The tentacles of cool bar culture have stretched all the way to Merimbula, where Bar Superette echoes Parisian style with a diverse, sophisticated wine list in the company of fine French cheeses and steak frites.
While it’s impressive to have the physical wine list in your hands with more than 450 bottles on offer, it’s always worth asking the sommelier for a recommendation. They’ll be sure to surprise you.
The centrepiece is an eclectic list of more than 450 bottles of wine, with about 20 offerings by the glass, and the added attraction of random and rare bottles being poured regularly. “It’s a list that leans to the left, but it still caters for everyone, with an even spread of local and imported wines,” explains Pennefather.
Rounding out the classic wine bar styling in this 45-seat space is a food offering based around classic European bistro influences – a large deli selection of meats, cheeses and tinned fish, along with a petit bistro menu running six nights, serving small plates (think croquettes and sticky lamb ribs), snacks and steak frites.
“Our venue is based on the walk-in vibe, with reservations only taken between 5pm and 9pm for the petit bistro. It works for us and the customers.”
Completing the mood is a child soundtrack, courtesy of a full vinyl DJ setup. “The disks are spinning every day. Funk, soul and Hip-Hop are the main sounds on rotation.” It all helps to make the drinks slide down easily.
One of the region’s great restaurants, with a deep exploration of the best of local produce and wine, Charred is built around Lucifer, their custom charcoal stove, and the talents of chef Liam O’Brien and sommelier David Collins. Go immersive for the tasting menu, or perch at the bar to snack and pick through the vast wine list, with around 40 available by the glass.
Fratelli Paradiso’s founders, brothers Giovanni and Enrico Paradiso, and Marco Ambrosino, all hail from Melbourne (like Sydney’s other favourite adopted Italian-Australian son, Maurizio Terzini), but decided to make the move north to open their iconic Potts Point restaurant in 2001. Today, Fratelli Paradiso is unarguably one of Sydney’s modern institutions, as it eases towards completing…
After falling in love with Byron Bay, James Audas and Tom Sheer initially decided to open a natural wine shop – Venue Luna Wine Store – but were then inspired by its instant success to also open a combined wine bar and restaurant, directly opposite the shop. The new venue, Bar Heather, which opened in 2022, drew inspiration from all of the owner’s favourite venues from around the world. Parisian bars were definitely an influence, but Bar Heather’s point of difference is its very particular focus.
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