South Wharf is one of Melbourne’s easiest dining precincts to plan around because almost everything sits along the river. Between the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, DFO South Wharf, the Yarra River and the heritage cargo sheds, the area works for pre-event meals, long lunches, after-work drinks, group dinners, casual catch-ups and visitor-friendly dining with city views.
This guide focuses on five South Wharf restaurants worth knowing: BangPop, Plus 5, Munich Brauhaus Melbourne, Billie’s Bite & Bar and The General Assembly. Each one suits a different kind of occasion, from Thai street food and riverside cocktails to Bavarian beer-hall dining, breakfast, burgers and relaxed pub meals.
1. BangPop
BangPop is one of South Wharf’s most recognisable restaurants, bringing bright Thai street-food energy to the riverside. Located on South Wharf Promenade, it is colourful, casual, lively and built for sharing, which makes it a strong choice for groups, date nights, work lunches and pre-event meals near the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre.
The food is the main draw. BangPop’s menu leans into hawker-style Thai dishes, curries, stir-fries, salads, noodles, rice dishes and smaller plates designed to be ordered across the table. It is the kind of place where a good meal might include a curry, something crisp, something spicy, rice, roti, noodles and a few snacks to share.
The riverside location also makes BangPop useful for visitors. It gives diners a clear South Wharf experience: water views, city energy and food that feels fun without becoming too formal. It can work for a quick lunch, but it is better when the table settles in and orders a spread.
BangPop is best for Thai food, group dinners, casual dates, work lunches, pre-show meals, takeaway, delivery and anyone who wants bold flavour in a relaxed South Wharf setting.
Address: 35 South Wharf Promenade, South Wharf
BangPop Menu
SAWASDEE MIANG KHAM!
A traditional Thai experience – build your own leaf-wrapped flavour bombs (4 pieces per serve)
MIANG KHAM KUNG
Prawns, peanuts, chilli, kaffir lime, pickled ginger, kiwi fruit, Thai basil, dried shrimp, lime & nam jim talay GF
MIANG KHAM NEUA
Marinated beef, green chilli, spring onion, lime, lychee, coriander, pickled papaya, dried coconut & nam jim jaew GF
MIANG KHAM KANOON
Sticky tamarind jackfruit, pineapple, mint, cucumber, fried shallots, kaffir lime, chilli, sweet chilli & kaffir lime sauce & nam jim gai VG GFO
MIANG KHAM MOO GROB
Crispy pork belly, red onion, pickled shallots, Thai basil, cucumber, pomelo, green apple, tamarind caramel & tom yum pork crackle GF
SNACKS & COCKTAIL NIBBLES
RICE CRACKERS
Deep fried seasame seed rice crackers served w/ nam phrik ta-krai jam. VG, GF
Cab Moo
Crispy Thai pork crackle w/ chilli & lime sea salt GF
CRISPY THAI PRAWN CRACKERS
Crispy Thai prawn crackers w/ peanut dipping sauce
YELLOW CURRY PEANUTS
Roasted yellow curry peanuts VG GF
Red Curry Cashews
Roasted red curry cashew nuts VG GF
Red Curry Fish Cakes
Flathead, red curry & snake bean fish cakes (5) w/ nam phrik ta-karai jam & nam jim ajaad dipping sauce GF
Tod Man Khao Pod
Thai style corn fritters (4) w/ nam jim gai dipping sauce GF, VG
KHAO GEE
Grilled sticky rice cakes (4) w/ shredded coconut, kaffir lime, peanuts, coconut cream & sweet chilli jam V
