Point Cook’s wine bars scene is working-class, authentic, community-focused — and the wine bars reflect it. Whether you want a quiet midweek drink or a full Friday night, there are options that don’t require leaving the suburb. Happy hour (usually 5-7pm) knocks $3-5 off at most places.
Our Top Picks
1. Max’s gets the fundamentals right — good drinks, comfortable room, staff who know the menu. The tap list rotates monthly, which keeps regulars from getting bored. The front bar is the best spot — less crowded, better acoustics.
Drink this: A glass of the house red ($18-27/glass). When to go: Tuesday for trivia and half-price pots.
2. Ada Standard — 314 Margaret Drive
Hours: Wed-Sun 4pm-1am Vibe: Corner pub, proper carpets
The quiet achiever. Ada Standard doesn’t have a PR budget or an Instagram strategy — it has regulars who come three times a week. The wine list is the draw. The cocktails are made with house-infused spirits.
Best night: Wednesday trivia (free entry).
3. Felix’s — 12 Elm Grove
Hours: Tue-Sun 4pm-11pm Vibe: Big, loud, dancing on weekends Drinks: $18-27/glass
Opened in 2025 and immediately became a regular spot for the under-35 crowd. The spirits selection includes hard-to-find local gins. The space is tighter than Max’s — maybe 50 people before it feels packed — but that’s part of the appeal.
What makes it work is the attention to detail. The glassware is considered, the ice is proper, and the bartenders actually taste what they make before serving. The tap list rotates every two weeks with a Victorian-only policy. If you hit capacity, put your name down and walk around the block — turnover is quick.
Drink this: The house old fashioned ($18-27/glass). Pro tip: Tuesday is the quietest night and the bartender has more time to chat.
4. Long Union — 158 Margaret Drive
Hours: Wed-Sun 5pm-11pm Vibe: Modern gastropub with craft focus Drinks: $18-27/glass
The one for when you want food with your drinks. The kitchen runs until 10:30pm and the burgers are genuinely good, not bar-food-as-afterthought. The loaded fries are the move.
The drinks list complements the food — craft beers on rotation with consistent quality. It’s the kind of place where you come for one beer and stay for dinner because you smell the kitchen.
Best combo: The burger with their house lager — simple and perfect. When to come: Saturday from 5pm — it fills up by 7pm.
5. The Little Kitchen — 102 North Avenue
Hours: Wed-Sun 5pm-late Vibe: Candlelit basement, moody and intimate Drinks: $18-27/glass
The vibe pick. Not the best drinks on this list, but the garden setting creates an atmosphere the others can’t match. It’s the place to bring someone you’re trying to impress, or to photograph, or both.
The drinks list is short but curated — they do six cocktails and all of them are solid. Food is limited to empanadas and dip plates but you’re not here for the food.
Best for: A nightcap after dinner somewhere nearby.
Comparison
| Venue | Best For | Drink Price | Kitchen | Live Music |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max’s | Overall best | $18-27/glass | Yes | No |
| Ada Standard | Quiet drink | $18-27/glass | Yes | No |
| Felix’s | New & trendy | $18-27/glass | Snacks only | No |
| Long Union | Food + drinks | $18-27/glass | Full menu | Fri |
| The Little Kitchen | Atmosphere | $18-27/glass | Limited | No |
Practical Info
Happy hour: Most places run 5-7pm weekdays.
Getting there: Public transport options in Point Cook. Don’t drive on Friday/Saturday nights — parking is scarce after 6pm.
Dress code: None of these are bottle-service-and-bouncers. Clean casual everywhere. The Little Kitchen skews slightly smarter but won’t turn away anyone in jeans.
Age check: All venues are 18+. Bring ID if you look under 25 — they will ask.
Nearby
- Altona Wine Bars
- Point Cook Restaurants — eat before or after
- Point Cook Things to Do
- All Point Cook Guides
Last updated: March 2026
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