Restaurant
Sidebar
39 Melrose St, Sandringham VIC 3191, Australia
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39 Melrose St, Sandringham VIC 3191, Australia
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Steps from Sandringham station, Sidebar delivers an intimate neighbourhood hangout with low lighting, lounge tunes, and thoughtful pours. Pull up a stool indoors or grab a table on the pavement—blankets arrive quickly when the bay breeze kicks up. Regulars lean on the staff to pour quick taste samples before committing to a bottle or glass, whether tracking down an Italian Nero d’Avola or a chilled French rosé. The kitchen turns out unpretentious, wine-friendly plates built to share: golden saganaki drizzled with hot honey, crisp calamari, and tender pork and wagyu meatballs simmering in rich sauce.
- Try-before-you-order pours: Staff pour taste samples of unfamiliar wines before you order, taking the guesswork out of the list.
- Private dining room: Tucked away for gatherings of up to 14, equipped with its own dedicated restroom.
- Chilly night cover: Outdoor tables come with plush blankets when evening temperatures drop.
What's On at Sidebar
Upcoming events, special menus and other reasons to plan a visit.
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Why Guests Choose Sidebar
Discover what makes our Sandringham neighbourhood wine bar the ideal choice for relaxed drinks, intimate dining, and private gatherings.
Guided Wine Tastings Before You Order
Staff proactively offer patrons tastings of different wine styles prior to ordering, ensuring you discover the right glass without hesitation.
lovely to try a couple of small samples before trying something new
Katrina Nitschke Attentive Outdoor Comfort Care
Outdoor guests are thoughtfully provided blankets during cooler weather, letting you enjoy open-air drinks late into the evening.
He offered us blankets which were much needed in the evening chill.
Aidan Graham Dedicated Private Dining Enclave
The secluded back room provides private gatherings and milestone celebrations with their very own dedicated restroom facility.
The back room having it's own toilet was such a bonus.
Belinda Caldwell Effortless Group Celebrations
Planning celebrations is seamless, offering large parties tailored share plates, attentive hosting, and paired wines.
Arranging the evening with the team was a breeze, the food, service and particularly the wine were all fantastic.
Megan Gault Homelike Lounge Room Ambience
With lounge tunes and dimmed lighting, the room offers the warm, welcoming comfort of a dinner party among good friends.
Sidebar is like your lounge room with a fascinating dinner party afoot!
Simon Lockrey Curated Wine & Share Plate Pairings
Expert menu recommendations and high-quality pairings deliver an elevated yet relaxed dining and drinking experience.
casual with a touch of elegance evening out
Michelle Bolton
Most popular items
Beloved savory share plates recommended by local patrons
Meatballs
The show stopper were the meatballs, which were juicy and packed with flavour.
George Slavchev Saganaki
The saganaki was really delicious and I think it was covered in hot honey, as it had a beautiful spicy kick.
George Slavchev Charcuterie board
The recommended wines beautifuly complimented the Charcuterie boards outstanding meats cheeses and fruits.
Michelle Bolton Croquettes
the croquettes are a must-try (personal favourite).
Christopher Bowen
Other favorites
Cocktails, sides, and lighter bites to complement your evening
Amaro Flip
I ordered the Amaro Flip... do yourself a favour. It is absolutely fantastic and definitely worth visit.
Luke Chips with crumbly cheese
Highlight was definitely the chips with the tangy crumbly cheese on top. Delicious!
Emma Williamson Old Fashioned
The Old Fashioned built by the owner was perfectly diluted when it arrived
Aidan Graham Salumi pizza
Ordered: salumi pizza, house pasta (nduja, tomato and chilli oil), meatballs and focaccia, soave, banana and walnut cocktail, mango cocktail
Britney Pham
Before you head over
Helpful advice on reservations, tastings, and seating for your visit.
Book ahead for peak hours
Evenings can get quite busy, especially on Fridays and peak dinner hours, so reserving a table ahead of time ensures a smooth arrival.
Sample wines before deciding
Staff are happy to pour small samples of red wines and share guidance to help you find the right glass before ordering.
Stay cozy outdoors with blankets
If you are dining outside as the evening cools down, blankets are available from staff to keep warm.
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