GOONG TOD MAKHAM
Crispy deep-fried prawns, sweet & sour tamarind sauce, prawn crackers & Thai herbs
TOM YUM THAI FRIES
Thai style French fries w/ tom yum seasoning & duck master stock gravy VO Make me vegan w/ tamarind & roasted chilli aioli & coconut & ginger aioli
Small Plates
FRESH AUSTRALIAN OYSTERS
Today’s fresh Australian oysters, please ask your server for today’s provenance. Served natural w/ lime GF
FRESH AUSTRALIAN OYSTERS
Today’s fresh Australian oysters, please ask your server for today’s provenance. Served w/ spring onion, nam jim talay, fried shallots & lime GF
FLASH FRIED SQUID
w/ tom yum spice & nam jim talay dipping sauce GF
Bangkok Chicken Ribs
Lightly battered free-range chicken ribs, Thai black pepper caramel, toasted rice, cucumber & lime GF
SAM KASAT SPRING ROLLS
Spring rolls w/ prawn, chicken, carrot, cabbage, spring onion & ginger served w/ nam jim gai dipping sauce, lettuce wraps, bean shoots & fresh herbs
PLA TOD YUM TA KRAI
Crispy fried, coconut crumbed Murray cod fillet w/ lemongrass nam jim talay, crispy curry leaves, fried shallots, chilli & lime GF
MEKHONG WHISKEY LAMB RIBS
Black pepper & Mekhong whiskey marinated lamb ribs (3) w/ twice-cooked potatoes, garlic chives, crispy ginger, fried shallots, chilli & coriander GF
GRILLED LEMONGRASS WAGYU BEEF SKEWERS
Marinated Victorian Wagyu beef skewers (2) w/ Thai herb salad & nam jim jaew GF
THAI STYLE KINGFISH CEVICHE
Sashimi grade Bass Strait kingfish, Makrut lime, chilli, coconut, Thai basil, coriander, spring onion, fish sauce & nam jim talay GF
Yum Khao Tod
Crispy rice w/ wood ear mushrooms, spring onion, lime, coriander, mint, Thai basil, ginger, chilli, peanuts, lettuce & nam jim gai dipping sauce VG, GF
TOM YUM GOONG
Spicy & sour prawn soup for one w/ lemongrass, lime leaf, baby corn, young bamboo, king brown mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, chilli, coriander & galangal
CURRIES
Green Chicken Curry
Traditional creamy green curry w/ free range chicken, young bamboo, kaffir leaf, snake beans, baby corn, chilli & Thai basil GF
CENTRAL THAI RED VEGETABLE CURRY
Aromatic seasonal vegetable red curry (please see your server) w/ Thai basil, lime & roasted coconut VG GF
Beef Cheek Massaman Curry
A rich & earthy curry w/ slow cooked fall apart beef cheek, roasted new potatoes, shallots, peanuts, fresh chilli & Thai eggplant GF
VEGAN MASSAMAN CURRY
A creamy curry w/ roasted pumpkin, cauliflower, snake beans, cherry tomatoes, Thai eggplant, shallots, peanuts, tamarind & fresh chilli VG GF
Panang Lamb Shank Curry
Slow braised Victorian lamb shank in peanut red curry sauce, green peas, Thai eggplant, curry leaf & chat potatoes GF
SALADS
LARB GAI
Free-range chicken w/ lemongrass, red onion, Thai basil, ginger, toasted rice, spring onion, chilli, lime, mint & fish sauce GF
CRISPY FISH & GREEN PAPAYA SALAD
Coconut crumbed Victorian Murray cod w/ green papaya, spring onion, green chilli, cherry tomatoes, Thai basil, coriander, mint, toasted coconut & nam jim talay GF
Som Tam
Issan style green papaya salad w/ chilli, lime, dried shrimp, snake beans, garlic & peanuts VGO, GF
Northern Thai Vegan Larb
Northern Thai herbs & spices w/ minced firm tofu, mushrooms, mixed greens, chilli, lime, cucumber & shallots VG GF
