Public Wine Shop

Melbourne's natural wine crowd doesn't mess around, and the current consensus flags this Fitzroy North haunt as an absolute triumph. Unpretentious but fiercely curated. Think laid-back energy, spinning vinyl, and staff who actually know their terroir—happily pouring you a tiny splash to test your palate before committing. Oenophiles constantly champion the ever-rotating BTG list, pouring everything from smashable Jura Blancs to low-intervention Pinot Noirs. The kitchen hits just as hard. Expect serious European-leaning plates without the stiff white-tablecloth fuss. Natural wine geeks and local gourmands are obsessed with the stuffed roast chicken wings bathed in mustard gravy—an absolute non-negotiable order. Add a plate of raw sea bream with kohlrabi, delicate potato cappelletti, and a wedge of aged Charles Arnaud Comte. Finish with a textbook île flottante. Flawless date night territory. Exceptionally welcoming to solo travelers. Pure hospitality.