TRAVEL & WINE EXPERIENCES AROUND THE WORLD
Sydney. Australia.
ITS ALL ABOUT THE WINES. DOWN UNDER.
Sydney is stunning. Land of the plentiful with lots of sunshine and rain, here's some of our top picks for wines along hosted by friendly sommeliers. Photo by Kewal || Updated 16 December 2025.
Also see our article on Melbourne.
Dine with Wines.
01 WINE IS BEST WITH FOOD AND FRIENDS.
Here's some of our favorites places in Sydney.
Osteria di Russo & Russo.
Osteria di Russo & Russo, Enmore | Stepping back in time and coming home with pictures from the Russo’s hometown of Monte Di Procida in Napoli, drippy candles mounted in old wine bottles and a charming window onto busy Enmore Road. Owned by father-son duo Pino and Marc Russo, the menu combines regional sensibilities with local ingredients together with a great selection of Italian wines from most regions of Italy. Have a chat with Marc and his team.
158 Enmore Rd, Enmore
https://www.russoandrusso.net.au/
Photo from Website
Saint Peter
Saint Peter | Master Chef Josh Niland outfit in Sydney featuring on the seafood and fish masterpieces. In the restaurant, a la carte lunch or 7 course tasting menu dinner from 275aud. Exclusively at the bar, snacks including his signature yellowfin tuna cheeseburger paired with wines selected by Head Sommelier Houston. No booking required for the bar.
161 Underwood St, Paddington
https://www.saintpeter.com.au/bar
Photo from Instagram@saintpeterpaddo
Maiz Mexican Food.
Maiz Mexican Food | Bringing the bold flavours of Mexican Street Food to Australia. Maiz’s drinks menu includes a selection of house-made mezcal infusions using seasonal produce such as cherries and blood oranges, check out their curated wines of Mexico. Yes Mexico makes wine too. See here for more about Wine regions of Mexico.
33 Enmore Rd, Newtown NSW 2042
Photo from Facebook/maizstreetfood
MuMu.
MuMu, Sydney CBD | Enjoy South-East Asian street food, Inspired by Justin Hemmes, Chef Dan Hong and Chef Oliver Hua’s travels through Malaysia, Singapore, Hong Kong, Taiwan & Vietnam to bring you Modern Asian Street food paired with cocktails or wine to your fancy. Opt for a light wine or sparkling pairing instead.
330C George St, Sydney NSW 2000
https://merivale.com/venues/mumu/
Photo from Facebook/mumusydney
Ezra.
Ezra. Potts Point. Ezra brings the vibe of the Eastern Med to Potts Point. Ashkenazi, Mediterranean and Middle Eastern flavours combining fresh produce with punchy flavours. Good thing is that you will have the friendly chatty staff helping you pick that wine.
3 Kellett St, Potts Point NSW 2011
Photo from instagram/ezrarestaurant.
Fr e ds.
Freds. A visit to Freds is a must if you like to see Contemporary Australian cuisine at its best. A farm to table restaurant that sources local ingredients from local farms, oysters from Tasmania, pork from NSW, local wild caught prawns. Chefs changes the menu weekly depending on what produces comes, sometimes daily seasonal dishes with signature wood fired Lamb and or Little Joe Grass fed Ribeye. A team of friendly staff and sommelier awaits you.
380 Oxford St, Paddington NSW 2021
https://merivale.com/venues/freds/
Photo from instagram/fredspaddington
Wine Bars.
Here's some of our favorite wine bars to check out while in town.
02 SOMMELIERS HOT FAVOURITE
Where's Nick.
Where's Nick, Marrickville | Our favorite neighborhood wine bar featuring Australian, Natural wines and Wines from all around the world. Brigette, El and team are always so friendly and passionate about wines that they can tell you everything you want to know. Get to some of their tasting events to learn more about wines from Georgia, Spain and further.
236 Marrickville Rd, Marrickville
Photo from Instagram/wheresnickbar
Famelia.
Famelia | A Wine Bar + Bottle Shop in Newtown that specialises in wines made by women, exclusively. Have a great conversation with Owner and Sommelier Amelia. It's truly an inspiring experience.
55 Enmore Rd, Newtown
Photo from Facebook/famelia
The Wine Library.
