The buzz: This one stop destination marries two of our greatest vices: coffee and booze.
The décor: This understated yet chic spot with wooden flooring and furniture transitions easily from daytime coffee bar (8am-5pm), using beans from local roasters including Papa Palheta, to wine lounge by night (from 5pm).
The food: Enjoy bar bites like the char-grilled bratwurst ($9 per piece) that come in three varieties–veal, chicken and cheese, and spicy pork. For more substantial eats, try the breaded chicken breast with ham, parmesan, arugula and white wine cream sauce ($28) and duck rillette with crostini ($18).
The drinks: There’s no ignoring the firm spotlight on vinos. Two Enomatic machines featuring 16 different wines allow you to choose from three different sizes (30ml, 75ml or 150ml). You’re furnished with a charge card that you insert into the machine; just grab a glass and press a button. Look forward to a list dominated by Old World wines, many of which are from France. There’s also a retail store with a 400-strong collection of wines to keep the connoisseurs entertained; enjoy them there or take some home with you.
The music: Easy listening, loungey tracks.
The crowd: A well-heeled, polished lot.
Why you’ll be back: For a top-notch vino selection (variety is key) and fab nibbles to go with, Caveau’s hard to beat.
Caveau Wines & Bar is in I-S Best Bars Guide 2014. Download your copy to see where else you should be partying.
