Hophaus Bar

Hophaus Bar is a modern bar, eatery and function venue on the mid level of the Southgate precinct along Southbank Promenade. Its terrace looks towards the Yarra and Melbourne’s city skyline, giving the venue a distinctly riverside setting for lunch, dinner or drinks. It is open from midday until late every day, with the website positioning it as a place for after-work drinks, relaxed meals and larger nights out with friends.

The food offering covers familiar pub and restaurant favourites, including steak, schnitzel, charcuterie boards, burgers, ribs, wings, salads and Sunday roasts. There is also a kids menu and something sweet to finish, making the venue suitable for mixed groups rather than only drinks-focused visits. The open rotisserie-fired kitchen is a notable feature, while the daily specials give regular diners another reason to return. Weeknight happy hour runs from 4pm to 7pm.

Beer is a major part of the Hophaus experience, with a rotating draught selection that draws on European breweries from countries including Czechia, Spain, Germany, Scotland, France and the Netherlands, alongside Australian beers. The drinks list also includes wine, cocktails, spirits and low- or non-alcoholic beer and sparkling options. Beer tasting paddles are available for those who want to sample four beers on tap in one visit.

Inside, the venue combines an art deco-inspired dining room and bar with its outdoor terraces, creating several settings within the one Southbank location. The terrace is the natural choice for river and city views, while the dining spaces and bar provide options for a more settled meal or casual drink. Hophaus also caters for corporate events, birthdays, engagements, wedding receptions and other private celebrations, with spaces ranging from smaller lounges and terraces to a full venue listed for up to 400 standing guests. For everyday visits, it suits after-work catch-ups, casual group dining, family meals and drinks with a view; for larger occasions, its varied rooms and waterfront position offer a practical event setting in Melbourne.