I love the nightlife

A yard for boatbuilders and party-goers alike

South Wharf is slowly but surely becoming an entertainment destination, the envy of anywhere in Melbourne.

With numerous restaurants, bars and shopping facilities along with the tranquil setting as the Yarra River meanders by, there’s little wonder its becoming more and more popular, as the masses in Melbourne begin to discover it.

At the gateway between South Wharf and the rest of the world is The Boat Builders Yard. Perfectly positioned on the corner of the river, Boat Builders Yard has a comfortable and cosy inside area, including open fire and massive bar. Where it really shines is its outdoor areas. Broken into sections, you could easily forget about the other patrons at the bar and think you were at a private party for friends only.

Obviously the outdoors area perfect for summer, but with rooftop column heaters there is no problems utilizing them during the colder months as well. On a cooler April evening, not one person at our party needed a jacket.

With a great looking bar menu, the Boat Builders Yard does a commendable job transitioning from day time café and restaurant to night time hot spot. And our party ensured the drinks kept flowing long into the evening.

The Boat Builders Yard really is a nice spot to spend an evening and, if not for the glorious city views (which our guests were more than happy to share via instagram), you could easily forget how close to the city and how accessible South Wharf really is.

Next time your looking for a night out, you could do worse.