Young’s Wine Rooms

Hawthorn East's wine-forward neighbourhood restaurant with share plates and a stunning courtyard.

A beautiful converted space with high ceilings, exposed brick, classy crockery, and a stunning green courtyard with soft lighting. Warm and intimate enough for a date, yet spacious enough for functions of 30+. The kitchen-facing bar stools offer a front-row view of food preparation. Music at a conversational level. ideal for catching up.

Extensive, curated wine list with knowledgeable sommeliers who pair wines to each course. Chef's Selection set menu offers excellent value for a multi-course experience. Semi-private bar area available for group functions. Outdoor courtyard with greenery and atmospheric lighting. Named bar staff noted repeatedly for bespoke cocktail creativity.

Modern European in sensibility. Italian-influenced with risotto, pasta, burrata, and focaccia anchoring the menu, but not strictly Italian. Broader European wine culture informs the experience. The venue character reflects a European wine-room aesthetic.

Positioned at the premium end for the area. around $100 per head for a full evening including wine. A minority of reviewers find it overpriced; the majority consider the quality and portion sizes justified. The Chef's Selection set menu is flagged repeatedly as particularly good value.

Summary drafted with AI from public reviews.