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    Le Splendide, Bar in Melbourne
    Bar
    Star Wine List 2026

    Le Splendide

    South Yarra, Melbourne

    Bar in Melbourne, Australia

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    The Read

    Price

    $50–100per person

    Why go

    Le Splendide is a South Yarra wine-bar pick for a glass-led evening rather than a full dinner plan. Star Wine List recognition in 2026 gives the drinks side a credible signal, but treat the food as support unless current venue materials give you a menu reason to go harder.

    About Le Splendide

    Le Splendide is a Melbourne venue with evening and afternoon opening hours from Wednesday to Sunday, and it is closed on Monday and Tuesday. The strongest confirmed planning details are practical ones: smart casual dress code, Star Wine List recognition in 2026, and opening hours that run to midnight from Wednesday through Saturday.

    Choose it with details in mind

    The clearest confirmed signal is Star Wine List recognition in 2026, which makes Le Splendide relevant for guests who care about the wine side of a night out.

    For a first visit, use the confirmed hours as the anchor: Wednesday and Thursday from 4:30 PM to midnight, Friday and Saturday from 2 PM to midnight, and Sunday from 2 PM to 10 PM. It can be considered before or after dinner from the Melbourne restaurants guide, or while planning a stay through the Melbourne hotels guide.

    Who should put it on the shortlist

    Put Le Splendide on the shortlist if the confirmed hours, smart casual dress code, and 2026 Star Wine List recognition fit the occasion.

    Melbourne has many alternatives if the night needs a defined food format, a destination cocktail program, or a clearly advertised group setup. Le Splendide is in Melbourne with smart casual dress, midweek-to-weekend service, and wine-list recognition. If the timing does not work, use our full Melbourne bars guide to keep the plan moving.

    For broader planning, Melbourne coverage can help split the night by category, from restaurants and bars to hotels and experiences. When comparing Le Splendide with other venues, rely on confirmed details rather than assuming matching hours, formats, menus, or services across different places.

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    Recognition and awards1 source
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    Planning details

    Hours
    Monday: Closed · Tuesday: Closed
    Location
    9 Toorak Rd, South Yarra VIC 3141, Australia
    Bar contextMelbourne, Australia
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    The take

    The Take

    The Vibe

    Le Splendide reads as a distinctly intimate French room that favors close attention over spectacle. The small scale creates a seductive, romantic tone where the wine list functions as the principal voice. The address settles into a quieter register with a polished, warmly focused charm that comes from restraint. The result is an elegant, quietly confident space that rewards guests who relish close service and serious wine choices.

    Best For

    This venue is best experienced in the evening when its focused wine program and intimate room align with more deliberate dining. It suits couples on a date night and wine-minded diners who prefer a quieter, attentive environment. The small scale and list make it a good pick for special occasions that favor intimacy, or for anyone seeking a concise, thoughtfully constructed French menu paired with considered wine selections.

    Ordering Tips

    Let the wine list lead: engage staff about bottle or pairing recommendations. Opt for selections from canonical French regions, Burgundy and the Loire, and ask for guidance toward lesser-known producers if you want to explore. Given the intimate scale, consider booking a table and arriving prepared to enjoy a paced, conversation-friendly meal.

    Venue details

    Ambiance

    Wood-panelled, softly lit space with tasselled club chairs, luxurious rugs, and opulent French decor fostering conversation and comfort.

    Tags

    Vibe

    ElegantCozyIntimate

    Best For

    Date NightCasual HangoutSpecial Occasion

    Experience

    Speakeasy

    Format

    Seated BarLounge Seating

    At the Bar

    Bar Category
    Wine Bar
    Late Night
    Closes by Midnight
    Know before you go

    Know Before You Go

    Getting there
    9 Toorak Rd, South Yarra VIC 3141, Australia

    Planning details

    Hours

    Monday
    Closed
    Tuesday
    Closed
    Wednesday
    4:30 PM–12 AM
    Thursday
    4:30 PM–12 AM
    Friday
    2 PM–12 AM
    Saturday
    2 PM–12 AM
    Sunday
    2–10 PM

    Location

    9 Toorak Rd, South Yarra VIC 3141, Australia · Directions

    Recognition and awards

    Also consider

    Also Consider

    • The Lyall Bar, Notable alternative
    • Lucky Penny Chapel Street, Notable alternative
    • Leonards House of Love, Notable alternative
    • Maker and Monger - Melbourne Cheese Shop, Notable alternative
    • Lilac Wine, Notable alternative
    Bar context

    How it compares in Melbourne

    Choose Le Splendide over Lucky Penny Chapel Street when the night needs a wine-led South Yarra address and a tighter, more adult pace. Lucky Penny Chapel Street is the easier pick for a casual Chapel Street plan, while Le Splendide makes more sense when the wine list is the point of the booking.

    The Lyall Bar is the better cross-shop if you want hotel-bar polish and a more composed setting. Le Splendide is the sharper choice for a dedicated wine-bar mood; The Lyall Bar is safer when the group wants comfort, service rhythm, and a room that feels less like a neighborhood drop-in.

    For food-led grazing, Maker and Monger - Melbourne Cheese Shop has the clearer reason to order seriously. For a looser night, Leonards House of Love is the more social bet. Lilac Wine is the closest peer for readers deciding between wine-bar energy and dinner-adjacent drinking; pick Le Splendide when South Yarra convenience matters more.

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    Le Splendide Melbourne and similar venues
    VenueLocationAwards
    Le SplendideMelbourne
    Star Wine Lists 2026
    The Lyall BarMelbourneNo published awards
    Lucky Penny Chapel StreetSouth YarraNo published awards
    Leonards House of LoveSouth YarraNo published awards
    Maker and Monger - Melbourne Cheese ShopSouth YarraNo published awards
    Lilac WineMelbourneNo published awards

    How Le Splendide Melbourne compares with similar nearby venues.

    FAQ

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Does Le Splendide have happy hour deals?

    No happy hour details are available here for Le Splendide, so plan around its confirmed opening hours instead: Wednesday and Thursday from 4:30 PM to midnight, Friday and Saturday from 2 PM to midnight, and Sunday from 2 PM to 10 PM. It is closed on Monday and Tuesday.

    Is Le Splendide good for a date?

    Le Splendide may suit a date if the confirmed details fit your plan: Melbourne location, smart casual dress code, 2026 Star Wine List recognition, and evening hours from Wednesday through Saturday, plus Sunday afternoon-to-evening service.