Studley Park Boathouse, Boathouse Road, Kew VIC, Australia
Pub
•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!
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Best hangout place for any European lovers who long for riverside views with leisure walk in the nature away from the bustling city and with good cup of coffee and food. This is the place. It is the only place I would rate the best transformed natural park that this city has done well to the community recently. Love the huge portion of the chicken schnitzel which is equally tasty too. Wide range of gourmet food to choose from. We went during a peak season with full house but they had no problems serving food in timely manner. Really a big thumbs up to the service and housekeeping of the place. Kids friendly. During winter, you could sit inside the transparent balloon shed with warm blanket or fire heater on.
Truly a hidden gem that combines a peaceful, scenic atmosphere with absolutely unforgettable pizza. Whether you’re dining on the cozy outdoor patio or grabbing a seat by the river side, the view is simply stunning—especially during sunset when the river glows golden. Now, let’s talk pizza: crispy, wood-fired crusts, fresh ingredients, and creative flavor combos that still feel comfortingly classic. The crust had that perfect crunch with a soft, chewy center. The mushroom arancini was wow! Service was warm and friendly, and the vibe was laid-back—ideal for a relaxed dinner with friends or a casual date night. Prices were reasonable too, especially considering the quality of the food and the unbeatable location.
A beautiful atmosphere with charm tucked into every corner, ideal for families, couples, and groups of friends. The spacious outdoor area is perfect for picnics, with plenty of room for kids to play. Guests can enjoy dining with scenic views of the Yarra River, and even take a ride on the paddle boats nearby. The food is absolutely delicious, and the setting remains quaint and cozy, even outdoors. A must visit spot for a relaxed and memorable outing!
Came here for lunch on a Tuesday, it was so quite bustling. We booked our table, so we were quickly seated with no issues. You have an option to order at the bar or scan a QR code to order. The food is quite tasty, but not super consistent. We had Barramundi which was over $30 and the portion was so small, my colleague had to immediately snack on something else after. Their pumpkin pizza I heard was quite good. Caesar salad portion was big, but the taste was nothing special, its chicken was bland and dry. My club sandwich was on a soft bread, salad was fresh and bacon was nice. The chips were amazingly seasoned. The chicken however was the same, quite dry and under seasoned. Iced coffee was good. There was a round table next to us with 3 adults, and they barely had enough room to put all their food and drinks. This group struggled to get a table service a couple of times. Such a beautiful place to visit though, so will return for the ambience alone and drinks.
Studley Park Boathouse is a restaurant and boat hire place located quite close to the CBD. I loved the lively and natural vibe of the location, being outdoors next to the river. The food wasn’t too bad actually but the service could be improved (dirty tables/no greeting/wait times), though they might have been short staffed that day. Overall definitely recommend a visit during a sunny day or when it’s warm.
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