The Recreation Bistro x Bottleshop

The Recreation Bistro x Bottleshop is located at 162-170 Queens Parade, Fitzroy North, Melbourne, Victoria.

The venue has a lovely front bar that has been left untouched by developers and has been turned into various operations over the years, all serving the dark arts of hospitality. The bistro offers smart pub dining without the pub, and the atmosphere is relaxed and welcoming. The constantly changing drinks list focuses on wines made by owner-operators "with skin in the game." Diners can drink in or take home the wines from the modern-style bottle shop. The bottle shop offers a searching, global, and local list of wines. The candy-pink Stuart Proud rosé has been a popular feature on the dog oval this summer. The bistro serves a variety of dishes, including vegetarian and gluten-free options. The menu changes regularly, and the food is made from fresh and locally sourced ingredients. The Sunday afternoon roasts and live bands are popular events at the bistro. The venue is open from Monday to Tuesday from 5 pm to 11 pm, Wednesday to Saturday from 12 pm to 11 pm, and Sunday from 1 pm to 9 pm.