# Chic Compact Snack Bars The Smalls Bar in Melbourne Has a Menu of Wine and Cheese By Rebecca Byers | Published 2016-03-08 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bar-in-melbourne References: [superfuture](http://superfuture.com/supernews/melbourne-smalls-bar-opening) This industrial bar in Melbourne is designed to play host to both locals and visitors in pursuit of exciting new hospitality concepts. Located in a blue collar neighborhood in south Melbourne, the [Smalls Bar](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smorange-dreamsicle-shake) serves up an impressive menu of [small plates and wines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goodbye-horses-1) selected by sommelier Wiremu Andrews. Standouts on the small plates menu include a black pudding parfait, roasted cinnamon quail and Spring Bay mussels. A signal of south Melbourne's continued gentrification, the Smalls Bar was realized by restaurant brand manager and social media aficionado Jess Ho, who aimed to create a rustic, contemporary experience boasting an eclectic palette. The space itself is quite [compact, with seating for 24](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holy-basil-market) guests that create an intimate, focused experience for diners. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 79% | Activity: 21% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Compact Hospitality Spaces:** Opportunity to create small, intimate and focused dining experiences for discerning diners in a compact space. - **Gentrification of Neighborhoods:** Opportunity to explore innovative and contemporary hospitality concepts in gentrifying neighborhoods with eclectic palettes. - **Eclectic Wine and Appetizer Menus:** Opportunity to offer unique and impressive menus curated by sommeliers and expert chefs that elevates customer experience and sets the brand apart. ### Where This Applies - **Hospitality Industry:** Opportunity to innovate by exploring rustic, contemporary experiences at intimate hospitality spaces with a compact seating capacity. - **Food and Beverage Industry:** Opportunity to create unique and impressive wine and appetizer menus curated by sommeliers and expert chefs for discerning customers seeking exceptional dining experiences. - **Real Estate and Development Industry:** Opportunity to explore innovative and contemporary hospitality concepts in gentrifying neighborhoods and revitalizing spaces for maximum impact on local economy and community. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cozy Neighborhood Warm Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gachot.md) - [Snackable Martini Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/teeny-tini.md) - [Snackable Chocolate Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snacksize-bars.md) - [Coffee-Wine Bar Hybrids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/equal-parts.md) - [Mini Martini Flights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minitinis.md) - [Miniature Martini Pairings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smaller-martinis.md) - [Restaurant-Expanding Wine Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sophisticated-wine-bar.md) - [Bite-Size Artisan Chocolate Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coxco-chocolate-bars.md) - [Cozy Neighborhood Bar Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jacs-on-bond.md)