Restaurant
V Wine Salon
Ground Floor, 673 Bourke St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
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Ground Floor, 673 Bourke St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
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Bourke Street trades stiff cellar talk for easy French hospitality, pairing uncommon bottles with crisp tarte flambée right opposite Southern Cross Station. Pull up a stool at the counter window—where Cal and Valentine map out custom tasting flights calibrated directly to your palate. No pretentious ritual here. Regulars lean on the crew to uncork curious European finds, Mexican reds, or a chilled Vermentino to match bubbling baked brie with truffle oil, wagyu salami, and crisp Alsatian flatbreads. It is a quiet perch to decompress after a long rail commute or slip into an unhurried evening over cured beef and honest wine.
- Consultative Wine Flights: Staff map out personalized tasting flights and curious international bottles matched directly to your palate.
- French Grazing Menu: Crisp Alsatian tarte flambée, baked brie with truffle oil, and charcuterie boards accompany cellar selections.
- Commuter Sanctuary: A calming, low-lit refuge directly opposite Southern Cross Station, suited for solo unwinding or quiet conversation.
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Why Visit V Wine Salon
Discover why guests choose V Wine Salon for consultative tastings, regional French grazing, and a tranquil escape in Melbourne's CBD.
Palate-Matched Wine Guidance
The staff guide guests through tailored tasting flights and international boutique bottles matched directly to individual palates and budgets.
The knowledge is great, but this only matters because they can translate that into a recommendation to match your palette (even if you're not great at describing it) and your budget.
Liam Furlong Authentic French Grazing Pairings
Traditional French wine accompaniments include Alsatian tarte flambée, baked brie with black truffle oil, and carefully curated charcuterie boards.
The staff gave us excellent wine and food pairing suggestions and took time to share insights about the origin and notes of the wines.
Kia Yang Transit-Side CBD Sanctuary
Directly opposite Southern Cross Station, the salon offers a tranquil pitstop to unwind with wine and cheese while traveling or waiting for transit.
Right opposite the Southern Cross Railway Station. You just go! Reasonably priced too.
Wendi Wright Welcoming Solo Refuge
Solo travellers and visitors find an inviting, unpretentious retreat where warm hospitality makes dining alone completely comfortable.
Being a single customer the service was professional and inviting.
Louise Whitton Calming, Unhurried Ambiance
A calm, acoustic balance of mellow French music and gentle chatter creates a soothing space to melt away daily stress.
the welcoming simplicity of the atmosphere is truly comforting, warm and calming!
Ash A Joy of Unpretentious Discovery
A thoughtfully composed cellar of unexpected international and local gems invites guests to venture beyond conventional wine lists.
I think every wine lover needs to come here and try unusual wines that you won't find on a standard wine list.
Tania Stott
Most popular items
Signature pairings and tasting flights curated for wine discovery
Tarte Flambée
I can't overstate how frickin' delicious the Tarte flambée is.
Tania Stott Baked Brie with Black Truffle Oil, Honey & Rosemary
Baked Brie with Black Truffle Oil, Honey & Rosemary: This dish was phenomenal.
Kia Yang Charcuterie Board
the charcuterie board is outstanding. Beautiful selection, brilliant pairings!!
Victoria Roy Wine Tasting Flight
This wine bar not only has a fantastic tasting flight, but the charcuterie board is outstanding.
Victoria Roy
Beyond the menu
Distinctive details that elevate your visit to this Melbourne French wine sanctuary
Palate-Guided World Wine Flights
Staff guide guests through custom tasting journeys across international origins like South Africa, France, and Mexico, matching pours to your palette and budget even if you are not sure how to describe it.
Truffle, Honey & Rosemary Baked Brie
Warm wheel of baked brie finished with black truffle oil, honey, and rosemary, served alongside a symphony of assorted breads to complement novel red and white selections.
Regional French Flammekueche Pairings
Authentic Alsatian thin-crust specialties like the fromages or mushroom tarte flambée, paired directly with boutique European wines such as German Riesling.
Reading Nook & Travel Unwind Space
Set directly opposite Southern Cross Railway Station, offering a calm reading corner with books alongside counter seating by the window to comfortably unwind while travelling solo.
Before you head over
Practical advice on reservations, timing, and tasting flights for your visit
Book ahead for prime times
The salon is cosy and in high demand with time-restricted seatings, so making a table reservation in advance is strongly advised to secure your spot.
Time your visit around after-work peaks
During the post-work rush, tables can fill quickly and wait times may reach 10 minutes or more with louder chatter, so visit outside peak hours for a quiet unwind.
Rely on consultative staff pairings
Instead of stressing over the eclectic list of boutique international and local bottles, share your flavor preferences and budget with the hosts for custom pairings and tasting flights.
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