You hear Manzé before you see it. Its cheerful Mauritian music floats out onto Errol Street in North Melbourne, setting the wine bar oceans apart from other venues on the strip, such as the grungy Town Hall Hotel or the British-inspired Courthouse Hotel. Chef Nagesh Seethiah opened Manzé’s doors in November 2021 to strong interest, with tables booking out completely in its debut month and often since then. It’s arguably Australia’s highest profile culinary representation of Mauritian cuisine, but as we come to find on our visit, that’s only the beginning of its appeal.
The nominees in the Best Wine Bar category have varied and interesting wine lists and offer something different for drinkers at all levels in attractive and convivial environments, with friendly wine professionals who provide excellent service. These days, Melbourne wine bars also tend to serve up excellent food along with drinks, so the food menus of nominees in this category have also been considered.
The winner for each category will be announced on October 17. To see nominees for all categories, click here.
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