The Boatbuilders Yard

Private functions + packages

The Boatbuilders Yard is an award winning waterfront venue with stunning views of the Yarra River and city.

Designed by hospitality gurus, Six Degrees, The Boatbuilders Yard has flexible function spaces with standing room for up to 700 guests and is ideal for hosting:

Corporate functions
Christmas parties
Birthday parties
Cocktail functions
Engagement parties
Wedding receptions
Product launches
Networking events

The venue is conveniently located at South Wharf on the edge of the CBD and adjacent to the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre.

A variety of catering options are available including finger food, platters, bowl food or a BBQ.

For a function that will be truly memorable for you and your guests contact our Functions Manager, Sarah Austin, at functions@theboatbuildersyard.com.au or on 0409 032 262.

5 reasons for holding your Christmas party early in the week or mid-week:

1. Guests are less likely to have clashes with other social events

2. Your event won’t clash with all those other Christmas functions

3. A mid week party breaks the up week (happy hump day!)

4. No Friday or Saturday night crowds to contend with in the city

5. People tend to drink less (good for both budget and livers)

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THE DECKS - max 150 guests

WATERFRONT - max 50 guests

BOARDWALK - max 150 guests

THE DECKS & PIER - max 300 guests

23 SOUTH WHARF PROMENADE
SOUTH WHARF 3006 VICTORIA
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PHONE: 03.9686.5088
FAX: 03.9686.5099
ENQUIRY@THEBOATBUILDERSYARD.COM.AU
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OPEN 7 DAYS 7AM — LATE

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Testimonials

Matt Barter - Signcraft

Regarding our Xmas party at The Boatbuilders Yard, wow! What a great place you have there, we all really enjoyed the night. The food was perfect and timed to precision, the atmosphere was exactly how you described it to be and our serviceman, Dan, was fantastic. All in all it was a huge success and was tagged as the best, most relaxed Xmas party to date!

Ingrid Kocijan - Rail Plus Australasia

I just wanted to send a note to say a big THANK YOU to all your team at The Boatbuilders Yard who looked after us so well at our Christmas Party on December 15th. Our staff had a great night and really enjoyed the food, drinks and fabulous location.

Kim Chew - Ivoclar Vivadent Pty Ltd

Thank you so much to you and your lovely team! Your great food, speedy service, friendly staff and accommodating the 30 of us at the very last minute was much appreciated.It will definitely be our “go to” place for future corporate events in Melbourne.

Julie Leitch - Private Function

Just want to say a HUGE thank you! Everyone raved about the venue, and the food was amazing!!! We've had so much great feedback about the night! Your staff were friendly and so very, very helpful.

Kate Eichhorn - National Australia Bank

Food and service was spectacular! We were given silver service from start to finish and all were happy with the way the event ran on the night. I have already recommended The Boatbuilder's yard to fellow colleagues and friends! Thank you so much - we'll be back ! :)

Kate Gunn - Private Function

Great space. Great food. Great service.

Maria Liberopoulos - SAAB

The Boatbuilders Yard was able to provide us with exceptional service for several of our corporate events. Their professionalism and amazing location lead us to come back to them for our subsequent functions. The food is always great, the atmosphere is perfect and the staff looked after us throughout the entire duration of our events. We highly recommend The Boatbuilders Yard for any corporate events!

Chelsea Bouttell - Private Function

Thank you to all the team for Saturday night! Everyone thoroughly enjoyed the night!! All the staff were very helpful and the service was great!!!

Laura Price - Nine Network Australia

Thank you so much for your assistance with our function, the night went really well. We absolutely loved the venue and will definitely contact you for future Channel Nine corporate events.

Paul Borella - Private Function

I recently celebrated a birthday at The Boatbuilders Yard and hired The Deck. The service, food and atmosphere was exceptional. Though it was a cold day, the overhead heaters kept us nice and warm. I would highly recommend The Boatbuilders Yard to anyone wanting an outdoor function with awesome views.

Kahlea McGeechan - Australian Institute of Architects

I would like to extend our thanks for your efforts in assisting with the conference closing drinks. Your flexibility and assistance was greatly appreciated.

The event was a success with many of our conference delegates attending for some time.

Kari Simms - Private Function

I am pleased to say that we had the most amazing experience at The Boatbuilders Yard. From the moment we arrived on Sunday we were treated wonderfully! The food was delicious,the bartender was lovely and the gentleman in charge was extremely helpful. Overall our experience was perfect and I cannot fault anything.

Jessica Feher - Grant Thornton Australia

Thanks so much for holding our event. Lots of staff have mentioned how fantastic the venue was and how great the food was. The whole event, from first contact with you right to the end of the night was an absolute pleasure. If only other venues I have dealt with in the past were as good as you guys! I will definitely be recommending your venue to the other teams at Grant Thornton.

Angelika Foetsch - Private Function

It was an effortless service from booking it, right up until after the event. I was compelled to write in (not something I normally do). The function was well timed, Ben and his team so attentive and everyone loved the venue, the service, food and view. Nno doubt you will get a lot of return business from the function. I know I will be back!

Steph Beattie - Private Function

My guests and I had a fantastic time, weather was perfect, atmosphere perfect, view perfect, drinks perfect, food perfect, cake perfect (and a surprise!), and staff were really friendly and helpful. Great value for money, I love this venue! I will happily recommend your venue to any friends or colleagues looking for somewhere to hold their function in the future.