The Shop & Wine Bar

restaurant

cosyquirky

A tiny Bondi cafe and wine bar that's been drawing the same regulars since 2004, serving everything from Gabriel Coffee at 6am to natural wines at 10pm.

4.7

(405 reviews)$$Google

Happy Hour Deals

Happy Hour

$9 select wines and beers

Every Day

4:00pm – 6:00pm

Best For

BarBrunchOutdoor SeatingTakes ReservationsCafeWine BarQuiet

78 Curlewis Street, Bondi Beach 2026

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Opening Hours

MondayToday6am – 10pm

Tuesday6am – 10pm

Wednesday6am – 10pm

Thursday6am – 10pm

Friday6am – 10pm

Saturday6am – 10pm

Sunday6am – 9pm

The Vibe

The space: This is a genuinely small operation - think cosy living room with more wine bottles than furniture. The black-and-white mural on Curlewis Street by local artist Brett Chan changes with the seasons, making it impossible to miss from the footpath.
The crowd: You'll spot the same faces that have been coming since day one, which is impressive longevity for any Bondi venue. Groups settle in at the outdoor tables during the day for coffee and sandwiches, while evening brings a quieter wine-drinking crowd.
The energy: There's no break between services - the place runs from 6am breakfast through to 10pm dinner most days, creating a constant but relaxed flow of regulars who treat it like their local.

What People Love

The Japanese Chop Chop: Pickled cabbage, nori, toasted sesame and avocado - a salad that keeps people coming back for lunch.
The BLT: Smoked bacon, pickles, tomato and cheddar on thick-cut slices from a local Greek baker. It's the kind of sandwich that builds loyalty.
Natural wines: The wine list leans heavily natural, preservative-free and organic, with bottles ranging from Hunter Valley to Mendoza. Come evening there's also a small selection of cocktails and beers.
Everything made from scratch: The mayonnaise, dressings, relishes and pickles are all house-made and what isn't made in-house is sourced locally. Even the takeaway coffee cups are custom-designed by the same artist who does the mural.

The Neighbourhood

Location: Tucked into the back streets of Bondi on Curlewis Street, away from the Campbell Parade tourist strip but still walking distance to the beach.
The strip: This is quieter Bondi residential territory rather than the main beach-front action. The venue sits among local businesses rather than backpacker hostels and surf shops.
Getting there: The location puts you in proper neighbourhood Bondi - the kind of street where locals actually live rather than just visit. It's the sort of spot you'd walk past daily if you lived in the area, which explains why so many regulars have been coming since 2004.
Local knowledge: Known simply as 'The Shop' to locals, which tells you something about how embedded it is in the neighbourhood fabric.

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The Vibe

The space: This is a genuinely small operation - think cosy living room with more wine bottles than furniture. The black-and-white mural on Curlewis Street by local artist Brett Chan changes with the seasons, making it impossible to miss from the footpath.

The crowd: You'll spot the same faces that have been coming since day one, which is impressive longevity for any Bondi venue. Groups settle in at the outdoor tables during the day for coffee and sandwiches, while evening brings a quieter wine-drinking crowd.

The energy: There's no break between services - the place runs from 6am breakfast through to 10pm dinner most days, creating a constant but relaxed flow of regulars who treat it like their local.

What People Love

The Japanese Chop Chop: Pickled cabbage, nori, toasted sesame and avocado - a salad that keeps people coming back for lunch.

The BLT: Smoked bacon, pickles, tomato and cheddar on thick-cut slices from a local Greek baker. It's the kind of sandwich that builds loyalty.

Natural wines: The wine list leans heavily natural, preservative-free and organic, with bottles ranging from Hunter Valley to Mendoza. Come evening there's also a small selection of cocktails and beers.

Everything made from scratch: The mayonnaise, dressings, relishes and pickles are all house-made and what isn't made in-house is sourced locally. Even the takeaway coffee cups are custom-designed by the same artist who does the mural.

The Neighbourhood

Location: Tucked into the back streets of Bondi on Curlewis Street, away from the Campbell Parade tourist strip but still walking distance to the beach.

The strip: This is quieter Bondi residential territory rather than the main beach-front action. The venue sits among local businesses rather than backpacker hostels and surf shops.

Getting there: The location puts you in proper neighbourhood Bondi - the kind of street where locals actually live rather than just visit. It's the sort of spot you'd walk past daily if you lived in the area, which explains why so many regulars have been coming since 2004.

Local knowledge: Known simply as 'The Shop' to locals, which tells you something about how embedded it is in the neighbourhood fabric.