Location, location, location! Fantastic views and outside section. Have only had drinks at the wharf but if I had to vote on the food everyone around me was eating = big thumbs up. The platters look delicious.
We went to The Wharf Hotel for their igloo dinner experience. It was a fun, intimate dinner where you shared snack/food platters and drinks with friends in a cosy (although freezing cold!) plastic igloo. It was beautifully decorated inside the igloo with fairy lights and modern decor, and the food platters that we ordered were surprisingly above expectations; pork belly was tender, chicken ribs were crispy, calamari was fresh. Service was friendly, although once you were inside the igloo it was so hard to get staff’s attention. Overall, very happy with our dinner experience.
The staff at wharf hotel were friendly, and the igloo events was pretty awesome. The food/drink that came with the booking was definitely worth the cost, which was something that had concerned us prior. The food was really tasty and there was such a variety. The calamari did come out quite cold but other than that, it was an enjoyable experience!
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Once again we chose this venue due to its value proposition being in the entertainment book. Great place for after work drinks but with volumes bordering on nightclub decibels I certainly wouldn't bring a date there. As usual the menu featured all your standard pub fare, although my spiced calamari entree was exceptional. There was almost a sweet element to the salt on it which was something quite different from your standard lemon pepper calamari, delicious
Update
We chose this venue essentially as it was in the entertainment book and because it’s great in summer with the water view and jugs of pimms aplenty. I decided to indulge with the cheese and garlic pizza to start with which was a superb choice. I ended up quite full from this owing to the fact I’d eaten not long before arriving so went straight to dessert.
They used to do cute little desserts in mason jars which are sadly no longer. The current options are ok but bring back the jars I say. Regardless I was happy enough with the pizza and pimms. As soon as you work out how to get here you’ll always come back to this huge central space on the Yarra (confusing access from a side street as the frontage is water facing).
Original review
Came here tonight for dinner to catch up with some friends who were in Melbourne to attend the Australian Open. Having been here before I chose it as I knew they would have the tennis playing on their large screens outside and being a nice sunny day it would be a great atmosphere having a drink by the water. As there was 13 of us they sat us in the private dining room which was pretty cool but as nice as the live music is it was a bit loud and we struggled to hear each other speaking at times.
There was a basil pesto linguine on the menu and a prawn linguini so I asked if I could have the basil pesto linguini with prawns but I was told no there is a prawn shortage so we can't add prawns. I then asked if I could order the prawn linguini and add the basil pesto and was told yes for an extra $3. I found that to be pretty ridiculous but I enjoyed it regardless although it was a little too oily as pesto tends to be.
We tried the winter igloos this weekend and it was pretty awesome. We loved the atmosphere and the food for what it was worth was pretty fair. I can’t say it was gourmet, however it was definitely generous and filling. We also ordered the cider and rose which was perfect. The only complaint would be that we were a bit cold.
The staff were great were very friendly and helpful. I would recommend trying this experience before it ends.
🔸Environment 4/5
Came for the Igloo wonderland but it was a little disappointed! Not very well decorated inside the igloo and a bit cool there( no heater)
🔸 Food 3/5
$49/per person with set Menu. Only 3 options - meat/ Veg/ gluten -free platter. We ordered the Belly warming platter with Chicken ribs, pork dumplings, veg Spring rolls, fried calamari, pork belly and some dip in veggies. It’s not very full fulfilled! With 1 plate shared between 4 people.
🔸Service 4/5
Maybe because we sit outside therefore there wasn’t always someone to help us but it is understandable. The staff there was nice and friendly!
Went there with the family. Honestly speaking, i Would prefer if they Had Maybe soft music playing in the background so we can get more of the Feel. Staff were nice and polite, often coming down to check up on us. Food was just a little above average. With the platter we got and paying $49 per person. We also got a bottle of cab shiraz,a pot of warm cider.
In Regards to price, I think its not as worth it as I know what are the costings. BUT i believe it is worth trying it out and having the experience of hanging out in an inflated igloo especially with friends or family, best part is that it is pet friendly! So got our dogs there to spend quality time too!
#winterwonderlandfeels especially now when its sooo cold.
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Wharf hotel hosts the Docklands version of the igloos - which is a nice (and closer!) alternative to Flinders St.
