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Ponyfish Island
- 4.41.7k reviews
- Open now · till 1 am
Cocktail bar on a small island beneath the Evan Walker Bridge on the Yarra, with river and city views and bar snacks.
Quick answers
Ponyfish Island in short
When is Ponyfish Island open?
Every day, 11 AM–1 AM. Hours checked on 6 November 2026.
When is the best time to visit Ponyfish Island?
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 Ponyfish Island indoors or outdoors?
Outdoors: best on a dry day.
Is Ponyfish Island good for kids?
No, it's for adults.
How much does Ponyfish Island cost?
It isn't free.
Do you need to book Ponyfish Island?
No, you can walk in.
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How long do you need at Ponyfish Island?
About 75 minutes.
Where is Ponyfish Island?
Evan Walker Bridge, Southbank VIC 3006.
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 · 11:15 pm
Why it fits right now
A good call right now.
Even better tomorrow at 5 pm.
In its favour
- Open till 1 am
- Late-night pick
- Outdoors
Worth knowing
- Feels 8° out there
10°
Clear
- Feels
- 8°
- Rain
- 0%
- Wind
- 10km/h
- 12am
10° - 1am9°
- 2am8°
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 1 amsunday11 AM–1 AM
All hoursFewer hours
- monday
- 11 AM–1 AM
- tuesday
- 11 AM–1 AM
- wednesday
- 11 AM–1 AM
- thursday
- 11 AM–1 AM
- friday
- 11 AM–1 AM
- saturday
- 11 AM–1 AM
- sundayToday
- 11 AM–1 AM
Hours checked 6 Nov
Where and how
- 1 Ponyfish Island
- 2 Spirit Of Melbourne Cruising Restaurant · 1 min
- 3 Waterfront Southgate · 1 min
- 4 P.J.O'Brien's Irish Pub · 2 min
- 5 AFLOAT · 3 min
Good to know
- Adults only
- Outdoors
- Allow about 75 min
- Covered patio
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.4from 1.7k reviews
Known for
- Bar under the bridge
- River views
- Sunset drinks
- Cocktails
What people say
- People like:
- Friendly staff, unique bridge setting, sunset and river views
- Worth knowing:
- QR code ordering
Around Chinatown
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
Spirit Of Melbourne Cruising RestaurantDinner cruise · 1 min walk
Waterfront SouthgateSeafood · 1 min walk
Good nowP.J.O'Brien's Irish PubPub · 2 min walk
AFLOATBar · 3 min walk
On nearby
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Leave with a jacket.
JacketThe whole time