Waxflower

Waxflower is a food and wine bar in Brunswick, Melbourne, built around three elements: seasonal food, considered drinks and vinyl. The venue’s food is led by Head Chef Dave Falvey, whose cooking takes a hybrid European and Peruvian-influenced approach. The style changes with the seasons and places an emphasis on quality produce from local suppliers, making the offering more about evolving ideas than a fixed signature dish.

Wine is a major focus. Waxflower’s list brings together local and international bottles, with an interest in terroir, minimal-intervention and natural winemaking. The venue also pays attention to how its producers farm, including efforts to avoid herbicides and pesticides. For guests who like exploring different styles and regions, the regularly changing list gives the wine offering a sense of movement rather than relying on a static selection.

The drinks menu extends beyond wine to cocktails, vermouth, liqueurs, whisky, aperitivo and digestivo, alongside taps and cans that rotate frequently and are mostly sourced from local independent breweries. Vinyl is part of the venue’s identity, giving the space a music-led edge without the website over-defining the atmosphere. Waxflower should suit diners who want a food-focused bar with a strong drinks programme, whether they are settling in over wine, trying a cocktail or dropping by for a rotating beer and a record-led night.