BLUEFIN TUNA & VERMICELLI NOODLE SALAD
Sashimi grade bluefin tuna w/ vermicelli noodles, cucumber, chilli, coriander, Thai basil, mint, spring onion, cherry tomatoes, coconut & lime dressing & chilli caramel GF
YUM GAI LIN JI
Master stock poached chicken w/ cucumber, lychee, mint, coriander, fried shallots, Thai basil, lemongrass & chilli jam
Crying Tiger
Warm beef w/ cucumber, shallots, cherry tomatoes, Thai basil, chilli, coriander, mustard greens, lemongrass, garlic, fresh herbs & nam jim jaew GF
THE WOK
CHICKEN PAD THAI
Stir-fried rice noodles w/ tofu, egg, garlic chives, dried shrimp, pickled turnips, bean sprouts, dried chilli flakes & peanuts VO, GF
VEGAN PAD THAI
Stir fried rice noodles w/ tofu, garlic, chives, pickled turnips, bean sprouts, dried chilli flakes & peanuts VG GF
Pad See Ew
Stir-fried flat rice noodles w/ pork belly, egg, gai lan, bean shoots, dried chilli flakes & oyster sauce
SEASONAL VEGETABLE VERMICELLI
Stir-fried fine rice noodles w/ seasonal vegetables (see your server) & vegan oyster sauce VG GF
CHICKEN & PINEAPPLE FRIED RICE
Free-range chicken, pineapple, baby corn, jasmine rice,, cashews, curry powder, cherry tomatoes, spring onion, egg, lime & coriander GF
Pad Grapow Gai
Stir fried free-range chicken mince w/ holy basil, chilli, onion, snake beans, garlic, fried egg, soy & oyster sauces GF
PAD MAMA NEUA WUA
Stir-fried Mama noodles w/ marinated beef, egg, gai lan, baby corn, black fungus, red capsicum, dark soy, chilli, coriander & lime
PAD TOFU MA KHEU
Stir-fried eggplant, tofu, snow peas, onion, red capsicum, garlic, bird's eye chilies, yellow fermented soybean paste &Thai basil VG GF
Drunken Prawns
Stir fried prawns w/ snow peas, king mushrooms, krachai, green peppercorns, young bamboo, Thai basil, chilli, spring onion, garlic & oyster sauce GF
KUA KLING
Traditional southern pork mince stir-fry w/ galangal, black pepper, lemongrass, turmeric, kaffir lime, shallots, garlic, cashews, cabbage & broccoli GF
Chicken & Cashew
Chicken & cashew stir-fried in a chilli jam & oyster sauce w/ celery, spring onion, red onion, red capsicum & baby corn
Gai Lan & Pork Belly
Slow roasted pork belly, gai lan, garlic, chilli, crispy shallots & oyster sauce GF
Stir Fried Greens
Stir fried gai lan, bok choy, baby corn, snow pea & mushrooms w/ mushroom stir fry sauce VG, GF
SIGNATURE SPECIALS
TWICE COOKED MASTER STOCK “AYLESBURY” DUCK
w/ sticky star anise, soy & lime sauce & stir fried Asian greens - great to share! GF
SOY & GINGER BRAISED WAGYU BRISKET
Braised Wagyu brisket w/ spring onion, sesame & ginger dressing, house pickled vegetables, lime & toasted roti bread GFO
Swimmer Crab Fried Rice
Stir-fried blue swimmer crab meat and crispy soft shell crab w/ jasmine rice, chilli jam, baby corn, cherry tomatoes, spring onion, cucumber, egg net, lime & nam jim talay GF
SEASONAL VEGETABLE TOM YUM FRIED RICE
Stir-fried seasonal vegetables (please see your server) w/ jasmine rice, tom yum paste, spring onion, lime & egg GF, V, VO
Barramundi Pla Sam Rod
Crispy whole baby barramundi w/ tamarind wild ginger & lime sauce & forbidden rice, cucumber, radish, spring onion, cherry tomato & Thai herb salad
RICE, ROTI & FRIES
TOM YUM THAI FRIES
Thai style French fries w/ tom yum seasoning & duck master stock gravy VO
ISSAN STICKY RICE
