Sunshine’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. The Tall Works — 153 Murray Street
Hours: Wed-Sun 5pm-1am Vibe: Moody, dim-lit, excellent playlist Drinks: $13-23/glass
The wine bar the suburb rallies around. The Tall Works gets the fundamentals right — good drinks, comfortable room, staff who know the menu. The tap list rotates monthly, which keeps regulars from getting bored. The upstairs level is the best spot — less crowded, better acoustics.
Drink this: Their espresso martini ($13-23/glass). When to go: Any weeknight for a quiet drink.
2. Remy — 332 Oak Place
Hours: Wed-Sun 5pm-11pm Vibe: Open-air, fairy lights, garden seats
The quiet achiever. Remy 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. Their natural wine selection is surprisingly deep.
Best night: Friday DJs from 9pm.
3. Table — 289 Pine Place
Hours: Wed-Sun 4pm-1am Vibe: Big, loud, dancing on weekends Drinks: $13-23/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 The Tall Works — 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 ($13-23/glass). Pro tip: Arrive before 7pm on Friday to avoid the wait.
4. Happy Mill — 245 Murray Street
Hours: Tue-Sun 5pm-11pm Vibe: Modern gastropub with craft focus Drinks: $13-23/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 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: The burger with their house lager — simple and perfect. When to come: Any weeknight for a quick meal and drink without the weekend crowd.
5. Otto’s — 312 Margaret Parade
Hours: Wed-Sun 4pm-1am Vibe: Hidden garden bar behind a bookshelf door Drinks: $13-23/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 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: First dates, anniversary drinks, or impressing out-of-town visitors.
Comparison
| Venue | Best For | Drink Price | Kitchen | Live Music |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Tall Works | Overall best | $13-23/glass | Yes | Weekends |
| Remy | Quiet drink | $13-23/glass | Yes | No |
| Table | New & trendy | $13-23/glass | Snacks only | No |
| Happy Mill | Food + drinks | $13-23/glass | Full menu | Fri |
| Otto’s | Atmosphere | $13-23/glass | Limited | No |
Practical Info
Happy hour: Most places run 5-7pm weekdays. The Tall Works does $8 house lagers and $15 cocktails during happy hour.
Getting there: Public transport options in Sunshine. 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. Otto’s 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
- Altona Wine Bars
- Sunshine Restaurants — eat before or after
- Sunshine Things to Do
- All Sunshine Guides
Last updated: March 2026
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