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The Valley Cellardoor

18-20 Hall St, Moonee Ponds VIC 3039, Australia

Recommended by 14 people

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Find The Valley Cellardoor

18-20 Hall St, Moonee Ponds VIC 3039, Australia

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+61 3 9370 2000
HoursMonday: 12:00 – 9:30 PM Tuesday: 12:00 – 9:30 PM Wednesday: 12:00 – 9:30 PM Thursday: 12:00 – 10:00 PM Friday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM Saturday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM Sunday: 2:00 – 9:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About The Valley Cellardoor

Browse the bottle shelves or settle into the fairy-lit courtyard—The Valley Cellardoor delivers neighborhood wine bar ease with cellar door retail freedom. Grab an eye fillet with peppercorn sauce, share crisp chicken wings, and let the bartenders pour matching Nero d’Avola or cold craft drafts from across the globe.

  • Cellar door & bottle shop: Browse and drink bottles on-site or grab takeaways from the curated shelves alongside an expansive craft beer lineup.
  • Midweek dinner specials: Daily kitchen features run through the week, from Pasta Mondays and wing nights to the Thursday parma lunch.
  • Courtyard dining: Tables tuck into a sheltered back courtyard strung with fairy lights for relaxed evening pours away from the street.
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What's On at The Valley Cellardoor

Upcoming events, special menus and other reasons to plan a visit.

No events or specials listed right now.

Why Guests Choose The Valley Cellardoor

Discover why locals choose The Valley Cellardoor for casual dining, curated wine tastings, and celebratory gatherings.

  • Dual-Model Bottle Shop & Cellar Bar

    Browse a massive curated selection of local and international bottles to drink immediately on-site or take home.

    Laid-back spot with a massive wine selection you can enjoy on the spot — perfect for browsing and sipping.

    Joanna Tan

  • Reliable Midweek Food Specials

    Enjoy premium wine bar quality paired with disciplined weekday lunch and dinner specials from Pasta Mondays to Parma Thursdays.

    Stopped for the Thursday Parma special to catch up with a friend for lunch and it did not disappoint!

    Aimee-Louise Ludvigh

  • Effortless Group Celebrations

    Host gatherings, engagements, and celebrations with responsive coordination, reserved spaces, and generous antipasto platters.

    When we arrived, our tables were ready and reserved and our large antipasto platter was ready to be served.

    Natalie Edwards

  • Flexible Event Planning

    Accommodating staff ensure stress-free party hosting with flexible menu options, beer garden areas, and flowing drink tabs.

    Easy to book, can provide your own food, order off a function menu or order on the day. We also set up a tab so the drinks were flowing!

    Gen R

  • Curated Global Craft Beer Journey

    Explore an expansive international craft beer library alongside wine and spirits, supported by knowledgeable staff recommendations.

    Their selection is second to none, constantly introducing me to new and exciting brews from around the globe.

    Andrea SEO for Restaurants

  • Personalized Drink Discovery

    Staff confidently guide beverage exploration to match individual taste profiles and budget limits without pretension.

    Gave them the flavour profile I was looking for and a price limit. I was suggested a Chardonnay and it was fantastic!

    Mitchell Ogden

Signature mains and favorites celebrated by local regulars

  • Eye Fillet Steak

    And the $25 eye fillet is to die for.

    trevor m

  • Chicken Wings

    Our favourite day of the week to visit is Wednesday for their $1 chicken wings - they are just amazeballs!

    Helen Fois

  • Chicken Parma

    Stopped for the Thursday Parma special to catch up with a friend for lunch and it did not disappoint! The service was lovely, the Parma was delicious and the lemoncello spritz was lovely!

    Aimee-Louise Ludvigh

  • Burrata Salad

    had the burrata salad which was astonishing. Lovely, quality ingredients and a decent sized portion.

    Joseph Ho

Other favorites

Sides, small bites, and specialty beverages to complete your visit

  • Croquettes

    I also enjoyed the croquettes and calamari they were golden brown and the seasonings were perfect too.

    selle

  • Calamari

    Grazing platter was such good value and we also ordered some croquettes and calamari which were both delicious!!

    Jessikah Voigt

  • Limoncello Spritz

    the Parma was delicious and the lemoncello spritz was lovely!

    Aimee-Louise Ludvigh

  • Mulled Wine

    And also the have Mulled wine

    Mar Habbaby

Beyond the menu

Distinct hospitality touches and thoughtful details observed by guests at The Valley Cellardoor

  • Budget-Aware Wine Matchmaking

    Guests can share their preferred flavour profile and spending limit to receive tailored bottle recommendations that match their palate and budget.

  • Enclosed Rear Courtyard Escape

    The venue offers a cozy enclosed space situated through the back, providing a quiet, sheltered retreat away from the busy street bustle.

  • Browse-and-Sip Retail Cellar Experience

    Guests can browse an extensive cellar collection to enjoy bottles at their table or purchase take-home bottles alongside seasonal touches like mulled wine.

  • Pre-Set Arrival Platters and Event Hosting

    Celebrations and group bookings receive dedicated coordination with tables reserved, pre-staged antipasto platters ready upon arrival, and flexible food arrangements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does The Valley Cellardoor offer weekly food specials?

Yes, the venue runs scheduled weekday specials, including Pasta Monday, $1 Chicken Wings on Wednesday, and a Parma special on Thursday. Eye fillet steaks are also regularly featured.

Can you buy bottles of wine to take away?

Yes, you can browse and purchase bottles of wine directly to take home or drink on-site, alongside their selection of beers and spirits.

Can you book a table or organize a private group function?

Yes, table reservations and group functions are accommodated, with options for reserved spaces like the back beer garden and pre-arranged grazing or antipasto platters.

Is there outdoor seating available?

Yes, the venue features outdoor dining spaces, including fairy-lit tables and an enclosed beer garden area tucked away from the street.

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