Pouring artisanal, low-intervention drops sourced from small producers around the globe, this French-style wine bar and daytime café offers a focused curation of natural and terroir-driven bottles that set it apart from standard local lists. Mornings start early at 7am with coffee, pastries, fresh baguettes, and light French bites, before the room dims at 4pm for wine by the glass and shared wine bar fare. It suits anyone looking to explore characterful, unhurried natural wines, with options for private tasting sessions and function bookings for groups of up to 35.
You will find it tucked away off a private drive inside a carpark at 104 Richmond Road in Grey Lynn, giving the rustic, industrial space an intimate, speakeasy feel. Seating is limited indoors, so table bookings are strongly advised for evening visits, which run in two-hour sessions; group bookings carry a minimum spend depending on the day. We hear their online bottle retail is temporarily paused while awaiting an off-licence update, though the bar and café are fully open and accept Bare Wine gift cards. Our pick in Grey Lynn for lingering over an adventurous natural drop.