
Waterslide Bar
A fun, themed bar at Southgate in Southbank, Melbourne, rated 4.6 across more than 460 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
Waterslide Bar sits at Southgate on Southgate Avenue in Southbank, on the south bank of the Yarra River near Melbourne's CBD. A much-loved bar, it's earned a strong reputation — combining a great drinks offering with a fun, distinctive, characterful atmosphere and a lovely riverside-precinct location, the kind of lively, in-the-know spot that's become a genuine favourite for a quality drink and a sociable night out.
The appeal is that combination of well-made drinks, a fun, characterful setting and a great Southgate location near the river, ideal for a drink with friends, a date or a sociable evening, with the lovely Southbank riverside precinct right there. A bar that's nailed both its drinks and its distinctive vibe really stands out, and Waterslide has clearly won over a devoted following.
With a 4.6 rating from more than 460 reviews, it's clearly a much-loved spot. The drinks list, any food, opening hours and events vary, and a popular bar gets busy on weekends, so it's worth checking current details before you go — though for a quality drink and a fun atmosphere, it's often just a matter of dropping in at Waterslide Bar at Southgate.
Reviewed by Iyan B.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Closed
- WednesdayToday
- 16:00 – 22:00
- Thursday
- 16:00 – 22:00
- Friday
- 16:00 – 00:00
- Saturday
- 14:00 – 00:00
- Sunday
- 14:00 – 21:00
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 83
- Popularity
- 81
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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