Skye’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. The Old Cellar — 52 Murray Road
Hours: Tue-Sun 5pm-1am Vibe: Warm, busy, neighbourhood local Drinks: $14-26/glass
The wine bar the suburb rallies around. The Old Cellar gets the fundamentals right — good drinks, comfortable room, staff who know the menu. The wine list rotates monthly, which keeps regulars from getting bored. The back room is the best spot — less crowded, better acoustics.
Drink this: A glass of the house red ($14-26/glass). When to go: Thursday is the sweet spot — good crowd, no queue.
2. Otto’s — 20 Murray Road
Hours: Wed-Sun 4pm-late Vibe: Open-air, fairy lights, garden seats
The quiet achiever. Otto’s 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 cheese board pairs perfectly with their wine by the glass.
Best night: Friday DJs from 9pm.
3. The Little Quarter — 218 Murray Road
Hours: Wed-Sun 5pm-late Vibe: Outdoor courtyard, heat lamps in winter Drinks: $14-26/glass
Opened in 2025 and immediately became a regular spot for the under-35 crowd. The wine list focuses on small Australian producers. The space is tighter than The Old 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 house negroni uses a local amaro. If you hit capacity, put your name down and walk around the block — turnover is quick.
Drink this: A glass of the pet-nat ($14-26/glass). Pro tip: Ask for the off-menu cocktail — they’ll make something custom.
4. Southern Cellar — 60 Market Avenue
Hours: Wed-Sun 4pm-late Vibe: Sports screens plus decent food — the rare combo Drinks: $14-26/glass
The one for when you want food with your drinks. The kitchen runs until 10pm and the share plates are genuinely good, not bar-food-as-afterthought. The loaded fries are the move.
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: Share plates for two plus a bottle of wine, under $90. When to come: Saturday from 5pm — it fills up by 7pm.
5. The Sunny Commons — 301 Maple Terrace
Hours: Tue-Sun 5pm-1am Vibe: Laneway entrance, exposed brick, jazz on the stereo Drinks: $14-26/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 classic cocktails executed cleanly, no gimmicks. Food is limited to empanadas and dip plates but you’re not here for the food.
Best for: First dates, anniversary drinks, or impressing out-of-town visitors.
Comparison
| Venue | Best For | Drink Price | Kitchen | Live Music |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Cellar | Overall best | $14-26/glass | Yes | Fri-Sat |
| Otto’s | Quiet drink | $14-26/glass | Yes | No |
| The Little Quarter | New & trendy | $14-26/glass | Snacks only | No |
| Southern Cellar | Food + drinks | $14-26/glass | Full menu | Fri |
| The Sunny Commons | Atmosphere | $14-26/glass | Limited | No |
Practical Info
Happy hour: Most places run 5-7pm weekdays. The Old Cellar does $8 house lagers and $15 cocktails during happy hour.
Getting there: Public transport options in Skye. 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 Sunny Commons 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
- Skye Restaurants — eat before or after
- Skye Things to Do
- All Skye Guides
Last updated: March 2026
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