{"product_id":"2026100008724-secondhand-jimmy-watsons-wine-bar","title":"Jimmy Watson's Wine Bar","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBook: Good\u003cbr\u003eJacket: No dust jacket\u003cbr\u003ePages: Good\u003cbr\u003eCondition remarks: Condition as shown in image; inscribed by a family member\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFew establishments in Australia carry the weight of legend quite like Jimmy Watson's Wine Bar — a Carlton institution that has poured its way into the hearts of Melbourne's bohemian, artistic, and intellectual communities for generations. Grania Poliness chronicles the rich, colourful history of this iconic venue, tracing its origins and the vibrant cast of characters — writers, painters, winemakers, and larrikins — who made its timber tables and carafes of wine the backdrop to countless great conversations and creative movements.\n\nBeyond a simple history of a beloved bar, this work presents a vivid portrait of Australian cultural life in the 20th century, illustrating how a single, unpretentious venue became a mirror for the nation's evolving identity, tastes, and social fabric. Poliness writes with warmth and authority, drawing on personal accounts and historical detail to resurrect an atmosphere that is at once deeply local and universally recognisable. For anyone who has ever raised a glass within its walls — or wishes they had — this is an essential piece of Melbourne's living memory.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49342760190171,"sku":"2026100008724-SECONDHAND","price":25.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/450837c8-56c0-44b2-a0a2-6e67ef19dbec.png?v=1790048622","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026100008724-secondhand-jimmy-watsons-wine-bar","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}