Sidebar Wine

4.9 (207)

$41 to $100

Wine Bar

39 Melrose Street, Sandringham, AU-VIC 3191

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Sidebar Wine

4.9

$41 to $100

Wine Bar

Sandringham

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 6, 2026

7:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Great for fine wines
Good for groups

Established in 2018, Sidebar is a wine bar and store located in the heart of Sandringham Village. Our ever-changing wine list highlights small local and international producers curated by our very own sommelier. We have won wine list awards in 2021, 2022 and 2023.

Our seasonal cocktail list can take you on a journey from start to finish, whether it be the humble Negroni or something a little more unusual.

Whether you choose to sit inside our intimate bar setting or in our outdoor space, we have music to suit but not so loud that you cannot initiate a “Sidebar”.

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$41 to $100
Cuisines
Wine Bar, Italian, Tapas / Small Plates
Hours of operation
Wed, Thu 3:00 pm–10:30 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 1:00 pm–8:00 pm
Phone number
(03) 9521 9410
Website
https://www.sidebarwine.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Emily James

Location
39 Melrose Street, Sandringham, AU-VIC 3191
Neighborhood
Sandringham
Cross street
Station Street
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Sandringham Station
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

All Experiences

Gnocchi Night
A$32.00 per person
1 - 10 people
Multiple dates available
Join us for our gnocchi night—$32 for a bowl of house-made gnocchi and a glass of house wine.

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2023 Cloak & Dagger Prosecco (VIC)A$15.00
NV Domaine Dutertre Touraine Brut (Loire Valley, France)A$20.00
2022 Monte Tondo Soave (Veneto, ITA)A$15.00
2024 Deep Woods Estate Chardonnay (Margaret River, WA)A$17.00
2024 Friuli Isonzo Villa Dugo Pinot Grigio (ITA)A$17.00
2023 La Prova Aglianico Rosata (Adelaide Hills, SA)A$17.00
2024 Jules Rosé Sec/Dry Rosé (Provence, France)A$16.00
2022 Emmalene Sparkling Pinot Noir (Adelaide Hills, SA)A$16.00
2023 Strelly Farm Pinot Noir (Coal River Valley, TAS)A$18.00
2022 Frankland Estate “Rocky Gully” Cabernets (Frankland River, WA)A$16.00
2022 Heartland “Spice Trader” Shiraz (Langhorne Creek, SA)A$17.00

Beer

Young Henrys ‘Motorcycle Oil’ PorterA$12.00
Stomping Ground - Laneway LagerA$12.00
Carlton DraughtA$10.00
Wolf of the Willows Crisp LagerA$12.00
Young Henrys ‘Newtowner’ Australian Pale AleA$12.00
Heaps Normal ‘Quiet XPA’A$10.00

Cocktails

Mangopop Yoghurt PunchA$24.00
Gin, mango 3-ways, white chocolate, amaro, floral vermouth, yoghurt
Limoncello MargaritaA$23.00
tequila, lime, limoncello, agave
SidecarA$24.00
St Agnes Brandy, calvados, orange curacao, pêre, lemon
KoKochaA$24.00
Hojicha green tea, coconut washed rum, crème de cacao, palm sugar
Banana Old FashionedA$24.00
Rye whisky, banana liqueur, brown sugar, black walnut bitters
TunnetA$24.00
Gin, vermouth, Campari
El DiabloA$23.00
Jalapeno infused gin, agave, aperol, lime, mescal

Low & non - alch

Aperitivo SpritzA$10.00
- add 60ml proseccoA$7.00
Pineapple, ginger, lime, habaneroA$10.00
- add 15ml Espolon Blanco tequilaA$6.00
Pink grapefruit, fingerlime, saltA$10.00
- add 15ml Espolon Blanco tequilaA$6.00

Reviews

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4.9

(207)

4.6Food
4.8Service
4.9Ambience
4.5Value

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Loved For

Melbourne
Wine Bar
Bayside
Best Overall
Bayside
Best Service
Bayside
Best Ambiance
Bayside
Best Value
Bayside
Good for groups
Bayside
Neighborhood gem
Bayside
Great for fine wines
Bayside
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Review summary

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Sidebar Wine offers a delightful experience with its "exceptional customer service" and "divine food." Guests praise its "great wine selection" and cozy ambiance, perfect for unwinding. The venue shines with its "warm, relaxed atmosphere" and "outstanding bar snacks." With "friendly, attentive staff," it's a recommended gem for drinks and light meals.

