Ponyfish Island

A bar and restaurant with a location as unique as its name, Ponyfish Island is Melbourne’s newest venue, a floating haven hidden in the heart of the Yarra River. Ponyfish Island gives you the chance to be a castaway in the big city with drinks and food on demand.

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  • Phone

    +61 426 501 857

  • Website

    ponyfish.com.au

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  • Type

    Bar

Address

Under the Evan Walker Bridge Southbank VIC 3006 Australia

Credit Cards Yes (incl. NFC Payments & Visa)
Outdoor Seating Yes
Menus Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks Beer, Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails

Comments / 94


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scenic views sunny good for dates pedestrians trendy footbridge casual bar authentic good for singles coffee great value sangria river bridge crowded island music lunch friendly staff
Ben Whitr

Stumbled upon this place by accident and its now my #1 recommendation for Melbourne to anyone with an.interest in beer and an amazing view & atmosphere

Praveen Vijayan

Sitting on the Yarra river , under the Yarra pedestrian bridge , this is one of the coolest outdoor bars in Melbourne .

Ilya

Nice views , good place to have a Sunday session if drinks. Snack menu could be improved, with mostly packaged nuts and pringles dominating the list

Steve

Beers while on a little island in the middle of the river on a sunny Melbourne afternoon. What else could you ask for?

Bruce Bolton

Such a great spot. Gets a bit crowded at times but they've a grumpy security guy to make sure it doesn't get out of hand.

Vic McGin

Come here on a summer afternoon on a weekday for excellent views of the river and a nice selection of beers . Can get busy post work.

Nick Burto

Great little bar in the middle of the river . Go here for a beer in the afternoon sun. Friday afternoon is normally busy with folks finishing up the week.

Charlotte Dunne

Gets pretty packed but reasonably priced drinks and a lovely suntrap by the Yarra

Darcy Todd

Really really cool bar/restaurant. It's hidden under a bridge on the Yarra River and serves the best cocktails , I wrote a blog about it https://socialeventsmelbourne.com.au/ponyfish-island/

Georg Ph. E. H.

Always worth a visit no matter if it's summer or winter. Get a beer and enjoy watching the river flow by

Ngan Nguyen

Loved the local brew and the chilled atmosphere. A must if you're near the Yarra on a sunny day!

Andrew Welch

Cocktails are well done and artfully presented. View from middle of the river is happily unique.

Joanna

Great Little Open Air Bar under the bridge . Perfect for summer nights! Try Pelorus Sparkling Wine .

Ken Mizuno

Great view of the Yarra and Melbourne city . The venue is a bit shabby and attracts lots of tourists .

Ken Adams

Cool place to hang out and have cold beer in the river . Right under the pedestrian bridge . Great location.

Amber Nelson

Love!!! Great snacks and range of drinks and who can beat the spot!

E Tea

Outstanding during the strange cold of Melbourne summer. Come grab a beer without thinking twice

Kiera Annetts

Awesome place! So chill and great vibes. Staff were really friendly .

Quentin Lafon

Very nice place to have a drink. Stunning view of Melbourne skyline.

Christine B

cute little bar with nice views on the yarra

Jaime Snod

Great grub, awesome beer and cocktail specials , and the location can't be beat.

snarkle

There are few things better in this world than drinking a longneck of Coopers at Ponyfish on a warm sunny day. Perfect.

Joao Ferreira

Perfect on a sunny afternoon with a glass of white and/or a pint ????

James Ridenour

A great place for a coffee , beer or wine . Great service and the location is unbeatable!

Jenny Jaakkola

The views are the best and it's not expensive in relation to its great location. Good vibes. Food not great.

Nikolaos Nikoletopoulos

Beer is alright. But I don't think you come for the beer or food. More for the fact that you smack dab in the middle of the Yara!

Stewart Wilson

Fantastic burgers , small range of beer and wine available but beware, it's outside and there are smokers around ruining a great eat

Tm Bo

Everyone should add this venue to their itinerary. Nestled under the pedestrian footbridge , this is a must any day of the week.

Derek Wilson

Great little spot IN the Yarra River with good tunes and an almost dive bar quality.

Liv

Have a drink in the middle of the Yarra, why not? Good spicy mulled wine in winter.

Emily Shurey

Nice location, ginger beer and good music choice. Perfect stop when showing someone melb cbd.

Paul Canterbury

Awesome to have a beer and a BBQ on an island ! Good service and a great location. Loving it.

hello_emily

The sangria is great - perfect spot on a nice day ☀️

Narina

Love the burgers ... Place brave the island in the winter for a true Melbourne experience.

Tm Bo

Perfectly situated in the heart of the Yarra river

debbie k bush

Cute little spot under the Flinders footbridge , especially if it is sunny out.

Israel S

Sunset views and expensive brews. Bring sunscreen .

Julia Molnar

The bar has a great location and a beautiful view

Therese-Marie Van Cini

Fav place for Friday after work drinks

Adam Horne

Find some shade, fins a beer you've never tried and you're golden.

Stefan Schrdr

great for a drink on a sunny day!

Jason Denny

The view and the beer .

Justin

It's a bar under a bridge ! What's not to like?

Ken Yip

amazing location that makes it all worthwhile

Stuart Martin

Great place to watch the Yarra flow past on a warm summer afternoon.

Greg Tippett

kick back with a cool drink with the wind in your hair

Pete Winterscheidt

Fun place to relax on the river .

Eric Andersen

Have some local beer under a bridge and next to a boat!

Jakub Hrabovsky

Great local brew . Must have :)

Yondering Monkeys

Great view and nice beer choices .

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