Grenache Wine Bar

Name: Grenache Wine Bar
Address: 55a Thompson Ave, Cowes, AU-VIC, Australia, 3922
Telephone: 0408 483 129
Price range: $41 to $100
Rating: 4.6

4.6 (42)

$41 to $100

Wine Bar

55a Thompson Ave, Cowes, AU-VIC 3922

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2 people

Jul 9, 2025

11:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Great for fine wines
Good for special occasions

Established in 2017, Grenache Wine Bar has become a beloved local drinking establishment. It is a must-visit dining experience for visitors from beyond the island.

We're best known for our impressive local and international wine list, our amazing food menu, and sensational cocktails!

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$41 to $100
Cuisines
Wine Bar, Tapas / Small Plates, Dining Bar
Hours of operation
Bar Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
0408 483 129
Website
https://www.facebook.com/people/Grenache-Wine-Bar/100054896194161/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
55a Thompson Ave, Cowes, AU-VIC 3922
Neighborhood
Phillip Island
Cross street
Chapel St, Cowes
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Drinks only reservation
Multiple dates available
While our kitchen closes at 8:00 pm (Tuesday to Thursday) and 8:30 pm (Friday to Saturday), your night is far from over. Pop into our bar for a crafted drink and a lively atmosphere. Cheers to extending your evening at Grenache Wine Bar!

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What 42 people are saying

Grenache Wine Bar reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Energetic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Grenache Wine Bar offers an inviting atmosphere with "excellent food quality" and attentive service. Guests love the "delicious food" and "terrific wine selection," making it a top choice for both casual visits and special occasions. Though some find it noisy, the "welcoming and personable" staff and standout dishes like calamari and octopus ensure a memorable dining experience.

42 Reviews

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Kay
Victoria5 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I have dined at Grenache many times however this visit was my first ‘happy ‘hour’. It was a cold evening and the fire was lit and the ambience, quite charming. I asked for a specific table which was honoured. Regardless of the staff at the time, service is always friendly and professional. Attentive without the intrusion. I adore this venue and will be back again soon.
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Kay
Victoria6 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love love love Grenache. Your food is delicious each and every time and the service is so welcoming and personable. One of my favourite places to go for a quick bite and drink or to give visiting friends a more than special dining experience.
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Kelly
Victoria3 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 27, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a friends 40th birthday dinner here, and the staff were so lovely and accommodating. The food and drinks were fantastic. Will definitely go again!
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Melissa
Victoria6 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love this venue, the food is always great Their service too. I love their pavlova cocktail. Last night they also had a fantastic guy on guitar. I really enjoyed his music and so did the rest of our table.
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Merissa
Victoria1 review
5.0
Dined on April 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Came over Easter weekend and had a family dinner. Cocktails were brilliant, staff were wonderful and food was delicious. Thoroughly recommend the calamari and octopus. Will be back again for sure!
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Nikita
Tropical North Queensland2 reviews
2.0
Dined on April 12, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Poor service. Grazing platter was average. Would not recommend
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Kay
Victoria6 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 27, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Grenache has an excellent menu with presentation and taste that reflects the descriptors. We started the evening with cocktails and moved on to share plates and mains. Service is polite and prompt and the dishes are quite superb. We’ve been there several times and simply put, this is a destination wine and food bar to return to again and again.
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Tony
Melbourne1 review
4.0
Dined on March 26, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
What a lovely clean place, food was excellent, cocktails and wine were great. Staff were accommodating without being pushy, loved the music, overall great experience and would definitely go back.
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Pepi
Glasgow/Lanarkshire14 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Fab venue with a lovely vibe. Our snapper and risoni main course was delicious and the selection of wines is terrific with a generous choice of local wines.
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Carolyn
Jersey/Channel Islands4 reviews
2.0
Dined on March 9, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 1
This cute but extremely noisy venue detracted from the food which was well presented and tasty. We decided not to have dessert because of this. On asking the staff how they tolerated the noise they said they wore ear buds!! Says it all! I advise to sit outside if you can and weather permits!
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Grenache Wine Bar is rated 4.6 stars by 42 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Jul 9, 2025

11:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

Experiences are available.

55a Thompson Ave, Cowes, AU-VIC 3922

Additional information

Cross street
Chapel St, Cowes
Neighborhood
Phillip Island
Hours of operation
Bar Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$41 to $100
Cuisines
Wine Bar, Tapas / Small Plates, Dining Bar
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.facebook.com/people/Grenache-Wine-Bar/100054896194161/
Phone number
0408 483 129

Grenache Wine Bar

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