The Moon

The Moon is a snug 75-seat wine bar and takeaway shop in Collingwood with a focus on making wine approachable.

Just to be clear, this is not a moon-themed bar. Architect Camilla Burke and I am Not Mason can take credit for the deftly minimal fit-out that uses lots of natural materials including concrete, stone and stained wood, plus the veritable calling card solar eclipse wall lights.

There are around 400 wines to either take away or consume in-store (for added corkage), with 20 rotating by-the-glass options that are thoughtfully curated. The food has Japanese and Filipino influences. Rather than being designed to pair with wine, plates could be seasonal vegetables and other produce, oysters or roast chicken with pineapple sauce.