Hightail Bar

Hightail Bar & Grill is a Docklands venue on the western end of Collins Street, inside Collins Square and close to Southern Cross Station. It combines a bar, grill and function space in a jungle-inspired setting, making it a practical option for after-work drinks, casual catch-ups, corporate lunches and larger gatherings. The venue is also close to Marvel Stadium, so it can suit a meal or drink before or after an event.

The food focuses on generous pub-style meals, with a menu designed for both quick weekday lunches and more relaxed group visits. Its weekday lunch specials rotate by day: a parma with a beverage on Monday, steak sandwich on Tuesday, chicken schnitty on Wednesday, porterhouse steak on Thursday, and fish and chips on Friday. Walk-ins are welcome for lunch, while bookings are recommended for larger groups and team meals. The venue describes its lunch service as quick and efficient, which may appeal to nearby office workers with limited time.

The bar program includes a weekday afternoon happy hour from 5pm to 7pm, with selected wines, spirits, schooners, bellinis and pints available at set prices. Tuesday trivia starts at 6pm, and live music is scheduled for Friday nights, adding regular entertainment beyond the food and drinks. The atmosphere is positioned as relaxed and social rather than formal, with a bar team, shared catch-up setting and event spaces suited to groups.

Hightail is accessible for wheelchair users, including its bathrooms, with building access via the CommBank entrance on Collins Street. Under-18s can visit for a meal when accompanied by a parent or guardian, and baby-change bathrooms are available. That makes it a flexible choice for office lunches, casual group occasions and family meals, while solo diners can also use the venue for a quick lunch. Public transport is straightforward, with Southern Cross Station nearby and several tram routes running along or near Collins Street.