The Wharf Hotel Melbourne

The Wharf Hotel sits on Siddeley Street in Melbourne's Docklands, by the river near the city. A popular waterfront pub, it's a much-loved fixture — combining a relaxed pub atmosphere with quality food, good drinks and a lovely waterside setting, including its famous big outdoor area and the well-known giant bar, the kind of crowd-pleasing spot that's great for a meal or drinks by the water.

The appeal is that combination of a great pub atmosphere, quality food and drinks and a fantastic waterfront setting with plenty of outdoor space, ideal for a relaxed meal, drinks with friends, a catch-up or a lazy afternoon by the river. The lovely waterside location and big, sociable space have made it a real favourite, and the Wharf Hotel has clearly won over a big, loyal crowd.

With a 4.4 rating from more than 2,500 reviews, it's clearly a firm favourite. Menus, drinks lists, opening hours and any events vary, so it's worth checking current details before you go — though for a meal, a drink or a relaxed afternoon by the water, it's often just a matter of dropping in at the Wharf Hotel in the Docklands.