Long grain glutinous rice, normally enjoyed in the North and North East Thailand - best suited with salads VG, GF
Jasmine Rice
Classic steamed white rice - ideal for any dish VG, GF
Thai Style Roti Bread
Grilled flat bread V, VGO
Peanut Sauce
Tasty dipping sauce recommended with roti bread VG, GF
KIDS MENU
Kids Fried Squid
Fried calamari with their choice of rice or fries, cucumber salad & sweet chilli sauce ~ available for under 12 years GF
Kids Chicken Tenders
Fried chicken tenders (2) with their choice of rice or fries, cucumber salad & sweet soy sauce ~ available for under 12 years
Kids Noodles
Stir fried flat rice noodles, chicken breast, egg, bean shoots & oyster sauce ~ available for under 12 years VO
Kids Fries
French Fries GF ~ available for under 12 years GF
Kids Sorbet
Scoop of Sorbert or Dairy Ice Cream from our range of flavours
DESSERTS
THAI STYLE STREET SORBETS
Seasonal flavours(ask your server) VG
AWAN CHAN 7
Layered mango mousse, coconut & kaffir panna cotta, passion fruit curd, lime cream, hibiscus raspberry compote & vanilla tuile GFO
BANGPOP BOMBE
NT mango cheek, black & white sticky rice, mango curd, coconut milk, roasted mung bean & coconut ice cream (seasonal availability) V
MANGO STICKY RICE SPRING ROLLS
Crispy fried mango & coconut sticky rice spring rolls w/ sweetened condensed milk V, VGO
THAI TOGETHER SHARING BANQUET
$39.9pp | Min 4 people | Available 12:00pm – 3:00pm Monday to Friday. All dishes are served as they come with Jasmine rice
CRISPY THAI PRAWN CRACKERS
Crispy Thai prawn crackers w/ peanut dipping sauce
SAM KASAT SPRING ROLLS
Spring rolls w/ prawn, chicken, carrot, cabbage, spring onion & ginger served w/ nam jim gai dipping sauce, lettuce wraps, bean shoots & fresh herbs
TOD MAN KHAO POD
Thai style corn fritters w/ nam jim gai dipping sauce VE GF
GREEN CHICKEN CURRY
Traditional creamy green curry w/ free range chicken, young bamboo, kaffir leaf, snake beans, baby corn, chilli & Thai basil GF
CENTRAL THAI RED VEGETABLE CURRY
Aromatic seasonal vegetable red curry (please see your server) w/ Thai basil, lime & roasted coconut VG GF
CHICKEN PAD THAI
Stir-fried rice noodles w/ tofu, egg, garlic chives, dried shrimp, pickled turnips, bean sprouts, dried chilli flakes & peanuts VO GF
2. Plus 5
Plus 5 is one of South Wharf’s easiest riverside bars for drinks, pizza and casual food. Set at 37 South Wharf Promenade, it has the right format for the area: relaxed enough for a spontaneous visit, but polished enough for after-work drinks, group catch-ups, functions and casual dinners beside the Yarra.
The menu is built around social eating. Think pizzas, share plates, snacks, cocktails, wine, beer and happy-hour-friendly food that works before or after an event. It is not trying to be a formal restaurant. Its strength is giving groups a flexible place where people can order a drink, split a few plates, have a pizza and stay longer than planned.
Plus 5 is especially useful because of its location. It is close to the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, DFO South Wharf and the riverfront walkway, which makes it a practical meeting point when people are coming from different directions.
Plus 5 is best for cocktails, pizza, share plates, after-work drinks, group catch-ups, riverside dining, live music and low-pressure South Wharf meals.
