The Moon

Join the hip crowd for drinks at Collingwood’s latest wine bar, The Moon on Stanley Street. The brain child of wine guys Mark Nelson and Lyndon Kubis, this snug establishment has a minimal fitout boasting natural materials like concrete, stone and stained wood, while solar eclipse wall lights set a moody ambiance. With more than 400 wines available on site or to take home and 20 rotating by-the-glass options, The Moon focuses on small producers who let their wine speak for itself, such as organic Riesling Gunderloch from Germany. For a more local drop, try the Gypsy Juice Pinot Noir from Gippsland producer Patrick Sullivan, paired with classic fare such as charcuterie and cheese platters, or perhaps a pulled brisket and jalapeno toastie - and say chin chin to a night of fun and frivolity.