This is a nice place right on the water. I've been here a few times since I usually stay in the area and it's convenient and within walking distance for me. Sometimes it's slow, other times it's been busy, but I've never had any issue finding a place to sit. They have a small indoor area, and a covered outside, as well as seats on the outside by the river. Pricing is reasonable and everyone I've interacted with has always been friendly. I've only gotten drinks and snacks (like chips) here, so I can't speak to most of the food. Great spot for hanging out or a date. read more

6 of us stopped in here at the start of our birthday celebrations last night. We started out with some draft beers and bottles of wine. We really enjoyed this secret garden Cabernet. We saw the bar menu had some really yummy sounding appetizers, we couldn't resist the halloumi fries and the Cajun charred zucchini. Both were delicious. The fries had a smoked beetroot yogurt, spring onion, and walnut spice dip- so so yummy. The zucchini had cashew cream, pickled and fried shallots, and soft herbs. I'm hungry again just thinking about it. We all agreed we would definitely come back here again. The food was yummy. The staff was friendly. Views were great, both of the water front, and also for people watching. We will definitely be back again soon. So many other yummy things on their menu to try. read more

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I like this place but I'm sure it's better with warmer weather. TBY was a short walk from my hotel so I gave it a try. This is the type of place where you either order at the bar and find a seat or order via phone. I'm not a fan of that but that's becoming pretty popular here. I ordered the Angus burger and a cider. The cider is always good and I really liked the burger. The milk bun was soft and the burger was juicy. I'm not a fan of the pickles but I'm a foreigner so it's probably just something I'm not familiar with. There wasn't any service to speak of as explained above. I like the location (right on the river) and the price was fine for the area. I'd recommend giving it a try. read more

The Boatbuilders Yard - Angus Burger - Bars Near Me - South Wharf, VIC

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Great place for a relaxing lunch or dinner. We were at a shopping center nearby and had shopped till we dropped and needed some food. Located on the banks of the Yarra River just up from south wharf DFO and behind the Melbourne Convention Centre. A nice setting looking out over the River or if your seated in the back courtyard it's also a nice atmosphere. They ticked all the boxes for covid regulations and we found our seat in the courtyard. It was a nice sunny day so opted for some shade. The menu and payment system was all via QR code attached to our table which made it contact free and easy. We ordered and the drinks arrived promptly and the food was only ten minutes after. The staff were very nice and asked several times is we need anything else and if we're happy with our food and drinks. The food was pretty good the oyster were fresh and the burger ticked all the boxes as I was hungry. The kids has simple meals but we're happy with theirs also. Over all a good location good service good food and a pleasant experience and would be a great place for casual dinner and drinks with friends. read more

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Very poor experience. Ordering from a QR code is fine, however being asked to pay for a tip before being served anything is not. Especially when there is a 10% surcharge on a Sunday and when you wait for over 40 minutes for your food (which comes out to everyone separately). Wine by the bottle is completely 'sold out'. Order by the glass for extra restaurant to the owner revenue. My burger patty was completely raw. At least the manager promptly refunded me. This place needs to rethink its customer experience and food hygiene Melbourne has a lot to offer, despite the ideal location on the Yarra, you're probably better to find somewhere else to dine. read more

We stumbled upon this place when our original destination was to far away. Besides the location is perfect for river watching, mellowing out. Two of us ordered the BBQ Brisket ($27 AUD) and the Pork Belly Bites ($15 AUD) to share. The 2 fairly thick slices of brisket had a side of corn and kohlrabi slaw tossed on top of dutch cream potato hash. DELISH! The pork belly bites were shockingly delish also. For once, I hadn't checked the YELP reviews and things worked out anyway. The sides were new to us and that worked out also. The prices were reasonable especially if you factor in the location. read more

