Old Richmond Cellars

Richmond's specialist bottle shop with rare Japanese beers, curated whisky, and expert owners.

A very small, cramped bottle shop on Victoria Street in Richmond with a distinctive specialist character. The tight space is compensated by a curated, expert selection that larger retailers lack. Described as a local gem. staff are knowledgeable and genuinely helpful rather than transactional. The shop has a personality, with tempting treats at the counter and a loyal repeat customer base.

Rare Japanese beers not widely available in Melbourne. Yebisu, Hitachino, Echigo, Happoshu regularly stocked. Specialist Japanese whisky range with expert owner guidance. Online ordering with delivery (including interstate. one reviewer received well-packed delivery in Brisbane). Hard-to-find imported spirits and beers sourced on request. Compact size means a genuinely curated selection rather than a standard bottle shop.

Not a restaurant. specialist import bottle shop. Strong Japanese beer and spirits curation gives it a distinct Japanese-import character, but it stocks widely across styles and origins.

Competitive pricing on imported beers and wines noted by multiple reviewers. Good prices on top-quality spirits. One negative review flagged expired products. worth checking dates on purchases. The specialist stock commands a slight premium in some areas but is generally considered fair for the rarity of what's available.

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