The Boatbuilders Yard

4.3

353 Reviews

$40 and under

International

Great for outdoor dining
Good for groups
Great for scenic views

Nestled beside MCEC and the Polly Woodside sailing ship is an unexpected highlight of the Melbourne drinking and dining scene. Take a walk around this expansive waterfront venue and you’ll be delighted to find multiple zones for chilling out including a Bocce sand pit and custom-built Corona garden. Spend the day here on a deck chair with your favourite holiday read, or make it a fun date night by the water. Either way, it’s the perfect place to kick back with a cocktail and soak in the holiday vibes. Chinese menus are also available upon request.

All guests will need to register their details on arrival and adhere to current COVID safe guidelines. Failure to follow these guidelines may result in refusal of entry or service.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$40 and under
Cuisines
International
Hours of operation
Wed, Thu 10:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 10:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–8:00 pm
Phone number
(03) 9686 5088
Website
http://www.theboatbuildersyard.com.au/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Private party facilities
The Boatbuilders Yard is one of Melbourne’s truly unique function venues, located close to the CBD in South Wharf, Melbourne’s vibrant hospitality and convention precinct. We can accommodate groups of 20 up to 800, please contact for more info.
Private party contact
our Private Event Coordinator: (03) 9686 5088

Location
23 South Wharf Promenade, South Wharf, AU-VIC 3006
Neighborhood
Melbourne CBD
Parking details
None
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cafe, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Seasonal Fruit SaladA$12.00
Fresh berries, kiwi, melon, grapes, passionfruit, chia seed crumble
Lemon & Blueberry BircherA$14.00
Granny smith apple, cashews, coconut yogurt, freeze dried blueberries
Mushroom Toastie*A$15.00
Wild mushroom, smoked cheese, caramelized onions, garlic butter, sourdough, house pickles
HCTA$15.00
Double smoked ham, cheddar, lady jam tomato chutney, sourdough, pickled fennel
Breakfast Burger^A$15.00
Bacon, fried egg, baby spinach, American cheese, BBQ sauce, chipotle aioli

Kids – Brunch

10am – 12pm Wed - Sun

Coco Pops & MilkA$4.50
Ham & Cheese ToastieA$9.50

Kids – Lunch / Dinner

12pm – Late Wed - Sun

Napoli Cheese PizzaA$9.00
Ham, Cheese & Pineapple**A$11.00
Mini BurgerA$12.00
Wagyu, American cheese & chips
Fish & ChipsA$12.00
Battered fish, lemon, tartare
Ice CreamA$7.00
Chocolate sauce vanilla ice cream

Lunch / Dinner

12pm – Late Wed - Sun

Share / Start or Snack

GuacamoleA$14.00
House made corn chips, lime salt
Haloumi FriesA$15.00
Red chimichurri yogurt, spring onion, pickled jicama
Tuna CevicheA$20.00
Charred corn, cucumber, sweet potato, rocoto tiger's milk, plantain crisps
Salt & Pepper CalamariA$17.00
Guindilla peppers, coriander & lemon aioli
Prawn Tostadas^^ (3)A$18.00
Grilled Garlic marinated shrimp, cotija, jalapeno lime sauce, cabbage & radish slaw
Al Pastor (3)A$18.00
Grilled Achiote marinated pork & pineapple, red onion & coriander salsa
Fried Chicken WingsA$17.00
Honey chipotle, herb ranch

Something Larger

South American Super SaladA$22.00
Heirloom tomato, charred corn, black beans, quinoa, kale, smoked almonds, tamari seeds, spicy lime dressing
Pan Fried Ocean TroutA$28.00
Grilled broccolini & summer squash, soft herbs & yellow pepper sauce
Peruvian Grilled Chicken Supreme^^A$26.00
Fried sweet potato, heirloom tomato & black bean salad, Aji Verde sauce
Chipotle BBQ BrisketA$28.00
Zucchini, fennel, mint salad, sofrito & sweetcorn remoulade
Lobster RollA$35.00
Tarragon aioli, baby cos, garlic butter, celery, chives, lemon, waffle fries
Cajun Crumbed Fish BurgerA$24.00
Coriander slaw, chipotle aioli, fries
Wagyu Beef BurgerA$24.00
American cheese, house pickles, tomato, cos, caramelized onions, burger sauce, aioli, fries
Mexican Plant Based Burger* ** ^^A$23.00
House made veggie patty, Doritos corn chips, cos, avocado, red onion, chipotle BBQ sauce, fries

