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How we read reviews →Hardware Lane wine bar with French bistro flair, standout steak frites and laneway people-watching.
Relaxed, stylish European-feeling wine bar with soft lighting and big windows; laneway tables suit people-watching while the inside is cosy and intimate, with small tables.
Extensive wine list with staff recommendations, plus cocktails such as Negroni and yuzu spritz, beer and spirits; daily specials on the wall, a small downstairs room and outdoor laneway seating; walk-ins only.
Reviewers repeatedly compare it to a French or European bar and bistro, citing French-leaning dishes, sauces and the wine bar atmosphere.
Most find the food and wine good value for a CBD laneway venue, though a few say weak drinks or a slow kitchen did not justify the price; one dinner for two with drinks and dessert reached about $200.
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