Double Bay Has a Slick New Wine Bar

Wine aficionados of Double Bay, we’d like to introduce you to a new friend. Meet MISTELLE, a just-opened wine bar on Kiaora Lane. Envision a Parisian bistro re-imagined as a cool New York bar, and you’ve got the general idea. The most impressive feature about the bar, however, is the drinks list, where you’ll discover hard-to-find drops from all over the planet.

You’re encouraged to order by the glass. Firstly, so you can try more than one. Secondly, so you can get some excellent matches happening with the Mediterranean-inspired menu, which has been created by head chef Frederick Booms. Everything is premium quality, from the grass-fed and locally-cured meats and sustainably-caught seafood to the seasonal veggies.

The genius behind this operation is Alicia Wadsworth. After fourteen years in the hospitality biz, she's decided to combine her “particular fondness for French culture and their appreciation of quality food and wine” with the “slick modern ways of New York’s food scene” to create MISTELLE. Wadsworth brings an impressive stack of study to her new baby, including a stints at Gastronomicom wine school in the Languedoc, France, the Wine & Spirit Education Trust, and the Sydney Wine Academy. She’s also part of Commanderie du Bordeaux, an organisation dedicated to bringing Bordeaux wines to the wider world.

Meanwhile, Nina Maya has taken care of the slick interior. There’s seating for 100, with varied indoor and outdoor arrangements catering to solo travellers, pairs and groups.

MISTELLE is located at 16 Kiaora Lane, Double Bay. It’s open Tuesday to Friday, 11am - midnight, Saturday 9am - midnight, and Sunday 9am - 10pm.