The Shop & Wine Bar

restaurant

A neighbourhood cafe and wine bar on Bondi's Curlewis Street that's been drawing the same regulars since 2004, serving everything from 6am coffee to late-night natural wines beside a rotating black-and-white mural.

4.7

(409 reviews)$$Google

Happy Hour Deals

Happy Hour

$9 select wines and beers

Every Day

4:00pm – 6:00pm

Best For

BarBrunchOutdoor SeatingTakes ReservationsQuiet

78 Curlewis Street, Bondi Beach 2026

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Opening Hours

Monday6am – 10pm

Tuesday6am – 10pm

Wednesday6am – 10pm

ThursdayToday6am – 10pm

Friday6am – 10pm

Saturday6am – 10pm

Sunday6am – 9pm

The Vibe

Physical space: The black-and-white mural by local artist Brett Chan is impossible to miss from the street and it changes with the seasons just like the menu inside. The space feels like a cosy living room with an extensive wine collection - compact and intimate rather than sprawling.
The crowd: You'll spot the same customers who've been coming since day one, creating a neighbourhood regular vibe that's rare in touristy Bondi. Groups settle in at the outdoor tables during the day for coffee and sandwiches, while evenings draw wine drinkers looking for a quieter alternative to the beach bars.
Energy levels: There's no break between services - the place runs from 6am breakfast through to 10pm dinner most days of the week, which is a genuine Sydney rarity. The pace stays relaxed throughout, more focused on conversation than party atmosphere.

What People Love

Signature dishes: The Japanese Chop Chop salad gets regulars returning - pickled cabbage, nori, toasted sesame and avocado that's become a local legend. The BLT is equally loved: smoked bacon, pickles, tomato and cheddar on thick-cut, fluffy slices from a local Greek baker.
House-made approach: Everything from mayonnaise to dressings, relishes and pickles is made from scratch or sourced locally if they can't make it in-house. The attention shows in the food quality.
Natural wine focus: The wine list leans predominantly natural, preservative-free and organic with bottles ranging from the Hunter Valley to Mendoza. There's also Gabriel Coffee for the morning crowd, served in custom-designed takeaway cups by the same artist who does the mural.
Happy hour: $9 selected drinks between 4-6pm make it accessible for locals looking for good value.

The Neighbourhood

Location: Tucked into Bondi's back streets on Curlewis Street, away from the main Campbell Parade tourist strip. It's the kind of local spot that Bondi residents guard jealously - close enough to the beach action but removed from the crowds.
Local character: Known simply as 'The Shop' to locals, it represents the neighbourhood's quieter, more residential side. While tourists flock to the beachfront bars, this is where locals actually drink and eat.
The strip: Curlewis Street has that village-within-the-city feel that old Bondi hands remember. The Shop fits perfectly into this local ecosystem - unpretentious, consistent and focused on community rather than foot traffic. It's the kind of place that makes residents feel like they live in a neighbourhood rather than just a postcode.

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The Vibe

Physical space: The black-and-white mural by local artist Brett Chan is impossible to miss from the street and it changes with the seasons just like the menu inside. The space feels like a cosy living room with an extensive wine collection - compact and intimate rather than sprawling.

The crowd: You'll spot the same customers who've been coming since day one, creating a neighbourhood regular vibe that's rare in touristy Bondi. Groups settle in at the outdoor tables during the day for coffee and sandwiches, while evenings draw wine drinkers looking for a quieter alternative to the beach bars.

Energy levels: There's no break between services - the place runs from 6am breakfast through to 10pm dinner most days of the week, which is a genuine Sydney rarity. The pace stays relaxed throughout, more focused on conversation than party atmosphere.

What People Love

Signature dishes: The Japanese Chop Chop salad gets regulars returning - pickled cabbage, nori, toasted sesame and avocado that's become a local legend. The BLT is equally loved: smoked bacon, pickles, tomato and cheddar on thick-cut, fluffy slices from a local Greek baker.

House-made approach: Everything from mayonnaise to dressings, relishes and pickles is made from scratch or sourced locally if they can't make it in-house. The attention shows in the food quality.

Natural wine focus: The wine list leans predominantly natural, preservative-free and organic with bottles ranging from the Hunter Valley to Mendoza. There's also Gabriel Coffee for the morning crowd, served in custom-designed takeaway cups by the same artist who does the mural.

Happy hour: $9 selected drinks between 4-6pm make it accessible for locals looking for good value.

The Neighbourhood

Location: Tucked into Bondi's back streets on Curlewis Street, away from the main Campbell Parade tourist strip. It's the kind of local spot that Bondi residents guard jealously - close enough to the beach action but removed from the crowds.

Local character: Known simply as 'The Shop' to locals, it represents the neighbourhood's quieter, more residential side. While tourists flock to the beachfront bars, this is where locals actually drink and eat.

The strip: Curlewis Street has that village-within-the-city feel that old Bondi hands remember. The Shop fits perfectly into this local ecosystem - unpretentious, consistent and focused on community rather than foot traffic. It's the kind of place that makes residents feel like they live in a neighbourhood rather than just a postcode.