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Motor, Hawthorn, AU-VIC

Motor

4.8 (2)
$41 to $100
Wine Bar
735 Glenferrie Rd, Hawthorn, AU-VIC 3122

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 8 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for fine wines
  • Romantic
The former Hawthorn Motor Garage was built in 1912. What was
essentially once a long, narrow, brick shed has been transformed into a
wood-fired, wine-fuelled bistro. This is Motor, a neighbourhood wine bar/bistro
that can suit any occasion. Whether you are in an intimate booth, private dining
room or perched at the bar, we have the ability to suit any occasion. We use the
timeless wisdom of wood fire cooking to celebrate local and seasonal ingredients
that pair well with wine – a diverse list where our focus is not so much about
a certain ethos as such, we prefer lasting style to take precedence.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $41 to $100
  • Cuisines
    Wine Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Wed, Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 1:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighborhood
    Hawthorn
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Train Station:Glenferrie Station: Approximately a 3-minute walk from 735 Glenferrie Road. This station is on the Lilydale, Belgrave, and Alamein lines, providing services to and from Melbourne's city center and surrounding areas.Tram Stops:Glenferrie Station/Glenferrie Rd (Stop 74): Located directly outside Glenferrie Station, serving tram route 16.Tram Route:Route 16: Connects Kew to Melbourne University via St Kilda Beach, passing through Glenferrie Road.
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Beef & Burgundy

    Multiple dates available
    Alongside our usual a la carte menu, we will be running our Beef and Burgundy night, where we have different cuts of Beef available at reasonable market prices plus some Burgundies by the glass. Please see this weeks menu below; Southern Ranges 250g Hanger Steak $30 Southern Ranges 300g Scotch Fillet $60 Both served with fries, salad and entrecote sauce
    Beef & Burgundy Photo
  • Tour de France

    A$220.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Multiple dates available
    Join us at Motor for a special Tour de France wine dinner — an indulgent evening celebrating the diverse flavours of France. Across five courses, journey through six iconic wine regions with eleven exceptional wines, from Champagne to Burgundy, Beaujolais to the Languedoc. One night only — an immersive, convivial feast for lovers of French food and wine. Vive la France! On arrival - NV Champagne R Pouillon Grande Vallee Bracket one: Sydney rock oysters, mignonette 2020 Domaine Paul Nicolle Chablis 1er Cru 'Les Fourneaux' 2021 Domaine Paul Nicolle Chablis 1er Cru 'Les Fourneaux' Bracket two: Crayfish croquette, sauce gribiche 2022 JP Fichet Bourgogne Blanc Cote d'Or VV 2023 JP Fichet Bourgogne Meursault 'Les Chevalieres' Bracket three: Wood baked gnocchi, quail, mushroom 2021 Domaine Frederic Berne Regnie 'Aux Bruyeres' 2021 Domaine Frederic Berne Chiroubles 'Les Terrasses' Bracket four: Beef Cheek Bourguignon 2022 Domaine Michel Niellon Chassagne Montrachet Rouge 2020 Domaine Bart Fixin 1er Cru Les Hervelets Bracket five: Gabriel Coulet Roquefort, honeycomb, quince, lavosh 2020 Domaine Rouchier St Joseph 'Chave' 2022 Mas de Daumas Gassac IGP Guilheim le Desert Rouge
    Tour de France Photo
  • Driving through...Mornington Peninsula!

    A$80.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    On the last Sunday of each month, we open rare and iconic wines from a particular wine region of the world. On Sunday we will 'drive through' the Mornington Peninsula! Located just an hour from us here in Hawthorn, it is renowned for its cool maritime climate and stunning coastal landscapes. This unique environment produces elegant, refined wines—particularly exceptional Pinot Noir and Chardonnay—alongside cool-climate Shiraz and aromatic whites. Rolling vineyards, boutique cellar doors, and top-tier restaurants make the region a popular destination for wine lovers seeking both quality and charm and we're saving you the journey to bring it all here in Hawthorn. With its combination of sea breezes, rich soils, and skilled winemaking, the Mornington Peninsula stands out as one of Australia’s premier cool-climate wine regions. Alongside some of the region’s most exciting producers, we'll be bringing the following generous shared set menu for $80pp; Lamb croquette, mint, burnt onion Mussel toast, smoked tomato, shallot Mushroom agnolotti, beurre noisette, truffle Standing beef rib roast Paris mash, bordelaise Wood roast carrots, honey Crème caramel Our full extensive drinks list will also be available for those not wanting to drink some of the finest wines to come out of the Mornington Peninsula as per the list below; 2022 Taturry 'Banjo' Chardonnay 2023 Staindl Chardonnay 2017 Staindl Pinot Noir 2018 Staindl Pinot Noir 2019 Staindl Pinot Noir 2022 Hurley 'Hommage' Pinot Noir
    Driving through...Mornington Peninsula! Photo

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What people are saying

Motor reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8
4.8 based on all time ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

2 Reviews
  1. Natasha

    Melbourne1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was incredible and food was to die for. Went foe the cookie skillet dessert and it did not disappointment!!

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  2. NickyK

    Melbourne1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had an outstanding meal at Motor - every dish was perfectly executed and delicious. The newly added mushroom pate is a real standout and absolutely worth trying. The service was attentive and professional, and the atmosphere created the perfect setting for a memorable dinner. Will definitely be returning soon!

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Motor is rated 4.8 stars by 2 OpenTable diners.

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  2. Australia
  3. Melbourne
  4. Inner City East
  5. Hawthorn

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 8 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Motor

735 Glenferrie Rd, Hawthorn, AU-VIC 3122

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Hawthorn
  • Hours of operation
    Wed, Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 1:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $41 to $100
  • Cuisines
    Wine Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Train Station:Glenferrie Station: Approximately a 3-minute walk from 735 Glenferrie Road. This station is on the Lilydale, Belgrave, and Alamein lines, providing services to and from Melbourne's city center and surrounding areas.Tram Stops:Glenferrie Station/Glenferrie Rd (Stop 74): Located directly outside Glenferrie Station, serving tram route 16.Tram Route:Route 16: Connects Kew to Melbourne University via St Kilda Beach, passing through Glenferrie Road.
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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