Ordered:
🍱 The belly warming platter: Flatbread, dips & pickled veggies, fried calamari & lemon wasabi aioli, pork & chive dumplings, chicken ribs with sriracha plum sauce, pork belly in chilli caramel sauce, veggie spring rolls ($49.00pp)
(FYI: vegetarian or gluten free options available!)
Review:
The food was pretty good. There's a lot of options and what stood out to me was the pork belly. Tender and thick, these chunks were a bit intense to eat as finger food (perhaps cut it smaler?) but really delicious.
You can't go wrong with fried calamari or pork dumplings. The latter kind of blew everyone's mind... who ever thought about dumplings as finger food? It was light and was a perfect complement to a relaxing atmosphere.
The veggie spring rolls made me laugh. There seemed to be no filling and each bite would be like biting into plain fried wrapping. Don't really rate this one.
In regards to the atmosphere, the pictures on the Wharf Hotel make it look really nice. Overlooking the river as the sun sets. Silly us - we forgot we were in Melbourne. The sun sets at around 5pm and with work finishing at 5:30pm, the pitch black isn't exactly memorable.
We had a private room because The Wharf Hotel forgot to book us in. It turned out pretty well as there was 15 of us, so it wasn’t too loud and we could hear each other. It was very cosy! The service was great and the food was delicious! Especially the porterhouse steak with salad and chips, for just $22, I don’t think you can get anything better than that! 😁👍🏻
Had lunch here during our lunch break.
Nice food with nice views. Close to South Wharf DFO for some retail therapy after.
Generous serving sizes. Lots of flavour. Friendly staff.
Had a great afternoon here at The Wharf hotel in Melbourne. The igloo concept is a great one and although it was cold and rainy outside it was warm and comfy in the igloo. The food platters were great and the wine flowed beautifully. The service from the team at the Wharf was exceptional. The only thing I could critique would be the two hours your allowed probably is to short as by the time you all settle in and eat it’s time to leave. All in all it was a great concept thou.
Yesterday we had the perfect evening celebrating with friends at The Wharf hotel’s latest popup riverside beach! Fully decked with our very own beach box – complete with white sand, deck chairs, beach balls, great food, drinks and a ice-cream cart 🎉 🏖 More info https://www.melbournewithkidz.com/whats-on/riverside-beach-bar2540942
Awesome father's day lunch today! Service was friendly and food was really good. Nice buzzy ambiance. Venue catered dietary requirements no problem :)
Don’t you love it when it’s freezing outside but you are warm inside during winter? Even better when it’s inside an ‘igloo’! We shared some giant platters of food, washed down with some cocktails next to the riverbank with some great company. Perfect way to end the weekend. Highlights: watching the world go by from warmth inside igloo, eating and drinking. The breads were delicious and food was plentiful. Lowlights: the food got cold super quickly, almost if they were just reheated?
After work drinks at its finest..
great service, quick & friendly. Happy hour on a Friday makes it the perfect meetimg spot after work.
The igloo’s look amazing there till end of September so will have to try get in.
Great attentive service today as part of our Red Balloon experience. Lovely cocktails and meals. Will certainly be back! What a find :) Thanks everyone.
Go here quite often and it's always full and now they have these igloo things. Well I don't think I'll sit in them as the missus might want a ring on it but if I were to put one on her finger that's where it will happen. Sunday sesh with a few mates though I'm gonna stick to for now. We had their big platter and it's damn good and the boys got pizzas too. I think they changed cooks though cause the pizza now real tasty and all the food comes out real quick. Don't lose this cook he or she is doing a bang up job and you are winning as are we. Four big thumbs up see you all in few weeks boyzz
Came in with family for a birthday the place was popping. Had no idea the pub was even here till Saturday and now I know it's there I'll frequent it. Steaks big and juicy loads of sides and the pepper sauce really bloody good my mates burger I'm gonna say better than hungry jacks lol but the bar I would have to say is not a bad place to go I shall return. Thanks guys you really made our night 👌👍👍
Came here on Thursday 29th March with a Red Balloon voucher. Food was average. However the gentleman who served us absolutely made our night. He served 6 tables at the same time and absolutely smashed it. We will be back because of him!
