This article is from the Australian Property Journal archive
A NEW wine bar is opening in Malvern after a hospitality provider secured space at 35 Station St.
Fitzroys associate director Chris James negotiated the lease of the two-level Victorian heritage building opposite Malvern station to Essie Wine Bar. The four-year deal was struck at around $61,000 per annum net.
The two-level 171 sqm building is on a 246 sqm site and was previously owner occupied as a medical business and Josh Cohen School of Music.
Essie is the creation of Tasmanian-born Angus Brettingham-Moore, who has been involved with the team behind renowned local staples Toorak Cellars in Armadale and Milton Wine Shop on Malvern Rd, as well as The Alps in Prahran and The Hills in Surrey Hills.
“Neighbourhood wine bars are a growing feature of Melbourne’s inner suburbs,” James said. “A growing foodie and wine culture appreciation is spreading out from the city and is creating demand for new nightlife offerings.”
