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Kirk's Wine Bar

Kirk's Wine Bar Kirk's Wine Bar is a charming wine bar, cafe, and restaurant located on Hardware Lane. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner seven days a week with cheese, bar snacks and sharing dishes. The cosy street location offers the perfect ambiance for an afternoon drink or a night out with friends.
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New on the menu at Kirk’s~Sea bream crudo, charred spring onion, mandarin, fried leek
06/06/2026

New on the menu at Kirk’s
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Sea bream crudo, charred spring onion, mandarin, fried leek

Something sweet to finish.~Our new vanilla and rhubarb cheesecake, made even better with a glass of Shofang ‘Muscat Hamb...
04/06/2026

Something sweet to finish.
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Our new vanilla and rhubarb cheesecake, made even better with a glass of Shofang ‘Muscat Hamburg’ fortified wine from China.

We will be closed this Monday 8 June for the King’s Birthday Public Holiday. Reopening as normal on Tuesday 9 June.
02/06/2026

We will be closed this Monday 8 June for the King’s Birthday Public Holiday. Reopening as normal on Tuesday 9 June.

Jasper is holding his pick of the week, Domaine des Ardoisières ‘Argile’ Rouge, from one of his favourite regions to rec...
02/06/2026

Jasper is holding his pick of the week, Domaine des Ardoisières ‘Argile’ Rouge, from one of his favourite regions to recommend.
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Savoie remains one of France’s great hidden gems. Alpine freshness, plenty of character, and remarkable value for the quality in the glass.

Kirk’s Pigs Head Doughnut is leaving Hardware Lane…for the first time ever, we’re sending this up the road to the iconic...
28/05/2026

Kirk’s Pigs Head Doughnut is leaving Hardware Lane…for the first time ever, we’re sending this up the road to the iconic as part of RISING. We’ve always loved the idea of this being a perfect after hours boozey snack so now is your chance to get it very late over the next 7 days with an exclusive MGC dirty as you like martini washed with cheese or caper. Reservations and walk ins via The Melbourne Supper Club. 10pm until 4am. .melbourne

Made for the middle. Grilled fioretto, charcuterie XO sauce, smoked almond.
19/05/2026

Made for the middle. Grilled fioretto, charcuterie XO sauce, smoked almond.

An afternoon out the front.
16/05/2026

An afternoon out the front.

Too good to take off the menu. What started as a special is here to stay for winter.~Confit duck leg, Lentils du Puy, gu...
15/05/2026

Too good to take off the menu. What started as a special is here to stay for winter.
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Confit duck leg, Lentils du Puy, guanciale.

Our little corner on Hardware Lane.
05/05/2026

Our little corner on Hardware Lane.

Our current fish special is Baby snapper, braised leeks & hazelnut Pangrattato. Perfectly matched with a New Zealand Cha...
22/04/2026

Our current fish special is Baby snapper, braised leeks & hazelnut Pangrattato. Perfectly matched with a New Zealand Chardonnay.

We will be open as usual this Saturday for the ANZAC Day public holiday.
20/04/2026

We will be open as usual this Saturday for the ANZAC Day public holiday.

Currently on the special’s board. Steamed Yamba mussels, apple cider, crème fraîche, tarragon, sourdough.
14/04/2026

Currently on the special’s board. Steamed Yamba mussels, apple cider, crème fraîche, tarragon, sourdough.

Thomas is holding a selection of his current favourites, including a Jura Chardonnay, made sous voile (under a veil of y...
10/04/2026

Thomas is holding a selection of his current favourites, including a Jura Chardonnay, made sous voile (under a veil of yeast), giving the wines their distinctive savoury, gently oxidative character.
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While long associated with the Jura, this unique style is now being explored by a small number of Australian producers, including Brash Higgins (also pictured here), each offering their own expression.

From perfectly aged cheeses to house-cut charcuterie, this is how we like to start (and end) the night.
07/04/2026

From perfectly aged cheeses to house-cut charcuterie, this is how we like to start (and end) the night.

Kirk's Wine Bar will be closing this coming Easter period, trading as normal again on Tuesday 7 April.
30/03/2026

Kirk's Wine Bar will be closing this coming Easter period, trading as normal again on Tuesday 7 April.

We’ll be back on Tuesday, trading as normal.
04/03/2026

We’ll be back on Tuesday, trading as normal.

