
Arbory Bar & Eatery
A popular riverside bar and eatery in the Melbourne CBD with a 4.2 rating across more than 4,700 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
Arbory Bar & Eatery is an all-day outdoor bar and eatery in Melbourne CBD, positioned at 1 Flinders Walk between Flinders Street Station and the Yarra River (Birrarung). Its central riverside location makes it a practical stop for people meeting in the city, arriving by train or spending time along the river.
The venue is open from 11am until late every day, offering a place to eat and drink across the day rather than a venue focused on one particular service. The website does not provide enough detail about the food and drinks to single out particular dishes, nor does it describe the space beyond its outdoor setting, so it is best approached as a conveniently located city bar and eatery rather than a destination built around a specific menu or style.
Arbory’s identity is closely tied to the Yarra River. Its own site describes Birrarung as central to Melbourne’s history and to the way people live, eat and work around the city. The venue also acknowledges that it stands on the lands of the Wurundjeri people and pays respect to their Elders past, present and emerging. With its all-day format and location beside a major transport hub, Arbory suits casual meet-ups, a break during a CBD outing or drinks and food near the river. It holds a Google rating of 4.2 from 4,781 reviews.
Reviewed by Iyan B.
Practical details
Opening hours
Open now- Monday
- 11:00 – 22:00
- Tuesday
- 11:00 – 22:00
- WednesdayToday
- 11:00 – 22:00
- Thursday
- 11:00 – 23:00
- Friday
- 11:00 – 01:00
- Saturday
- 11:00 – 01:00
- Sunday
- 11:00 – 22:00
Menu
View the latest menu directly from the venue.
Open menuSpot Score
- Reputation
- 68
- Popularity
- 100
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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