A value-for-money wine bar in the heart of the CBD might seem like an impossible ask but the folks behind Hermitage Quality Wines have made it a reality. This intimate spot has none of the usual pretences of a wine bar and instead feels like a cosy bistro serving comfort food and affordably priced bottles – all with warm, genial service that makes this place feel like a second home.
Peruse its menu of hearty mains like the beef rendang pie ($14), Thai green curry ($18) and beef stew ($18). It's an eclectic mix but the focus here is on keeping you well-fed and happy. Make jolly with wines from $8 a glass and bottles from $35. And because this joint refuses to be pigeonholed, you'll also find coffee from $4 – perfect for the midday pick-me-up.