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Studley Park Boathouse

Studley Park Boathouse, Boathouse Road, Kew VIC, Australia

4.3 (3413)
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Pub

80 Seated
130 Standing

Why you'll love Studley Park Boathouse

  • Offers multiple versatile spaces that features iconic riverside setting, coupled with impressive views.
  • Enjoyable activities such as boating, golfing and dining with your guests indoor or outdoor.
  • With onsite free parking and easy access to public transport.

About the venue

The Studley Boathouse is the first boathouse in Melbourne’s history – a boating and dining favourite for decades. Just 10-minute drive from the Melbourne CBD in Kew, the history-rich location offers a cafe, restaurant and event space. Plus, our fleet of rowboats, canoes and kayaks are available for hire so you can experience the Yarra River’s scenic views from the water yourself. One of our best-preserved and best kept secrets is right at your doorstep!


Studley Park Boathouse Function Rooms

3 Spaces Available At This Venue
The Restaurant

The Restaurant

Surrounded by old English elm trees, and bathed with natural light filtering through a glass veranda, The Restaurant can be transformed to suit events, from casual and formal. The space, a beautifully restored Victorian residence, can host anywhere from small intimate events to formal seated functions for up to 74 guests. With fantastic food, great staff and charming surroundings, The Restaurant is available to cater to your event exclusively, making your day the perfect celebration.
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The Cafe

The Cafe

The Café embraces an ambience like no other. Uniquely versatile, The Terrace offers both an indoor seating area and alfresco, creating an environment that combines the classic charm with functionality. The Café transforms into a stylish venue that is warm and unique, allowing your guests to move freely around the space and its outdoor surroundings. Seating 80 guests or 130 for a cocktail event, select your favourites from our Function & Event menu to create a bespoke experience.
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The Riverbank

The Riverbank

Set on the banks of the magnificent Yarra River, The Riverbank is ideal for the perfect outdoor wedding. Surrounded by natural bushland, old English elm trees and with the historic Victorian boathouse in its backdrop, The Riverbank embraces its breathtaking views in a setting that is lush with greenery, and can adapt to your unique style and flair with ease. Accommodating over 120 guests, this beautiful open-plan space can be transformed into an unforgettable event that is sure to be treasured be it day or night. For peace of mind, whether its rain, hail or shine, we are well prepared, chat to our Functions Team for more on how we can adapt to Melbourne’s ever-changing seasons.
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Mary -mia Ioculano

January 29, 2026

A little place of paradise , it’s a little escape from the middle of the city. The food was absolutely outstanding so delicious. The drinks refreshing and they have a large variety of drinks but the service was the best service I’ve ever had in my life the waitress and waitresses the manager, they were all accommodating kind absolutely wonderful, cannot fault anything. A beautiful day for lunch admire the beautiful river the little rowboats feed the ducks it is absolutely stunning. I absolutely recommend this gorgeous place. They also do weddings and dinners and I can understand specially for wedding. How beautiful anyway thank you to the wonderful staff for making our day. Absolutely wonderful.🙏❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

Supun Yasas

February 12, 2026

Visited on a summer weekday and had a fantastic time at Studley Park Boathouse! The food was tasty and reasonably priced, great value for the quality. We loved having lunch in the conservatory. It was cozy yet airy with good fans for ventilation, perfect for a warm day. The staff were very friendly too, which made the whole experience even better. Highly recommend for a relaxed riverside meal!

Alvin Kh

September 26, 2025

Studley Park Boathouse – 4 out of 5 Studley Park Boathouse is an absolutely beautiful spot and a wonderful place to spend a weekend, especially when the weather is cool. The scenery is lovely and the overall atmosphere is peaceful, relaxed and family friendly. It is the kind of location where you can truly unwind and enjoy nature. The food was delicious and easily a 4 out of 5, though I was a little surprised by the limited lunch menu. I expected more variety, but what we ordered was well prepared and full of flavour, so it was still a very enjoyable meal. Service, however, could be improved. Our coffees took around 45 minutes to reach the table, and we had to remind the staff before they finally arrived. Water was also not provided without asking, which is disappointing for a venue of this standard. Another major issue is the car park. There simply are not enough parking spaces for the number of visitors, and finding a spot can be stressful and time consuming. Despite these shortcomings, Studley Park Boathouse remains a beautiful and inviting place to visit. With more efficient service and better parking facilities, it could easily offer an even better experience.

Mia Gore

February 2, 2026

My daughter & I had a wonderful time. We arrived at 11.45am and took our time & got a park in the closest car park. We had not booked but got a stool bar spot on the upper deck. I ordered entree lamb skewers, delicious. My daughter had the kids margarita pizza, delicious. Milkshake is $11.50 and it is small, lids do not stay on properly! Kids outdoor playground was good but suites for toddlers or smaller kids.

Ev MotorSports

February 18, 2026

The fish and chips is honesty one of the best I’ve tried. It’s made not too oily and the batter is perfect. Not to thick . 🤤. Also great for large groups , they have a lot of long tables . And the view is so peaceful, makes you feel like when you’re in the 1890s . The staff were very friendly and helpful.


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