Ludlow Bar & Dining Room

Ludlow Bar & Dining Room is a modern riverside pub on the Yarra at 6 Riverside Quay in Southbank, with a relaxed but lively setting that works across the day. It opens for lunch, dinner or drinks, making it a practical stop for a meal, an after-work catch-up or a casual drink while exploring Melbourne’s riverfront.

The venue is spread across several distinct areas. There is a public bar for drinks, food and live sport, an indoor dining room, and a large beer garden terrace with views towards Melbourne. Inside, the dining spaces suit lunch or dinner with friends and family, while the terrace offers a more open setting for settling in with a beer, wine or cocktail. The venue also promotes pre-theatre dining, which may suit visitors heading to nearby Southbank performances.

Its food offering follows a contemporary pub format, with shared plates, dishes from the grill, premium steaks, main meals and familiar pub favourites. The menu includes options such as lemon pepper calamari, battered fish and chips, buttermilk chicken burger, minute steak, chicken parma and Caesar salad. Dessert is also available. Regular food events and specials include Monday and Tuesday Steak Night, Wednesday Wine & Dine, Sunday roast and lunch specials from Monday to Saturday. The drinks list covers cocktails, wine and beer, and weekday happy hour features pints and wine.

Ludlow is set up for more than a standard pub meal. Its large dining room, cocktail lounge, intimate dining area and terrace can accommodate functions ranging from small groups of 10 to larger events of up to 600 people. The venue lists corporate events, cocktail parties, birthdays, engagements and Christmas celebrations among its function options. For smaller visits, it suits colleagues meeting after work, groups watching sport, and friends or families sharing a meal. Gift vouchers are available, and the venue states that wheelchair access is provided. With its broad choice of spaces and all-day dining hours, Ludlow is a flexible Southbank option when the group wants food, drinks and a view in one place.