Wine Bar of the Year – The Bar Awards 2026 finalists unveiled

The finalists for the 25th Annual Bar Awards are almost here — and in the lead-up, we’re revealing a few categories early. Next up are your picks for the country’s Wine Bar of the Year.

BAR AWARDS TICKETS

This year’s Bar Awards will take place on Wednesday 16 September at Doltone House, closing out another Sydney Bar Week.

If you’re a finalist, you’ll receive your ticket discount code when the full finalist list is announced on Friday 10 July.

For the first time, tickets will also be available to the wider hospitality industry, giving finalists the chance to celebrate alongside colleagues, friends, and supporters at Australia’s largest peer-voted Bar Awards.

And now, without further ado, here are the Top 12 finalists for Wine Bar of the Year.

Wine Bar of the Year 

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10 William St, NSW

Bar Copains, NSW

Bar Liberty, VIC

Bijou, VIC

Cicci, NSW

Dark Red Wine Bar, QLD

Jennie Wine Bar, SA

Leigh Street Wine Room, SA

Lucinda, TAS

Milquetoast, QLD

Rizla, ACT

Wines of While, WA