Clover
Richmond, Melbourne
Bar in Melbourne, Australia
Book with PearlWhy go
Clover is the Richmond choice for a relaxed Melbourne drinks plan with a credible wine focus and easy group appeal. Pick it over a city cocktail room when Swan Street location, flexible timing, and a casual atmosphere matter more than ceremony or hotel-bar polish.
About Clover
Clover is a Melbourne option for a casual outing, with daily hours and confirmed Star Wine List recognition in 2026. The details are direct: it is open from 12 PM daily, closes at 10 PM Sunday through Thursday, and stays open until 11 PM on Friday and Saturday. The dress code is casual, so it suits plans that do not need a formal setting.
Melbourne ease, Star Wine List recognition
The clearest reason to consider Clover is its Star Wine List recognition in 2026. That gives the venue a confirmed point of distinction without needing to overstate the format, menu, service style, or atmosphere. For readers comparing Melbourne options, Clover is best understood through the facts that are available: daily opening, casual dress, and a recognized wine-list credential.
The crowd fit should be judged practically. Clover may suit a relaxed Melbourne plan where flexible timing matters, especially because it opens daily from 12 PM and runs into the evening every night. If the brief is more formal, compare it with The Lyall Bar before committing. If the group simply wants a casual Melbourne venue with a Star Wine List mention, Clover remains a clear option.
Who should choose it over other city venues
Choose Clover when a Melbourne venue with casual dress and broad daily hours is the priority. The schedule makes it easier to consider for earlier starts, weeknights, or later Friday and Saturday plans, without relying on claims about a specific menu or service format. It is a practical listing rather than one that should be built around invented details.
For broader planning, the city guides may help with comparison: Our full Melbourne bars guide, Our full Melbourne restaurants guide, Our full Melbourne hotels guide, Our full Melbourne wineries guide, and Our full Melbourne experiences guide. In that context, Clover is a Melbourne venue with confirmed daily hours, casual dress, and 2026 Star Wine List recognition.
The verdict: consider Clover for a casual Melbourne plan where flexible hours and a confirmed Star Wine List credential matter. Do not rely on assumptions about cuisine, pricing, booking policy, service style, or specific drinks beyond the recognition noted above. Its confirmed strengths are simple: daily opening, casual dress, and a recognized wine-list distinction.
Planning details
- Location
- 193 Swan St, Richmond VIC 3121, Australia
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- clover.wine
- Phone
- +61 3 9421 2645
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Clover presents a quietly confident, product-first atmosphere where restraint is the aesthetic choice. Rather than leaning on loud decor or signage, the room is designed so the wine list becomes the focal point; seating is arranged to direct attention to the bottle display and the bar. The effect is refined and understated: conversations orbit the bottles and the producers rather than the room. For guests who prefer measured, contemplative evenings with a strong wine focus, Clover reads as a sophisticated, low-key counterpoint to Swan Street’s more boisterous offerings.
Best For
Clover suits evenings when the point of going out is the wine itself. It’s an ideal stop for people who want to explore lesser-known artisan producers—either solo with a by-the-glass pour or with a small group who enjoy comparing notes. The venue’s design nudges drinkers toward tasting and conversation about provenance and producers, so it’s particularly well matched to quiet date nights, focused wine-led meetups and anyone prioritising discovery over background spectacle. Expect an attentive, unflashy environment geared toward evening drinking.
Ordering Tips
Treat the list as the destination: the bottle display and bar are central to the experience, so sit close if you want to engage with the selection. Staff are likely the best guides to the smaller, artisan producers featured; ask for context around names you don’t recognise and request recommendations that match your taste or curiosity. Because the program concentrates on less-common producers, be open to tasting unfamiliar varietals and regions—the bar rewards inquisitive ordering and conversational discovery rather than defaulting to familiar labels.
Venue details
Ambiance
Warm and inviting with cosy brown tones, communal tables, banquette seating, and a buzzy convivial atmosphere.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Format
At the Bar
- Bar Category
- Wine Bar
- Late Night
- Closes by Midnight
Signature Pours
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Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 193 Swan St, Richmond VIC 3121, Australia
Planning details
Location
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- Der Raum, Notable alternative
- Royal Saxon, Notable alternative
- Coe & Coe, Notable alternative
- Lilac Wine, Notable alternative
- The Lyall Bar, Notable alternative
Bar context
How Clover compares in Melbourne
Clover is the practical Richmond choice in this set: easier and more casual than Der Raum, with a stronger wine-bar signal than a general neighbourhood pub. Choose Clover when the group wants a credible drinks list without making the bar the whole point of the night.
Lilac Wine is the more direct cross-shop for wine-focused drinkers in Melbourne, while The Lyall Bar is the better fit for a quieter, more polished hotel-style setting. Clover wins on relaxed Richmond energy; The Lyall Bar wins when comfort and a calmer room matter more.
If Clover is not convenient, Royal Saxon and Coe & Coe are broader alternatives rather than direct replacements. Use them when location drives the decision; stay with Clover when the brief is Swan Street, wine, and an easy social crowd.
Around this place
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Compare Clover
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Clover | Melbourne | Star Wine Lists 2026 |
| Der Raum | Melbourne | No published awards |
| Royal Saxon | Richmond | No published awards |
| Coe & Coe | Cremorne | No published awards |
| Lilac Wine | Melbourne | No published awards |
| The Lyall Bar | Melbourne | No published awards |
How Clover Melbourne compares with similar nearby venues.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Clover good for groups?
Its confirmed hours are 12 PM to 10 PM Sunday through Thursday and 12 PM to 11 PM on Friday and Saturday.
Do I need a reservation at Clover?
Clover is open daily, with later closing at 11 PM on Friday and Saturday, but booking policy and peak-time availability should be checked directly with the venue.
What's the crowd like at Clover?
The confirmed dress code is casual, and the venue is in Melbourne with daily hours from 12 PM.
