Correction (3 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 3 October 2026, and every price was copied from the page it was published on.
Five places make this list of wine and cocktail spots for two in and around Hampton. Three have Hampton addresses, and two are across the border in Sandringham. One of the five, Lennox 3188, lists hours that end at 3pm, so it is a daytime pick. One, Baia di Vino, has no hours or prices we could read.
A date does not need a drink, so each entry notes the food where we could read a menu. Accessibility is noted only where a source published it. Plan B for any of them is another place on this page.
Every fact is attributed to the page that printed it, and the hours are shown as that page prints them.
The quick picks
| If you’re after | Head to | Order this | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| A first drink with small plates | Hampton Wine Co. | Sourdough baguette & choice of 1 cultured butter (sea salt, native herbs or truffle) | $9 |
| A daytime date, with a cocktail pitch on the site | Lennox 3188 | Toast | $9 |
| Dinner with a classic cocktail | Honey Boy | CLASSIC COCKTAILS | $15 |
| A Wednesday dinner with a glass of wine | Sidebar | Wednesday Gnocchi Night | $32 |
| A tapas restaurant to check before you go | Baia di Vino | see below | not printed here |
Hampton Wine Co. — 444 Hampton Street, Hampton VIC 3188
Hampton Wine Co.’s own site lists Wednesday 4:00pm – 9:30 pm, Thursday 4:00pm – 10:00 pm, Friday and Saturday 2:00pm - Late and Sunday 2:00pm - 8.30pm, with Monday and Tuesday closed. It describes “Boutique wines, relaxed tastings and something new every visit.” An older Broadsheet page says “In winter, there’s an intimate dining area downstairs, complete with cosy pillows and a fireplace”, which is atmosphere only, so lean on the venue’s own hours. The site’s home page lists an event, “Champagne Day: Veuve Fourny”, and its contact page says the premises are not currently wheelchair suitable, with the restrooms upstairs. AGFG lists “Pet Friendly” as a feature, which is AGFG’s wording, not the venue’s.
On the menu (copied from hamptonwine.co on 3 October 2026):
- Sourdough baguette & choice of 1 cultured butter (sea salt, native herbs or truffle): $9
- Cerignola olives: $10
- Hummus, sumac with baguette: $12
- Choice of 1, 2 or 3 cheeses (brie, blue or cheddar): 12/22/30
Stage: a first or second drink, because the menu is a list of small items, such as Cerignola olives at $10 and Hummus, sumac with baguette at $12.
Lennox 3188 — 505 Hampton Street, Hampton VIC 3188
Lennox 3188 lists Monday - Friday 7.30am – 3pm and Saturday - Sunday 8am-3pm, so this is a daytime date rather than an evening one. Its site says: “Offering some of the best local small distillery spirits mixed with Australia’s native ingredients to make the perfect cocktail.” The spring menu has a section headed “BREAKFAST (ALL DAY)”, with Toast at $9 and Smashed Avo (v) (vgo) at $23. AGFG lists Live Music among its features, though the venue’s own pages we read did not mention it.
On the menu (copied from lennoxhampton3188.com.au on 3 October 2026):
- Toast: $9
- Build Your Own: $15
- Eggs Benny: $26
- Smashed Avo (v) (vgo): $23
Talk-ability: AGFG lists Live Music but the venue’s own pages mention none, so ask before you go if volume matters to you.
Honey Boy — 514 Hampton Street, Hampton VIC 3188
Honey Boy’s own site lists dine-in and take-away Tuesday – Thursday 5PM – 9PM and Friday -Sunday 12PM – 3PM and 5pm – 9PM, and says it is closed on Mondays. It also says “LICENSED ONLY (NO B.Y.O)”. AGFG’s hours differ slightly from the site’s, and it lists “Disabled Access”, “Vegan Options” and “Vegetarian Options” among its features. The site prints “CLASSIC COCKTAILS $15” above Espresso Martini, Mojito, Margarita, Negroni, Cosmopolitan and Aperol Spritz. It also lists a PHO Special at $18 as a Wednesday night offer, dine-in only.
On the menu (copied from honeyboy.net.au on 3 October 2026):
- CLASSIC COCKTAILS: $15
- PHO Special: $18
Split or splurge: the site prints one price, $15, for its CLASSIC COCKTAILS list, and the PHO Special at $18 is a Wednesday night offer for dine-in.
