



1/3 Southgate Ave, Southbank VIC 3006, Australia
Restaurant
•BearBrass in Southgate, Melbourne brings a spark of excitement to the banks of the Yarra. Offering up a striking riverside wining and dining destination, we are an ideal venue to host a variety of functions & events including corporate events, cocktail parties, birthdays, engagements, Christmas celebrations and more. This Southbank function venue has become somewhat of an institution, with its informal yet stylish environment drawing patrons into this social and ever-popular suburb for over a decade. Consider how well this setting translates to functions – either on the large riverside terrace, the internal dining room or the public bar, live music, with space for 10-400 guests. Our modern Australian menus are a sure crowd-pleaser and provide great flexibility. Our menu options include a-la-carte, set menu dining or canapé packages and platters for more informal events. All of these options can be tailored to meet your specific requirements or budget and will be delivered with personalised and professional service. You will also be impressed with the extensive beer, spirit and wine menu, which also features some delicious in-house cocktail creations and the classics.
This Southgate restaurant is surely one to put on your list of function venues to visit. BearBrass is easily accessible by public transport, with the 96 and 109 Trams stopping right outside our door, or by Flinders Street Station and Southern Cross Train Station being only a short walk away. We have ample on-street parking available for those driving. With great food, a great location and a great atmosphere, you will surely have a great night at BearBrass. We look forward to welcoming you to BearBrass soon!






It's been for months since my last visit to BearBrass, and what do I order again...their fish of the day special. Last time it was barramundi, today it was snapper. Again it came with a nice tangy salsa verde, but today it was paired with broccoli. The fish was moist and you could hear the crispiness of the skin. The broccoli was the way I like, still with some bite to it. Such a healthy main leaves room for a bit of indulgence afterwards. I chose my favorite dessert, profiteroles and a cup of coffee to finish off with. What I like most about BearBrass, along with the pleasant staff and enjoyable location, is the consistency of the experience. Whenever I go there, I know I'm going to enjoy my lunch visit. (I haven't been there for breakfast since pre covid days when they were open in the early mornings on weekdays... I'll soon check out their weekend breakfasts).
Attended this lovely establishment for a company event on a hot summers evening. The service was great from all the staff and the drinks were delicious. Food was okay however it was a very busy Friday night and the staff would have been working double time to meet demand. I’d definitely visit this location again, probably indoors if the temps are up.
Had chicken schnitzel which was very well done and taste great and decent sized(very big) portion as well. Wife had roti with spiced chickpeas and they were absolutely so flavourful so much wanted to swap. Excellent service from staff . Might come again for those chickpeas.
We had a quick bite before a river cruise. Staff were very accommodating in getting our order going so that we had time to eat before the cruise. Food was great and I would definitely go back again. Fish tacos were a good choice for our young diner who could assemble them himself. Nice experience, but be sure to go in through entrance facing the river, as we were told off for going through the side from the shopping centre.
We recently dined here and had an awesome experience, initially was apprehensive sitting outside on what was a typical cold winter evening but found the heaters were more than adequate and kept us toasty and warm throughout the evening. The staff were very friendly and checking on us throughout the night. We both enjoyed our meals and recommended BearBrass when in the Southbank precinct.

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