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Bellota Wine Bar

181 Bank St, South Melbourne VIC 3205, Australia

Recommended by 33 people

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181 Bank St, South Melbourne VIC 3205, Australia

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+61 3 9078 8381
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM Wednesday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM Thursday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM Friday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM Saturday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM Sunday: Closed

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Bellota Wine Bar

South Melbourne regulars lean on Bellota for a reliable formula: cellar-grade bottles at retail shelf prices paired with sharp bistro cooking. Step into Prince Wine Store next door, pull a bottle from the racks, and bring it to the table for a flat fifteen-dollar corkage. The room runs on an easy cave à vin pulse—stemware clinking, floor staff talking regional producers without fuss. Plates arrive in steady rhythm: anchovies on toast, blue swimmer crab spaghettini, and sliced porterhouse, rounded out by a slice of chocolate cake.

  • Integrated Bottle Shop: Browse the adjoining Prince Wine Store and bring any bottle directly to the dining table for a flat $15 corkage fee.
  • Bistro Fare: A rotating European menu highlights fresh plates like anchovies on toast, blue swimmer crab spaghettini, and charcuterie.
  • Curated by the Glass: Attentive floor staff guide guests through an extensive rotating selection of premium pours and cellar selections.
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Why Dine at Bellota Wine Bar

Experience premier European dining paired seamlessly with thousands of merchant bottles. Reserve your table at Bellota.

  • Bottle Shop Retail Pricing at the Table

    Browse thousands of bottles at the adjoining Prince Wine Store and bring them directly to your table for a modest $15 corkage fee, bypassing standard dining markups.

    You only pay 15 A$ cork fee and that is real good value.

    Anja M

  • Culinary-Driven European Fare

    Enjoy thoughtful, Mediterranean-influenced bistro plates from fresh oysters and blue swimmer crab spaghettini to tender steak porterhouse and decadent desserts.

    Every dish is spectacular in flavour

    Martin G

  • Remarkable By-the-Glass Curation

    Sample exceptional drops by the glass with an extensive, highly curated list backed by knowledgeable, attentive floor staff.

    best premium by the glass wine selection in melbourne

    Tom Clare

  • Effortless European Cave à Vin Ambience

    Settle into a dim, European cave à vin atmosphere where unhurried pacing invites guests to unwind and savor every bottle.

    relaxed yet refined, the kind of place where you can linger for hours and just enjoy.

    Ek Ch

  • Multi-Generational Family Dining

    Host family meals across generations comfortably in a dining room that balances upscale polish with approachable warmth.

    perfect for every generation.

    Zahra Asaadi

  • Reliable Client and Social Entertaining

    Deliver an effortless dining experience for business associates and friends alike, supported by seamless hospitality and cellar flexibility.

    I come here regularly with clients and friends alike.

    Alexander Hamilton

Beloved bistro classics frequently ordered to pair with bottles from the cellar next door.

  • Anchovies

    The anchovies and the pork steak. Best taste ever.

    Marc Gauci

  • Chargrilled Beef Porterhouse

    Couldn't fault a thing and the chargrilled beef porterhouse is a must!

    Stu G

  • Blue Swimmer Crab Spaghettini

    We had super fresh pacific oysters, anchovies on toast, charcuterie and the blue swimmer crab spaghettini and lamb ragu penne. All superb.

    Hugo G

  • Flourless Chocolate Cake

    The “epic flourless chocolate cake” lived up to its name- it didn’t have the density of the usual almond flour recipes, but instead was light and fluffy and beautifully paired with a citrus mascarpone.

    Tam N

Other favorites

Beyond the main European bistro plates, discover standout desserts, aperitifs, and shared starters—book your table to experience the full menu.

  • Chocolate Cake

    the chocolate cake is a decadent finish to round off another great Bellota meal.

    Martin G

  • Charcuterie

    The charcuterie was an amazing accompaniment.

    Paul Barfett

  • Cocktails

    Great cocktails and quality wines.

    KevinS

  • Cheese Arancini

    We started off with some cheese arancini which were super scrumptious.

    Annie B

Beyond the menu

From tailored salumi boards to seamless retail cellar access, experience the attentive details that elevate Bellota—book your table now.

  • Cellar-to-Table Bottle Service

    Browse the racks at the adjoining Prince Wine Store and have your chosen vintage delivered seamlessly straight to your table for a flat $15 corkage fee.

  • Bespoke Charcuterie Selection

    Diners can customize their own charcuterie boards by hand-selecting artisanal cheeses and cured meats from an extensive curated list.

  • Personalized Name-Basis Hospitality

    Staff take the time to learn guests by name and engage in dedicated, unhurried discussions to match wines to your personal palate.

  • Tasting Pours for Iconic Vintages

    Sample premier cellar selections flexibly through dedicated tasting-size pours featured on the bar's iconic wine list alongside standard glasses.

Before you head over

Essential advice on bottle selections, menu navigation, and parking to streamline your visit. Book your table ahead to secure your spot.

  • Adjoining Cellar Corkage

    Take advantage of the adjoining Prince Wine Store: you can pick a bottle directly from their extensive shelves to pair with dinner for a flat $15 corkage fee.

  • Iconic Wine Menu Formatting

    When browsing the Iconic wine list, check the two pricing columns closely—the lower price column reflects a tasting pour, while the adjacent column is for a standard glass rather than a full bottle.

  • Street Parking Options

    If you are arriving by car, look for paid angle credit card parking available right along the street outside the venue.

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