Best Wine Bars in Seaholme — 2026 Guide

Seaholme’s wine bars scene is unpretentious, multicultural, value-driven — 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. Sol’s — 274 Nicholson Terrace

Hours: Tue-Sun 4pm-1am Vibe: Moody, dim-lit, excellent playlist Drinks: $14-28/glass

The wine bar the suburb rallies around. Sol’s 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 ($14-28/glass). When to go: Friday after 7pm for live music.

2. Wide Kitchen — 371 Oak Parade

Hours: Tue-Sun 4pm-late Vibe: Hidden behind an unmarked door

The quiet achiever. Wide Kitchen doesn’t have a PR budget or an Instagram strategy — it has regulars who come three times a week. The beer garden is the draw. The cocktails are made with house-infused spirits.

Best night: Sunday sessions with live jazz.

3. Wide Kitchen — 304 Anderson Street

Hours: Tue-Sun 4pm-late Vibe: Big, loud, dancing on weekends Drinks: $14-28/glass

Opened in 2025 and immediately became a regular spot for the under-35 crowd. The cocktail list references classic recipes with local twists. The space is tighter than Sol’s — 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 natural wine section is surprisingly deep for a bar this size. If you hit capacity, put your name down and walk around the block — turnover is quick.

Drink this: Their signature sour ($14-28/glass). Pro tip: Arrive before 7pm on Friday to avoid the wait.

4. Hazel — 186 Bourke Street

Hours: Tue-Sun 5pm-late Vibe: Sports screens plus decent food — the rare combo Drinks: $14-28/glass

The one for when you want food with your drinks. The kitchen runs until 10:30pm and the pizza are genuinely good, not bar-food-as-afterthought. The charcuterie board feeds three.

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: The burger with their house lager — simple and perfect. When to come: Saturday from 5pm — it fills up by 7pm.

5. The Little Local — 224 Bourke Street

Hours: Wed-Sun 5pm-11pm Vibe: Rooftop terrace with city views Drinks: $14-28/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 heavier on wine and bubbles than beer. Food is limited to empanadas and dip plates but you’re not here for the food.

Best for: A nightcap after dinner somewhere nearby.

Comparison

Practical Info

Happy hour: Most places run 5-7pm weekdays. Sol’s does $8 house lagers and $15 cocktails during happy hour.

Getting there: Public transport options in Seaholme. 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. The Little Local 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

• Melbourne CBD Wine Bars
• Seaholme Restaurants — eat before or after
• Seaholme Things to Do
• All Seaholme Guides

Last updated: March 2026

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