Bear's Wine Bar
502 Queensberry St, North Melbourne VIC 3051, Australia
ClosedToday 16:00 – 23:00 · by the venue's published hoursFull hours





A highly rated wine bar in North Melbourne with a 4.8 rating across 117 reviews.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 16:00 – 21:00
- Wednesday
- 16:00 – 21:00
- Thursday
- 16:00 – 21:00
- FridayToday
- 16:00 – 23:00
- Saturday
- 12:00 – 23:00
- Sunday
- 12:00 – 21:00
Menu
Menu link from the venue's own website. Prices and items can change — the venue's page is the source of truth.
Open menuWhy it's worth checking out
Bear's Wine Bar is a bar and kitchen on Queensberry Street in North Melbourne, with a clearly stated focus on wine and a relaxed, social setting. The venue’s own imagery shows bottles, wine glasses, rosé served in a branded glass, and beer, including Melbourne Bitter and Coopers Sparkling Ale.
Inside, the space has a compact bar feel, with bottle shelves set against brick, greenery visible through the windows and tables arranged for conversation. The photographs suggest a low-lit, intimate room that works for a casual drink, a catch-up or a slower evening at the bar. There is also a street-facing aspect, giving the venue a connection to its North Melbourne surrounds.
Bear's offers bar and kitchen service from Tuesday to Sunday, with later service on Friday and Saturday. It may suit couples, small groups or solo visitors looking for a neighbourhood wine bar rather than a large, high-energy venue. The website does not provide a detailed food menu or information about the people behind the bar, so the most reliable reason to visit is its wine-bar setting, drinks-led offering and central North Melbourne location.
Spot Score
The Spot Score is our composite of five signals — two about the venue's standing with visitors and three about how complete and current this listing is. It is not a visitor rating and not a verdict on the food or the experience. The 4.8 from 117 reviews is Google's visitor rating, shown separately and never altered by us.
About the venue · from Google
- ReputationGoogle star rating, smoothed for review count
- 86
- PopularityHow many Google reviews it has
- 63
About this listing · our record
- Information qualityWebsite, menu and structured details on file
- 30
- Category fitHow well it matches its listed category
- 70
- FreshnessHow recently we last checked our sources
- 30
Last checked against sources 18 June 2026.
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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