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The Wharf Hotel was the last stop we made on our post work Friday night cocktail crawl. This venue was packed when we arrived. A lot of people were milling around in the inside/outside area with its louvre windows, relaxed couches and large screen tv. We chose a table in the inside/ inside area near the bar. The interior is very much nautically themed and decked out. There was a seperate captains dinning room which looked like it was set up for a larger group of diners. Happy hour had finished but they did have a cocktails of the month board which had a couple we were happy to try. We ordered the Hazelnut Espresso Martini (supposedly made with hazelnut syrup) and a Moscow Mule. The hazelnut espresso didn't have a hazelnut taste so not sure if the syrup was overlooked. It tasted as a normal espresso martini would taste so no real complaints there. My Moscow Mule was a good solid drink. Again it didn't pack a strong ginger kick that I was anticipating. That might be a problem for those who really like ginger... but not so much of a problem for me.
They have an express lunch deal and seemed to have advertising everywhere for their pub app which is supposed to offer drink and dining specials. An app for everything these days it seems.
Very nice. We had been gifted a Red Balloon experience - Riverside 3 course Meal, cocktails & a bottle of wine. The food was good, as was the service. Unfortunately the weather didn't cooperate - this would be a great place on a very hot day - nice view, shaded undercover area.
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Details: my boyfriend bought me the Red Balloon experience here for my birthday present which included 2 cocktails, a bottle of wine and a 3 course meal each. Absolutely nothing to complain about. The whole experience was perfect. Of course company always makes the place better but on top of that the meals were incredible. The entrees: polenta chips, calamari (cooked to perfection) and beetroot salad. Very tasty! Went well with our cocktails. Especially loved the first one... tropical sunrise or something like that? Dutch apple was lovely too (boyfriends choice)... a bit stronger.
For main I chose the Barranamundi which was cooked in a delicious pumpkin sauce with beans underneath as well. The fish was perfect. The combination of sauce and salt was incredible and I can be fussy with my fish. The pizza my boyfriend had was also very tasty and filling. Both meals went down nicely with a bottle of Pinot!!
For dessert we had the Kailua coffee cake and also the chocolate Devils cake. Both were incredible. The ice cream on the coffee cake was to die for.
The whole experience was topped off with incredibly friendly waiters who were very attentive and let us stay for 3 full hours, accompanied by a beautiful view of Melbourne city 😊😍
Live music also is always a great time.
We used a red balloon booking that included a 3 course meal with a bottle of wine to share and a cocktail each. The cocktails were nice but the Melbourne Sunrise could have passed for a mocktail. The food was very nice. There was a food spill on the table from the entree that I ended up cleaning myself after our main was taken away, but that was the only downside of the service. There was a nice atmosphere, though there was ESPN on the wall tv, which was great for me but not ideal for a date
Great place for a nice lunch. Lots of beer choices and a great menu. The singer/guitarist (Connor) was great. Very entertaining. Thanks.
Came here with a bunch from work for lunch. I enjoyed the $15 express lunch special which was a burger and a drink (other options pasta, pizza, pie)—good value!
The burger was good. Slow cooked met-in-the-mouth lamb with beetroom jam, feta, walnuts, and salad earned a thumbs up from me. Brioche bun was a bit sweet, chips were average (not super crispy), and service so-so (drinks took a while to come). Overall not bad though. Wouldn't have wanted to pay full price of $23 for a burger and chips alone though but for a what it was, not bad.
Love the atmosphere here! Nice inside and had the heaters going outside so it was nice! $20 off when you sign up as a member! Can earn points by checking into Facebook! We went on pizza night! Pizzas were fantastic ! Good for a chill night pizza and drinks with friends
$20 steak night on a Tuesday with a glass of wine or pot of beer. Steak was cooked to my kind of medium rare!!! Chips cooked well, oil goodness. Friendly staff. Sat inside, there is outside seating under heaters but it's still a bit cold. Tuesday steak night on a warm evening, very nice...
Came here on a quiet Wednesday night with colleagues in preparation for a late night working session. I ordered fish and chips and it was pretty nice. Everyone else enjoy their food too. I've also been here once during the day - food was good and view was amazing!
Went for dinner in a Sunday night and found it quite enjoyable. Did not have to wait to long to be served. Waiter was pleasant and explained the menu.
I had the pulled pork burger which was very nice. No complaints from anyone else in my table.
Will be back again.
