They say wine is bottled poetry, cocktails are neat and craft beer makes us hoppy- but where can you try some of the best drops in the West?
Lovesick
Do late night cocktails and Asian-Australian fusion food make you tick? Head over to Lovesick!
This high-end cocktail and wine bar in Point Cook offers contemporary beer lines and an extensive spirit list. Sit back on a lux seat and sip a Crouching Tiger and devour fresh bao and dumplings. If you feel like a warming dish, trythe beef short rib paired with a full-bodied red.
Casa Cantina
Dónde es la peda? (Where is the party?) At Casa Cantina of course!
Werribee’s first late-night Mexican venue is an inviting space where the cocktails are icy, and the food is spicy. At Casa Cantina, you’ll find a carefully crafted cocktail list as well as the biggest tequila offering in the West! There’s also an excellent line-up of local and imported wines, beers, and spirits.
Prepare yourself for a culinary fiesta and try the prawn tostadas or the belly-pleasing beef quesa-birra tacos washed down with a classic margarita. Salud!
Shadowfax Winery
Dedicated to creating high quality, handcrafted wines, Shadowfax Winery is a must try for wine lovers!
The Shadowfax drinks list showcases both current releases and museum wines from the cellar, as well as a selection of premium craft beers from local Victorian breweries. Try the Minnow rosé,with a palate of peaches and cream. Or if you preferreds, you can’t more local than the single-vineyard K Road Shiraz.
You can also enjoy fine regional produce from local roasted cauliflower with romesco and smoked almonds to Otway Ranges pork belly and a range of wood fired pizzas!
HopHeads Point Cook
Serious about craft beer? Look no further than Hopheads Point Cook. From easy drinking to rare beer finds – this bar and bottle store is your one stop spot for excellent beer in Melbourne’s West.
Settle in at the bar and enjoy something new from their rotating tap list or find something to tempt you from the expansive fridges, filled with different beer styles.
You can even bring your own takeaway dinner to enjoy, with table bookings recommended.
Corked Wine Bar
Does the idea of carefully curated, local, and international drops take your fancy? Well, swirl your way into Corked Wine Bar.
Whether you’re a traditional wine purist or a lover of new age Australian varietals, Corked’s wine list caters to all tastes. Start off with a glass of NV Pasqua ‘Party Like An Italian’ Prosecco, with a hint of apple and delicate floral notes. Followed by a glass of 2021 Scotchmans Hill Pinot Noir from the Bellarine with red cherry and strawberry notes.
If you’re feeling peckish, complement your wine with a selection of cured meats, Artisan cheese, home-made dips, bread and more!
