The Recreation bistro x bottleshop

The Recreation bistro x bottleshop Fitzroy North bistronomy and bottleshop. Charcoal grill, warm hospitality
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The Recreation bistro x bottleshop opened in late 2016 serving clean, fresh and delicious dishes that draw upon the charcoal burning grill that has been especially built for the venture. The drinks selection is available drink in or take away with a range of wines, beers and spirits from around the globe on offer.

'The Rec' is able to accommodate those in need of a quick coffee, refreshing drink or meal. We also allow BYO wine with a corkage charge for those looking to bring a special bottle.

The Rec’s winter dish.Bubbling, saucy, hotOxtail parmentier - Brined oxtail, dredged in a blend of aromatic herbs and sp...
19/06/2026

The Rec’s winter dish.

Bubbling, saucy, hot

Oxtail parmentier - Brined oxtail, dredged in a blend of aromatic herbs and spices and cooked for 12 hours in stock and wine.
Topped with silken piped potato duchess and baked until bubbly- that’s some warming up we could all use.

Yorkies.Yorkshire pudding’s puffy, golden goodness undoubtedly takes a roast to another level.If you add in roast potato...
17/06/2026

Yorkies.

Yorkshire pudding’s puffy, golden goodness undoubtedly takes a roast to another level.
If you add in roast potatoes, all the veg, 3 different meats, the possibility of seconds and lots and lots of gravy this roast becomes an event (or even two!!)

And that’s exactly what we are planning…

The Recreation Carvery returns: Open for business for two Sundays: Sunday July 19th and Sunday July 26th.
Two seatings available on each Sunday: 12pm and 3pm.

More information in the link in our bio

We’re gonna need a bigger (Gravy) boat.

Cozy midweek dinners at The Rec.Wall of wine. Check.Wood burning grill. Check.Warm hospitality. Check.Just add….you…
02/06/2026

Cozy midweek dinners at The Rec.
Wall of wine. Check.
Wood burning grill. Check.
Warm hospitality. Check.
Just add….you…

Duck to share.Hot greens on the side.Strategically saved bread for sauce mopping purposes.Wine.Not the only path to succ...
30/05/2026

Duck to share.
Hot greens on the side.
Strategically saved bread for sauce mopping purposes.
Wine.
Not the only path to success with dinner but one that always delivers.

Sunshine, but cold Autumnal air.Delicately cooked seafood from our cold oceans, sweet and juicy…Champagne sauce…Warm hos...
13/05/2026

Sunshine, but cold Autumnal air.
Delicately cooked seafood from our cold oceans, sweet and juicy…
Champagne sauce…
Warm hospitality.

Couple of oysters.Split a pasta.Something off the grill.Wine.Midweek dinners done right.
06/05/2026

Couple of oysters.
Split a pasta.
Something off the grill.
Wine.

Midweek dinners done right.

Greatest Victorian Wine Bar. Wednesday 20 May.One of Victoria’s most celebrated wine events — and its home is The Recrea...
28/04/2026

Greatest Victorian Wine Bar. Wednesday 20 May.

One of Victoria’s most celebrated wine events — and its home is The Recreation.

A curated evening of small courses, possible pairings and the biggest chalkboard we can manage of the greatest in Vic wine.

Seats are limited. This one sells out.

Book now — link in bio

Autumn is here.Mushrooms are here. Duck is always here.Wine list at the ready…Could it be a job for Nebbiolo?
24/04/2026

Autumn is here.
Mushrooms are here. Duck is always here.
Wine list at the ready…
Could it be a job for Nebbiolo?

Something is coming. 20 May.Wine. The kind of evening you plan your week around.Details soon.
22/04/2026

Something is coming. 20 May.

Wine. The kind of evening you plan your week around.

Details soon.

The whole table. Set menu. $120 per person.Five courses. A world of wine possibilities.A dining room that doesn’t rush y...
10/04/2026

The whole table. Set menu. $120 per person.

Five courses.
A world of wine possibilities.
A dining room that doesn’t rush you.

Menu Bistronomic - this is the way we like to eat.

Book the experience — link in bio.

Address

162-170 Queens Parade
Melbourne, VIC
3068

Opening Hours

Tuesday 5pm - 11pm
Wednesday 11am - 11pm
Thursday 11am - 11pm
Friday 11am - 11pm
Saturday 11am - 11pm
Sunday 11am - 11pm

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