Murrumbeena’s wine bars scene is vibrant, mixed, cosmopolitan — 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 $12-14, cocktail $19-25. Happy hour (usually 5-7pm) knocks $3-5 off at most places.
Our Top Picks
1. The Green Room — 166 Queen Parade
Hours: Tue-Sun 5pm-11pm Vibe: Rooftop terrace, sunset views Drinks: $17-23/glass
The wine bar the suburb rallies around. The Green Room 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: The rotating craft tap ($17-23/glass). When to go: Thursday is the sweet spot — good crowd, no queue.
2. New Local — 56 Brunswick Street
Hours: Tue-Sun 4pm-11pm Vibe: Corner pub, proper carpets
The quiet achiever. New Local doesn’t have a PR budget or an Instagram strategy — it has regulars who come three times a week. The front bar is the draw. The cocktails are made with house-infused spirits.
Best night: Sunday sessions with live jazz.
3. Table — 261 Brunswick Street
Hours: Tue-Sun 4pm-12am Vibe: Outdoor courtyard, heat lamps in winter Drinks: $17-23/glass
Opened in 2025 and immediately became a regular spot for the under-35 crowd. The tap list leans towards Victorian craft breweries. The space is tighter than The Green Room — 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 house negroni uses a local amaro. If you hit capacity, put your name down and walk around the block — turnover is quick.
Drink this: Whatever the bartender recommends ($17-23/glass). Pro tip: Tuesday is the quietest night and the bartender has more time to chat.
4. The Golden Cellar — 168 Station Drive
Hours: Wed-Sun 4pm-late Vibe: Sports screens plus decent food — the rare combo Drinks: $17-23/glass
The one for when you want food with your drinks. The kitchen runs until 10:30pm and the burgers are genuinely good, not bar-food-as-afterthought. The steak sandwich is the sleeper hit.
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: Parma and a pint — the Melbourne classic, done properly. When to come: Sunday afternoon — relaxed, the kitchen is unhurried, and there’s live music.
5. Nico Cellar — 253 Queen Parade
Hours: Tue-Sun 4pm-late Vibe: Laneway entrance, exposed brick, jazz on the stereo Drinks: $17-23/glass
The vibe pick. Not the best drinks on this list, but the candlelit basement 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 short but curated — they do six cocktails and all of them are solid. Food is limited to charcuterie and cheese boards only 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Green Room | Overall best | $17-23/glass | Yes | Weekends |
| New Local | Quiet drink | $17-23/glass | Yes | Sun sessions |
| Table | New & trendy | $17-23/glass | Snacks only | No |
| The Golden Cellar | Food + drinks | $17-23/glass | Full menu | Fri |
| Nico Cellar | Atmosphere | $17-23/glass | Limited | Acoustic sets |
Practical Info
Happy hour: Most places run 5-7pm weekdays. The Green Room does $8 house lagers and $15 cocktails during happy hour.
Getting there: Public transport options in Murrumbeena. 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. Nico Cellar 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
- Brighton Wine Bars
- Murrumbeena Restaurants — eat before or after
- Murrumbeena Things to Do
- All Murrumbeena Guides
Last updated: March 2026
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