Restaurant
AFLOAT
2, Flinders Walk, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
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2, Flinders Walk, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
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Moored directly on the Yarra, AFLOAT turns warm Melbourne afternoons into open-air sessions right at river level. City hospo crews send friends here for sundowners—cold spritzes framed by passing ferries, skyline towers, and an onboard deck pool. DJs take over the decks as golden hour fades, shifting the tempo from casual catch-ups into night-out momentum. The kitchen backs it up with blistered wood-fired pizzas, charred skewers, and fresh trays of sushi made for sharing.
- Floating River Deck: Moored directly on the river with wide-open city skyline views and passing ferries.
- Onboard Pool Lounge: A rare open-air deck layout complete with its own waterside pool.
- Aperitivo Bites & Slices: Wood-fired pizzas, fresh sushi, and grilled skewers paired with draft beers and spritzes.
- Sundown DJ Sets: Casual daytime drinks transition into evening sessions driven by live DJ sets.
What's On at AFLOAT
Upcoming events, special menus and other reasons to plan a visit.
No events or specials listed right now.
Why Spend Your Session at Afloat
Moored directly on the Yarra River, Afloat blends panoramic city vistas and poolside lounging with electric waterfront energy. Book ahead to guarantee prime seating for your next riverside session.
Front-Row Riverfront Deck
Positioned directly on the Yarra River, the floating pontoon offers water-level seating with front-row views of the skyline and passing riverboats.
Afloat is a popular floating bar with a fantastic position on the Yarra River.
Alvin Kh Onboard Poolside Setting
The venue integrates an open-air swimming pool onto its floating barge, creating a distinctive waterside day-club experience in the heart of Melbourne.
Even has its own infinity pool with westerly views
Greg Becker Resort-Style Day Club Atmosphere
Open-air styling, curated music, and river breezes evoke a relaxing island getaway right alongside the Melbourne CBD.
beautiful beach club setting with an excellent island style vibe
Sumaya Adam Signature Golden-Hour Sunset Ritual
As afternoons shift into golden hour, the barge fills with celebratory energy, skyline light, and celebratory drinks that define warm-weather Melbourne.
For many of us, it’s the ultimate summer ritual.
Cansu Parlak The Essential Showcase for Visitors
An iconic river backdrop and vibrant riverside ambiance make the floating venue an essential first stop when hosting out-of-town guests.
Would probably be a good venue for dates or to show people visiting Melbourne because of the view and the ambiance
Thomas Potts High-Energy Group Celebrations
A magnetic holiday vibe brings travelers and social groups together for celebratory drinks and panoramic skyline moments.
We chose Afloat for our third night out in Melbourne (on holiday from Perth) and the vibe, view and atmosphere was absolutely amazing!
HASTI REZAEI
Most popular items
Signature drinks and casual shared bites favored for riverside sessions.
Margherita Pizza
The margherita pizza and the roast potatoes are delicious !!
giorgia ceccarelli Patrón Spritz
Felix was very welcoming and recommended me the patrons spritz and it did not disappoint, food was good, came out quickly.
Apsey Sushi
The sushi, on the other hand, was fresh and enjoyable.
Alvin Kh Burgers
The burgers and chips are my go-to, indulgent, satisfying, and exactly what you want with a cocktail in hand.
Cansu Parlak
Other favorites
Explore specialty cocktails and savory side bites that complement an afternoon on the water.
Patron Spritz
Felix was very welcoming and recommended me the patrons spritz and it did not disappoint, food was good, came out quickly.
Apsey Spicy Margarita
the Spicy Margarita and the Patron Spritz are good
giorgia ceccarelli Roast Potatoes
The margherita pizza and the roast potatoes are delicious !!
giorgia ceccarelli Calamari
The food was amazing, espacially the chicken and the calamari.
Ralf Eggert
Before you head over
Practical advice for planning your visit to AFLOAT. Secure a booking ahead of time to lock in prime waterside seating.
Book Ahead for Seating
Seats fill up quickly on warm summer afternoons, so reserve a table ahead of time if you want dedicated seating; walk-ins can still stand and mingle around the bar area.
Plan for Grazing Over Synced Mains
Orders from the kitchen often arrive at staggered intervals during high-volume periods, making it ideal to order casual snacks and share plates to graze on gradually.
Arrive Early for Golden Hour
Arrive during the mid-afternoon to catch the afternoon sun and settle in for golden-hour views over the Yarra before the venue transitions into peak evening party crowds.
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