Olivine
Coburg, Melbourne
Bar in Melbourne, Australia
Book with PearlWhy go
Olivine is worth booking when the room is part of the plan: a moodily lit Coburg wine bar with velvet booths set inside former prison cells. It suits dates, intimate catch-ups, and wine-led evenings better than large groups or diners who need a clearly published food-led format before committing.
About Olivine
Olivine is a Melbourne venue with a listed price of $70 per person, smart casual dress, and opening hours from Tuesday to Saturday. The confirmed schedule is 5–10 PM Tuesday to Thursday, 5–10:30 PM Friday, and 2–10:30 PM Saturday; it is closed Monday and Sunday. Those details make it best planned on days when the venue is open, rather than as a Sunday or Monday option.
Use the $70 per person price point, the smart casual dress code, and the posted hours as the core decision points when deciding whether Olivine fits your Melbourne plans.
Plan around the confirmed hours, price, and dress code
Olivine’s confirmed opening pattern is concentrated from Tuesday to Saturday. Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday run from 5–10 PM, Friday runs from 5–10:30 PM, and Saturday runs from 2–10:30 PM. It is closed on Monday and Sunday. If timing is the deciding factor, Friday and Saturday provide the latest listed closing time, while Saturday is the only day with afternoon hours.
The dress code is smart casual, so it is reasonable to dress neatly without treating the visit as a formal occasion. For broader trip planning around the city, ’s full Melbourne bars guide, Melbourne restaurants guide, Melbourne hotels guide, Melbourne wineries guide, and Melbourne experiences guide are better tools for building the rest of the night.
Good choice when the practical details fit your plans
At $70 per person, Olivine is easiest to assess as a planned Melbourne stop where the listed price and hours work for your schedule.
Do not rely on claims about specific dishes, drinks, awards, service format, or dietary arrangements when deciding whether to go. The grounded planning facts are direct: Olivine is in Melbourne, the listed price is $70 per person, the dress code is smart casual, and the opening days are Tuesday through Saturday.
Planning details
- Location
- 1 Pentridge Blvd, Coburg VIC 3058, Australia
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- olivinewinebar.com.au
- Phone
- +61 3 9100 9116
Venue details
Ambiance
Plush, moodily lit and atmospheric, with velvet-clad booths inside former prison cells, creating a sophisticated, romantic and slightly dramatic setting focused on intimate conversation and serious wine appreciation.
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Vibe
Best For
Experience
Format
At the Bar
- Bar Category
- Wine Bar
- Late Night
- Closes by Midnight
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 1 Pentridge Blvd, Coburg VIC 3058, Australia
Planning details
Location
1 Pentridge Blvd, Coburg VIC 3058, Australia · Directions
Also consider
Where to look if Olivine does not fit
If Coburg is inconvenient, start with Agostino for a more central Melbourne option. If the goal is simply to compare bar atmospheres, scan Pallino Bar or Mr Wilkinson before committing.
Bar context
How Olivine compares in Melbourne
Choose Olivine when Coburg is the right base and the Pentridge setting matters to the night. Against Agostino, it reads as the lower-friction option: easier to approach, but with fewer public signals around food, drinks, price, and recognition.
TAVERNA, Joanie's Baretto, Pallino Bar, and Mr Wilkinson are better cross-shops if the plan is driven by a particular bar mood rather than a Coburg address. Olivine is the practical choice for easy booking and a distinct precinct; Agostino is the safer Melbourne comparison for a more central-feeling night.
Around this place
Discover more on Pearl
Unlock the full Olivine guide in Pearl, including awards, comparisons, FAQs, planning details, and nearby places.
Compare Olivine
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Olivine | Melbourne | No published awards |
| TAVERNA | Brunswick East | No published awards |
| Joanie's Baretto | Thornbury | No published awards |
| Pallino Bar | Thornbury | No published awards |
| Agostino | Melbourne | No published awards |
| Mr Wilkinson | Brunswick | No published awards |
How Olivine Melbourne compares with similar nearby venues.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the best time to go to Olivine?
Friday or Saturday gives you the latest closing time, with hours listed until 10:30 PM. Tuesday through Thursday runs 5–10 PM, and Saturday also has afternoon hours from 2 PM. Olivine is in Melbourne.
Is Olivine good for a date?
That depends on the kind of date you are planning. The details are a $70 per person price point, smart casual dress, and Tuesday-to-Saturday opening hours, so it can work if those practical details fit your plans in Melbourne.
Is Olivine worth the prices?
Use the verified $70 per person price point as the benchmark.
Do I need a reservation at Olivine?
Because Olivine has specific listed opening hours from Tuesday to Saturday and is closed Monday and Sunday, it is sensible to confirm availability through the venue before you go.
Is the food good at Olivine?
The confirmed planning information is the $70 per person price point, smart casual dress code, Melbourne location, and listed opening hours.
Is Olivine open late?
Olivine is open until 10:30 PM on Friday and Saturday. Tuesday to Thursday closes at 10 PM, Saturday opens at 2 PM, and the venue is closed on Monday and Sunday.
