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The Boatbuilders Yard

The Boatbuilders Yard The Boatbuilders Yard is a renowned beer garden and restaurant located in the bustling South Wharf precinct, just a stone's throw away from Melbourne CBD. With its picturesque waterfront views and multiple leisure zones, including a Bocce sand pit and a custom-built Corona garden, it's the perfect spot for chilling out. Visitors can lounge on deck chairs or savour their favourite cocktail alongside Chinese cuisine upon request. Whether it's an intimate date night or a day spent soaking up the holiday vibes, The Boatbuilders Yard has everything to appease your needs.
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Need a spot to spend your nights after work or on the weekend? With cosy spots inside and out, as well as your favourite...
05/06/2026

Need a spot to spend your nights after work or on the weekend?

With cosy spots inside and out, as well as your favourite boaties bites and bevs to get you through.

The Boatbuilders Yard is the perfect spot for networking events, work hangs, celebrations, and everything in between, wi...
29/05/2026

The Boatbuilders Yard is the perfect spot for networking events, work hangs, celebrations, and everything in between, with no minimum spend required until the end of August.

Reach out to our functions crew, and we’ll take care of the rest ✨
www.theboatbuildersyard.com.au/functions-melbourne/

*Conditions apply.

They're iconic for good reason.And they're $16 each or 2 for $30 until Sunday.
26/05/2026

They're iconic for good reason.
And they're $16 each or 2 for $30 until Sunday.

Small plates galore. Perfect alongside a bev or order a few and make it a lunch worth leaving the office for. Check out ...
25/05/2026

Small plates galore.
Perfect alongside a bev or order a few and make it a lunch worth leaving the office for.

Check out the menu on our website
www.theboatbuildersyard.com.au/menu/

It's getting chilly out. A few Boaties cocktails by the fire will do the trick.
22/05/2026

It's getting chilly out. A few Boaties cocktails by the fire will do the trick.

The perfect brekky for before an event at  or on a chilled weekend morning by the Yarra River. The McBoaties Muffin.
20/05/2026

The perfect brekky for before an event at or on a chilled weekend morning by the Yarra River.

The McBoaties Muffin.

Espresso Martini goodness happening at Boaties. All day, every day this May. 1 for $16 or 2 for $30.
08/05/2026

Espresso Martini goodness happening at Boaties.
All day, every day this May.
1 for $16 or 2 for $30.

Looking for a tasty lunch in South Wharf?The Boaties burger menu has you covered. Choose from beef, fish, haloumi, or ve...
05/05/2026

Looking for a tasty lunch in South Wharf?
The Boaties burger menu has you covered.
Choose from beef, fish, haloumi, or vegan.

Melbourne's best weekend Happy Hour is here to stay for winter. Every Sunday from 4-8pm. 🎶Tunes🔥Firepits🍻$11 Pints🍷$9 Wi...
30/04/2026

Melbourne's best weekend Happy Hour is here to stay for winter.

Every Sunday from 4-8pm.
🎶Tunes
🔥Firepits
🍻$11 Pints
🍷$9 Wines
🍸$16 Cocktails
🍇$16 Mulled Wine

See you there!

Espresso Martini – Absolut-ly Iconic 1 for $16 or 2 for $30  All day, every day 01.05.2026 – 31.05.2026  Nothing beats a...
28/04/2026

Espresso Martini – Absolut-ly Iconic
1 for $16 or 2 for $30
All day, every day
01.05.2026 – 31.05.2026

Nothing beats an Espresso Martini, freshly shaken and perfectly poured.

Mother's Day is only a couple of weeks away. Treat mum to a delicious brunch at The Boatbuilders Yard. We'll be open fro...
26/04/2026

Mother's Day is only a couple of weeks away.

Treat mum to a delicious brunch at The Boatbuilders Yard.
We'll be open from 8am.

Book your table through the link below
www.theboatbuildersyard.com.au/bookings/

Sunny weekend in Melbourne coming in real hot. Don't forget Melbourne's best weekend Happy Hour is on Sundays at The Boa...
23/04/2026

Sunny weekend in Melbourne coming in real hot.

Don't forget Melbourne's best weekend Happy Hour is on Sundays at The Boatbuilders Yard. Will we be seing you?

Looking for a spot to take mum for Mother's Day breakky or brunch? The Boatbuilders Yard has classics, boaties twists, c...
19/04/2026

Looking for a spot to take mum for Mother's Day breakky or brunch?

The Boatbuilders Yard has classics, boaties twists, coffee, and cocktails to make your Mother's Day morning in South Wharf that extra bit special.

Book yourself a table or walk on in, we have plenty of space 🩷

We love sunsets in Melbourne. Always making Boaties look good 🌞
16/04/2026

We love sunsets in Melbourne. Always making Boaties look good 🌞

Just a couple of classic cocktails waiting for you on the boardwalk.
12/04/2026

Just a couple of classic cocktails waiting for you on the boardwalk.

Coffee riverside tomorrow morning?See you there.
09/04/2026

Coffee riverside tomorrow morning?

