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Spensley's, Clifton Hill, AU-VIC

Spensley's

4.7
4.7
201 Reviews
$A41 to $A100
Modern Australian

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 5 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for fine wines
  • Good for special occasions
Spensley's is a home to all. A neighbourhood wine bar in the back streets of leafy Clifton Hill, Melbourne.

Working with the seasons we offer a simple and delicious euro influenced menu to enjoy with our ever changing wine list. Join us for a quick drink and snack or let our team look after you and bring you our favourite dishes in our cozy dining room.

We are more than happy to accommodate any dietaries and would love if you would please advise us when booking. No need to book for drinks + snacks, please simply pop on in! We will always find you a spot to enjoy.

We look forward to welcoming you soon x

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $A41 to $A100
  • Cuisines
    Modern Australian, Wine Bar, Farm-to-table
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (03) 7015 0852
  • Website
    http://www.spensleys.com.au/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Dirk Rödig
  • Private party facilities
    We are more than happy to cater for your private function. Email us on eat@spensleys.com.au for more information.
  • Location
    43 Spensley St, Clifton Hill, AU-VIC 3068
  • Neighbourhood
    Clifton Hill
  • Cross Street
    Berry Street
  • Parking details
    There is ample street parking with a 4 hour limit and no limits on Sundays.
  • Public transit
    Getting to us is easy! We are 3 minute walk from the Clifton Hill train station or 10 minutes from the Clifton Hill Interchange.
  • Additional
    Beer, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Kosher, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • FEED ME

    A$72.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Let us choose you some of our favourite dishes! Designed to share and enjoyed over a good glass of wine! Groups of 5 or more we ask to dine on FEED ME menu. We are happy to cater for all dietaries when advised on booking (Please add in the SPECIAL REQUESTS section). Looking forward to welcoming you soon! x

Menu

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What 201 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Energetic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Spensley's offers a "stylishly Melbourne" dining experience with "delicious" food perfect for sharing. Guests rave about the "excellent wine list" and "fantastic service" that feels like visiting friends. With a "beautiful ambience" and a menu catering to all tastes, it's a "wonderful neighbourhood wine bar" you'll want to revisit.

201 Reviews

  1. Lidia

    Melbourne

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, excellent service & a great Friday night atmosphere.

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  2. Jürgen

    Melbourne

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always it’s a 5 ⭐️ experience. The Food, the Ambience, the Staff 👍😊

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  3. Lyndal

    Melbourne

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 6, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This is such a lovely local in Clifton Hill. The food was so great and service was friendly, funny and generous.

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  4. Louise

    Melbourne

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food, service and ambience of Spensley's was perfect for an evening catch up with long-time friends. We opted for a couple of small plates, some sides and a couple of mains to share. Great value for money.

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  5. Jürgen

    Melbourne

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 6, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved the Ambience and engaging professional staff. Menu offered something for everyone. The taste was most enjoyable.

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  6. Paul

    Melbourne

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great Food, interesting wines, and professional service. Cool space.

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  7. Charles

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Superb food, exemplary service and most importantly a couple of non trendy baby boomers are treated like family. Dr Susan Nikakis

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  8. SuzanaB

    Melbourne

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on July 19, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Once again the food, service and ambience was fantastic. We had the set menu, and were able to cater for all food likes. I had the pork main and others had the fish. The tiramisu was to die for. Great night.

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  9. AnnieM

    Melbourne

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food, stunning foccacia. A little pricey but if you're prepared for it then it's totally worth it

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  10. PaulM

    New York City

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on June 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful food. Fantastic service. Beautiful ambience. Definitely coming back!

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FAQs

Spensley's is rated 4.7 stars by 201 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 5 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Spensley's

43 Spensley St, Clifton Hill, AU-VIC 3068

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Berry Street
  • Neighbourhood
    Clifton Hill
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $A41 to $A100
  • Cuisines
    Modern Australian, Wine Bar, Farm-to-table
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    There is ample street parking with a 4 hour limit and no limits on Sundays.
  • Public transit
    Getting to us is easy! We are 3 minute walk from the Clifton Hill train station or 10 minutes from the Clifton Hill Interchange.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Dirk Rödig
  • Additional
    Beer, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Kosher, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.spensleys.com.au/
  • Phone number
    (03) 7015 0852
  • Private party facilities
    We are more than happy to cater for your private function. Email us on eat@spensleys.com.au for more information.
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