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Bluetrain

3 Southgate Ave, Southbank VIC 3006, Australia

Recommended by 14 people

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3 Southgate Ave, Southbank VIC 3006, Australia

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+61 3 9696 0111
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: Closed Thursday: Closed Friday: Closed Saturday: Closed Sunday: Closed

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Bluetrain

Perched on Level 2 at Southgate, Bluetrain pairs wide-open views across the Yarra and Melbourne skyline with room to breathe off the promenade. Hospo regulars treat the floor as an easy default—spacious tables that never feel cramped during a full dinner rush. The kitchen backs it up with chorizo and pesto gnocchi, lamb loin, and crisp chicken burgers at down-to-earth prices. Staff hand out highchairs and pencils straight at the door beside orders of kids' fish and chips, letting parents settle in over happy hour specials, mocktails, and a shared Eton Mess.

  • Skyline & River Views: Level 2 vantage point overlooking the Yarra River and Melbourne cityscape without packed promenade crowding.
  • Family-Friendly Hospitality: Immediate welcome with highchairs, drawing gear, and kids' fish and chips to keep young diners settled.
  • All-Occasion Menu & Drinks: Comfortable dining featuring chorizo pesto gnocchi, burgers, lamb loin, and dependable happy hour deals.
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Why Diners Choose Bluetrain

Spacious Southbank dining with sweeping Yarra views, crowd-pleasing versatility, and warm family hospitality—book your table today.

  • Airy, Uncrowded Waterfront Setting

    Perched above the Southbank promenade, the elevated dining room provides generous space between tables so parties never feel squeezed during peak dinner services.

    didn't feel like we were cramped into our table

    nitin fule

  • Uninterrupted Skyline and River Panoramas

    Floor-to-ceiling second-floor vantage points frame sweeping vistas across the Yarra River and Melbourne cityscape, turning casual dining into a scenic occasion.

    Views of the river and city skyline.

    dada adad

  • Immediate, Thoughtful Family Welcome

    Young diners are promptly engaged with highchairs, activity sheets, and drawing pencils on arrival, allowing parents to unwind without delay.

    highchairs and some pencils and drawings on arrival

    Aude Dorison

  • Reliable Table-Wide Dining Appeal

    From burgers and kids fish and chips to steaks and Eton Mess, the kitchen delivers approachable, crowd-pleasing options that satisfy mixed age groups and palates.

    everyone at our table really enjoyed their meals

    Jacqui Stewart

  • Enduring Southgate Meeting Spot

    An enduring fixture perched on Southgate's upper level, ideal for Southbank strolls, pre-show dining, happy hour deals, and thoughtful mocktails.

    always been a solid choice if looking for somewhere to eat at Southgate

    Paul Richards

Standout mains and desserts highlighted by diners

  • Chorizo and Pesto Gnocchi

    I had the Chorizo and pesto gnocchi which were excellent.

    Aude Dorison

  • Chicken Burger

    Highly recommend the chicken burger (YUM!!)

    Jacqui Stewart

  • Lamb Loin

    My go to food was the lamb lion.

    nitin fule

  • Eton Mess

    the Eton Mess for dessert but everyone at our table really enjoyed their meals so I don’t think I you can go wrong.

    Jacqui Stewart

Before you head over

Practical pointers for navigating your visit to Bluetrain—reserve your table in advance to lock in skyline views.

  • Head Upstairs to Level 2

    The venue is tucked away above the bustling Southbank promenade on Level 2 of the Southgate complex (positioned between the Langham and Quay West suites)—head straight upstairs rather than searching the riverfront walkway.

  • Dining with Young Children

    Staff seat families with highchairs and promptly supply drawings and pencils at the table alongside dedicated children's dishes like fish and chips, so you can leave extra entertainment gear behind.

  • Time It for Happy Hour & Mocktails

    Drop in to take advantage of regular happy hour drink specials or explore the dedicated mocktail selection alongside panoramic river and city views. Book your table ahead to secure a prime window setting.

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