Make your next event one to remember at The Boatbuilders Yard. Set beside the Yarra River and surrounded by the character of Melbourne’s historic maritime precinct, our venue offers a unique backdrop for celebrations of all kinds.
From intimate gatherings and milestone occasions to corporate events and weddings, our flexible spaces can be tailored to suit your plans. Conveniently located near the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, DFO South Wharf and Southern Cross Station, The Boatbuilders Yard makes it easy for guests to come together and enjoy a relaxed waterfront experience.
The Decks offers an exclusive weatherproof indoor/outdoor function space located on the banks of the Yarra River. A combination of sliding and fixed glass walls and windows, ceiling heaters, a private bar and interchangeable furniture caters for all occasions. Feature plants and foliage drape from the ceiling to create a wonderful atmosphere taking the stress out of theming.
Combining the best of indoor and outdoor entertainment, Dukes + The Decks offers a versatile function space on the banks of the Yarra River. Featuring a private bar, weatherproof indoor area and open-air beer garden setting, the space is complete with lush greenery, festoon lighting and stunning Melbourne CBD views. With flexible furniture arrangements and plenty of room to mingle, it’s the perfect setting for celebrations, corporate events and relaxed events.
Located in the heart of our outdoor beer garden, Dukes offers a spacious semi-private setting with stunning Melbourne CBD views. Complete with festoon lighting, lush greenery and an open-plan gazebo, it’s the perfect spot for relaxed celebrations, corporate events and networking. With room up to 120 guests cocktail-style, Duke brings together laid-back outdoor vibes and a unqiue riverside atmosphere.
Dukes is a semi-private space located in the heart of our fabulous outdoor beer garden. The CBD buildings rise above the area displaying a unique Melbourne backdrop. Festoon lights zig-zag overhead highlighting the open sky with lush vines wrapping around the open plan gazebo and astroturf underfoot creating the perfect outdoor space for relaxed networking.
Located beside the iconic Polly Woodside, Portside offers a spacious and versatile setting for your next event. Featuring a pergola with a retractable roof, the space is perfect for everything from casual celebrations to corporate gatherings. With room for up to 40 guests seated or 80 cocktail-style, Portside brings together relaxed outdoor entertaining and a unique Melbourne backdrop.
For a more intimate gathering, Portside Section offers a relaxed setting alongside the historic Polly Woodside. With a retractable roof providing flexibility for Melbourne’s changing weather, this semi-outdoor space is ideal for smaller celebrations, casual catch-ups and networking events.
The Waterfront space is a celebration of industrial and maritime design. It is a semi private space with a combination of covered and open areas, retractable awnings, ceiling heaters and house background music. Located directly on the banks of the Yarra River with a fabulous panoramic CBD and Southbank outlook, the venue is ideal for intimate gatherings among colleagues, family or friends.
Set along the banks of the Yarra River, Waterfront Extended offers a spacious semi-private setting with panoramic views of Melbourne’s CBD and Southbank. Blending industrial and maritime charm, the space features covered and open-air areas, retractable awnings, ceiling heaters and background music. With room for up to 100 guests cocktail-style, it’s the perfect setting for larger celebrations, corporate gatherings and relaxed riverside events.
Take over The Boatbuilders Yard in it’s entirely for an unforgettable riverside event. With exclusive access to all indoor and outdoor spaces, including The Decks, guests can explore expansive beer gardens, private riverfront piers, multiple bars and split-level boardwalk decking. Set against the stunning Melbourne skyline, the venue offers the ultimate setting for large-scale celebrations, corporate events and exclusive functions, accommodating up to 1,200 guests cocktail-style.
For large-scale events with a relaxed outdoor atmosphere, The Boatbuilders Yard offers exclusive use of it’s main venue spaces, excluding the Decks. Featuring one of Melbourne’s largest beer gardens, riverside entertaining areas and picturesque views of the Yarra River, there’s plenty of room for guests to mingle and celebrate. With capacity for up to 1,000 guests cocktail-style, it’s the perfect backdrop for corporate functions, milestone celebrations and memorable events by the water.
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Please check back later, or email us with your preferred date and ideal venue.