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Yarra Botanica
- 4.53.1k reviews
- Open now · till 11 pm
Two-level floating bar and eatery on the Yarra at Southbank serving Victorian produce, cheese, seafood and local drinks.
Quick answers
Yarra Botanica in short
When is Yarra Botanica open?
Mon–Wed 12 PM–10 PM; Thu 12 PM–11 PM; Fri 11:30 AM–1 AM; Sat 11 AM–1 AM; Sun 11 AM–11 PM. Hours checked on 6 November 2026.
When is the best time to visit Yarra Botanica?
It's at its best evenings and late at night. Go near sunset for the light. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.
Is Yarra Botanica indoors or outdoors?
Outdoors: best on a dry day.
Is Yarra Botanica good for kids?
Yes, it welcomes children.
How much does Yarra Botanica cost?
It isn't free.
Do you need to book Yarra Botanica?
Booking ahead is a good idea. It takes bookings online.
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How long do you need at Yarra Botanica?
About 1.5 hours.
Where is Yarra Botanica?
Southbank Promenade, Southbank VIC 3006.
Is Yarra Botanica wheelchair accessible?
Accessibility: wheelchair accessible entrance, wheelchair accessible seating, wheelchair accessible restroom.
Status, rating and hours checked on 6 November 2026; kids, cost, booking and setting verified by the Wedar team. Where our data comes from
Right now · 10:00 pm
Why it fits right now
A great call right now.
Nearly as good as its best, tomorrow 5 pm.
In its favour
- Open till 11 pm
- Late-night pick
- Outdoors
Worth knowing
- Feels 8° out there
- Book ahead
11°
Clear
- Feels
- 8°
- Rain
- 0%
- Wind
- 14km/h
- 11pm
10° - 12am
10° - 1am
9°
The next five days
Best time to go
When your plans and the weather actually get along. Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.
Before you go
Plan your visit
Hours
Open now · till 11 pmsunday11 AM–11 PM
All hoursFewer hours
- monday
- 12 PM–10 PM
- tuesday
- 12 PM–10 PM
- wednesday
- 12 PM–10 PM
- thursday
- 12 PM–11 PM
- friday
- 11:30 AM–1 AM
- saturday
- 11 AM–1 AM
- sundayToday
- 11 AM–11 PM
Hours checked 6 Nov
Where and how
- 1 Yarra Botanica
- 2 Soho Restaurant and Bar · 1 min
- 3 Left Bank Melbourne Restaurant & Cocktail Bar · 2 min
- 4 Ponyfish Island · 2 min
- 5 Belgian Beer Cafe · 2 min
Good to know
- Outdoors
- Book ahead
- Allow about 1.5 h
- Step-free entrance
- Accessible washroom
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.5from 3.1k reviews
Known for
- River views
- Baked brie
- Halloumi
- Mulled wine
What people say
- People like:
- River and city views, riverside location, live music
- Worth knowing:
- QR code ordering mentioned by some
Around Chinatown
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
Soho Restaurant and BarItalian · 1 min walk
Left Bank Melbourne Restaurant & Cocktail BarModern Australian · 2 min walk
Ponyfish IslandBar · 2 min walk
Good nowBelgian Beer CafePub · 2 min walk
On nearby
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Leave with a jacket.
JacketThe whole time