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Willows & Wine

315 Victoria St, West Melbourne VIC 3003, Australia

Recommended by 35 people

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315 Victoria St, West Melbourne VIC 3003, Australia

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61 3 9958 8675
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: 2:00 – 10:00 PM Wednesday: 2:00 – 10:00 PM Thursday: 2:00 – 10:00 PM Friday: 12:00 – 10:00 PM Saturday: 12:00 – 10:00 PM Sunday: 12:00 – 8:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Willows & Wine

Shelves stacked with books meet chilled glasses of Victorian prosecco at this low-lit West Melbourne enoteca. Solo readers claim armchairs by the log fire for an unhurried afternoon; evening tables fill up over house sangria and boards piled with cheese, salami, and figs. Regulars drop in to browse the curated paperbacks or linger over crisp jaffles, mulled wine in winter, and a game from the shelf.

  • Bookstore Bar: Curated shelves of new and used titles to read on-site or take home alongside wine or coffee.
  • Grazing Boards: Platters stacked with salami, cheeses, crackers, walnuts, and fresh figs.
  • Seasonal Pours: House sangria, espresso martinis, and steaming winter mulled wine.
  • Lounge Living: Board games and an ambient log fire create an easy setting for quiet afternoons or gatherings.
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Why Visit Willows & Wine

A cozy neighborhood hybrid pairing curated books, board games, and fine wine for solo reading or low-key gatherings.

  • Read and Unwind in Comfort

    Curl up with curated titles off the shelf or bring your own reading material while enjoying artisan coffee, local wine, and warm toasties.

    equally great for catching up with a friend or curling up with one of the many books they have on hand.

    C. T.

  • Unhurried Sips and Leisurely Reads

    Spend unhurried hours in a tranquil, welcoming lounge paired with savory cheese platters and glasses of wine or beer.

    I loved how calm this place was. I spent an easy 2 hours sipping my drink & reading a book.

    Jo SB

  • The Ideal Literary Gathering Hub

    Gather with friends or reading groups in a warm setting with games to borrow and space for meaningful conversations.

    Love meeting people here or taking friends as the atmosphere really makes the perfect backdrop for great chats, with games on offer and books to browse.

    Morgyn B

  • Inclusive Celebrations and Book Clubs

    Host literary salons, club catch-ups, or private events in an accommodating, community-minded space where guests can browse shelves.

    Comfortably fitted 40 people sitting and standing, everyone loved it. A few even bought books. Thanks Amy for creating such an inclusive, warm and welcoming space!

    Ells Bells

  • Curated Books and Library Browsing

    Browse an in-house collection of curated new and used volumes available to read on-site or take home alongside drinks and snacks.

    Gorgeous selection of new and used books that were wonderful to look through after a glass of wine.

    Lullabye Behrendt

  • Board Games and Fireside Comfort

    Enjoy a dedicated selection of tabletop board games alongside a cozy log fire that encourages guests to settle in.

    Books and board games lining the walls, plants draping over every table - the log fire was a nice touch!

    Nicholas Gysen

Cozy bites and seasonal drinks to enjoy with a good book

  • Cheese board

    Cheese board (cheese, salami, bread, crackers, walnuts, figs)

    Hiromi

  • Jaffles

    Their jaffles were fantastic, perfectly toasted with just the right amount of crisp.

    C. T.

  • Mushroom toastie

    the mushroom toastie was just perfect

    Ana Rappoport

  • Mulled wine

    they even serve mulled wine in Winter : )

    Andrea Mentlikowski

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful touches that blend a book-lover's retreat with a relaxed neighbourhood wine bar.

  • Curated In-House Library and Retail Books

    Guests can pick up and read books off the shelf while enjoying a drink, or purchase from a curated range of new and pre-owned titles.

  • Lending Board Game Collection

    Patrons can borrow from a dedicated collection of board games to play over drinks and share boards, with staff enthusiastic to help.

  • Log Fire and Greenery Ambience

    A warming log fireplace provides an ambient hearth on cooler Melbourne days alongside lush indoor greenery draping over tables.

  • Seasonal Winter Mulled Wine

    During the colder winter months, the bar serves house-prepared warm mulled wine alongside its customary beverage and coffee list.

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