Sides

Green Bean SaladA$12.00
Broad beans, edamame, snow peas, herbs, smoked almond
Heirloom Tomatoes^A$12.00
Fior di latte, ginger & miso vinaigrette
Fries / Waffle Fries^A$10.00
garlic mayo, ketchup

Something Sweet

Mini ChurrosA$13.00
Cinnamon sugar, Dulce de leche, chocolate sauce
Boaties Ice Cream SundaeA$16.00
Summer berries, brownie, raspberry coulis, banana chips, Dulce de leche & vanilla ice cream

Wine

White

Continental Platter Chardonnay, Frankland River, WA
- 150mlA$12.00
- 250mlA$19.00
- BottleA$50.00
Motley Cru Pinot Grigio, King Valley, VIC
- 150mlA$13.00
- 250mlA$21.00
- BottleA$55.00
Alkoomi Riesling, Frankland River, WA
- 150mlA$14.00
- 250mlA$22.00
- BottleA$60.00
Printhe Pinot Gris, Orange, NSW
- 150mlA$15.00
- 250mlA$24.00
- BottleA$65.00
Ellis Wines, Viognier, Heathcote, VIC
- 150mlA$15.00
- 250mlA$24.00
- BottleA$65.00
Munamuna Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, NZ
- BottleA$55.00
Oakridge Chardonnay, Yarra Valley, VIC
- BottleA$85.00

Red

Secret Garden Cabernet Merlot, Murray Darling, VIC
- 150mlA$11.00
- 250mlA$17.00
- BottleA$45.00
Lone Quince Shiraz, Margaret River, WA
- 150mlA$12.00
- 250mlA$19.00
- BottleA$50.00
Fossette Pinot Noir, Yarra Valley, VIC
- 150mlA$14.00
- 250mlA$22.00
- BottleA$60.00
Apostrophe Possessive GSM Frankland River, WA
- 150mlA$13.00
- 250mlA$21.00
- BottleA$55.00
The Cloak Sangiovese, King Valley, VIC
- 150mlA$15.00
- 250mlA$24.00
- BottleA$65.00
Dominique Piron Gamay, Beaujolais, France
- 150mlA$15.00
- 250mlA$24.00
- BottleA$65.00
Meadowbank Pinot Noir, Derwent Valley, TAS
- BottleA$100.00
Yangarra Shiraz, McLaren Vale, SA
- BottleA$75.00

Sparkling

CA di Alte Prosecco, Veneto, Italy
- 120mlA$12.00
- BottleA$60.00
Innocent Bystander Moscato (150ml) Yarra Valley, VIC
- 120mlA$14.00
- BottleA$60.00
Babo Prosecco Rose, Friuli, Italy
- 120mlA$15.00
- BottleA$75.00
Mumm Cordon Rouge Champagne, Reims, France
- BottleA$110.00

Rosè & Natural

Little Pig, Margaret River, WA
- 150mlA$12.00
- 250mlA$19.00
- BottleA$50.00
Chalmers Rosato, Agliancio, Nero d'avola, VIC
- 150mlA$14.00
- 250mlA$22.00
- BottleA$70.00
Pinot Noir, Sangiovese, Mornington Peninsula, VIC
Save Our Souls
- 150mlA$14.00
- 250mlA$22.00
- BottleA$60.00

