A wine bar has opened its doors in Teneriffe and is already making waves within Brisbane’s hospitality scene. Wild Legs, is the latest venue to hit the Newstead-Teneriffe pocket, leaning into natural, biodynamic, and small-batch wines with a menu to match.
The idea was born during a tasting at the founders first venture, Adela Wine Bar. Hospitality professionals Manolo Lopez, Silvana Calil, and Holly Tite were swirling and sipping their way through some lesser-known grape varietals when the idea sparked.
“We started wondering why there wasn’t a space dedicated entirely to indigenous and overlooked wines – something niche, but approachable,” said Calil.
The venue’s interior blends reclaimed textures with warm lighting, European charm, and a soundtrack that sets the tone.
The wine list features an evolving curation of 95% organic, biodynamic, sustainable, or transitional wines, bringing together boutique producers from Australia, Georgia, Italy, Chile, and more. The emphasis on by the glass pours over bottle service, is designed to encourage exploration rather than sticking to one bottle.
“We wanted guests to feel like they could try something different each time – not just the safe bets,” said Lopez.
A standout offering is the bar’s signature Jabuticaba liquor, crafted in-house using berries grown on Mt Tamborine. It’s the star of the venues cocktail, the Fun Spritz – a bright, fruit-forward cocktail that offers a nod to classic spritz culture, while being completely distinctive to the Wild Legs experience.
Behind the bar’s food concept is culinary duo Jean Antoine and Priscila Horeau. With more than 13 years of experience, their menu features share-style plates, seasonal produce, and bold French-European flavours designed to pair seamlessly with the wine-first philosophy of the venue.
“It’s about elevating simple ingredients and letting the wine lead the conversation,” said Horeau.
Wild Legs is now open from Wednesday to Sunday and offers a walk-in only policy, with bookings reserved for larger groups and private functions.