Bundoora’s wine bars scene is residential, friendly, growing — and the wine bars reflect it. Whether you want a quiet midweek drink or a full Friday night, there are options that don’t require leaving the suburb.
Standard prices: pint $11-13, cocktail $17-23. Happy hour (usually 5-7pm) knocks $3-5 off at most places.
Our Top Picks
1. Felix Depot — 175 King Road
Hours: Tue-Sun 4pm-12am Vibe: Moody, dim-lit, excellent playlist Drinks: $12-27/glass
The wine bar the suburb rallies around. Felix Depot gets the fundamentals right — good drinks, comfortable room, staff who know the menu. The tap list rotates monthly, which keeps regulars from getting bored. The front bar is the best spot — less crowded, better acoustics.
Drink this: A glass of the house red ($12-27/glass). When to go: Thursday is the sweet spot — good crowd, no queue.
2. Long Pantry — 111 Smith Road
Hours: Tue-Sun 4pm-12am Vibe: Wine-focused, small plates
The quiet achiever. Long Pantry doesn’t have a PR budget or an Instagram strategy — it has regulars who come three times a week. The snack menu is the draw. The cocktails are made with house-infused spirits.
Best night: Sunday sessions with live jazz.
3. Pilgrim — 253 Smith Road
Hours: Wed-Sun 4pm-1am Vibe: Cozy wine den, candlelit Drinks: $12-27/glass
Opened in 2025 and immediately became a regular spot for the under-35 crowd. The spirits selection includes hard-to-find local gins. The space is tighter than Felix Depot — maybe 50 people before it feels packed — but that’s part of the appeal.
What makes it work is the attention to detail. The glassware is considered, the ice is proper, and the bartenders actually taste what they make before serving. The tap list rotates every two weeks with a Victorian-only policy. If you hit capacity, put your name down and walk around the block — turnover is quick.
Drink this: Whatever the bartender recommends ($12-27/glass). Pro tip: Arrive before 7pm on Friday to avoid the wait.
4. Zara — 161 Smith Road
Hours: Tue-Sun 4pm-11pm Vibe: Neighbourhood corner pub, proper and unpretentious Drinks: $12-27/glass
The one for when you want food with your drinks. The kitchen runs until 10pm and the burgers are genuinely good, not bar-food-as-afterthought. The loaded fries are the move.
The drinks list complements the food — a cocktail list designed around the kitchen’s flavours. It’s the kind of place where you come for one beer and stay for dinner because you smell the kitchen.
Best combo: The burger with their house lager — simple and perfect. When to come: Any weeknight for a quick meal and drink without the weekend crowd.
5. Lena’s — 106 King Road
Hours: Wed-Sun 4pm-12am Vibe: Rooftop terrace with city views Drinks: $12-27/glass
The vibe pick. Not the best drinks on this list, but the garden setting creates an atmosphere the others can’t match. It’s the place to bring someone you’re trying to impress, or to photograph, or both.
The drinks list is classic cocktails executed cleanly, no gimmicks. Food is limited to empanadas and dip plates but you’re not here for the food.
Best for: Small group celebrations — book the corner section.
Comparison
| Venue | Best For | Drink Price | Kitchen | Live Music |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Felix Depot | Overall best | $12-27/glass | Yes | Fri-Sat |
| Long Pantry | Quiet drink | $12-27/glass | Yes | Sun sessions |
| Pilgrim | New & trendy | $12-27/glass | Snacks only | No |
| Zara | Food + drinks | $12-27/glass | Full menu | No |
| Lena’s | Atmosphere | $12-27/glass | Limited | Acoustic sets |
Practical Info
Happy hour: Most places run 5-7pm weekdays. Felix Depot does $8 house lagers and $15 cocktails during happy hour.
Getting there: Public transport options in Bundoora. Don’t drive on Friday/Saturday nights — parking is scarce after 6pm.
Dress code: None of these are bottle-service-and-bouncers. Clean casual everywhere. Lena’s skews slightly smarter but won’t turn away anyone in jeans.
Age check: All venues are 18+. Bring ID if you look under 25 — they will ask.
Nearby
- Preston Wine Bars
- Bundoora Restaurants — eat before or after
- Bundoora Things to Do
- All Bundoora Guides
Last updated: March 2026
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