Beer / Cider

On Tap

Moon Dog Old Mate Pale
- SchoonerA$9.50
- PintA$12.50
Carlton Draught
- SchoonerA$10.00
- PintA$13.00
Great Northern
- SchoonerA$9.50
- PintA$12.50
4 Pines Pacific Ale
- SchoonerA$10.50
- PintA$13.50
Moondog Summer Ale
- SchoonerA$10.50
- PintA$13.50
Mountain Goat Steam Ale
- SchoonerA$10.50
- PintA$13.50
Balter Captain Sensible
- SchoonerA$11.50
- PintA$14.50

Bottled

Corona ExtraA$11.00
Asahi Super DryA$12.00
Stomping Ground Pale AleA$12.00
Balter XPAA$12.00
Brookvale Union Ginger BeerA$13.50
Wolf of the Willows Amber AleA$13.00
Moondog Pat Pash SourA$14.00
Hawkers West Coast IPAA$15.00
Melbourne Bitter Long NeckA$17.00
Cascade Premium LightA$8.50
Berties CansA$10.00

Seltzer

Moon Dog FizzerA$10.00

Cocktails

Frozen Passionfruit Mango DaiquiriA$17.00
White rum, dark rum, mango, passionfruit, pineapple, lime
Strawberry & Guava FizzA$17.00
Vodka, strawberry liqueur, guava, lime, rhubarb bitters & soda
Pink Peppercorn, Pomegranate, Pine PalomaA$18.00
Pink peppercorn infused tequila, pomegranate, pineapple juice, soda & lime
Lemongrass Lychee SpritzA$18.00
Gin, lychee, lemongrass, ginger, prosecco
Pornstar MartiniA$19.00
Vanilla Absolut, passionfruit liqueur
Espresso MartiniA$19.00
Vodka, Kahlua, coffee
NegroniA$21.00
Bulldog Gin, Cinzano, Campari

Alcohol Free

Cocktails

Made with Lyre's distilled alcohol-free spirits

Strawberry & Guava FizzA$12.00

Bottled Beers

Carlton ZeroA$8.00
Nort Refreshing Pale AleA$8.00

Wine

Plus & Minus Shiraz
- 750mlA$30.00
Plus & Minus Pinot Grigio
- 750mlA$30.00

What 353 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.3

4.3 based on all time ratings

4.2Food
4.3Service
4.4Ambience
4.1Value

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353 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
Victoria
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 26, 2022
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great service and tasty food
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CourtneyV
Melbourne
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 25, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Inside is perfect for a cute date, outside is perfect for a meal with friends or family. All the food is incredible. Our only negative was only 2 mock tails on the menu and they were pretty average. Add some fancy mock tails/non alcoholic versions and it would be perfect
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RyanG
Melbourne
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 17, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Good atmosphere, good DJ not too loud for a social catch up.
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pmpe
Melbourne
12 reviews
4.0
12 reviews
Dined on June 15, 2022
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
The perfect place to debrief with a group after events at the Convention Centre. The selection of drinks and snacks works well to suit most preferences and staff are flexible and friendly.
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NatalieL
Melbourne
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 4, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We attending the venue with a large group for my husbands birthday. We all had our children and this was no problem. The staff were very accommodating to the children bringing them toys and letting them play on the stage. We ordered using the QR code which is so convenient. You just have to be very mindful of the water as it has open fences. Otherwise we will definitely be attending again.
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BethE
Melbourne
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 26, 2022
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Good food, great view of the Yarra River. We had a party of 12 and one person's order was forgotten. Otherwise good service. I'll definitely go back.
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Romeo
Melbourne
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 20, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Nice food, good vibe. For some reason not all the available drinks at the bar come up in the Menu App, a walk to the bar its always interesting but can be a thing when the place is busy. Other than that will certainly keep going back.
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NarelleO
Melbourne
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 18, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service, the food was fantastic. Lovely views. Great location! Couldn't ask for more with a big group
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GerardG
Melbourne
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 15, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great atmosphere, service, and food. We'll definitely go there again.
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HayleyS
Melbourne
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 14, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The 90s Brunch was excellent- generous drinks and excellent food. Friendly prompt service.. 10/10
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23 South Wharf Promenade, South Wharf, AU-VIC 3006

