Riverland Bar
ProHighlights
- Riverside bar in the bluestone Federation Wharf vaults
- Spaces from 30 in Bluestone to the full venue for 900
- Canapé packages from $37 per person, BBQ packages from $48
About Riverland Bar
Riverland Bar occupies Vaults 1-9 at Federation Wharf, the heritage-listed boat sheds on the Yarra beneath Federation Square and beside Princes Bridge. It runs as an urban beer garden with bluestone walls, umbrellas, heaters and awnings, and views across the river to Southbank and Arts Centre Melbourne. A lift from Federation Square comes straight down to the venue. Functions use several distinct areas. Bluestone is a semi-private corner for 30 against the old stone walls, shaded by a big fixed umbrella and fitted out with high cocktail tables and gas heaters. The Vaults is an indoor space for 60 standing or 30 seated, with exposed brick, timber furniture and greenery. The Private Deck, beside Princes Bridge, takes 80 and can have its own mobile bar and bartender. Little Riverland suits riverside cocktail events of up to 250, and half or full venue hire covers groups of 300 to 900, with open-air spaces, a private bar and private music. Food is built around cocktail-style packages: three canapé options at $37, $48 and $60 per person, BBQ packages at $48 or $60 per person for 20 to 100 guests, and two- or three-course feed-me menus in The Vaults at $60 or $70 per person for 20 to 30 guests. Antipasto boards, deep-dish pizza and seafood platters can be added, and a two-hour Mediterranean bottomless package with pizza and spritz is $85 per person. Drinks packages run for two to four hours from $45 per person, with spirits and arrival cocktails as add-ons, or you can set up a bar tab instead. DJs play on weekends.
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Frequently asked questions
What function spaces does Riverland Bar have?
Bluestone (30 cocktail), The Vaults (60 cocktail or 30 seated), the Private Deck (80), Little Riverland (250) and half or full venue hire for 300 to 900 guests.
How much are the canapé packages?
There are three canapé packages at $37, $48 and $60 per person, each with a minimum order of 20. Bowls are $12 each, sweets $9 each, and antipasto boards or pizza $15 per person.
What happens if it rains?
Most spaces are outdoors, but they have umbrellas, café blinds, awnings and heaters to keep guests warm and dry. The venue notes it can't promise complete cover in heavy weather, so The Vaults is the indoor option.
What drinks packages are available?
Core packages are $45, $55 or $65 per person for two, three or four hours, and Plus packages are $55, $65 or $75. Spirits ($25 to $35 per person) and an arrival cocktail ($15) can be added, or you can run a bar tab instead.
Is the venue wheelchair accessible?
Yes. A lift runs from Federation Square directly down to the venue.
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April
5 months ago
I came here two times. This restaurant near Yarra river so it has a great view. And food is good. Beer is cool and enjoyable.
Debanksh Mohanty
8 months ago
Great spot right by the Yarra! The atmosphere is unmatched—sitting by the river with a drink is the perfect way to spend an evening. We had to wait a bit for a table, but it was absolutely fine and worth it for the view…
Jules Whiteman
9 months ago
A relaxing place for afternoon nibbles and drinks. We ordered chips and a pepperoni pizza. Chips were fine but the pizza on one half was quite burnt underneath - was like the chef had forgotten to rotate it. Tables aroun…
Debi Slinger
5 months ago
Riverland Bar was a convenient post-Mother’s Day Classic stop after the walk, plenty of space, easy location and a nice spot to sit by the river. The food itself was good and arrived without too much fuss, and after a b…
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