Endeavour Hills’s wine bars scene is affordable, diverse, developing — 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 $10-12, cocktail $15-20. Happy hour (usually 5-7pm) knocks $3-5 off at most places.
Our Top Picks
1. New Cellar — 280 Bridge Avenue
Hours: Tue-Sun 4pm-1am Vibe: Moody, dim-lit, excellent playlist Drinks: $16-26/glass
The wine bar the suburb rallies around. New Cellar gets the fundamentals right — good drinks, comfortable room, staff who know the menu. The spirits selection rotates monthly, which keeps regulars from getting bored. The courtyard is the best spot — less crowded, better acoustics.
Drink this: A glass of the house red ($16-26/glass). When to go: Any weeknight for a quiet drink.
2. Pilgrim — 269 High Parade
Hours: Wed-Sun 4pm-late Vibe: Open-air, fairy lights, garden seats
The quiet achiever. Pilgrim 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 parma is legitimately one of the best in the area.
Best night: Wednesday trivia (free entry).
3. Iris — 365 Bridge Avenue
Hours: Tue-Sun 4pm-12am Vibe: Small, intimate, conversation-volume Drinks: $16-26/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 New Cellar — 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 non-alcoholic cocktail list is genuinely creative, not an afterthought. If you hit capacity, put your name down and walk around the block — turnover is quick.
Drink this: A glass of the pet-nat ($16-26/glass). Pro tip: Arrive before 7pm on Friday to avoid the wait.
4. Nico Table — 168 Elm Grove
Hours: Wed-Sun 4pm-11pm Vibe: Modern gastropub with craft focus Drinks: $16-26/glass
The one for when you want food with your drinks. The kitchen runs until 9:30pm and the sliders are genuinely good, not bar-food-as-afterthought. The wings have a proper chilli kick.
The drinks list complements the food — local pale ales and lagers that pair with the menu. It’s the kind of place where you come for one beer and stay for dinner because you smell the kitchen.
Best combo: Share plates for two plus a bottle of wine, under $90. When to come: Thursday for the midweek special.
5. Blue Store — 198 Market Place
Hours: Tue-Sun 4pm-1am Vibe: Laneway entrance, exposed brick, jazz on the stereo Drinks: $16-26/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 a small snack menu — olives, cheese, bread but you’re not here for the food.
Best for: A nightcap after dinner somewhere nearby.
Comparison
| Venue | Best For | Drink Price | Kitchen | Live Music |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Cellar | Overall best | $16-26/glass | Yes | Weekends |
| Pilgrim | Quiet drink | $16-26/glass | Yes | No |
| Iris | New & trendy | $16-26/glass | Snacks only | No |
| Nico Table | Food + drinks | $16-26/glass | Full menu | Fri |
| Blue Store | Atmosphere | $16-26/glass | Limited | No |
Practical Info
Happy hour: Most places run 5-7pm weekdays. New Cellar does $8 house lagers and $15 cocktails during happy hour.
Getting there: Public transport options in Endeavour Hills. 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. Blue Store 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
- Cranbourne Wine Bars
- Endeavour Hills Restaurants — eat before or after
- Endeavour Hills Things to Do
- All Endeavour Hills Guides
Last updated: March 2026
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