Additional information

Neighborhood
Melbourne CBD
Hours of operation
Wed, Thu 10:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 10:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–8:00 pm
Price
$40 and under
Cuisines
International
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
None
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cafe, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.theboatbuildersyard.com.au/
Phone number
(03) 9686 5088
Private party facilities
The Boatbuilders Yard is one of Melbourne’s truly unique function venues, located close to the CBD in South Wharf, Melbourne’s vibrant hospitality and convention precinct. We can accommodate groups of 20 up to 800, please contact for more info.
Private party contact
our Private Event Coordinator: (03) 9686 5088

The Boatbuilders Yard

Not available on OpenTable

There’s more to explore

Additional information

Brunch

Seasonal Fruit SaladA$12.00

Lemon & Blueberry BircherA$14.00

Mushroom Toastie*A$15.00

HCTA$15.00

Breakfast Burger^A$15.00

Kids – Brunch

Coco Pops & MilkA$4.50

Ham & Cheese ToastieA$9.50

Kids – Lunch / Dinner

Napoli Cheese PizzaA$9.00

Ham, Cheese & Pineapple**A$11.00

Mini BurgerA$12.00

Fish & ChipsA$12.00

Ice CreamA$7.00

Lunch / Dinner

Share / Start or Snack

GuacamoleA$14.00

Haloumi FriesA$15.00

Tuna CevicheA$20.00

Salt & Pepper CalamariA$17.00

Prawn Tostadas^^ (3)A$18.00

Al Pastor (3)A$18.00

Fried Chicken WingsA$17.00

Something Larger

South American Super SaladA$22.00

Pan Fried Ocean TroutA$28.00

Peruvian Grilled Chicken Supreme^^A$26.00

Chipotle BBQ BrisketA$28.00

Lobster RollA$35.00

Cajun Crumbed Fish BurgerA$24.00

Wagyu Beef BurgerA$24.00

Mexican Plant Based Burger* ** ^^A$23.00

Sides

Green Bean SaladA$12.00

Heirloom Tomatoes^A$12.00

Fries / Waffle Fries^A$10.00

Something Sweet

Mini ChurrosA$13.00

Boaties Ice Cream SundaeA$16.00

Wine

White

Continental Platter Chardonnay, Frankland River, WA

Motley Cru Pinot Grigio, King Valley, VIC

Alkoomi Riesling, Frankland River, WA

Printhe Pinot Gris, Orange, NSW

Ellis Wines, Viognier, Heathcote, VIC

Munamuna Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, NZ

Oakridge Chardonnay, Yarra Valley, VIC

Red

Secret Garden Cabernet Merlot, Murray Darling, VIC

Lone Quince Shiraz, Margaret River, WA

Fossette Pinot Noir, Yarra Valley, VIC

Apostrophe Possessive GSM Frankland River, WA

The Cloak Sangiovese, King Valley, VIC

Dominique Piron Gamay, Beaujolais, France

Meadowbank Pinot Noir, Derwent Valley, TAS

Yangarra Shiraz, McLaren Vale, SA

Sparkling

CA di Alte Prosecco, Veneto, Italy

Innocent Bystander Moscato (150ml) Yarra Valley, VIC

Babo Prosecco Rose, Friuli, Italy

Mumm Cordon Rouge Champagne, Reims, France

Rosè & Natural

Little Pig, Margaret River, WA

Chalmers Rosato, Agliancio, Nero d'avola, VIC

Pinot Noir, Sangiovese, Mornington Peninsula, VIC

Beer / Cider

On Tap

Moon Dog Old Mate Pale

Carlton Draught

Great Northern

4 Pines Pacific Ale

Moondog Summer Ale

Mountain Goat Steam Ale

Balter Captain Sensible