Sydney’s northern beaches got a major addition to its booze game when Winona Wine opened its doors last year. The specialty bottle shop on Pittwater Road better resembles an art gallery than your local bottle-o. 

P&V Wines & Liquor Merchant is an inner west gem, thanks to the team behind Mary’s and wine expert Mike Bennie. Here, the team sources small-batch everything, from organic wines and local beer to bespoke spirits. 

At Bayswater Fine Wines, the staff’s legit knowledge and true passion for wine makes it an eastern suburbs winner. Its split level bottle shop is also a sight to behold in its own right.

Set right on the beach with views aplenty, Balmoral Cellars has been one of Sydney’s best bottle shops since 1951. The current owner has run the shop for 20 years now, and he’s a local expert on all things wine.

Next time you’re in Bondi, don’t miss the chance to mosey up Campbell Parade to Ben Buckler Cellars. Locals know this bottle shop as a wall-to-wall wine haven, with a wide range of both Australian and imported wines on offer. 

Opened way back in 1956, The Oak Barrel is one of the oldest independent bottle shops in Sydney. And its undeniably impressive stock makes it a CBD go-to after a big day at work or if you’re heading to lunch with your colleagues. 

Cronulla’s Bottlo’Briens is a local hero for all things booze. Starting with craft beer, the Sydney bottle shop always has the latest and greatest — at the moment, that includes The Grifter‘s entire range.

This proudly family-owned Sydney bottle shop is passionate about all things local — from craft beer to organic wines. Having recently moved around the corner to a bigger storefront along Booth Street, the shop is a true champion of natural drops.

The Tom’s Cellars slogan is ‘a journey through wine’, and that’s exactly what you’ll go on during any visit to this shop. The business is run by husband and wife duo Tom and Vanessa Mazzei, who now boast two locations.

Mona Vale’s Pittwater Cellars is known for its top-notch customer service and wide variety of wines. And those include a focus on non-alcoholic varieties, from the likes of McGuigan Wines Zero and Fizzero rosé.

Chiswick Cellars is another family-run operation, which celebrated 26 years in the business in 2020. Located on Blackwall Point Road, the small Sydney bottle shop boasts a friendly team that is more than happy to help you decide what to purchase.