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Waterslide Bar

Mid-Level East End, Southgate, Shop MR3/3 Southgate Ave, Southbank VIC 3006, Australia

Recommended by 36 people

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Mid-Level East End, Southgate, Shop MR3/3 Southgate Ave, Southbank VIC 3006, Australia

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+61 425 757 400
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: 4:00 – 10:00 PM Thursday: 4:00 – 10:00 PM Friday: 4:00 PM – 12:00 AM Saturday: 2:00 PM – 12:00 AM Sunday: 2:00 – 9:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Waterslide Bar

Perched above the Yarra River at Southgate, Waterslide Bar pairs moody speakeasy interiors with heated balcony views of Flinders Street Station. Sip balanced pours like the banana-rum-fueled Kings Flip or a Queen’s Sour, backed by shareable bites of warm baked brie, charred calamari, and thin-crust pizza. Locals slip in after work or en route to Hamer Hall for relaxed riverside conversation, catching weekly happy hour staples alongside Wednesday and Sunday one-dollar buffalo chicken wings.

  • Balcony Riverfront Views: Heated year-round outdoor seating frames sweeping views of the Yarra River and Flinders Street Station.
  • Weekly Specials & Happy Hour: Features regular weekday happy hours alongside one-dollar buffalo wings on Wednesdays and Sundays.
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Advantages of Waterslide Bar

Why guests choose Waterslide Bar for riverside drinks and social gatherings

  • Year-Round Heated Balcony Views

    Balcony heating allows patrons to sit outside in all seasons with unimpeded vantage points of the river and Flinders Street Station.

    it's fully heated, so you can sit outside year-round and soak in the views of the river and Flinders Street Station without freezing.

    Abhishek Banerjee

  • Prime Pre-Theatre Positioning

    Conveniently positioned on the upper level of Southgate, providing an effortless drink stop en route to Hamer Hall or Arts Centre performances.

    Plenty of people dropping in after work, or before a show.

    Elizabeth Fowler

  • Scheduled Happy Hours & Wing Deals

    Weekly promotions provide exceptional affordability along Southbank with $1 buffalo wings and Wednesday through Friday happy hour drinks.

    What really impressed me were their Happy Hour deals $6 sparkling wine and spirits, $10 pints, and the $1 buffalo wings on Wednesdays and Sundays are unbeatable.

    Ellie FENG

  • Generous Share Plates & Craft Cocktails

    Generous and shareable savory bites like thin-crust pizza, sliders, and baked brie paired with precision craft mixology.

    The portions are generous and the value is genuinely great for Southbank, which isn’t always easy to find.

    Katie Goldberg

  • Uplifting and Warm Personal Hosting

    Attentive and energetic hospitality where floor staff ensure guests feel comfortable, celebrated, and guided through the menu.

    Thanks to the amazing women who lifted us up and made sure we felt amazing and enjoyed ourselves.

    Renee Castell

  • Relaxed Sunset Riverfront Atmosphere

    A soothing riverside setting that transforms the post-work transition into a genuinely peaceful evening.

    The riverside location creates a really relaxing atmosphere, especially around sunset.

    Melody Yan

Signature bites and crowd-favourite craft drinks

  • Buffalo chicken wings

    We ordered the patata pizza, braised pork belly bites, buffalo chicken wings, pork sliders, seasonal salad, crumbed zucchini wedges and popcorn cauliflower all super tasty, especially the wings.

    Ellie FENG

  • Baked Brie

    If you visit, you must try the baked Brie — it’s absolutely phenomenal.

    Beiqi SHI

  • Calamari

    The calamari was such a hit we ordered a second serve.

    Karl Chong

  • Queen's Sour

    Cocktails were fantastic too, I loved the Queens Sour and the Blood Orange Spritz.

    Ellie FENG

Other favorites

Shareable sides and signature craft cocktails

  • Crumbed zucchini wedges

    Crumbed zucchini wedges - $15

    Katie Goldberg

  • Fried popcorn cauliflower

    Fried popcorn cauliflower - $15

    Katie Goldberg

  • That'll Do

    We had That’ll Do and Queen’s Sour both super refreshing and perfect for summer nights.

    Jenny Zhou

  • The Kings Flip

    Also, make sure you try the The Kings Flip cocktail - delicious.

    Brook Zwanikken

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful details and distinct touches that elevate your Southbank visit

  • All-Weather Climate-Controlled Balcony

    The outdoor balcony overlooking the Yarra River and Flinders Street Station is fully heated in winter and fitted with cooling air misters during warmer weather.

  • $1 Wing Deal Nights

    On Wednesday and Sunday promotional nights, the bar serves buffalo chicken wings for $1 each alongside scheduled cocktail and drink specials.

  • Signature Truffle Baked Brie

    The kitchen prepares a signature warm baked wheel with truffle aroma, crisp pastry base, dried fruit, and maple syrup.

  • Attentive Table Care & Hosting

    Front-of-house hosts actively guide guests between indoor vintage booths and balcony seating to suit group comfort and view preferences even during peak Friday periods.

Before you head over

Practical advice on access, seating, and special deals for your riverside visit

  • Finding the Entrance

    Waterslide Bar is tucked away on the mid-level of Southgate next to La Camera; reach it easily via the internal Southgate escalator or the spiral staircase off the promenade.

  • Outdoor Balcony Comfort

    Grab a spot on the outdoor balcony facing Flinders Street Station and the Yarra River; it is fully heated with misters for year-round comfort across seasons.

  • Happy Hour & Weekly Specials

    Time your visit between 4pm and 7pm Wednesday to Friday for happy hour specials, or stop in on Wednesdays and Sundays for $1 buffalo wing deals.

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