See you there.

Snacks on snacks!Grab a few and share with the crew or tuck in whilst you sip on a bev or two.
06/04/2026

Snacks on snacks!
Grab a few and share with the crew or tuck in whilst you sip on a bev or two.

Glorious spells of sunshine making Boaties the place to be 🌞Open for breakky, lunch, dinner, and drinks every day.
04/04/2026

Glorious spells of sunshine making Boaties the place to be 🌞

Open for breakky, lunch, dinner, and drinks every day.

Good Friday at The Boatbuilders Yard. We're open from 8am!$5 from every bowl of chips will be donated to the  Free Tempo...
02/04/2026

Good Friday at The Boatbuilders Yard.

We're open from 8am!

$5 from every bowl of chips will be donated to the
Free Temporary Tattoos 1-4pm
Kids Slushies & Colouring-in

Book your table through the link below or walk on in, we have plenty of space!
www.theboatbuildersyard.com.au/bookings/

Long weekends at The Boatbuilders Yard. We're open every day this long weekend for all of your breakfast, lunch, brunch,...
31/03/2026

Long weekends at The Boatbuilders Yard.

We're open every day this long weekend for all of your breakfast, lunch, brunch, bevs and snacks needs.

See you this weekend!

AFL Games live on the big screen! 🏉We'll be showing all the free-to-air AFL games live on the big screen in the beer gar...
29/03/2026

AFL Games live on the big screen! 🏉

We'll be showing all the free-to-air AFL games live on the big screen in the beer garden all season long.

Pull up a seat and settle in for all the action.

Heading to the Good Friday Appeal Kids Day Out at MCEC this year?The Boatbuilders Yard is the perfect spot to bring the ...
27/03/2026

Heading to the Good Friday Appeal Kids Day Out at MCEC this year?

The Boatbuilders Yard is the perfect spot to bring the kids to kick back for brunch, lunch, dinner or snacks.

$5 from every bowl of chips will be donated to the
Free Temporary Tattoos 1-4pm
Kids Slushies & Colouring-in
Breakfast Waffle Special

Book your table through the link in our bio ot walk on in, we have plenty of space!

Fancy a burger? Lucky we have four on the menu. Will it be angus beef, fish, haloumi or the vegan burger.
24/03/2026

Fancy a burger?
Lucky we have four on the menu.

Will it be angus beef, fish, haloumi or the vegan burger.

Bevs, Bites and Boaties Sunday Sessions. Finish the week off strong at The Boatbuilders Yard. Happy Hour from 4pm - 8pm.
22/03/2026

Bevs, Bites and Boaties Sunday Sessions.

Finish the week off strong at The Boatbuilders Yard.
Happy Hour from 4pm - 8pm.

With plenty of space for you and the whole crew for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and drinks. So, pull up a chair and kick b...
20/03/2026

With plenty of space for you and the whole crew for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and drinks. So, pull up a chair and kick back riverside at The Boatbuilders Yard.

Address

23 S Wharf Promenade
South Wharf, VIC
3006

To reach the beer garden and restaurant located at South Wharf Promenade in Melbourne, there are several transportation options available.

Public Transport:
- Take the train to Southern Cross Station and walk south along Spencer Street towards the Yarra River. Turn left onto Clarendon Street and continue until you reach the promenade.
- Alternatively, take any tram that runs along Flinders Street and get off at Stop D17 (Casino East/Queens Bridge St). From there, it's a 5-minute walk south on Queens Bridge Street towards the river.

Driving/Parking:
- Follow signs to South Wharf from Citylink or Westgate Freeway. Exit onto Montague Street and turn left onto Normanby Road. Continue straight until you reach South Wharf Promenade.
- If driving, parking is available nearby at DFO South Wharf or at Wilson Parking on Munro Street.

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 9pm
Tuesday 9am - 9pm
Wednesday 9am - 10pm
Thursday 9am - 10pm
Friday 8am - 11pm
Saturday 8am - 11pm
Sunday 8am - 9pm

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What people say

The Boatbuilders Yard is a must-visit destination for anyone looking for a unique and enjoyable experience in Melbourne. This beer garden and restaurant is located in the vibrant hospitality and convention precinct of South Wharf, just a stone's throw away from the CBD.

What sets The Boatbuilders Yard apart from other venues is its expansive waterfront location, which offers multiple zones for chilling out and soaking up the holiday vibes. Whether you're looking to spend the day lounging on a deck chair with your favourite book or enjoying a fun date night by the water, this venue has something for everyone.

One of the standout features of The Boatbuilders Yard is its custom-built Corona garden, which provides the perfect backdrop for sipping on cocktails and enjoying delicious food. And if you're feeling competitive, be sure to check out the Bocce sand pit – it's a great way to get some exercise while having fun with friends.

In addition to its stunning location and great atmosphere, The Boatbuilders Yard also offers Chinese menus upon request, making it an ideal spot for those who love Asian cuisine. So why not head down to S Wharf Promenade and experience all that this fantastic venue has to offer?

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