I came to the restaurant last week and ordered pizza which tastes delicious. Great location with beautiful view of Yarra River. Fast and friendly services.
What a great pub to have discovered. We found this place through the entertainment book and have been back 6 times since. Can be noisy at usual times like Friday Night which we don't like. Go in the day time, next to the water, not so many people, great service and good pub food....will keep coming back! Had the burger, mac cheese squares, chicken strips and all very good. Great Wine selection as well and easy to get to.
Wonderful ambiance along the Yarra River. Great service and friendly staff. Hard to find via GPS, but go along the river on the aquarium side and you'll find your destination. Stay along the riverside!
Melbourne Epicurean Juror
+4
Great Food & Service extraordinaire at The Wharf Restaurant, Melbourne. Visited the The Wharf Hotel Restaurant today where I was cordially greeted by the manager. I chose The Wharf Cheeseburger with the added egg option for $25 & was more than pleased. Served hot & full of great flavours, the Angus beef really stood out and the chips were piping hot & crispy. The service provision was outstanding - very friendly, efficient and helpful. The restaurant is quite exclusive & has a warm peaceful ambience. Will I return - no question, definitely & soon.
Phill Jury (food critic & writer)
The express lunch menu are designed for the quickie weekday lunch but in a much nicer setting that your average office break out area. And in my case, a much better tasting lunch than what I usually pack in my lunch box! Wharf side view The staff were very friendly and the food came promptly as promised. I was in and out in less than an hour. The Wharf Hotel offer a choice of five items on the express lunch menu which come with a drink.
The Wharf Hotel is close to my work and has quickly become the place of choice for a quick lunch time coffee, an after work drink or a delicious meal. The staff are great and I love the outdoor couch area overlooking the river. Here are some of the dishes enjoyed by myself and friends at The Wharf. The Wharfâs parma, steak chips & leafy greens $22 Steak chips, aioli $8.50 Heirloom tomato, crumbled feta & aged balsamic bruschetta $9.50 Pumpkin, pine nuts, fetta, balsamic onions $14 And a closer look! Spanish chorizo, blistered tomato, garlic, chilli, rocket $16 The pizzas are particular favourites and great value. Zucchini & corn f
Great place for summer but food not great. Booked this place for a sunny Friday lunch.
Menu looked great, a little different and with the awesome layout/décor was expecting great food.
Friend had a prawn salad, overseasoned.
I had the steak, very fatty and overcooked. Chips were quite nice, and salad wilted.
On a nice day with great company I had a good time, but was disappointed with the food, think it was slightly overpriced.
Might go back again on a nice day but would have different food expectations going next time.
The Wharf is a very pleasant spot to spend an afternoon. Reasonably good food & service so you could do worse than the Wharf.
Excellent service and food. If your prebooking make sure you ask for Jayden and you won't be disappointed. Highly recommended. Ps the Gnocchi is outstanding.
Great Service, Food and Atmosphere!. I had a birthday sit down dinner with 28 of my good friends on a friday evening. The staff were very attentive and accommodating, the food amazing and the atmosphere - just perfect! Great night had by all!
I'll definitely be going back.
Thanks Wharf Hotel for making me feel special and helping me celebrate my birthday in style.
Cute little place along the Yarra River. Nice views, well protected from Melbourne's temperamental weather.
Staff seem fairly friendly & helpful. Although somewhat limited & a little obscure menu, what we had was enjoyable. Would definitely come back for food & drinks...
Great venue with service to match. Food in line with surroundings and better than pub meals.
The service is absolutely AMAZING. I booked a table for 30 guests: the staff were all great. Entree haloumi & couscous was a stand out. Generous sized meals. Location is gorgeous overlooking the water. Will definitely be back again soon.
Nice location, good service. Had a corporate Christmas lunch here today. The wait staff were extremely good; quick, attentive and friendly.
The entrees were excellent and I ate far too much pizza before my main. My main was a steak, very nicely cooked, albeit a bit gristly in parts.
The overwhelming feeling is one of how well they manage to make a truly massive venue feel intimate and private.
Nice location, great service and decent food. Hard to imagine I won't be back here at some point.
Great atmosphere, good service, good food. Good pub... Enough said!