207 Reviews

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Vicki
Melbourne6 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Thoroughly enjoyed our evening .. enjoyed the food which was excellent .. nice atmosphere outside especially on a lovely balmy night
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Debbie
Melbourne1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great venue with good wine selection as well as great snacks and outstanding customer service. Love and recommend the venue.
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chris
Tasmania5 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 10, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and reasonable price Good selection of wine Very cosy vibe
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Ben
London14 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 3, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What a fantastic place! Friendly service, lovely wine and incredible bar snacks. Would definitely recommend.
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Michael
Melbourne1 review
5.0
Dined on October 1, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Really wonderful place, staff are super friendly and helpful. Food is delicious and the wine & cocktail list is great!
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Virana
Melbourne2 reviews
5.0
Dined on September 27, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Yummy pizza. Great service and cocktails. Nice atmosphere too
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Pamela
Melbourne1 review
5.0
Dined on September 11, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is the best bar in Bayside. Big call, but true in our opinion. The service is exceptional, the food is divine, and the vibe is perfect … relaxed enough to unwind, but with just the right amount of energy to keep your social battery charged. A perfect balance.
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H
Melbourne2 reviews
5.0
Dined on September 5, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Cosy wine bar with a range of Australian and International wines available by glass or bottle. Delicious food- from nibbles to more substantial, perfect for sharing. The calamari fritti is always a standout- tender strips in a light crispy batter on a tasty aioli- style sauce, alongside a small rocket & fennel salad. Service is always prompt and attentive- water pitchers and glasses always on the table. Love this little bar!
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Katherine
Palm Springs1 review
5.0
Dined on August 28, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was incredible, wine was delicious, service was amazing! Can’t recommend enough!
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Kimberley
Victoria3 reviews
5.0
Dined on August 28, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Warm relaxed environment, great food and wine. Great options for gluten free food if required. Nice ambience
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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$41 to $100
Cuisines
Wine Bar, Italian, Tapas / Small Plates
Hours of operation
Wed, Thu 3:00 pm–10:30 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 1:00 pm–8:00 pm
Phone number
(03) 9521 9410
Website
https://www.sidebarwine.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Emily James

Location
39 Melrose Street, Sandringham, AU-VIC 3191
Neighborhood
Sandringham
Cross street
Station Street
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Sandringham Station
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

FAQs

Yes, Sidebar Wine is often recommended for date night, praised for dimmed, intimate lighting, a cosy back dining room and thoughtful wine pairings.

Sidebar Wine feels intimate and cosy, dimmed lighting, an inviting back dining room, and carefully chosen music (sometimes live guitar) create a relaxed, European-style wine-bar atmosphere that's conversation-friendly.

Wednesdays are a favourite for their regular gnocchi night, while Sunday early evenings are lovely for the Sunday roast and a relaxed atmosphere.

Sidebar Wine is especially fun on Wednesday nights for their popular gnocchi night; early Sunday evenings are relaxed (a guitarist often plays); Friday afternoons or evenings are lovely for sitting outside in the sun.

Guests report nicely sized servings, the Sunday roast is described as a “nice size, ” and the lamb gnocchi has been praised as a “generous serve.”

Yes, Sidebar Wine has an outdoor space where guests can sit and enjoy the sun or an evening drink.

The saganaki is a standout, it appears on the menu and guests repeatedly praise it for its flavour and presentation.

Sidebar Wine gets busiest during peak dinner hours (around 7–9pm), with Thursday and Friday nights often especially busy; Sunday evenings and the cosy back dining room tend to be more relaxed.

Sidebar Wine makes space for parents with prams, guests note they could ‘park the pram’ and enjoy a relaxed visit.

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Sidebar Wine

4.9

$41 to $100

Wine Bar

Sandringham

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 6, 2026

7:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

Sidebar Wine

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Sidebar Wine

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Dining areas

Additional information

Gnocchi Night

Wines by the glass

2023 Cloak & Dagger Prosecco (VIC)A$15.00

NV Domaine Dutertre Touraine Brut (Loire Valley, France)A$20.00

2022 Monte Tondo Soave (Veneto, ITA)A$15.00

2024 Deep Woods Estate Chardonnay (Margaret River, WA)A$17.00

2024 Friuli Isonzo Villa Dugo Pinot Grigio (ITA)A$17.00

2023 La Prova Aglianico Rosata (Adelaide Hills, SA)A$17.00

2024 Jules Rosé Sec/Dry Rosé (Provence, France)A$16.00

2022 Emmalene Sparkling Pinot Noir (Adelaide Hills, SA)A$16.00

2023 Strelly Farm Pinot Noir (Coal River Valley, TAS)A$18.00

2022 Frankland Estate “Rocky Gully” Cabernets (Frankland River, WA)A$16.00

2022 Heartland “Spice Trader” Shiraz (Langhorne Creek, SA)A$17.00

Beer

Young Henrys ‘Motorcycle Oil’ PorterA$12.00

Stomping Ground - Laneway LagerA$12.00

Carlton DraughtA$10.00

Wolf of the Willows Crisp LagerA$12.00

Young Henrys ‘Newtowner’ Australian Pale AleA$12.00

Heaps Normal ‘Quiet XPA’A$10.00

Cocktails

Mangopop Yoghurt PunchA$24.00

Limoncello MargaritaA$23.00

SidecarA$24.00

KoKochaA$24.00

Banana Old FashionedA$24.00

TunnetA$24.00

El DiabloA$23.00

Low & non - alch

Aperitivo SpritzA$10.00

Pineapple, ginger, lime, habaneroA$10.00

Pink grapefruit, fingerlime, saltA$10.00

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