Olivine Wine Bar at Pentridge

Amazing architecture from the 1850s! Fantastic to have high quality cocktails, delicious finger food that was well-presented along with kind and friendly service by smiling and talkative staff. Book a table in a former cell! The place is oozing character from the brickwork, blue stone walls, old wooden doors and metal bars. The interiors are Art Deco in style (1920s-1930s). Very nice contrast with the old Victorian building. Very grand space and cozy at night with warm lighting. Thanks for having us, we enjoyed the top quality dishes and the options on the menu. Everything was flawless! We will be back 😁

Beautiful, stylish, elegant and fun! We drank and dined in a cell! The meal was to die for! The steak, oysters, scollops and bread were delicious!! Honestly!! I’ll be back!!! The staff were so much fun and really took care of us. This is a fantastic bar!!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Unique wine bar with great vibes! Checked out Olivine Wine Bar in Melbourne and really enjoyed the overall experience. The red wine and oysters were both spot-on – fresh, flavorful, and paired really well. I also tried the steak, and while I appreciate the effort, the flavor wasn’t quite for me – a bit unusual and not what I expected. But hey, you win some, you learn some! What really stood out was the atmosphere. The interior gives off serious “cool, underground jail” vibes 😂 – and somehow, it totally works! Super fun and definitely a memorable setting. Perfect for a chill night out with something a little different. Would come back for the wine and the vibe!

What a unique experience! Set within the old prison cells converted into beautiful little private dining/drinking areas. We enjoyed a couple of glasses of wine from both Italy and Australia which were perfect. Great place for a special occasion set in an amazing atmosphere. I’ll be back for sure.

Olivine has been beautifully designed around the old Pentridge Jail, and the atmosphere was both opulent & historical. The cocktails were unique & delicious but our evening was made by the friendly staff, especially Lucas who explained how to re-create the delicious almond gin cocktail. We’ll be back for sure!

The staff were very attentive, and the cocktails tasted great. The oysters and scallops were lovely but we didn’t love the Burrata. Tomatoes aren’t in season so this is a mistake on our behalf. The Pork Terrine tasted good but the sweetness of the brioche didn’t pair well with it or the pickles. The entire experience was honestly great and the building was cool to check out. It was nice to be able to have a couple of well made cocktails before our film too.

We’ve visited this place several times and generally enjoy the atmosphere. After dinner, we visited and ordered some drinks and dessert here. While paying at the counter, the staff member asked if everything was fine. I mentioned that everything was good except for the whiskey on the rocks—it was served with small ice cubes, whereas a single large cube would have been better. He responded, “A big ice cube costs three dollars. That’s for premium whiskey.” I asked, “How premium? How much is it?” “Forty-five dollars,” he said. O, ok. I ordered 25 dollars whiskey. Funny. When I was speaking about the quality of the product, and the experience, he chose to speak about cost. In that moment, the service felt diminished—reduced to being as “premium” as a $45 whiskey. No good experience, won’t go anymore.

My friend and I had a very interesting and memorable experience at Olivine Wine Bar recently. The ambience is cosy with sense of privacy. The service was great. Our host Claudia was very tentative and she gave us some excellent recommendations. The wine list is quite extensive with a great selection for different budgets. The quality of wine is top notch as well! I would recommend this place for all the wine lovers.