Sidebar — 39 Melrose Street, Sandringham VIC 3191
Sidebar’s own site lists Wed - Thurs 3pm - late, Fri 3pm- later, Sat 3pm - later and Sunday 12pm - not so late. It calls itself “Sandringham’s neighbourhood wine bar and store” and describes “a contemporary feel, enhanced by the rustic and exposed red brick with our wine and spirits on display.” The menu lists Wednesday Gnocchi Night at $32 “With a glass of wine” and a Sunday Roast Lunch at $35, “Available from 1pm, until sold out”. Private Dining starts at $125 per head, and the site describes a private space that seats 14, which is a group format, so the Wednesday and Sunday items are the ones that matter for two. OpenStreetMap carries the same address under the older name “Side Hussle Wine Bar”.
On the menu (copied from sidebarwine.com and sidebarwine.com/menu-events on 3 October 2026):
- Wednesday Gnocchi Night: $32
- Sunday Roast Lunch: $35
- Private Dining: $125
Say this: “Is Gnocchi Night on this Wednesday?” The site prices Wednesday Gnocchi Night at $32 with a glass of wine, so confirm it before you head over.
Baia di Vino — 1 Melrose Street, Sandringham VIC 3191
Baia di Vino is at 1 Melrose Street, Sandringham. OpenStreetMap tags it as a tapas restaurant, and the Sandringham Village traders directory lists the same address. We did not find an official site we could read, so we have no opening hours, menu or prices for it. That means we cannot say what it pours, when it opens or whether it takes bookings. Treat it as a place to check, not a recommendation.
Stage: not rated, because with no hours or menu on record we cannot place it on a date stage.
Quick answers
Where can I go for a wine bar date in and around Hampton?
Hampton Wine Co. at 444 Hampton Street lists Wednesday to Sunday on its own site and says it is closed Monday and Tuesday. Sidebar in Sandringham calls itself a neighbourhood wine bar and store and lists Wednesday to Sunday too. Their listed hours are above, so check them for your night.
Which of these places serve cocktails?
Honey Boy prints “CLASSIC COCKTAILS $15” above six named cocktails, from Espresso Martini to Aperol Spritz. Lennox 3188 says it mixes local small distillery spirits into cocktails, but its listed hours end at 3pm.
Which of these places are open on a Monday?
Of the places with listed hours, Lennox 3188 is the only one whose own site lists a Monday, from 7.30am to 3pm. Hampton Wine Co. and Honey Boy both say they are closed on Mondays, and Sidebar’s listed hours start on Wednesday. Baia di Vino has no hours on record.
Is there a date option here that is not about drinking?
Two are food-led on their own sites: Lennox 3188 has an all-day breakfast menu with Toast at $9, and Honey Boy lists a PHO Special at $18 as a Wednesday night offer, dine-in only. Check the hours above, since Lennox closes at 3pm.
How we checked
We checked every place on this page against at least two independent sources on 3 October 2026: the places’ own websites, the Australian Good Food Guide, Broadsheet, OpenStreetMap and sandringhamvillage.org.au. Every price is copied exactly as printed on the page linked under Sources, on 3 October 2026. Menus, prices and opening hours change, so check with the venue before you go. The cover photo is illustrative, from Unsplash, and does not show any place on this page.
Seen something out of date? Email [email protected] with the page link and what has changed, and we will check it again.
Sources
- Hampton Wine Co.: hamptonwine.co/contact-om, agfg.com.au/hampton-wine-co-55647, broadsheet.com.au/hampton-wine-co, hamptonwine.co/6-Aug-26.pdf, hamptonwine.co
- Lennox 3188: lennoxhampton3188.com.au, agfg.com.au/lennox-124531, lennoxhampton3188.com.au/Lennox-Menu-2026-spring.pdf
- Honey Boy: honeyboy.net.au, agfg.com.au/honey-boy-86784
- Sidebar: openstreetmap.org/6172133453, sidebarwine.com, sandringhamvillage.org.au/sidebar, sidebarwine.com/SidebarFoodMenu.pdf, sidebarwine.com/menu-events
- Baia di Vino: openstreetmap.org/3215426160, sandringhamvillage.org.au/baia-di-vino
