Correction (4 October 2026): an earlier version of this page listed places and details we could not stand behind. It has been rewritten from scratch: every place below was confirmed at two independent sources on 4 October 2026, and every price was copied from the page it was published on.
A drink for two is easier to plan when you know the stage you are at and what the venue actually publishes. This page covers seven wine bars and cocktail rooms: one in Collingwood, two in Fitzroy, one each in Fitzroy North, Carlton and East Melbourne, and one in the city. So it is Collingwood and around, not Collingwood only.
Each pick is checked against at least two of the Australian Good Food Guide, the venue’s own website and OpenStreetMap. Where a source lists a feature, we say whose listing it is. Where we could not find a fact, such as a price or an access note, we say that too.
Restaurants for a sit-down dinner live on a separate page. This one is drinks first, and it assumes nothing about what either of you is drinking, so the vegan and food notes are in there as well.
The quick picks
| If you’re after | Head to | Order this | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| A wine bar on Smith Street | Little House Wine Bar | see below | not printed here |
| Seven-day wine bar on Gertrude | Marion Wine Bar | see below | not printed here |
| A fireplace and a bar | Neighbourhood Wine | see below | not printed here |
| Wine room with listed access | Carlton Wine Room | see below | not printed here |
| Shared grazing plate for two | The Tippler & Co | Grazing for two | $28 |
| A late Friday in the city | Loop Roof | see below | not printed here |
| Late cocktails on Brunswick Street | Polly | see below | not printed here |
Little House Wine Bar — 98 Smith Street, Collingwood VIC 3066
Little House Wine Bar is the one on this page that sits in Collingwood itself. AGFG lists it open Tuesday to Saturday evenings and closed Monday and Sunday, with Friday and Saturday running to 11:30 PM. AGFG tags it Alfresco Dining and Romantic, and lists Gluten Free, Vegan and Vegetarian Options. We could not find a published access note, so ask about the way in before you go.
Stage: A third-date drink that wraps up at a sensible hour, since AGFG lists a 10:00 PM close from Tuesday to Thursday, with a walk up Smith Street as plan B if you want more.
Marion Wine Bar — 53 Gertrude Street, Fitzroy VIC 3065
Marion Wine Bar is on Gertrude Street in Fitzroy. AGFG lists it open every day from 12:00 PM to 11:00 PM, and an OpenStreetMap tag also lists all seven days, though neither is dated, so check before you head over. AGFG tags it Disabled Access, Alfresco Dining, Gluten Free Options and Takeaway.
Split or splurge: We could not find a published price for Marion Wine Bar, so settle the budget out loud before you sit down and keep a snack stop in mind as plan B.
Neighbourhood Wine — 1 Reid Street, Fitzroy North VIC 3068
Neighbourhood Wine is at Reid Street in Fitzroy North. Its own site says 12pm till late seven days, while AGFG lists Monday as closed, so treat Monday as a question mark. AGFG tags it with a Bar, a Fireplace, Alfresco Dining and Romantic, and also lists Vegan and Vegetarian Options.
Talk-ability: We could not find any listing about music or volume at Neighbourhood Wine, so ring ahead if a quiet chat matters, and the listed fireplace is a decent plan B for a cold night.
Carlton Wine Room — 172-174 Faraday Street, Carlton VIC 3053
Carlton Wine Room is in Carlton, so it is outside Collingwood and a deliberate step further out. AGFG lists it open every day from 12:00 PM to 11:00 PM, though that listing is undated. AGFG tags it Disabled Access, Alfresco Dining, Pet Friendly, Private Dining and Romantic. Its own site’s newest dated notice is an old holiday closure, so check hours first.
Say this: Tell your date the plan is a wine room outside Collingwood, and mention the AGFG-listed disabled access if anyone needs to know before you book.
The Tippler & Co — 58 Wellington Parade, East Melbourne VIC 3002
The Tippler & Co is on Wellington Parade in East Melbourne. Its site lists Tuesday to Saturday, 5pm to late. The menu prints Grazing for two $28, which is a shared plate of bites meant for two to pick at. It also prints Steak tartare au poivre $18 and Radiatori, slow-braised octopus ragu $32, radiatori being a ridged pasta shape.