Yellow peach, stracciatella, chilli oil, perilla. Making the most of the summer produce here on Hardware Lane.
26/02/2026

Yellow peach, stracciatella, chilli oil, perilla. Making the most of the summer produce here on Hardware Lane.

Our cold-smoked sablefish and Murray cod, herb cream cheese. With Sardinian “music bread”, made in-house across all our ...
17/02/2026

Our cold-smoked sablefish and Murray cod, herb cream cheese.

With Sardinian “music bread”, made in-house across all our Hardware Lane venues, including upstairs at French. Our Kirk’s version is finished with sesame, poppy and nigella seed.

As our chefs upstairs say, “it’s said to look like sheet music, and when you break it, it also sounds beautiful.”

A very summer spaghetti here at Kirk’s. Served with pipis, Charcuterie XO, chilli, anchovy, pangrattato.
11/02/2026

A very summer spaghetti here at Kirk’s. Served with pipis, Charcuterie XO, chilli, anchovy, pangrattato.

We will be closed on Monday, back as normal on Tuesday.
23/01/2026

We will be closed on Monday, back as normal on Tuesday.

Kirk’s chicken ‘cordon bleu’ with radicchio slaw. Matched here with the ‘Dirty Black Denim’ Barbera Novello chilled red ...
15/01/2026

Kirk’s chicken ‘cordon bleu’ with radicchio slaw. Matched here with the ‘Dirty Black Denim’ Barbera Novello chilled red currently on pour here at Kirk’s. We knew retro food was making a comeback.

Saffron spaghetti, king prawn, aglio e olio. Finished with lemon and herbs. Fresh, deceptively simple and perfect for th...
07/01/2026

Saffron spaghetti, king prawn, aglio e olio. Finished with lemon and herbs. Fresh, deceptively simple and perfect for the warmer weather. Matched with the ’24 Dérive ‘Tintookie’ Chenin Blanc (SA) currently on pour here on Hardware Lane.

Views from behind the bar.
22/12/2025

Views from behind the bar.

We will be having a small break here on Hardware Lane over the festive season. And we’re open all the way until Christma...
17/12/2025

We will be having a small break here on Hardware Lane over the festive season. And we’re open all the way until Christmas Day.

Open as normal all week, including today and the Melbourne Cup Public Holiday.
03/11/2025

Open as normal all week, including today and the Melbourne Cup Public Holiday.

Address

46 Hardware Lane
Melbourne, VIC
3000

To reach the wine bar and cafe/restaurant located at Hardware Lane in Melbourne, there are several public transport options available. You can take a train to Melbourne Central Station or Flinders Street Station which are both within walking distance of the cafe/restaurant. Alternatively, you can take any tram that stops at Bourke Street for a short walk to Hardware Lane.

For those driving, there is limited street parking available on Hardware Lane and in surrounding streets. Paid parking is also available nearby at QV car park or Wilson Parking on Little Lonsdale Street.

Once you arrive at Hardware Lane, look out for the unique heritage buildings with the arched entrances and planter boxes outside. The wine bar/cafe/restaurant will be located within one of these buildings.

Opening Hours

Monday 12pm - 10pm
Tuesday 12pm - 10pm
Wednesday 12pm - 10pm
Thursday 12pm - 10pm
Friday 12pm - 11pm
Saturday 12pm - 11pm

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Kirk's Wine Bar, located in the bustling Hardware Lane of Melbourne, is a small but charming wine bar that offers an array of delectable cheese, bar snacks and sharing dishes. Whether you're looking for a quick afternoon drink or a leisurely breakfast, lunch or dinner any day of the week, Kirk's has got you covered. The ambiance is cozy and inviting, making it the perfect spot to unwind after a long day at work or catch up with friends over some delicious food and drinks.

Their social media posts showcase their passion for good food and wine. They offer unique pairings such as cured kingfish with VIGNOBLE KLUR 'Le Capitaine' Riesling and bone marrow Spätzle with Comté cheese. Their wine selection is carefully curated, featuring both local and international wines that are sure to please any palate. And if you're lucky enough to be served by Will, their front-of-house superstar who recently left, he might even recommend some of his personal favorites from the cellar.

Overall, Kirk's Wine Bar is a must-visit for anyone looking for a cozy spot to enjoy some great food and wine in Melbourne's vibrant city center.

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