Dukes at The Boatbuilders Yard

Nestled beside the Polly Woodside sailing ship sits an unexpected highlight of Melbourne’s drinking and dining scene, The Boatbuilders Yard. It’s separate event space, The Decks, makes a gorgeous venue for a cocktail wedding which is relaxed, fun and memorable. Sitting right on the water with city skyline views, The Decks manages to be beautiful without being pretentious. Similarly, the food and beverage options are unique and a little quirky, aiming to surprise and delight guests. Your guests can enjoy a spritz cocktail on arrival, ooh and ahh over the surrounding greenery and cascading foliage, and then grab a delicious canape to start the celebrations. The Decks at The Boatbuilders Yard is that fun and memorable wedding venue you’ve been searching for.

The Decks is an impressive function space located on the banks of the Yarra river. Its unique structure is underpinned by a versatility that allows it to morph, due to a series of retractable glass panels, from an open-air outdoor space into a fully enclosed heated room. This beautiful function room is ideal for corporate, wedding, engagement, Christmas and special events. The Decks is a “blank canvas” that can be decorated in a style of your choice or simply left unstyled. The modern architecture of this space contrasts bold steel structures with earthy timber seating and tables and splashes of colour to create a fun, rustic and flexible vibe. Able to accommodate 180 standing and 60 seated, The Decks are full of personality and the open plan space affords much room for activities.

Waterfront is ideal for hosting casual corporate functions and special events. The space is a celebration of industrial and maritime design and has a combination of covered and open areas. This intimate function space has stunning views of the river and a cityscape backdrop that sets the perfect scene for celebrations Grab a seat and have a drink literally on the water’s edge of the Yarra.  At night the high-rises reflect onto the water, giving Melbourne a luminescent glow from your vantage point at the Boatbuilder’s Yard.  One of the smaller spaces in the venue, the Waterfront space is ideal for events of up to 30 for sit-down dining and 50 for standing.

Nestled portside of the Polly Woodside, our function space offers a perfect blend of comfort and versatility. With a pergola featuring a retractable roof, your event is ensured to be weatherproof and enjoyable, come rain or shine. Whether you're planning a cocktail-style event or a sit-down function, our space provides the ideal setting for any occasion.