On the menu (copied from thetipplerandco.com on 4 October 2026):
- Grazing for two: $28
- Steak tartare au poivre: $18
- Radiatori, slow-braised octopus ragu: $32
Split or splurge: Split the Grazing for two at $28 at The Tippler & Co and call it done, or add the Steak tartare au poivre at $18 if you are both hungry.
Loop Roof — 23 Meyers Place, Melbourne VIC 3000
Loop Roof is in the city on Meyers Place, so it suits a date that starts after the day is done in town. Its site lists Tuesday to Thursday 4 pm to 11 pm, Friday 2 pm to 1 am, Saturday 12 pm to 1 am and Sunday 1pm to 8pm. Its menu lists marinated Toolunka Creek Kalamata olives as vegan and gluten free. We could not find a published price.
Stage: A first date with a clear end time, because the site’s Sunday hours finish at 8pm, so there is a natural point to say goodnight.
Polly — 401 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy VIC 3065
Polly is a bar on Brunswick Street in Fitzroy. Its site lists Wednesday and Thursday from 5pm to late, Friday 5pm to 3am, Saturday 2pm to 3am and Sunday 5pm to late. AGFG tags it Disabled Access and Functions. Polly’s site says most of its cocktails can either be made vegan or are already vegan.
Exit plan: Polly’s site lists a Saturday start from 2pm, so an early drink there leaves you free to move on, and the vegan note on the site covers plan B for a dietary snag.
Quick answers
Where can you get a drink for two near Collingwood on a Monday?
AGFG lists Marion Wine Bar open on Monday from 12:00 PM to 11:00 PM. AGFG also lists Carlton Wine Room open on Monday from 12:00 PM to 11:00 PM. AGFG lists Little House Wine Bar as closed on Monday, and Neighbourhood Wine’s own site says seven days while AGFG lists Monday closed, so check that one before you go.
Which date bars near Collingwood list disabled access?
AGFG tags Marion Wine Bar, Carlton Wine Room and Polly with Disabled Access. We could not find an access note for Little House Wine Bar, Neighbourhood Wine, The Tippler & Co or Loop Roof, so ask them directly if it matters.
Is there a wine bar near Collingwood with a fireplace?
AGFG lists a Fireplace at Neighbourhood Wine in Fitzroy North, along with a Bar and Alfresco Dining. We did not find a fireplace listed for the other six places, so it is the one to try for a cold night.
What does a shared plate cost at a date bar near Collingwood?
The one price we could read was at The Tippler & Co, whose menu prints Grazing for two $28. For Little House Wine Bar, Marion Wine Bar, Neighbourhood Wine, Carlton Wine Room, Loop Roof and Polly we could not find a published price, so check with the venue before you go.
How we checked
We checked every place on this page against at least two independent sources on 4 October 2026: the Australian Good Food Guide, the places’ own websites and OpenStreetMap. Every price is copied exactly as printed on the page linked under Sources, on 4 October 2026. Menus, prices and opening hours change, so check with the venue before you go.
Seen something out of date? Email [email protected] with the page link and what has changed, and we will check it again.
Sources
- Little House Wine Bar: agfg.com.au/little-house-wine-bar-153830, littlehousewinebar.com.au
- Marion Wine Bar: openstreetmap.org/10704129005, marionwine.com.au/contact, agfg.com.au/marion-wine-bar-53848
- Neighbourhood Wine: agfg.com.au/neighbourhood-wine-38092, neighbourhoodwine.com
- Carlton Wine Room: openstreetmap.org/4971974364, agfg.com.au/carlton-wine-room-37406, thecarltonwineroom.com.au
- The Tippler & Co: openstreetmap.org/1231866160, thetipplerandco.com, agfg.com.au/the-tippler-40072, thetipplerandco.com/food-menu
- Loop Roof: openstreetmap.org/2689166177, looprooftopbar.com.au, looprooftopbar.com.au/eat
- Polly: openstreetmap.org/3949687623, pollybar.com.au, agfg.com.au/polly-cocktail-lounge-57549, pollybar.com.au/cocktail-menu
