Yarra Botanica
4 Riverside Quay, Southbank VIC, Australia
Bar
•Why you'll love Yarra Botanica
- With multiple function spaces aboard to choose from two-level floating oasis.
- Features Pontoon on the Yarra, outdoors and City skyline views.
- You can enjoy an array of scrumptious food menus & extensive range of beverages.
Welcome to Yarra Botanica! A two-level floating bar and eatery on the Yarra River in the heart of Southbank, celebrating seasonal Victorian producers; from artisan cheeses, sustainable seafood, farm-fresh fruit & vegetables and an all-local lineup of drinks. Enjoy spectacular city views, casual dining and a vibrant atmosphere as you immerse yourself in the natural beauty that surrounds you. This well-renowned floating bar is the perfect venue hire for corporate events and social gatherings alike.
Yarra Botanica Function Rooms
Lower Deck
Yarra Botanica is available to be booked exclusively for up to 680 guests for large events of all kinds. Sprawling across 2 levels, it’s the perfect spot to immerse your guests in an unforgettable event experience. Enjoy locally sourced foo...
Upper Deck, Section 2
A semi-private space, this section of the Upper Deck caters for up to 50 people. *Please note: menus & pricing are subject to change
Upper Deck, Section 1
A semi-private space, book half of the Upper Deck for up to 150 people. *Please note: menus & pricing are subject to change
Upper Deck Exclusive
Want to have the Upper Deck all to yourself? Suitable for up to 200 people, celebrate in the heart of the city and take in views over Melbourne’s city skyline and the Yarra River. *Please note: menus & pricing are subject to change
Yarra Botanica Exclusive
Available to be booked exclusively for up to 680 guests for large events of all kinds. Sprawling across 2 levels, it’s the perfect spot to immerse your guests in an unforgettable event experience. Enjoy locally sourced food and drinks overl...
Price Guide
| Price Type | Price Per Person (Starting From) |
|---|---|
| 3 Hour Canapes | $ 38 |
| 3 Hour Beverage Package | $ 72 |
Please note, that pricing may be subject to change without notice. We recommend confirming with the venue prior to booking to ensure you have the most up-to-date information.
Reviews for Yarra Botanica
Sandi Grace
This restaurant was great! We arrived without a booking and they let us in. The DJ was wonderful! He had the whole restaurant dancing and singing. The atmosphere was fantastic! The tables and toilets need more regular cleaning. The food and drinks were great! We all really enjoyed this venue which is right on the water. Lovely!
Parvathy Sujeev
This place is a good getaway after a bustling week with friends. The ambience was great and had ample seating. The view of the city from the restaurant was fantastic. The pricing was reasonable, but the quality of food wasn't good enough. I suggest that if they could serve good food, this place could be an asset.
Jordan Bennett
Pretty yummy food in a beautiful location. Excellent degustation menu, perfect for truffle season and a nice day out. We tried the Truffle menu, priced at $85 PP, which included bespoke non-alcoholic drinks. The drinks were creative and certainly a complement to the meals. I’m very pleased that they offer an alcohol-free tasting menu at all, since most places only offer wine pairings with degustation menus. This means that they can cater to lots of people and still provide a good experience without the alcohol. Most of the meals on this menu were delicious, and having truffle on the top of them was just a bonus. The brie pull-apart was a standout, and we ended up making this at home because we couldn’t stop thinking about it! The dishes come out at a good staggered pace, although sometimes the portions seemed a tad small. There were some slight issues with flavour balances in some dishes but this may very well be my own personal preference, and I believe this menu will still appeal to most people! The live singer was amazing! Definitely recommend visiting when they have a performer scheduled. This place can attract rowdy crowds, so if you’re looking for a relaxing and quiet-ish time, do book during lunch-time. It’s also best to come here when you know the weather will be good, as some seats can get rained on. Overall, a very positive experience, and I would happily visit again!
Vivian Phan
Lovely place to have a drink on a summer's day, good vibes. Cocktails are delicious. Kangaroo tartare was a little watery and some pieces had that gamey smell and taste but the sections that didn't were delicious. Pizzas were good and came out relatively quickly.
Kyla del Rosario
A great place to hangout w/ friends! The ambiance is amazing, the food was nice as well, we really enjoyed the calamari 😋 The staffs were also great! specially Angel who was very attentive and nice. Would definitely comeback again 🥰
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