MELBOURNE CBD
A glass and a shared snack at Embla
Meet at Embla in the CBD for a glass of wine each and a shared snack, such as polenta sourdough with herb butter.
Why this one.
Local and international wines sit alongside produce-led food, making Embla a good choice when you fancy wine and something small to share rather than a full dinner.
A little plan
- YOUR FIRST STOP · ABOUT 75 MINUTES
Embla
122 Russell Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
This city wine bar pairs local and international wines with produce-led food in an open-plan space. Shared snacks include polenta sourdough with herb butter and soured cucumbers with feta and dill.
Confirm before you go. Open Monday–Tuesday from 3pm and Wednesday–Saturday from midday until late; closed Sunday. On 25–26 September 2026, opening moves to 5pm. No exact closing time is published. Check closing and snack service with the venue before settling on a time.
Spending allowance for two: $90. Allow about A$90 for one glass of wine each and one shared snack for two. This is a suggested budget; your order and surcharges determine the total. It leaves room for the published 15% public-holiday surcharge. Check the current menu for prices. Additional food or drinks and travel.
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ANOTHER WAY TO GO
Marion
If the main choice is unavailable, choose Marion before setting out. Confirm its opening or session and arrange travel directly there.
A Fitzroy wine bar with by-the-glass choices and à la carte food. The drinks list includes Victorian wines and alcohol-free alternatives such as the tisane-based No Way Rosé. Keep it light with a glass each and a shared plate.
51–53 Gertrude Street, Fitzroy.. Choose this instead before setting out, and arrange travel directly there.
Allowance: $100 for two. Allow about A$100 for one standard-priced glass of wine each and one shared plate for two. This is a suggested budget; your order and surcharges determine the total. The allowance leaves room for applicable surcharges. Check the current menu for prices. Additional drinks, premium wine selections, extra dishes and travel.
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Published information, with an original plan curated by Astra. Timings are suggested allowances. Choose a date below to check the current hours and practical fit.
Before you go
- Confirm your intended visit time and snack service before leaving; walk-in availability is not guaranteed.
- Alcohol-free drinks, vegetarian suitability and step-free access at Embla are unverified in the supplied evidence.
- If Embla is unavailable, choose Marion in Fitzroy before setting out and travel directly there. Confirm that a glass each and one shared plate will suit the intended visit.
At Embla
- Walk-ins are welcome and bookings are available, but seating is not guaranteed.
- Kitchen service times are unconfirmed, and published opening hours differ between listings.
- Vegetarian options, alcohol-free drinks and step-free access are unconfirmed; check with the venue if these matter to your visit.
At Marion
- Booking is recommended. Walk-ins are welcome, but a place is not guaranteed.
- A 1.3% credit-card fee, 10% Sunday surcharge and 15% public-holiday surcharge are published.
- Outdoor bookings depend on the weather, with no indoor replacement promised. Confirm sheltered seating if needed.
- Specific shared dishes, vegetarian options and step-free access are unconfirmed.
- The drinks selection changes daily. Some drinks in the alcohol-free and low-alcohol section are below 0.5% ABV rather than strictly zero.
Open the original references (9)
- Info — Embla ↗ Checked 17 Sept 2026
- Embla - What's On Melbourne ↗ Checked 17 Sept 2026
- Info — Embla ↗ Checked 17 Sept 2026
- Menu — Embla ↗ Checked 17 Sept 2026
- Marion Wine Bar | Local Fitzroy Wine Bar Gertrude St ↗ Checked 17 Sept 2026
- Marion Wine Bar — opening hours ↗ Checked 17 Sept 2026
- Reservations — à la carte, booking conditions and outdoor dining ↗ Checked 17 Sept 2026
- Food menu ↗ Checked 17 Sept 2026
- Marion+Short+List+090926 ↗ Checked 17 Sept 2026