This new hidden cocktail bar is already one of my favourites. Entering through a side door down a…read morelaneway, and climbing the stairs, opening the door as if to a house and being greeted so politely. The choice of the cocktail bad, whiskey and cigar room or the rooftop, delights me and caters or all your needs. The cocktails are strong, creative and use spirits and aperitifs in the most unique ways to deliver the most perfect cocktail. There are so many liqueurs, sprints and aperitifs that you wouldn't have even heard of. All the food sounds Devine, and the chocolate truffles are a slice of heaven. Cannot recommend highly enough.

Words nearly fail me with how amazing this place is. Thankfully I slowed down on the wine to…read morescribble this down. The service is brilliantly friendly. With half an idea of what I didn't like the staff were able to deliver a great wine for my Friday night drinks. The staff were attentive without being bothersome. I'll be sure to return in the very near future.

such a nice date night spot that's tucked away in a quiet part of melbourne. service was amazing…read moreand the food was unbelievably delicious. they have so many fun starters to choose from, i highly recommend getting the oxtail meatballs they were amazing!!

Food wash delicious, a bit pricey for smaller portions, but worth it! Cozy atmosphere, small but…read moreyummy menu. Service was a bit slow, but didn't feel rushed to leave so we enjoyed it.

Call up your lady friends, your man friends, your work friends, your hire-a-friends and make a date…read moreto visit South Press for an evening of wine in the sunshine. Better yet, stop working right now and head on over! On entering South Press you're greeted with a dark interior and simple fitout, with wine for purchase either to take home or "drink here", a long bar and a selection of cosy tables in the front and high tables in the back. The real magic happens when you venture outside though. Out the back are tables set up in a courtyard surrounded by greenery and it's here that you can pretend you're on a European vacation while you smash back wine from around the world. The wine list is really rather well priced, with most options by the glass well under $15. The best bit? There's FOUR sparkling options available by the glass ranging from the local (think: King Valley) to the fancy-pants (think: Champagne) which means you can stick on bubbly all night long and still enjoy some variety. When it comes to food, the menu is simple and straightforward with most items cured or preserved in some way. Beef Jerky (from co-owner Adam North's tasty cows), chicken liver parfait (in the most GIGANTIC and artery challenging portion you've ever seen), smoked octopus tentacle (served barbarian style with a knife stabbed in on a wooden block), olives, terrine, cheese and pickled vegetables. It's great drinking food and perfect for sharing, and while some people might hunger for something more "meal-like", I'm very content having a meal made up of small plates and went home happily after splitting a few dishes with my favourite +1

Nice little place, especially among the Boston ivy, climbing ficus and bamboo out the back in the…read morelovely courtyard. We came here after a long lunch up the road at France Soir. Sometimes kicking on doesn't go that well, but they handled our merry behaviour extremely well here. We were happy and pleasant as always but probably a bit loudish at times. No matter. We moved steadily through some nice wines. Water was kept up nicely as well. The chap with the German heritage here handled us wonderfully throughout with calm professionalism and very good humour. He is a serious superstar. Nice interlude. I think lunch finished around 9.30pm!

Wonderful little wine bar with delicious food and an impressive wine selection. Modern Australian…read morefare with Italian influences. You can even have wine tastings on select nights. Easy on-street parking in South Melbourne and expect it to be busy on the weekends.

Tiny little wine bar with pricey scrumptious food, delicious wine, an attached wine shop and even…read morewine tastings. Food is modern Australian and Italian inspired. Choose from a selection of tapas, entrees and mains. Extensive wine list. Gets pretty full so without a booking, your best bet is seating at the bar. My dining companion got the chimichurri medium rare beef which comes with a large bowl of pommes frites. I got the market fish with eggplant puree, fried mushrooms, and more eggplant. Each morsel of my meal was absolutely scrumptious. My dining companion also thoroughly enjoyed his meal.

In the way that they say don't judge a book by its cover, don't judge a pub based on my star…read morerating. With everything else being equal, and the fact that I generally only one in for a signal beer, base my feelings on atmosphere, ambiance, and whether I would be willing to come back for another - things that a pub could end up spending millions to change, only to put me off in some other way. Well, this pub, yeah, it isn't really one that I'd come back to for another beer, ambiance and atmosphere wise that is, probably because it doesn't have that realy down to Earth feel about it.

