . My group and I arrived to a great ambience and immediately orderly some cocktails and wine. We then shortly ordered some food and both arrived very promptly. What followed is what disappointed me. After emptying a bottle a water we were never offered a refill the entire time we were there. My group and I would’ve been keen to order more drinks and even dessert but the staff were really uninterested in approaching our table. I never like to raise my hand or wave for the staff to approach me at a restaurant as I feel this is rude of me to do. I wasn’t even able to make eye contact with them that’s how distant they were from us. I don’t know if it was because we were a table of gay men that created this space. At one point I was watching them eat their own food at a table in front of us instead of offering us more water or drinks as mentioned before. The one round of cocktails we had were great and so was the food, but we would’ve spent so much more money if they would’ve offered us more hospitality. If you need a quick tasty meal this place is great but don’t come here if you’re celebrating a special occasion with a group of friends.

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  7. Bronwyn

    Melbourne2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 5, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The menu had an excellent range of choices, all the food was delicious, beautifully presented, and generously portioned. Each of us, a party of five, had 'food moments'... you know the moment - when the mouthful you have - transports you to a place where the flavours light up your senses and everything else disappears, for just a moment, it is you and the food in perfect harmony. Then you return to the room, the conversation, the cosy ambience, sip the wine and think.... I'll be back to this wonderful place again (and again).

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  8. Kim

    Melbourne5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 4, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfect place for a cold, wet night. Atmosphere is cosy. Staff are really friendly and professional. We've visited the island for many years and always dismissed this place as expensive and stuffy. It is neither of these. It's on our list for the next time we visit the island

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  9. Sandra

    Melbourne2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 3, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had the roast pumpkin and buratta- delicious. All our food was, as was the wine, mulled wine, service, and ambience. Highly recommend, and will definitely be back.

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  10. Sue

    Victoria1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 19, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    A little gem in the heart of Cowes. A wonderfully warm space with wood fire and welcoming staff. The food was fantastic and we even thought at four sharing plates, we over ordered it little. Highly recommended when you are on Phillip Island….or come and stay for the weekend just to try it.

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Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Phillip Island
  • Cross street
    Chapel St, Cowes
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

FAQs

For a lively, buzzing night visit Grenache on Saturday evenings; for a quieter, relaxed experience try a Tuesday evening.

Yes, Grenache Wine Bar is regularly recommended for date nights and special evenings, with guests praising its cosy ambience, attentive service and successful anniversary dinners.

For a quieter, cosy night choose a midweek evening, guests report a calm Tuesday visit, while MotoGP weekends and many Friday/Saturday nights tend to be full and lively.

Portions at Grenache Wine Bar are generally generous, guests frequently praise large, shareable dishes like the meat board and hearty starters that leave groups comfortably full.

Grenache feels cosy and welcoming, a warm space with a wood fire, friendly staff, stylish yet relaxed surroundings, and the occasional live-guitar night to top off the mood.

Casual dress is the guide, comfortable, informal clothing is appropriate; nothing formal is required.

Yes, guests recommend sitting outside when weather permits, noting it’s worth choosing an outdoor table on pleasant nights.

Grenache often fills up for big event weekends such as MotoGP and can be “full and busy, ” while weekday visits, for example Tuesday evenings, are frequently much quieter and relaxed.

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Grenache Wine Bar

4.6
$41 to $100
Wine Bar
Phillip Island

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
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