I stumbled on The Boatbuilders Yard on the way to South Wharf DFO when I was recently in Melbourne - it is the first of a selection of restaurants in this prime and now thriving fairly new location in Melbourne! I initially walked past it but then looking at the seating options decided to go back and try breakfast here. I am very happy I did. There are so many seating options here, there are cute deckchairs out the front overlooking the yard, inside seating, and an outdoor court yard area (which appears to allow your furry friends as well - tick of me). Service was excellent, I was offered coffee, the paper and then breakfast! The staff were friendly and accommodating. Breakfast took some time to come, but it was busy and there were some tables! My coffee came quickly which is the main thing! As usual I ordered the baked eggs, and I am starting to wonder if there is a bad version of this anywhere in Melbourne! Different to the others I had whilst over there but they were probably the best ones I ate. Full of flavor, steaming hot and served with a delicious tasting bread! I noticed a few little additions which I quite liked at this place, at the door there is a bucket of umbrellas saying if it's raining you can borrow an umbrella and bring it back some other time! Cool ... This area of Melbourne for me is certainly an untouched hidden gem and when I return I will bring some friends to this area and The Boatbuilders Yard for a night out! I imagine it is as lovely as it is at night as it was on a sleepy sunny Melbourne morning. It is also not too far of a walk through to Etihad if you are going to the footy and looking for somewhere for a pre-Footy meal fix. read more

The Boatbuilders Yard - Bars Near Me - South Wharf, VIC

The Boatbuilders Yard is situated, funnily enough, in the old boatbuilders yard just outside of the Melbourne Convention Centre. Therefore it is right next to the river and is an absolutely fantastic location. This is the ideal place to go for a few beverages on a sunny afternoon or a warm evening. The other plus to this place is how roomy it is. There is ample seating, in the form of nice wooden benches, spread over a large area - which only adds to ones sense of breezy lightheartedness when you sit at this bar. There will be no crowding in like sardines here. The other thing I like about this place, is the fact that they have a menu of barbecued food. There really is something comforting about sitting in the sun, drinking beers and smelling the smokey smell of snags frying on the barbie. They also have a pricier (but actually quite cheap) breakfast, dinner and lunch menu of Modern European cuisine, if you want something a little more civilized than barbecue. My only criticism of this place is the fact that they, like every other bar on the riverside, seem to have added the usual 'river tax' (apologies for Tony Abbot-like commentary) onto their drinks menu. At an average of $12 a pint the drinks here are not cheap. read more

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Very nice place. I had Fish Burger and it was great. My dish also came with fresh french fries. I loved it. read more

The Boatbuilders Yard - Bars Near Me - South Wharf, VIC

The south end of the river has been in dire need of a good bar for some time now, so I was delighted to hear of this Riverland-on-steroids addition on the bank near Polly Woodside. When you get down to it, Boatbuilders isn't that different from Riverland at all. The same small open-ish indoor space with a focus on the outdoor decking area, the same sausage sizzle and the same hideously overpriced drinks! I paid $53 for four pints of cider. OUCH. My friends and I have dubbed Riverlands 'Ripofflands', so we need an equally accurate name for the Boatbuilders Yard. So far the best I've come up with is 'Purserapers Yard', but that isn't very P.C. We actually realized after a few rounds of beer and cider that wine is the way to go here as it's far more reasonably priced, and the selection is decent. Just don't expect the staff to have any clue about whether a given bottle is dry or woody - although much faster than Riverlands, the service here isn't as polished. Despite the beating my bank balance took, I will most likely return to the Boatbuilders - it's so spacious there's almost a guarantee you'll get a table, and nothing beats sitting on the water having a drink with friends on a warm Friday evening. read more

The Boatbuilders Yard - Bars Near Me - South Wharf, VIC

Ideal for an after work drink event, this venue has added some life to the south wharf precinct. It's a great location on the river with a variety of seating options inside and outdoors. Great on a sunny evening. People tend to be in a relaxed mood here and it's a good place for groups to strike up conversations with other small groups of people. Very social indeed. I didn't think it was overpriced when compared to many bars in this city, although you'd never say it was cheap. read more

One of my favourite places during the daylight savings months. You can while away a warm summers evening with a great range of bourtique beers and ciders and a large selection of wines. The stuff are knowledgable about all the beverages and can recommend something to your likely. The food is generous and, now that they have the bugs worked out, they have a clever system of buzzers which bring the food directly to your table. During winter this place also has a number of open fires and fireplaces, plus plenty of heaters to keep you warm. Finally, they will often show major sporting events on large screens so if sports is your thing come along and settle in for a viewing session. read more