Address: 37 South Wharf Promenade, South Wharf
Menu: View the Plus 5 menu on Happy Menu
Plus 5 Menu
Small Plates
WARMED “MT ZERO” OLIVES
citrus peel & rosemary
OVEN BAKED HALLOUMI
honeyed figs & balsamic
CASA IBERICO CHORIZO
fire-roasted capsicum & parsley
SIZZLING GARLIC PRAWNS
chilli, lemon & parsley
BAKED MUSHROOMS
sage, thyme, cashew feta & truffle oil
PORK & VEAL MEATBALLS
tomato sugo, aged parmesan & basil
BASS STRAIT SCALLOPS
3 scallops w. ouzo, paprika, lemon & parsley
STONE BAKED FLATBREAD
w. evoo & balsamic vinegar
FETA & ZAATAR FLATBREAD
caramelised onions & parsley
CHEESE SELECTION
1 cheese 19 (50g) | 2 cheeses 35 (100g) spanish manchego or french brie, local honey, pickled grapes & lavosh
DIP BOARD
w. beetroot tahini & a roasted pumpkin & sunflower kernel dip, lemon evoo, seasonal cruditè, marinated olives, dukka & stone baked flatbread
CHICKEN WINGS
salt & pepper seasoning, spring onion & ginger salsa, asian slaw & sriracha mayo
CRISPY POLENTA FRIES
roasted garlic aioli, truffle oil & parsley
XO BBQ LAMB RIBS
house made xo sauce, sesame spice blend & labneh
CHARCUTERIE SELECTION
mortadella, prosciutto, double smoked ham, roasted red peppers, basil pesto, olives & stone baked flatbread
CALAMARI FRITTI
crisp fried calamari, roasted garlic aioli & lemon
CALABRIAN ANCHOVY TOAST
imported anchovies, whipped nduja butter, smoked cherry tomatoes, parsley oil & lemon
P O R K B E L LY B A N H M I S L I D E R
five spice pork belly, slaw, hoisin, chilli & peanuts
FETA & SUNDRIED TOMATO ARANCINI
w. green olive tapenade
CARBONARA CROQUETTES
macaroni, pancetta, aged parmesan, egg, parsley & roasted garlic aioli
CHICKEN SATAY SKEWERS
roasted peanut dipping sauce, cucumber, red onion & lime
Oven Baked Gnocchi
PUMPKIN CREMA, SPINACH & GOAT’S CHEESE
potato gnocchi, pumpkin crema, spinach, goat’s cheese & candied walnuts
SMOKED CHICKEN, MUSHROOM, BURNT BUTTER AIOLI & SAGE
potato gnocchi, smoked chicken, swiss brown mushrooms, confit garlic, burnt butter aioli, sage, basil pesto & grana padano
Pizza
MARGHERITA
tomato napoli, scamorza, basil & evoo
DIAVOLA
spicy chorizo, tomato napoli, scamorza, red peppers & confit garlic
HAWAIIAN
double smoked ham, tomato napoli, pineapple & scamorza
SATAY CHICKEN
satay chicken, peanut sauce, cherry tomatoes, spring onion, scamorza, red onion, cucumber & coriander yoghurt
FUNGI
roasted mushroom, sage, kale, confit garlic, scamorza & truffle oil
CAPRICCIOSA
double smoked ham, tomato napoli, mushroom, olives, anchovies & artichoke
FRUTTI DE MARE
prawns, calamari, nduja confit garlic, tomato napoli, lemon zest, rocket & evoo
PIZZA SPECIAL
see your server for this week’s pizza special
Sides
R O C K E T, P E A R & PARMESAN SALAD
WARM ARTICHOKE & BABY KALE SALAD
warm artichoke, red pepper, olive, baby kale, caramelised onion & lemon oil
FRENCH FRIES
w. garlic aioli
Dessert
ROCKY ROAD PIZZA
