Gracie

Hardware Lane's intimate sake and wine bar with Japanese-inspired small plates and a cosy, moody interior.

Cosy and intimate with a moody, well-styled interior that feels tucked away from the bustle of Hardware Lane. Low-key lofi energy with good music. Small enough that every table gets attention, large enough to host a group without feeling cramped. A place designed for lingering. reviewers consistently intend one drink and stay for four.

Melbourne Food and Wine Festival participant. Curated sake tasting flights including infused varieties (black tea and bergamot, cherry and pomegranate, brown rice genmaishu). Local Melbourne sake flight option. Takeaway wine and sake retail from the cellar. Non-alcoholic cocktail alternatives available. Small snack menu stops at varying times. check before arriving for late-night food.

Genuine curation of Japanese sake. staff knowledgeable about varieties, origins, and flavour profiles. Not a superficial sake menu; the tasting flights are led by informed staff who explain each pour. The Japanese snack menu complements the sake focus without pretension.

Mid-to-higher price point. a noted surcharge applies when drinking in vs taking away (one reviewer flagged a significant markup on bottles consumed in-house). Most reviewers find the experience worth it for unique sake flights and the atmosphere. Positioned as a treat rather than everyday.

Summary drafted with AI from public reviews.