Large open fire, very welcome after a cold walk down Southbank. Charming rustic style restaurant. We only had coffee and muffin but food looked good. Muffin was tasty but very cold, had obviously been refrigerated, told the server it was nice but v cold - he said it was good we enjoyed it - totally missed the point of the feedback. read more

Ordered 5 drinks. First 2 took 10 minutes. Last three took another 15. Great view, crap service. Never coming back. read more

Checked into the Hilton and was starving for a bite to eat. This place was nice and close to the hotel and it was a beautiful warm sunny day to sit out on the deck and enjoy a delicious meal. You order and pay at the bar and they give you a tracking pager and bring your food when it's ready. Ordered the super salad which was a tasty combo of quinoa, kale, pumpkin, almonds, poached chicken, all in a delicious light dressing. Hit the spot after 2 days of airline food. Fish and chips and the burgers also looked and tasted good according to my dining companions. Great way to start my trip to Melbourne! read more

Great location by the river, close to my office, beer and food is reasonable. I've never been here when it not crowded so. Can't score it higher than this. Reminds me of the lucky shag back home in Perth. read more

The Boat Builders Yard is located on a dream stretch of Melbourne chic happening and as such draws large crowds to its doors. It boasts an array of food and beverages that threaten to overwhelm the senses. Technology is king here with ordering and service delivery tied to digital streams that promise all but in our case left us with nothing for thirty minutes until a passing waiter (real person type) noticed our plight. Coffe when it arrived was OK but not outstanding and that is a minus in a city full of great coffee joints. read more

The Boatbuilders Yard - The plus with having an old friend to walk with on Sunday is a break for a decaf cap no chic no sugar. - Bars Near Me - South Wharf, VIC

Alright so I only drank beers here, but as far as a great outdoor space with tons of seating that *also* has beers near the convention center, you're really not going to do much better than this. The bartenders are super friendly, and even when the place is super busy at night it seems like they've got adequate staffing to really never have you waiting too long. It seems like it's a worldwide universal constant that the bars closest to convention centers are always terrible, because they can be. If you're looking for a beer, you just go where's close. It doesn't matter if it's expensive, there's nowhere to sit, etc... So for Boatbuilders Yard to actually be pretty outstanding was real surprising. The crowd was super friendly, both people were there for the conference as well as locals who were there because they loved the place (a good sign). Overall just a really great place, no complaints at all. read more

Thanks to the Management and Staff on NYE. The service, atmosphere and professional manner in which this function was organized was first class,comfortable and a joy to be a part of. My friends and the people we met on the night, look forward to the next year's fun. Gratefully Robert Baker. read more

Decent place, great atmosphere and well designed. Boatbuilders is a large establishment. It has plenty of outdoor & indoor seating. Drinks are normally well priced. However I think these guys lack putting on a good happy hour, I believe there is only happy hour on friday, so the friday evening crowd is always busy. However during the week it is usually quite dead. read more

Surprised the reviews for this place isn't better. For being within 50 steps of the convention center this is the most fast delicious food I've had at any event. Prices are reasonable. Came here twice, the first time I had the lamb appetizer which were a bit fatty but dankilicious. The second time I grabbed dinner and got the chicken. Not sure if it's because I'm on Keto or because it was super delicious but it was incredible. This is a fun outdoor atmosphere, night time gets a bit chili but I have a feeling that's just Melbourne. You order at the bar and let them know what table you're at, pretty strange system for me but it seems to work out perfect for their guests. read more

The Boatbuilders Yard - Chicken YUM, loved the goat cheese - Bars Near Me - South Wharf, VIC

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Have walked past many times on our way to DFO. Will keep walking in the future. Had brunch on a Saturday morning. Interesting menu, but the food was bland and coffee ordinary. The eggs were an interesting combination of over cooked on the bottom and disturbingly raw on top. Service is odd, as it depends where you sit, if you get table service or not? 3 stars for location, and maybe ok just for a drink. read more

I've taken guests here for breakfast a couple of times now on the way to the DFO. Enjoyed the food and interesting breakfast selections. Breakfast nachos were very tasty, (cornbread, beans, tomatoes, guacamole with a poached egg & crispy nachos ) but a few more 'nachos' would be nice! read more

We had dinner here great view of the river. Best in front facing the yarra river. Delicious salmon dish and fiance enjoyed his burger too. Great service as well. Fun cool music that was a plus. Highly recommend. Only thing is you have to order your food at the cashier counter which we didn't know we had to do that. read more

