Best Wine Lists Venue Type 2025

• Cuisine: Modern Australian
• Sommelier: Xavier Vigier
• Number of Wines: 1366
• Wines by the Glass: 171
• Wine Price by the Glass: $$$

So often, the great wines of the world seem almost mythical. They're things that drinkers dream about, but so rarely get to experience. Yet the astonishing list from Circl Wine House resets what is accessible. Led by a truly sublime offering of wines by the glass, which is gleefully heavy with famous 'unicorns', there is eye-watering depth throughout this list. You can start with the wonderfully well contextualised Champagne offering, take a flight of rare rosé and end up with a dive into magnificent rare old Australian Shiraz. What a journey!

• Cuisine: Modern Australian
• Sommelier: Karen Gough
• Number of Wines: 600+
• Wines by the Glass: 54
• Wine Price by the Glass: $$

Every turn a surprise with this list! Anchored by an extensive Western Australian selection, this list is bolstered with Australian icons, as well as lesser-known wines and incredibly thoughtful global inclusions. The list is richly decorated with detailed notes which bring producers and their wines to life. There are so many highlights within this list, and every kind of drinker is included and warmly invited to drink within its pages.

• Cuisine: mediterranean
• Sommelier: Bridget Raffal, Eleanor Henderson
• Number of Wines: 652
• Wines by the Glass: 55
• Wine Price by the Glass: $$$

Detail, detail, detail . . . Where's Nick is full of impressive detail as it goes about exploring its Mediterranean patch with excitement and a real sense of discovery, daring and joy. These are sommeliers to trust, who don't mind challenging expectations as well as supporting quality makers from Australia and Europe with a strong emphasis on organic/biodynamic/no added sulphur/low intervention winemaking. It's easy to get hooked into the creative style categories such as Atlantica, Volcanic, A Love Letter To Friuli, Ancient Seabeds, Alpine Whites and loads more. But, to get the full kaleidoscope of flavours, colours, scents and more, go straight to wines by the glass, including Rare & Special offerings, which are mind-blowing. We might also add that this is a list that elevates sherry to a place it fully deserves but few go - it is enlightening and brave and helps define a wine list that leads.

• Cuisine: Modern Australian
• Sommelier: Addy Lam, Cristian Casarin
• Number of Wines: 645
• Wines by the Glass: 43
• Wine Price by the Glass: $$$

Each year, Woodcut just gets stronger and stronger. This year sees more wines listed and more wines served by the glass. The class, attention to detail and same excitement factor, remain. It starts off locally highlighting the wines of NSW and then swiftly casts the net wider and wider. Along the way, the path is made easy with introductions to celebrated regions and styles and producers worth noting such as Munda Wines, a First Nations winery, and a captivating winery spotlight on Tyrrell's with vintages going back to 2011. A wide tasting experience is offered, strong categories definitely worth exploring including Champagne, Iberian and Italian white wines, Piedmont, Burgundy and pinot noir.

• Cuisine: Modern Australian
• Sommelier: Aleksei Surikov
• Number of Wines: 195
• Wines by the Glass: 25
• Wine Price by the Glass: $$

A lovely, concise wine list, capable of guiding every diner, with a distinct flair, into the wonders of local and international classics and innovative wines. It's an unpretentious and well-curated collection of wines where the sommelier's mark is felt on every page. There is also a healthy selection of non-alcoholic drinks and wines, a clear testament to the fact that the diner's experience is paramount here. However, don't be misled by the overall young and vibrant vibe of this list. Aside from the latest vintages, you can find the odd "piece of history". 1992 Philipponnat 'Clos Des Goisses' anyone?

• Cuisine: Casual Modern Australian
• Sommelier: Trent Everitt
• Number of Wines: 550
• Wines by the Glass: 23
• Wine Price by the Glass: $$$

Besk, named Pub of The Year in the 2025 WA Good Food Guide awards, sets a high bar with its impressive glass list: with the exception of sparkling (for practical reasons), order by the glass, half bottle or whole bottle. There's some 25 beers on tap, too, craft pours sourced from WA, NZ and even Japan, and an extensive collection of spirits — the whisky selection is especially slick. The 550-bottle strong wine offering is clearly bolstered by the presence of an on-site wine shop, with an eclectic selection for all tastes and budgets.