BearBrass
GR3A/3 Southgate Ave, Southbank VIC 3006, Australia
Open nowToday 11:00 – 23:00 · by the venue's published hoursFull hours
A popular restaurant at Southgate in Southbank with a 4.1 rating across nearly 1,500 diners.
Practical details
Opening hours
Open now- Monday
- 11:00 – 22:00
- Tuesday
- 11:00 – 22:00
- Wednesday
- 11:00 – 22:00
- Thursday
- 11:00 – 22:00
- FridayToday
- 11:00 – 23:00
- Saturday
- 09:00 – 23:00
- Sunday
- 09:00 – 22:00
Menu
Menu link from the venue's own website. Prices and items can change — the venue's page is the source of truth.
Open menuWhy it's worth checking out
BearBrass is a relaxed riverside restaurant and bar in Southbank, positioned by the Yarra River at the Southgate Precinct with views across Melbourne. It is suited to casual meals, drinks and catch-ups, with a setting that keeps the city close without feeling overly formal.
The food offering covers a broad range of occasions, from small bites and wood-fired pizzas to more substantial main courses. Weekend breakfast is also available, with the venue opening from 9am on Saturdays and Sundays; on weekdays, it opens from 11am. Drinks are a major part of the experience, with a wide selection of beers, spirits and wines alongside house-created cocktails and classic favourites.
BearBrass is open every day until late. Bookings are recommended, although walk-ins are welcome when space allows. The casual format makes it a practical choice for meeting friends, settling in for a riverside drink or arranging a group gathering, with function bookings also available. Its Southbank location places it within the Southgate precinct and close to the Yarra, making it a convenient option for diners looking for food and drinks with a Melbourne outlook.
Spot Score
The Spot Score is our composite of five signals — two about the venue's standing with visitors and three about how complete and current this listing is. It is not a visitor rating and not a verdict on the food or the experience. The 4.1 from 1,492 reviews is Google's visitor rating, shown separately and never altered by us.
About the venue · from Google
- ReputationGoogle star rating, smoothed for review count
- 64
- PopularityHow many Google reviews it has
- 96
About this listing · our record
- Information qualityWebsite, menu and structured details on file
- 30
- Category fitHow well it matches its listed category
- 70
- FreshnessHow recently we last checked our sources
- 30
Last checked against sources 18 June 2026.
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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