The Wine Library | One of the original city's wine bars with a neighborhood vibe in Woollahra. Have a great chat with Somm Tim and his amazing team about wines.
18 Oxford St, Woollahra
https://www.wine-library.com.au/
Photo from Facebook/TheWineLibrary/
Unique Experience.
IITS ALL ABOUT THE WINES. DOWN UNDER.
Here's some of the fun things to do in Sydney with a glass of wine.
Sydney Fish Market.
Sydney Fish Market. Newly opened Sydney Fish Market is a great experience when visiting Sydney. From fish bidding just like in Japan, to fine dining restaurants to the classic fish and chips, there's something for everyone. My favourite is Morton Bay Buys with Tasmanian Sparkling Rosé. Lua by Luke Nyugen is a great sit down place with seafood done with Asian recipes. Try Christie's Seafood for a quick oyster or Sit down at Hamsi Taverna bringing the heart of coastal Türkiye and the Mediterranean to Sydney Fish Market with it's bosphorus fish and seafood recipes.
1 Bridge Rd, Glebe NSW
https://www.sydneyfishmarket.com.au/
Photo from IFacebook/sydneyfishmarket.
La Charcuteria.
La Charcuteria. Located inside Hay St Market is another experience when visiting Sydney. As you might know Hay St Market is a real market with fruit and vegetables. Inspired by Barcelona's pixtos wine bar, a litte wine bar awaits with Jamon Iberico, cheeses and Spanish Wines only. You can also order food from other stalls including Turkish Gozleme and Mexican Tacos. Its is really a hidden gem.
Shop CM07/13 Hay St, Haymarket
https://www.haystmarket.com.au
Photo from Author.
Obsessed with Cocktails
03 LETS HAVE A KIKI
Sydney has a great bar and cocktails scene and home to one of the world best top 50 bars. Here's some of our favourites.
Maybe Sammy
Maybe Sammy | World Best 50 Bar #26 Check in and Say hello to Marco, Hunter and Holly when you pop into this fun bar.
115 Harrington St, The Rocks
Photo from Instagram@maybe_sammy_sydney
Back to the Vines.
04 WINERIES AND VINEYARDS
The region of New South Wales is home to some of the most interesting vineyards so take a weekend off to discover regional NSW and surrounds.
Tyrell's Wines.
HUNTER VALLEY NSW
Tyrrell's Wines | Nestled in the foothills of the Brokenback Ranges, Tyrrell's has a unique patchwork of vineyards including one of Australia's oldest shiraz and semilion vines thats over 100 years old. Join the winetasting and discover how Vat47 made its mark in Australia.
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https://tyrrells.com.au/estate/vineyards/
Photo from Facebook/tyrrellswines
Tulloch Wines.
Tulloch Wines | Personally, Pokolbin Dry Red label is one of my favorite wines to introduce to friends, medium bodied Hunter Style Shiraz with lots of plum, blackcurrants laced with elegant french oak and firm tannis. However it's the family style cellar door approach that I would recommend for new friends to visit.
638 De Beyers Rd, Pokolbin NSW 2320
Photo from Facebook/tulloch.wines
Helm Wines
MURRUMBATEMAN NSW
Helm Wines | Ken Helm is a descendant of German vignerons who planted vines in the Albury district in the 1850s. Located closer to the border of NSW and Canberra District, Helm Wines specializes in the production of award winning Riesling and Cabernet Sauvignon. He's extremely passionate about Riesling and has many stories to tell.
19 Butts Rd, Murrumbateman NSW 2582
Photo from www.facebook/helmwines
Heifer Station Wines
ORANGE NSW
Heifer Station Wines | Heifer Station vineyard, this former horse ranch boasts breathtaking views of the dividing ranges. Located on some of the richest soils in the Orange wine region, a co0l climate, its perfect for growing Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, Merlot and Shiraz. Have a good chat with their friendly sommeliers and staff.
1034 The Escort Way, Orange NSW 2800
Photo from www.facebook/heiferstationwines
Curated/.
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ISHAN IS BASED IN SYDNEY. He is a Sommelier based in Sydney. Follow him @ishan-kaplish
MATHIEU IS BASED IN PARIS. He works as Chef de Cabine PNC. He is also an onboard Sommelier.
JJ IS BASED IN SYDNEY. He works as a Business First Cabin Crew and is a Sommelier in the sky and teaches hospitality.
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