nutella, marshmallow, raspberry compote, peanuts & vanilla ice cream
DARK CHOCOLATE FONDANT
w. strawberry ice cream & coulis
WARM PORTUGUESE TARTS
2 tarts w. chocolate ice cream & cinnamon sugar
Bubbles
by the glass
NV PEBBLE ROAD CUVEE
GOULBURN VALLEY, VIC
BELLA LUNA PROSECCO
GOULBURN VALLEY, VIC
NV YVES PREMIUM CUVEE
YARRA VALLEY, VIC
MCPHERSON FAMILY 'AIMEE'S GARDEN' MOSCATO
VIC
Bubbles
by the bottle
NV PEBBLE ROAD CUVEE
GOULBURN VALLEY, VIC
BELLA LUNA PROSECCO
GOULBURN VALLEY, VIC
DA LUCA PROSECCO
DOC, IT
NV YVES PREMIUM CUVEE
YARRA VALLEY, VIC
MCPHERSON FAMILY 'AIMEE'S GARDEN' MOSCATO
VIC
NV MAISON MUMM BRUT PRESTIGE
TAS
NV PIPER-HEIDSIECK BRUT
CHAMPAGNE, FR
NV MUMM GRAND CORDON ROSÉ
REIMS, FR
White
by the glass
PIKES TRADITIONALE RIESLING
CLARE VALLEY, SA
PIKORUA SAUVIGNON BLANC
MARLBOROUGH, NZ
DALFARRAS PINOT GRIGIO
NAGAMBIE LAKES, VIC
MOUNT LANGI GHIRAN VINE ROAD PINOT GRIS
KING VALLEY, VIC
OAKRIDGE YARRA VALLEY RANGE CHARDONNAY
YARRA VALLEY, VIC
SWELL SEASON CHARDONNAY
MARGARET RIVER, WA
White
by the bottle
PIKES TRADITIONALE RIESLING
CLARE VALLEY, SA
PIKORUA SAUVIGNON BLANC
MARLBOROUGH, NZ
DALFARRAS PINOT GRIGIO
NAGAMBIE LAKES, VIC
THE LANE PINOT GRIS
ADELAIDE HILLS, SA
CLYDE PARK ESTATE PINOT GRIS
GEELONG, VIC
MOUNT LANGI GHIRAN VINE ROAD PINOT GRIS
KING VALLEY, VIC
OAKRIDGE YARRA VALLEY RANGE CHARDONNAY
YARRA VALLEY, VIC
SWELL SEASON CHARDONNAY
MARGARET RIVER, WA
PARINGA ESTATE PENINSULA CHARDONNAY
MORNINGTON PENINSULA, VIC
LEEUWIN ESTATE PRELUDE CHARDONNAY
MARGARET RIVER, WA
Rosé
by the glass
JARDIN DES CHARMES ROSÉ
COTEAUX DE BÉZIERS, FR
Rosé
by the bottle
JARDIN DES CHARMES ROSÉ
COTEAUX DE BÉZIERS, FR
MIRABEAU ETOILE ROSÉ
CÔTES DE PROVENCE, FR
Red
by the glass
20 KNOTS PINOT NOIR
SOUTH EAST, VIC
OAKRIDGE YARRA VALLEY RANGE PINOT NOIR
YARRA VALLEY, VIC
THREE DARK HORSES GRENACHE
MCLAREN VALE, SA
SCHILD ESTATE GSM
BAROSSA VALLEY, SA
WILDS GULLY TEMPRANILLO
KING VALLEY, VIC
PENFOLDS KOONUNGA HILL SHIRAZ CABERNET
SA
FOX CREEK RED BARON SHIRAZ
MCLAREN VALE, SA
PEPPERJACK PORTERHOUSE GRADED SHIRAZ
BAROSSA VALLEY, SA
Red
by the bottle
PEPPERJACK PORTERHOUSE GRADED SHIRAZ
BAROSSA VALLEY, SA
PENFOLDS MAX’S SHIRAZ
SA
CORRYTON BURGE PERCIVAL NORMAN SHIRAZ
BAROSSA VALLEY, SA
20 KNOTS PINOT NOIR
SOUTH EAST, VIC
ARA SINGLE ESTATE PINOT NOIR
MARLBOROUGH, NZ
OAKRIDGE YARRA VALLEY RANGE PINOT NOIR
YARRA VALLEY, VIC
PORT PHILLIP ESTATE PINOT NOIR
RED HILL, VIC
CLYDE PARK LOCAL PINOT NOIR
GEELONG, VIC
CORRYTON BURGE CORNELIAN BAY PINOT NOIR
DERWENT VALLEY, TAS
THREE DARK HORSES GRENACHE
MCLAREN VALE, SA
SCHILD ESTATE GSM
BAROSSA VALLEY, SA
WILDS GULLY TEMPRANILLO
KING VALLEY, VIC
MOMENTS OF CLARITY MERLOT
BAROSSA VALLEY, SA
ESQUINAS MALBEC
MENDOZA, ARG
PENFOLDS KOONUNGA HILL SHIRAZ CABERNET
SA
CORRYTON BURGE KITH CABERNET SAUVIGNON
BAROSSA VALLEY, SA
FOX CREEK RED BARON SHIRAZ
MCLAREN VALE, SA
CORRYTON BURGE KITH SHIRAZ
BAROSSA VALLEY, SA
Taps
DOCKSIDE LAGER
