St-Germain Wine Bar

St-Germain Wine Bar brings a French-influenced food and wine experience to a busy corner of Glenferrie Road in Hawthorn. It is designed for flexibility: drop in for a drink, settle in for lunch or dinner, or share a casual bite while catching up with friends. The venue offers a broad selection of local and international wines, available by the glass or bottle, alongside a menu that takes its cues from French dining without being limited to a single occasion.

The setting is central to the experience. Inside is a cosy dining room styled with the feel of a Parisian wine bar, while La Terrasse provides outdoor seating overlooking Glenferrie Road. The terrace is positioned for people-watching and is available throughout the day on a walk-in basis. Indoor bookings can be made for lunch and dinner, while casual drinks and food indoors are also welcome without a reservation. Together, the two spaces make St-Germain suitable for a planned meal, an afternoon graze or an impromptu drink.

The food offering includes a Thursday-to-Saturday Formule du Midi, available as a two- or three-course lunch menu. Another named feature is the Tuesday steak frites night, pairing a Great Northern grass-fed scotch fillet with pommes frites and béarnaise. Happy Hour runs from Tuesday to Saturday between 3pm and 6pm, adding another reason to visit in the afternoon or early evening. The site also describes a full French-inspired menu served from lunch through dinner, with options intended to suit everything from a small bite to a more substantial meal.

St-Germain’s identity is tied to its Hawthorn setting and its French connection. Owners Aurelien Bagou and Belinda Alexander created the venue to reflect the neighbourhood atmosphere of Paris’s Saint-Germain area while welcoming local and visiting diners. Bagou brings experience from Melbourne’s French dining scene, including his former Albert Park restaurant Chez Bagou, and both owners are Hawthorn residents. The result is a venue suited to friends meeting over wine, couples looking for a relaxed meal, or solo visitors wanting a drink and a seat with a view of Glenferrie Road. It is open from 3pm until late Tuesday and Wednesday, and from midday until late Thursday to Saturday.