Great venue for a Sunday lunch. Sat by the fireplace on a rainy cold Melbourne winter's day…read morecouldn't think of a nicer place to be with my better half. Lovely bottle of Riesling with our lunch of swordfish ceviche and the salmon fish of the day. Both were delish as is the Malbec to accompany the dessert. Apple and rhubarb crumble with coconut ice cream was great but the chocolate fondant wasn't whatc we expected and wasn't as good as others we've had. Go for the crumble, not the fondant!

Love love love smalls. It's my new local and I could not he happier. Experienced friendly staff who…read morereally know their wine. You can sample by the half glass so that you can taste more wines in 1 sitting. The food is equally divine with a rotating specials menu and small shareable portions it's an excellent spot for date night. My suggestion is talk to the staff if the reccomend it try it. They really love what they do here.

I really want to like Smalls bar. The decor is chic, the service is friendly, but the food, well,…read morethe food is nothing out of this world :( We had a friend from overseas coming to town and we wanted to take him to somewhere small and cozy. Smalls fits the bill. But perhaps it was my fault though. We were expecting to get a dinner and I am pregnant so wanted something hearty. So bringing people to a wine bar with a huge focus on charcuterie might not be the best idea? The problem is in all the reviews I can see scotched eggs and quail etc and I thought, yes! There is something hot I can eat there! But when we got there all we can have is cold (but cooked) dishes. We started off with pickled eggs, which none of us where a huge fan of, although it certainly makes you hungry because of the vinegary flavour. Next was the salmon dip which was delicious. They served it with beautifully warmed bread and roe on the side for me. We didn't have much choice on what else to order, as the tempura oysters (or oysters in general) were sold out. So we ordered the pork rillette and duck & pistachio terrine. The duck was quite nice with the pistachios but it was so fatty that even with the plum jam (?), gerkins etc it still didn't cut through the fattiness. The terrine was nothing special. They managed to forgot our tomato and goats cheese salad which they bought out quite quickly once they realised. It was a blessing in disguise because it was a nice refreshing end to the dinner. The tomato salad was actually the bomb and I could eat a 5 plates of these! Extremely fresh mix of heirloom tomatoes, a deep fried tomato w an amazing chilli kick & mild goats cheese was da bomb. Sadly the boys are still hungry and I felt like something hot so we had to go to Wat da Pho after.... Doh!!!! (Note though I would have given Smalls 3.5 pts but there is no 0.5 in the Yelpy scale ;p)

State of Grace was one of the highlights of our Melbourne trip -- an incredible dining experience…read morefrom start to finish. The atmosphere is vibrant, stylish, and full of character. From the moment you walk in, there's a buzz that makes the place feel alive without being overwhelming. It strikes a great balance between upscale and relaxed, making it perfect for a date night or a fun evening out. The warm lighting and eclectic design add to the charm and make you want to linger. Service was friendly, attentive, and well-paced throughout the night. The staff were knowledgeable about the menu, checked in on us at the right moments, and made the whole experience feel effortless and welcoming. Every dish we ordered was excellent -- not a single miss. We started with the Cauliflower & Mozzarella Croquettes, which were crispy on the outside and perfectly creamy inside. The Grilled King Prawns were flavorful and cooked just right, while the Kingfish Ceviche was fresh, bright, and beautifully balanced. The Stracciatella & Heirloom Tomatoes was simple yet outstanding, letting the quality of the ingredients shine. For mains, the Duck Breast was cooked perfectly and full of rich flavor, and the Lamb Backstrap was tender and well-seasoned. The Pecorino & Ricotta Ravioli was comforting and delicate, while the Seafood Linguine stood out with generous portions of seafood and a beautifully balanced sauce. The Honey Glaze Carrots were the perfect side -- sweet, savory, and executed flawlessly. Overall, State of Grace delivers on every level -- ambience, service, and food. An exceptional spot that lives up to the hype, and one we'd absolutely return to on our next visit to Melbourne.

State of Grace has a positive vibe. Even before your first drink you will think oh what a cool…read moreplace. It's the decor from extravagant chandeliers to deer heads with pearl necklaces; it's beautifully eclectic. I had an old fashion and it had the right mix of orange and bitters. I also ordered the burger which was decent and the fries were hot and crispy. The night I visited there was a live singer playing tunes. Service was quick and friendly. Even the ordering is eclectic as you order electronically (QR) pasted to a library book. This place is worth a visit.