Cardwell Cellars

Just spent a few hours in this cosy wine bar. Amazing selection of wines and wonderful to have such expert staff on hand to give recommendations. Totally loved the place and will definitely be back again. Can’t wait to try out the courtyard. If you love a glass of wine and like to try something different, this is the place to go to.

Used Cardwell cellars online and ordered a very hard to find wine that seems to be sold out everywhere! Ordered it late Tuesday night and arrived in NSW by Friday, just before the weekend! Amazing prompt service I’ll definitely use them again and again.

Cardwell Cellars is fantastic. The owner had a selection of interesting pours available by the glass, was incredibly knowledgeable (including a history lesson about the vineyards in Morocco) and gave thoughtful recommendations. Great selection of bottles, with plenty of affordable choices too. Courtyard coming soon which will be great for summer. Will be back!

Cardwell Cellars is a recently opened wine bar and wine shop in Abbotsford.
Run by a sommelier and a wine map cartographer, this gem, close to the corner of Victoria and Church Street in Abbotsford, is a must-visit place for wine lovers.

A tastefully designed, narrow bar with mixed seating on the window, tables or a long bench with bar stools is dominated by the ceiling-high selection of wines from all around the world.

The concept is charmingly simple: About 10-12 wines are available by the glass, the rest is on display either in the bar or the walk-in cooler. You don't get overburdened with a wine list to read, instead, the owners explore your preferences and make excellent suggestions. A very reasonable corkage fee is added to the displayed retail price. And if you know what you want, you may just grab a bottle off the shelf.

True to the motto "Mapping the world with wine bottles", the wine selection includes bottles from well-known countries of the old and new world and also encompasses wines from less known regions such as North Africa and Eastern Europe.

Andrew's and Martin's recommendations are delivered with a burst of historical and geographic knowledge and were all spot on!

With a group of friends, we had an around-the-world experience including champagne-style sparkling brut from Austria, Furmint and Harslevelu from Hungary, Shiraz from Morocco, and a Nebbiolo from Lombardy.

The interior of Cardwell is tastefully designed with warm timber, olive green metal shelving and drenched in comfortable, warm light. Gentle background music comes from a turntable and the little backyard that is about to open will be amazing for those balmy summer nights.

A small menu of cheese and charcuterie, some baked goods as well as selection of tinned fish from Spain and Portugal complements the wine selection. BYO food is possible too, in case you fancy anything from nearby restaurants.

We absolutely loved Cardwell Cellars and will definitely come back for a drink and to buy some special bottles.

Legends!! is this better than Black Hearts? Is this one of the most interesting dynamic curations in Melbourne? Do these guy have the stoeries for every bottle and the care to tell them? WIll you grow as a human walking into this gallery of great vino? Only one way to find out........

Great selection of wine, pleasant ambience, and very friendly staff! Martin was an absolute pleasure to deal with.

We ordered food in and were made to feel right at home.

The staff are fantastic. They have a great selection of wines, they are super friendly and helpful. The ambiance is great. So pleased to have this in Abbotsford

Really interesting wine list and excellent small food to accompany. I'll be back.

Perfect in every way. Ambience, the wine selections, the sharing of wine knowledge, the cheese platter, the chairs-yes the chairs! Once discovered you will return many times as we plan to do

Martin is a natural conversationalist with stories to tell and wines to share. Andrew is so hospitable you’d think you’re having a bbq in his backyard. The gents are about to take Abbotsford by storm and you’d best jump in early, put your seatbelt on and buckle up for a ride! Get there now!

Impressive, eclectic selection of wines

Perfect bottle shop to grab a takeaway or sit and relax!

Nice place and very friendly people, I love it. I’ll back again. Thanks 🙏

The owner is very lovely. They have a great selection of wines. It’s a very cozy place.

Perfect hosts, awesome wines and delicious snacks. I wish I had this local gem in my own neighbourhood. Once word gets out this place is going to be mobbed so check it out while you can!

Love it. Amazing wines. Great knowledge and support finding the perfect wines. Cheeses are a must. Coolest place in Abbotsford.

Awesome cellar and wine bar. The range of wine is phenomenal and Andrew is so knowledgeable but incredibly generous and humble.

It's an intimate place. Nice for a small gathering. Ambiance is great and service was spot on.

Thank you for the amazing evening! What a perfect venue - faultless

Martin is lovely, knowledgeable and a laugh. Great vibe and space