
Docklands Den
A well-regarded restaurant and bar in Melbourne's Docklands, rated 4.7 across more than 800 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
Docklands Den sits on Rakaia Way in Melbourne's Docklands, the modern waterfront precinct on the western edge of the CBD. A well-regarded restaurant and bar, it's built a strong following — the kind of welcoming, versatile venue that suits a meal, a drink or a relaxed catch-up, conveniently located in the heart of the Docklands.
The appeal is that combination of quality food, a good drinks offering and a relaxed, contemporary setting in a handy waterfront location, close to the precinct's attractions and the city. In an area that's grown steadily as a place to live and work, a quality restaurant-and-bar has become a genuine local favourite.
With a 4.7 rating from more than 800 reviews, it's clearly delighting its visitors. Menus, drinks lists, opening hours and pricing change with the seasons, and a popular Docklands venue fills up around peak times and events, so it's worth checking current details and booking directly before you go — particularly if you're dining with a group, after a table at a busy time, or visiting around a major event in the precinct.
Reviewed by Iyan B.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- MondayToday
- 08:00 – 21:00
- Tuesday
- 08:00 – 21:00
- Wednesday
- 08:00 – 21:00
- Thursday
- 08:00 – 21:00
- Friday
- 08:00 – 21:00
- Saturday
- 09:00 – 21:00
- Sunday
- 09:00 – 21:00
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 87
- Popularity
- 88
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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