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City Wine Shop

159 Spring St, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
(03) 9654 6657
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Ranked #147 of 2,425 restaurants in Melbourne
4.5 of 5 stars 11 Reviews
Cuisines: European
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Good for: Bar Scene, Outdoor seating
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner
Neighbourhood: Melbourne CBD
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Adelaide, Australia
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews 6 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

One of my favourite haunts. Great wine list and the staff know what they are talking about. Food excellent too. More

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Hobart, Tasmania
Top Contributor
59 reviews 59 reviews
Reviews in 27 cities Reviews in 27 cities
36 helpful votes 36 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2012

Fantastic range of wines and a nice, well-priced menu. We had a drink and some nibbles and watched Melbourne promenade.... More

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Wanaka, New Zealand
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 December 2011

Great food- the kitchen is shared with the European so you are in good hands. The wine sommeliers here are a knowledgeable bunch- and having been here several times over the past few years a consistent group as well. You can buy wine by the bottle to take home, have glass and a nibble at the leaner, and listen to... More

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Vancouver
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36 reviews 36 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 November 2011

We went there the first time on a Friday night. It had great energy and was very busy, just like a good party. We were seated in the back room at a big table. We talked the whole evening with the two ladies seated next to us. The food was well priced and excellent. The flavours were wonderful. My husband... More

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Melbourne, Australia
Top Contributor
75 reviews 75 reviews
Reviews in 28 cities Reviews in 28 cities
36 helpful votes 36 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 June 2011

We arrived without a booking on a Sat night and needed to be at theatre an hour and a half later. We scored a great table outside - and yes, you can sit outside in the winter because they have heating. Very quick service, great wine recommendations from the wait staff, delicious hearty fare and gorgeous atmosphere with parliament house... More

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Melbourne, Australia
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 June 2011

This place is perfect for great wine to drink or take-away. Pick a bottle from the extensive wall and for $15.00 extra you drink it there. They always have great cheeses and nibbles and many wines by the glass to introduce you to something new. Restaurant is one long table for casual dining out the back, food is well priced... More

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Melbourne
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81 reviews 81 reviews
Reviews in 40 cities Reviews in 40 cities
53 helpful votes 53 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 January 2011

City Wine shop is a great place for locals to have a meal and a drink after work or before the Theatre - or anytime really - and visitors to experience a bit of wine and dine Melbourne style. Great service, superb selection of wine and beer and a tempting menu with treats like polenta chips, white bait, pork belly,... More

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Melbourne, Vic. Australia
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171 reviews 171 reviews
Reviews in 61 cities Reviews in 61 cities
153 helpful votes 153 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 August 2010

Never a bad drop to be had here. Maybe some bad choices but the quality of the product is always maintained. They provide some beautiful and delicious drops to suit many palettes. A serious wine drinker would be quite happy here. So too here are the knowledgeable and helpful staff. The food is interesting and very well cooked indeed. Single... More

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Melbourne
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 March 2010
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Part of The European, Siglo Bar and Supper Club group, the City Wine Shop is not grand, groovy, elegant or brimming with atmosphere but works on the premise that we want to sell wine (whether you’re eating or not) but if you want to enjoy a meal, we’ll supply you with some simple food that goes well with whatever you’re... More

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Robe S.A
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 February 2010
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Great atmosphere and food. And the wine, gees what a wall. So very Euro. More

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