Carlton Wine Room
10 people recommendvia r/melbourne10 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Carlton Wine Room is recommended for celebrations and private dining, including birthday meals, a wedding reception and a small hens dinner. Diners praise the food and the rooms, and one suggests the upstairs Faraday room. One commenter finds it better value than other options, while another says the set menus can fit the budget they were discussing. These are specific diners' comparisons, not a claim that it is a budget restaurant.
Address
Carlton Wine Room, 172-174 Faraday St, Carlton VIC 3053, Australia
At a glance
- Best for
- Celebrations
The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/AnchorandHopePhoto in r/melbourne · Jan 2026
Describes an exceptional birthday meal in the private dining room.
- Recommendsu/onefortyy in r/melbourne · Apr 2026
Lists the Carlton wine room as a top pick.
- Recommendsu/Edward3m in r/melbourne · Jan 2026value
Says you get more for your money there and the price point is manageable.
- Recommendsu/CosyZebra in r/melbourne · Jan 2026taste
Had a wedding reception in the private room; food was divine and space lovely.
- Recommendsu/cuddlepot in r/melbourne · Feb 2024value
Suggests this wine bar and notes its set menus fit a budget.
- Recommendsu/SatisfactionHead1986 in r/melbourne · Jan 2026
Recommends it and notes you can negotiate to bring your own wine.
- Recommendsu/emmawasadiver in r/melbourne · Jan 2026service
Enjoyed a small hens dinner at Carlton Wine Room and praises the food.
- Recommendsu/flatvinnie in r/melbourne · Jan 2026ambience
Recommends the upstairs Faraday room for the proposed celebration.
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- Recommendsu/MediterraneanGal in r/melbourne · Feb 2024
Agrees the suggested wine room is a good idea.
- Recommendsu/Neuromalacia in r/melbourne · Jan 2026
Seconds it as a great option.
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Details last checked 4 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.