Harry and Mario Kapoulas are expanding with a new wine bar. Picture supplied

The brothers behind HAM cafe and nearby Homer Rogue Taverna in Cronulla are expanding their offerings.

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Harry and Mario Kapoulas will bring another taste of Athens to the area with a new 60-seat wine bar and Sydney's first ouzeri, due to open later this year.

Volta will be located in the laneway next door (4/3 Surf Lane) to Homer Rogue Taverna, which opened in August 2025.

Harry Kapoulas said Volta would be a walk-in only venue designed for casual drinks and eats, and would operate from Wednesday to Sunday.

The new wine bar will open later this year. Picture supplied

"The venue will feature a lengthy, curated selection of wines by the glass from Greece and around the world, while ouzo will pour freely from the open-plan, custom-designed bar," he said.

"Volta will be Sydney's first ouzeri, with more than 20 varietals on offer.

"Ouzo is Greece's national drink, you can't go anywhere, particularly in Athens, without seeing people coming together over the aperitif, enjoying the good life.

"Sydneysiders have become more adventurous when it comes to their food and drinks choices, and we think they're ready for the great ouzo summer."

Mr Kapoulas said Volta - which means "to go out in Greek" - will have "a similar industrial and raw feel to Homer, but with an added layer of warmth thanks to textured rugs and mid-20th century leather chairs".

"A large communal dining table will run down the centre of the venue, while the relaxed outdoor space filled with crates and other furnishings will be reminiscent of long afternoons in the sun on one of Athens' bustling side streets," he said.

"Volta will bridge the gap between HAM and Homer, while also giving diners the opportunity to pop in to the bar before or after their dinner reservation."