Left Bank Melbourne Restaurant & Cocktail Bar

Left Bank sits on Southbank Boulevard, right on the Yarra River in Melbourne's lively Southbank precinct just across from the CBD. A large, popular restaurant and cocktail bar, it makes the most of its prime riverside position — combining quality food and drinks with a great atmosphere and lovely views over the river and the city, the kind of buzzing, well-located spot that draws a big crowd.

The appeal is that combination of quality food, a great drinks and cocktail offering and an unbeatable Yarra-side setting, ideal for a relaxed meal, drinks with friends, a catch-up or a night out by the river. With its prime Southbank location and lively atmosphere, Left Bank has clearly become a genuine favourite for locals and visitors alike.

With a 4.4 rating from more than 7,700 reviews, it's clearly a hugely popular spot. Menus, drinks lists, opening hours and pricing change with the seasons, and a popular riverside venue fills up on weekends and warm evenings, so it's worth checking current details and booking directly before you go — particularly if you're after a spot by the river, dining with a group, or heading out at a peak time on Southbank.