Bar in Melbourne, Australia

Clover

100Pearl Points

Wine-first, Richmond-ready

About Clover

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.

Clover is a Melbourne option for a casual outing, with daily hours and confirmed Star Wine List recognition in 2026. The verified 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 verified 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 verified 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 unverified 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 unverified 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clover good for groups?

Clover may suit a casual Melbourne plan, but specific group capacity and seating details are not verified. Its confirmed hours are 12 PM to 10 PM Sunday through Thursday and 12 PM to 11 PM on Friday and Saturday.

Does Clover have happy hour deals?

Happy hour details are not verified. The confirmed information is that Clover has Star Wine List recognition in 2026, a casual dress code, and daily hours. Check the venue's official channels for current offers or pricing.

Do I need a reservation at Clover?

Reservation requirements are not verified. 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?

Specific crowd details are not verified. The confirmed dress code is casual, and the venue is in Melbourne with daily hours from 12 PM.

Location

193 Swan St, Richmond VIC 3121, Australia

Melbourne, Australia

Compare Clover

Recognized Venues: Clover and Peers

Venue	Awards
Clover	Star Wine List (2026)
Der Raum
Royal Saxon
Coe & Coe
Lilac Wine
The Lyall Bar

Comparable nearby venues by cuisine and price for this tier.

Also Consider

Der Raum, Notable alternative
Royal Saxon, Notable alternative
Coe & Coe, Notable alternative
Lilac Wine, Notable alternative
The Lyall Bar, Notable alternative

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.