Just what I want in a pub. The Wharf is by far my favourite pub/hotel in Melbourne. The ambience is warming and cosy, yet still trendy. The food is fantastic, albiet the cheeseburger which on more than one occasion has been under cooked and dry. I think it would definitely benefit from a nice tangy tomato/ketchup relish or something of the like. $20 Curry and Beer night on Fridays is such good value, it can't go wrong. The curry tastes like the authentic Fijian Curries I recently experienced in Fiji, which is paired with a beautiful Indian beer and home made Naan/raita.
Staff are always so charming, helpful and friendly. Maria is of course my favourite, however I am biased as she is always our waitress and we've become regulars at The Wharf.
The wharf; a perfect place for any event, special dinners, hosting guests, predrinks before a night out or even a lazy Sunday bevvy by the water
Wednesday - $10 Pizzas! Can't go wrong!. Great value & tasty pizzas of a Wednesday night. Friendly staff and I loved the decor and setting.
My junior partner and I went for lunch at the Wharf Hotel on Saturday. It was very quiet with the exception of a BBQ cooking class that was taking place and filling the restaurant with BBQ smoke. We received good service. The goats cheese tart comes highly recommended. It is a good serving size and the tomato salad is fresh and lovely. Junior opted for fish and chips and the staff happily created a kids' version which was generous in size. As he needed help I can happily report that it was of good quality and very tasty. Lunch wasn't cheap but with views over the river and a lovely environment we weren't complaining too loudly.
All Good. Lunched at the Wharf a couple of times. The food is comes quickly, which is a bonus & is of excellent quality. The staff are very friendly & are good at knowing when to refresh the drinks. Also the location is very pleasant, so overall a good place for a meal.
Great riverside food. I've been here 3 or 4 times now and have never been disappointed. I've always found the food to be of excellent quality and well priced. And I've enjoyed the wines there too. My one disappointment is that for a riverside venue, the main seating area does not have river views, as it's located behind the bar. All the same, I'll be back!
Just had lunch at the Wharf, great outdoor location on the Yarra, good pizzas and parma. Staff were friendly and service was excellent.
This is a great place for meals and light entertainment. The food / drinks are really good and the staff are very friendly.
The Wharf Hotel is an affordable pub / restaurant with quality food and a v good selection of drinks. Also, the service is excellent.
Great view of the Yarra!. Found this hidden gem on Tuesday while attending an exhibition at the Melbourne Convention Centre. It is only a short walk from MCEC and has an amazing view of the Yarra.
I only had a short lunch break so chose the Express Lunch menu. It was only $15 and comes with a glass of wine or beer. The food was fresh and tasty and the service was great. I can't wait to come back!
Great location with stunning views of the Yarra and South Bank. Staff was very nice and service was quick. They have daily specials, at reasonable prices. Scored a Parmigiana with wine at $20! Food was prepared fresh to order and delicious with a good portion size. Highly recommend eating and drinking here! I’ll be back.
We went to The Wharf Hotel for their igloo dinner experience. It was a fun, intimate dinner where you shared snack/food platters and drinks with friends in a cosy (although freezing cold!) plastic igloo. It was beautifully decorated inside the igloo with fairy lights and modern decor, and the food platters that we ordered were surprisingly above expectations; pork belly was tender, chicken ribs were crispy, calamari was fresh. Service was friendly, although once you were inside the igloo it was so hard to get staff’s attention. Overall, very happy with our dinner experience.
Came here for the Winter Wonderland experience on a Saturday afternoon. It was fifty something dollars a head and comes with 2 drinks per person and a decent amount of the food. The lowlight was definitely the fish, it was tiny as and would rather substitute for something else if they were going to serve such a tiny dish. The felafels were also pretty dry, wouldn’t eat that again. Everything else was so yummy though, especially the baked Brie. Overall, it was a fun experience, although I wouldn’t do it multiple times.
The igloo experience was amazing. It was a beautiful atmosphere and the food was not just delicious, but there was a ridiculously large amount. The staff were great and very attentive. Shout out to Beyonce who made our night. Would highly recommend. The experience was so worth it.
We loved our igloo experience. The food was fabulous, the service was excellent and we were cozy warm. Great view over the yarra. Thanks to Chris and Nakita for looking after us so well.
Had a friends get together and I absolutely loved everything about here. Amazing service, location also food was great. Prawn pizza was too good. Perfect place for get together.
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