We had a birthday party at the Boatbuilders and it was fantastic. The venue is superb, the food was excellent, the staff were helpful and polite, the whole event was perfect. Well done to everyone at the Boatbuilders. Thoroughly recommended. read more

Over the years I have stopped here for coffee on a sunny morning, had a couple of pre football drinks here and stopped in here for lunch to recharge the batteries while shopping with the family - this place suits all of these requirements. Staff are friendly, lots of drink options, and while the meals aren't gourmet they do hit the spot. Great spot on a sunny Melbourne day. read more

Stellar location on the banks of the river and plenty of room on a Friday night makes this place an all right pick on a warm summer evening. Lacklustre service and overpriced food makes me a bit reticent to come back. read more

This is a wonderfully located bar/restaurant situated right on the river. We stopped off for a couple of glasses of wine here, but haven't eaten here yet, so I can't review their food service. The wine list is expansive and expensive, but you'd expect that for such a place. We enjoyed the choice of music played, and the deckchairs outside were a nice touch. The walkway that separates this from the river itself is very busy, but not disruptive. I'd certainly go back when in this part of town. read more

Good place for a drink and a light meal. I found the sparkling wine and white wine inexpensive. Last meal was a very acceptable Caesar salad with good anchovies and little poached egg. I often stop by for a cappuccino especially if the weather is fine. The staff are pleasant and service was fine. The location is a million dollars! read more

Boaties is a great venue for after work drink or to catch up with friends. I've been here during the day and night and is always busy. Staff are very nice and are pretty cool. The food is great but pricey for portion sizes (I recommend the ribs). The venue has a cool easy going relaxing vibe and is perfect for a chill out by the Yarra. read more

A great find spotted whilst kayaking down the Yarra. The Boatbuilders Yard has a urban feel, with a wide selection of seating arrangements for social gatherings. Has a great food and drinks range that caters for everyone. Order food at the bar, then collect at the kitchen. I had the Barramundi which was delicious and just the right serving size. Being able to watch the sunset over the wharf was an added bonus - great location! read more

Nice beer on tap, great location. Speed of service leaves a lot to be desired... 20 mins for a bucket of chips !! Not cool

Went there for breakfast - the baked eggs were great!

Lovely decor and ambience if not a bit pretentious. Staff were ok, nothing at all stand out, if anything a little bit in attentive even though it's not a particularly busy Tuesday night. Humourless really. Ordered the fish and chips, arrived in a timely manner but was unimpressed with the flavour. Oily, bland and the accompanying chips were hard as an uncooked potato. Not the greatest value for money as portion sizes are a bit pretentious. As I type this, making friendly eye contact with staff member at till, not even a goodbye or a wave. read more

Bit of a fraud review, as only stopped by for a quick pot and didn't try the food, but love how this place is laid out. Perfect for a few drinks hot day, as it's on the water with a labyrinth of outdoor spaces available. Will be back to give it the full test run. read more

Bang Bang Pop up opens a place at The Boatbuilders pop up have provided an opportunities for foodies to taste the newest venture from Matthew Dunham and provided Matthew an honest feedback while creating the full menu for the restaurant. They closed down and get ready to open the new venue in Elsternwick later this year.focus on IndoChina cuisine such as Laos, Vietnam, Thailand, Cambodia cuisines while emphasising the French influence on the local cuisine. read more

Great place to have breakfast in the morning along the yarra river. Friendly staff, good decent menu and nice atmosphere. Went with my friend and we both enjoyed it. read more

Perch yourself on a deck chair in the sun, sit back and relax by the river with the city as your backdrop. Watch the sunset over the Yarra as you sip on a bev, snack on the bar menu and just generally be a legend at this fully-sick venue. EXCELLENT for Date#5 when you are really wanting to romanticle the hell out of them. read more

An ideal spot to stop for lunch from the convention centre or sth wharf shopping, especially on a sunny day. Food was fresh and a good variety. read more

I stumbled across this venue when I was at Jeff's Shed for a festival. Love how the place is laid out, very open & relaxing atmosphere. Awesome food with awesome service. Will certainly recommend to people and certainly will be back with a few people in tow. read more