The Boatbuilders Yard
Additional information
- Dining style
Casual Dining
- 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
- 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
- Area
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
Experiences
2:30pm-90’s RnB Mixtape - $65pp (2 hours)
$65.00 per person
13 Nov 2021 - 27 Aug 2022Bookings are only at 2:30pm. Two menus; regular menu and dietary menu (GF,VG). Include your dietaries in the booking notes, or it will not be catered for. Please email venue if further info is required, or anything outside the booking range. Over a two hour session, enjoy Smirnoff Ice on arrival as the DJ starts to warm up in the sunshine, before tucking into a delicious selection of party foods including potato skins, tacos and sloppy joes. Food is served 15 minutes after the start of the booking, and can not be held. Indulge your table with a Midori Illusion shaker and a round of Blue Lagoons or Woo Woos, as you sing along to classics from the likes of TLC and Blackstreet for only $65pp. Full payment will be taken in venue.
Menu
Menus may vary due to seasonality
Brunch
10AM – 12PM Wed – Sun
Seasonal Fruit Salad$12.00
Fresh berries, kiwi, melon, grapes, passionfruit, chia seed crumble
Lemon & Blueberry Bircher$14.00
Granny smith apple, cashews, coconut yogurt, freeze dried blueberries
Mushroom Toastie*$15.00
Wild mushroom, smoked cheese, caramelized onions, garlic butter, sourdough, house pickles
HCT$15.00
Double smoked ham, cheddar, lady jam tomato chutney, sourdough, pickled fennel
Breakfast Burger^$15.00
Bacon, fried egg, baby spinach, American cheese, BBQ sauce, chipotle aioli
Kids – Brunch
10am – 12pm Wed - Sun
Coco Pops & Milk$4.50
Ham & Cheese Toastie$9.50
Kids – Lunch / Dinner
12pm – Late Wed - Sun
Napoli Cheese Pizza$9.00
Ham, Cheese & Pineapple**$11.00
Mini Burger$12.00
Wagyu, American cheese & chips
Fish & Chips$12.00
Battered fish, lemon, tartare
Ice Cream$7.00
Chocolate sauce vanilla ice cream
Lunch / Dinner
12pm – Late Wed - Sun
Share / Start or Snack
Guacamole$14.00
House made corn chips, lime salt
Haloumi Fries$15.00
Red chimichurri yogurt, spring onion, pickled jicama
Tuna Ceviche$20.00
Charred corn, cucumber, sweet potato, rocoto tiger's milk, plantain crisps
Salt & Pepper Calamari$17.00
Guindilla peppers, coriander & lemon aioli
Prawn Tostadas^^ (3)$18.00
Grilled Garlic marinated shrimp, cotija, jalapeno lime sauce, cabbage & radish slaw
Al Pastor (3)$18.00
Grilled Achiote marinated pork & pineapple, red onion & coriander salsa
Fried Chicken Wings$17.00
Honey chipotle, herb ranch
Something Larger
South American Super Salad$22.00
Heirloom tomato, charred corn, black beans, quinoa, kale, smoked almonds, tamari seeds, spicy lime dressing
Pan Fried Ocean Trout$28.00
Grilled broccolini & summer squash, soft herbs & yellow pepper sauce
Peruvian Grilled Chicken Supreme^^$26.00
Fried sweet potato, heirloom tomato & black bean salad, Aji Verde sauce
Chipotle BBQ Brisket$28.00
Zucchini, fennel, mint salad, sofrito & sweetcorn remoulade
Lobster Roll$35.00
Tarragon aioli, baby cos, garlic butter, celery, chives, lemon, waffle fries
Cajun Crumbed Fish Burger$24.00
Coriander slaw, chipotle aioli, fries
Wagyu Beef Burger$24.00
American cheese, house pickles, tomato, cos, caramelized onions, burger sauce, aioli, fries
Mexican Plant Based Burger* ** ^^$23.00
House made veggie patty, Doritos corn chips, cos, avocado, red onion, chipotle BBQ sauce, fries
Sides
Green Bean Salad$12.00
Broad beans, edamame, snow peas, herbs, smoked almond
Heirloom Tomatoes^$12.00
Fior di latte, ginger & miso vinaigrette
Fries / Waffle Fries^$10.00
garlic mayo, ketchup
Something Sweet
Mini Churros$13.00
Cinnamon sugar, Dulce de leche, chocolate sauce
Boaties Ice Cream Sundae$16.00
Summer berries, brownie, raspberry coulis, banana chips, Dulce de leche & vanilla ice cream
Wine
White
Continental Platter Chardonnay, Frankland River, WA
- 150ml$12.00
- 250ml$19.00
- Bottle$50.00
Motley Cru Pinot Grigio, King Valley, VIC
- 150ml$13.00
- 250ml$21.00
- Bottle$55.00
Alkoomi Riesling, Frankland River, WA
- 150ml$14.00
- 250ml$22.00
- Bottle$60.00
Printhe Pinot Gris, Orange, NSW
- 150ml$15.00
- 250ml$24.00
