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EDWIN WINE BAR AND CELLAR

308/320 City Rd, Southbank VIC 3000, Australia

Recommended by 40 people

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308/320 City Rd, Southbank VIC 3000, Australia

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+61 3 7004 0400
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About EDWIN WINE BAR AND CELLAR

Tucked off Southbank’s main drag, this moody cellar bar spotlights an all-Victorian wine list alongside regionally sourced dining. Low lighting sets an unhurried tone, ideal for date nights or sharing small plates over a glass of cool-climate shiraz. The cellar program champions lesser-known regional vignerons—with staff pouring samples table-side before you commit to a bottle. Regulars make a point of ordering the Gippsland steak with roasted garlic jus, followed by pumpkin ravioli tossed in burnt butter and sage.

  • All-Victorian Wine List: The cellar focuses exclusively on Victoria's wine regions, featuring small-batch producers and guided table-side tastings.
  • Regionally Sourced Plates: Menu highlights include grass-fed Gippsland scotch fillet with roasted garlic jus and butternut pumpkin ravioli in burnt butter.
  • Moody, Welcoming Ambience: Dim lighting, unhurried pacing, and thoughtful staff create a relaxed atmosphere suited for date nights and milestones.
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Why Choose Edwin Wine Bar and Cellar

Discover what sets Edwin Wine Bar and Cellar apart for your next dinner, celebration, or relaxed evening drink.

  • Dedicated Victorian Wine Program

    Curated Victorian vintages from standout producers such as Beechworth and Heathcote are poured alongside thoughtful pairings and tastings.

    The wine list is a love letter to Victorian winemaking — thoughtfully chosen small producers from regions you don’t always see on a restaurant list.

    Paul Kouppas

  • Exceptional Locally Sourced Fare

    Locally sourced Victorian fare, from handmade pastas to grass-fed steaks, is executed with care and precision to complement the cellar list.

    Grass fed Gippsland, perfectly cooked medium/rare with a magnificent roasted garlic, pesto jus.

    peter burton

  • Memorable Milestones & Celebrations

    Anniversaries, birthdays, and dates receive personalized touches like complimentary celebration desserts and dietary accommodations.

    We celebrated a birthday, and the team surprised us with a complimentary birthday dessert, which was a lovely touch.

    pashan chamath

  • Engaging Table Wine Guidance

    Knowledgeable staff take the time to share local producer stories and pour samples to ensure each table finds the right bottle for their occasion.

    they spent so much time with us to ensure we were able to select the right wines for our taste whilst educating us on the local flavours!

    Janette Benbow

  • Ideal for Pre-Show Dining & Drinks

    Whether visiting for a show in Southbank or unwinding over a weekday glass, the wine bar offers small plates and cocktails in an easygoing setting.

    Not just another hotel wine bar, The Edwin provided us with a delicious range of small plates that were perfect for pre-show dining

    Pieta Manning

  • Relaxed Drop-In Atmosphere

    A comfortable bar setup makes it just as rewarding to stop by for a solo crafted cocktail as it is to drop in for post-work drinks with friends.

    The place is very cozy and perfect to visit with friends, family, or even alone like I did.

    Macarena Soto

Signature dishes spotlighting regional Victorian produce and craft

  • Steak

    Grass fed Gippsland, perfectly cooked medium/rare with a magnificent roasted garlic, pesto jus.

    peter burton

  • Mac and cheese croquettes

    The mac and cheese croquettes were a standout, perfectly crisp on the outside and moist, rich, and flavoursome inside.

    Su Suslu

  • Osso bucco pasta

    Special mention to the osso bucco pasta, we ordered more bread so we could enjoy every last morsel of it.

    Cynthia

  • Ravioli

    The highlight of the night was the mouthwatering ravioli with a soft texture and a delectable pumpkin filling complemented by burnt butter.

    A&J _

Other favorites

Desserts and signature cocktails crafted to conclude or complement your visit

  • Torta Caprese

    The Torta Caprese with pistachio ice cream is equally impressive — dense and fudgy like an amazing chocolate brownie, perfectly paired with the Pennyweight Gold dessert wine from Beechworth Victoria.

    Paul Kouppas

  • Passion fruit & white chocolate cocktail

    The Passion fruit & white chocolate cocktail is a dessert in a glass, perfectly paired and delicious.

    Anthony G

  • Passion fruit martini

    The cocktails are amazing. I ordered a passion fruit martini and it was one of the best I’ve tried. The balance of the ingredients was perfect and you can really tell the cocktail is well crafted.

    Macarena Soto

  • "Easy peasy" cocktail

    "Easy peasy" cocktail was gorgeous and is my favourite now.

    Dr Eve's Health Emporium

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful gestures and hospitable details that elevate your visit

  • Complimentary Celebration Desserts

    When celebrating birthdays, the team surprises guests with a complimentary celebratory dessert.

  • Tableside Wine Tastings

    Servers actively bring out multiple bottles for guests to sample and taste at the table to find their ideal regional Victorian match.

  • Thoughtful Dietary Care

    Staff proactively accommodate specific food preferences and ingredient restrictions with care, ensuring every dish is suitable without fuss.

  • Proactive Hospitality Pour

    When kitchen courses take a little longer during busy service, attentive staff graciously offer complimentary wine.

Before you head over

Practical guidance on dining pace, wine selection, and dietary accommodations

  • Pace for a leisurely meal

    Courses can take slightly longer than average to arrive from the kitchen, so plan for an unhurried dinner and let the team pace your pours.

  • Flag dietary needs early

    The team is comfortable accommodating specific ingredient exclusions like onions without fuss, so feel free to mention dietary restrictions early.

  • Sample regional wines first

    Take advantage of staff offering table samples across regional Victorian bottles before committing to a full glass or bottle.

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