Olivine

Name: Olivine
Address: 1 Pentridge Blvd, Coburg, AU-VIC, Australia, 3058
Telephone: (03) 9100 9116
Price range: $41 to $100
Rating: 4.5

4.5

186 Reviews

$41 to $100

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2 people

23 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 2 times today

Great for fine wines
Good for special occasions
Romantic

Olivine wine bar is nestled inside of the 170-year-old heritage-listed bluestone walls of the former HM Pentridge Prison.

You will meet your host to guide you through this unconventional space, until you find yourself in velvet-clad, faintly lit booths. Hidden away, the only distraction here is our novel-like book of wine, your key to our walk in cellar.

Olivine is a place for all from the most passionate to those just beginning their journey of wine. Our list is written in a way that encourages you to sample different regions, we hope you'll come away with a few new favorites or some wines to add to the bucket list.

Walk-ins are subject to availability. Booth seating cannot be guaranteed but we aim to accommodate guest requests where we can.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$41 to $100
Cuisines
Wine Bar, Contemporary European, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
Hours of Operation
Tue–Thu 17:00–22:00 Fri 17:00–23:00 Sat 14:00–23:00
Phone number
(03) 9100 9116
Website
https://olivinewinebar.com.au/?utm_source=opentable&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_content=olivine
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Private party facilities
Olivine is nestled in an old citadel-like space built of hand-carved bluestone. Perfect for celebrations of any reason, the intimate spaces, intriguing atmosphere, and exceptional service of Olivine make it the perfect venue for your next get together.
Private party contact
our Private Event Coordinator: (03) 9100 9116

Location
1 Pentridge Blvd, Coburg, AU-VIC 3058
Area
Coburg
Cross Street
Champ Street and Pentridge Boulevard, enter via Pentridge precinct Piazza
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Route 19 Tram, Coburg train station.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Cobb Lane Sourdough, Cultured ButterA$4.00
Appellation Rock Oyster, Watermelon MignonetteA$6.00
Cantabrian Anchovies, Sourdough, Lemon CremeA$9.00
Warm Olives, Smoked Olive OilA$12.00
Burrata, Heirloom Tomatoes, Tomato OilA$19.00
Cured Spenser Gulf Kingfish Melon, Lovage DressingA$20.00
Salami Cotto, Iberico Bellota, Pickled ZucchiniA$17.00
Mediterranean Chicken Liver Pate, Muscat Jelly, Grilled BriocheA$19.00
Pork and Pistachio Terrine, House Made Pickle, Warm BriocheA$19.00
Olivine Fried Chicken, Spicy Tomato GlazeA$21.00
250g O'Connor Scotch Fillet, Horseradish, Mustard JusA$35.00
Fries, Parmesan, Wasabi MayoA$16.00
Crispy Brussel Sprouts, Soy GlazeA$12.00
Chocolate Brownie, Chocolate Cream, Jersey Milk Ice CreamA$16.00
Selection of Artisan Cheese, Lavosh, Fruit Toast, CondimentsA$36.00

What 186 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.5Service
4.8Ambience
4.2Value

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Melbourne
Innovative
Melbourne
Great for fine wines
Melbourne
Romantic
Inner City North
Innovative
Inner City North
Great for creative cocktails
Inner City North
Great for fine wines
Inner City North
Romantic
Inner City North
Good for special occasions
Inner City North
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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Olivine offers a "unique" dining experience with its "quirky" setting in refurbished prison cells. Guests rave about the "exceptional" service and "delicious" food, particularly the sourdough and pork liver. The atmosphere is "beautiful" and "sophisticated," making it perfect for a date night. A must-visit for wine enthusiasts!

