I love Melo, my favourite wine bar in the city.
I have no idea about wines, I'm literally a peasant! But at Melo, the menu has flavour notes on it, so I feel like I kind of know what I'm talking about when I drink and taste the wine. There's also a real nice selection of wines with different colours, flavour profiles, and price points.
When you order a glass, they come with that bottle and another with a similar profile, and you get to taste both and decide which you like more. And tbh that service just elevates the entire experience for me.
The layout and atmosphere are such a great vibe. Even the high stools are comfortable - which is a rare feat. The location is right off the plaza, so it's amazing for people watching if you grab a...
Read moreI can only recommend Melo Bar’s wine tasting experience! Nathan is truly knowledgeable about all kinds of wines. We were a small group of people sitting in a quiet, almost private, section of the bar. We were able to choose 3 kinds of wines, alongside which we’ve got a small presentation about each one of them. We were also encouraged to ask any questions about wine along the way and Nathan would happily answer them. After the wine presentations, we have enjoyed the rest of the night talking with friends, enjoying the rest of the wine and some snacks (which were also on point!). Will definitely recommend further and...
Read moreI typically don't leave reviews, but I've never encountered such a hostile host before. I've only been there once, but it seems the establishment is owned by siblings, a brother and a sister. The brother was pleasant, but the sister was unfriendly. Initially, I inquired about stout beer, to which she curtly replied, "no, no, no," and walked away. Then, she insisted I use a stool instead of a chair at my table, despite there being space for either. Her manner of communication was unnecessarily hostile throughout the...
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