- Bottle$65.00
Ellis Wines, Viognier, Heathcote, VIC
- 150ml$15.00
- 250ml$24.00
- Bottle$65.00
Munamuna Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, NZ
- Bottle$55.00
Oakridge Chardonnay, Yarra Valley, VIC
- Bottle$85.00
Red
Secret Garden Cabernet Merlot, Murray Darling, VIC
- 150ml$11.00
- 250ml$17.00
- Bottle$45.00
Lone Quince Shiraz, Margaret River, WA
- 150ml$12.00
- 250ml$19.00
- Bottle$50.00
Fossette Pinot Noir, Yarra Valley, VIC
- 150ml$14.00
- 250ml$22.00
- Bottle$60.00
Apostrophe Possessive GSM Frankland River, WA
- 150ml$13.00
- 250ml$21.00
- Bottle$55.00
The Cloak Sangiovese, King Valley, VIC
- 150ml$15.00
- 250ml$24.00
- Bottle$65.00
Dominique Piron Gamay, Beaujolais, France
- 150ml$15.00
- 250ml$24.00
- Bottle$65.00
Meadowbank Pinot Noir, Derwent Valley, TAS
- Bottle$100.00
Yangarra Shiraz, McLaren Vale, SA
- Bottle$75.00
Sparkling
CA di Alte Prosecco, Veneto, Italy
- 120ml$12.00
- Bottle$60.00
Innocent Bystander Moscato (150ml) Yarra Valley, VIC
- 120ml$14.00
- Bottle$60.00
Babo Prosecco Rose, Friuli, Italy
- 120ml$15.00
- Bottle$75.00
Mumm Cordon Rouge Champagne, Reims, France
- Bottle$110.00
Rosè & Natural
Little Pig, Margaret River, WA
- 150ml$12.00
- 250ml$19.00
- Bottle$50.00
Chalmers Rosato, Agliancio, Nero d'avola, VIC
- 150ml$14.00
- 250ml$22.00
- Bottle$70.00
Pinot Noir, Sangiovese, Mornington Peninsula, VIC
Save Our Souls
- 150ml$14.00
- 250ml$22.00
- Bottle$60.00
Beer / Cider
On Tap
Moon Dog Old Mate Pale
- Schooner$9.50
- Pint$12.50
Carlton Draught
- Schooner$10.00
- Pint$13.00
Great Northern
- Schooner$9.50
- Pint$12.50
4 Pines Pacific Ale
- Schooner$10.50
- Pint$13.50
Moondog Summer Ale
- Schooner$10.50
- Pint$13.50
Mountain Goat Steam Ale
- Schooner$10.50
- Pint$13.50
Balter Captain Sensible
- Schooner$11.50
- Pint$14.50
Bottled
Corona Extra$11.00
Asahi Super Dry$12.00
Stomping Ground Pale Ale$12.00
Balter XPA$12.00
Brookvale Union Ginger Beer$13.50
Wolf of the Willows Amber Ale$13.00
Moondog Pat Pash Sour$14.00
Hawkers West Coast IPA$15.00
Melbourne Bitter Long Neck$17.00
Cascade Premium Light$8.50
Berties Cans$10.00
Seltzer
Moon Dog Fizzer$10.00
Cocktails
Frozen Passionfruit Mango Daiquiri$17.00
White rum, dark rum, mango, passionfruit, pineapple, lime
Strawberry & Guava Fizz$17.00
Vodka, strawberry liqueur, guava, lime, rhubarb bitters & soda
Pink Peppercorn, Pomegranate, Pine Paloma$18.00
Pink peppercorn infused tequila, pomegranate, pineapple juice, soda & lime
Lemongrass Lychee Spritz$18.00
Gin, lychee, lemongrass, ginger, prosecco
Pornstar Martini$19.00
Vanilla Absolut, passionfruit liqueur
Espresso Martini$19.00
Vodka, Kahlua, coffee
Negroni$21.00
Bulldog Gin, Cinzano, Campari
Alcohol Free
Cocktails
Made with Lyre's distilled alcohol-free spirits
Strawberry & Guava Fizz$12.00
Bottled Beers
Carlton Zero$8.00
Nort Refreshing Pale Ale$8.00
Wine
Plus & Minus Shiraz
- 750ml$30.00
Plus & Minus Pinot Grigio
- 750ml$30.00
What 347 people are saying
Overall ratings and reviews
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- 4.1Food
- 4.3Service
- 4.4Ambience
- 4Value
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Loved For
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Lunch
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City Centre
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Safety precautions
Cleaning & sanitising
- Surfaces sanitised between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitised menu provided
- Sealed or wrapped utensils used
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitiser or wipes provided for customers
- Contactless payment available
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables
Protective equipment
- Waiting staff wear masks
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
FAQs
The Boatbuilders Yard is rated 4.3 stars by 347 OpenTable diners.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.
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23 South Wharf Promenade South Wharf, AU-VIC 3006
Additional information
- Area
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
- 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
- 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