186 Reviews

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Paul
Melbourne
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Unique dining experience. Fantastic little tables in the old prison cells. Loved it!
OlivineResponded 1 day ago
Hi Paul, Thank you for sharing your 5 Star review on your recent experience at Olivine Wine Bar. We're glad you had a great time & hope to welcome you back again soon. Kind Regards Tristin Ryan Bar Supervisor
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Jane
Melbourne
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 29 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My friends and I love this wine bar. The service is wonderful... friendly and attentive. The drinks and food is delicious... and the ambience is beautiful. Highly recommend!!!
OlivineResponded on 6 December 2024
Hi, thanks for taking the time to review Olivine. We appreciate your feedback and hope you dine with us again soon. Fabio P., Bar Manager
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Debra
Melbourne
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 23 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had a very enjoyable evening with a fantastic venue and great service. A hidden gem in Coburg. Make sure you book as this place is popular. We will be back.
OlivineResponded on 27 November 2024
Hi, thanks for taking the time to review Olivine. We appreciate your feedback and hope you dine with us again soon. Zoe E, Bar Supervisor
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Brett
Victoria
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 23 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A great place to have a quiet wine in a blue stone cell.
OlivineResponded on 27 November 2024
Hi, thanks for taking the time to review Olivine. We appreciate your feedback and hope you dine with us again soon. Zoe E, Bar Supervisor
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Bree
Melbourne
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on 21 November 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
I have dined and had drinks at Olivine on three occasions. Each time I hope the service will improve but after my third visit I feel compelled to write this review. I’m not sure if it’s the layout of the cells that makes the service so inattentive, just lack of staff, or just apathy. Whatever the reason, the service, sadly is terrible . I have brought local and interstate friends to Olivine to show off this gorgeous and unique bar. Wont be doing it again though as the service just doesn’t represent the great service I usually experience in the inner North.
OlivineResponded on 27 November 2024
Hi, Bree thanks for taking the time to review Olivine. We appreciate your feedback, I would like the opportunity to discuss this further with you and see how we can improve if that's okay? If this is something you are happy to do please reply to this message through Open Table. At Olivine we are always looking to improve our service and offering. Zoe E, Bar Supervisor
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HEIDI
Melbourne
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on 19 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food and cocktails were standout, there wasn’t a dish we didn’t enjoy (and we tried 3/4 of the menu!). The kingfish and chicken pâté were our favourites, and the oysters were really fresh and zingy. The service was efficient and friendly, and our food came out quickly. We agreed that next time we would choose a table in the bar over the main seating areas, as the converted ‘cells’ don’t get a lot of natural light. However, if you’re looking for something cozy and intimate these rooms certainly fit the brief!
OlivineResponded on 20 November 2024
Hi Heidi, thanks for taking the time to review Olivine. We appreciate your feedback and hope you dine with us again soon. Zoe E, Bar Supervisor
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Sue
Tropical QLD
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 30 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The whole experience was amazing. From our greeting, the service, the food and the check out. We were not rushed, suggestions were spot on, especially with the wine (thank you) and the selections suited everyone.
OlivineResponded on 31 October 2024
Hi, thanks for taking the time to review Olivine. We appreciate your feedback and hope you dine with us again soon. Zoe E, Bar Supervisor
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Kirsten
Melbourne
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 25 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Consistently fabulous! Great atmosphere, service, drinks and food. One of my new favourite places - thank you Olivine!
OlivineResponded on 30 October 2024
Hi Kirsten, thanks for taking the time to review us here at Olivine. We appreciate your feedback and hope to see you again soon! Zoe E, Bar Supervisor
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Lucas
Melbourne
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 19 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My girlfriend and I went to celebrate her birthday on a Saturday night. I don’t usually write reviews but the experience was incredible. We sat in the booth (old cell) and it was very nicely presented. The service was top class, and the food… Was UNBELIEVABLE, everything we ate was fresh, cooked perfectly, seasoned very well and the overall experience was unforgettable. Easily one of the best dining experiences I / we have ever had.
OlivineResponded on 23 October 2024
Hi Lucas, thanks for taking the time to review Olivine. We're so glad you enjoyed your time with us! We appreciate your feedback and hope you dine with us again soon. Zoe E, Bar Supervisor
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Kirsten
Melbourne
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 12 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Such a beautiful wine bar and incredibly unique! It’s the second time I’ve visited and both occasions have been perfect in every way. Gorgeous venue and super stylish fit out, delicious drinks and food. Exceptional service too!
OlivineResponded on 16 October 2024
Hi Kirsten, thanks for taking the time to review Olivine. We are so glad you've loved your experiences here with us and appreciate your feedback. We hope you dine with us again soon! Zoe E, Bar Supervisor
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Olivine is rated 4.5 stars by 186 OpenTable diners.

Olivine does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

23 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 2 times today

1 Pentridge Blvd, Coburg, AU-VIC 3058

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
Champ Street and Pentridge Boulevard, enter via Pentridge precinct Piazza
Area
Coburg
Hours of Operation
Tue–Thu 17:00–22:00 Fri 17:00–23:00 Sat 14:00–23:00
Price
$41 to $100
Cuisines
Wine Bar, Contemporary European, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Route 19 Tram, Coburg train station.
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://olivinewinebar.com.au/?utm_source=opentable&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_content=olivine
Phone number
(03) 9100 9116
Private party facilities
Olivine is nestled in an old citadel-like space built of hand-carved bluestone. Perfect for celebrations of any reason, the intimate spaces, intriguing atmosphere, and exceptional service of Olivine make it the perfect venue for your next get together.
Private party contact
our Private Event Coordinator: (03) 9100 9116

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Olivine

Make a booking

Private dining

Dining areas

Additional information

Gift card

Menu

Main

Cobb Lane Sourdough, Cultured ButterA$4.00

Appellation Rock Oyster, Watermelon MignonetteA$6.00

Cantabrian Anchovies, Sourdough, Lemon CremeA$9.00

Warm Olives, Smoked Olive OilA$12.00

Burrata, Heirloom Tomatoes, Tomato OilA$19.00

Cured Spenser Gulf Kingfish Melon, Lovage DressingA$20.00

Salami Cotto, Iberico Bellota, Pickled ZucchiniA$17.00

Mediterranean Chicken Liver Pate, Muscat Jelly, Grilled BriocheA$19.00

Pork and Pistachio Terrine, House Made Pickle, Warm BriocheA$19.00

Olivine Fried Chicken, Spicy Tomato GlazeA$21.00

250g O'Connor Scotch Fillet, Horseradish, Mustard JusA$35.00

Fries, Parmesan, Wasabi MayoA$16.00

Crispy Brussel Sprouts, Soy GlazeA$12.00

Chocolate Brownie, Chocolate Cream, Jersey Milk Ice CreamA$16.00

Selection of Artisan Cheese, Lavosh, Fruit Toast, CondimentsA$36.00

What 186 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

How is Olivine restaurant rated?

Does Olivine offer gift cards?

Is Olivine currently accepting bookings?

Make a booking

Dining areas

Additional information

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