4.6%
CARLTON DRAUGHT
4.6%
BALTER XPA
5%
HARD RATED LEMON
4.5%
Beer
GREAT NORTHERN SUPER CRISP
375ML CAN, QLD 3.5%
PURE BLONDE LOW CARB LAGER
355ML BTL, AU 4.2%
PERONI NASTRO AZZURRO
330ML BTL, IT 5.0%
PIRATE LIFE TUKTUK ASIAN LAGER
330ML CAN, AU 5.0%
MOUNTAIN GOAT PALE ALE
375ML CAN, VIC 5.2%
4 PINES PACIFIC ALE
375ML CAN, NSW 3.5%
TWO BAYS PALE ALE (GF)
375ML CAN, VIC 4.5%
TWO BAYS XPA (GF)
375ML CAN, VIC 6.0%
BALTER HAZY IPA
375ML CAN, QLD 6.0%
PIRATE LIFE IPA
355ML CAN, SA 6.8%
Cider, Spritz & Others
PURE BLONDE ORGANIC APPLE CIDER
355ML BTL, AU 4.2%
SOMERSBY WATERMELON CIDER
330ML BTL, DK 4.0%
GOOD TIDES RASPBERRY SELTZER (GF)
330ML CAN, AU 4.3%
GOOD TIDES LEMON LIME SELTZER (GF)
330ML CAN, AU 4.3%
BROOKVALE UNION VODKA GINGER BEER
330ML CAN, NSW 4.3%
Low & No Alcohol
CASCADE PREMIUM LIGHT
375ML BTL, TAS 2.4%
PERONI ZERO
330ML BTL, IT 0.0%
4 PINES ULTRA LOW
330ML BTL, NSW 0.5%
3. Munich Brauhaus Melbourne
Munich Brauhaus Melbourne is the big, lively beer-hall option on South Wharf Promenade. It brings Bavarian food, steins, communal tables, music and Oktoberfest-style energy to the riverside, making it one of the best South Wharf choices when the occasion calls for something loud, social and group-friendly.
The food is hearty and built around German comfort. Schnitzels, pork knuckle, sausages, pretzels, beer-friendly snacks and large sharing-style dishes all fit the venue’s personality. This is not a quiet dinner spot; it is a place for big appetites, big tables and a festive mood.
Munich Brauhaus works especially well for birthdays, corporate groups, casual celebrations, sports fans, visitors, end-of-year gatherings and anyone who wants dinner and entertainment in the same place. The communal feel makes it easier for larger groups than many smaller restaurants nearby.
Munich Brauhaus Melbourne is best for German food, beer, pork knuckle, schnitzels, group dinners, celebrations, live music and South Wharf nights with plenty of energy.
Address: 45 South Wharf Promenade, South Wharf
Munich Brauhaus Melbourne Menu
Set Menus
BROTZEITTELLER
Leberkäse – Bavarian meatloaf, German mustard, pickles, potato salad, rye bread
AUFSCHNITT TELLER
The perfect German ploughman’s platter. Prager ham, leberkäse, brie cheese, liverwurst, German mustard, pickles, a whole loaf of rye bread
HAUS PRETZEL
Salted butter
CHEESY JALAPENO PRETZEL
MAC & CHEESE CROQUETTES
Smoked bacon, blue cheese mayo
OMA’S FAVOURITE GOULASH SOUP
Slow cooked beef, pepper, sour cream, toasted rye bread
CALAMARI
Lime, fresh parsley, garlic, chilli, aioli
Schnitzels
TASTING PLATTER
The big Bavarian in you. Crackling pork belly, frankfurter, kielbasa, cheese kransky, chicken schnitzel, sauerkraut,red cabbage, creamy mash, apple compote, bier jus
THE BEST WURST PLATTER
Cheese kransky, frankfurter, thuringer, pinwheel nürnberger, creamy mash, red cabbage, sauerkraut, German mustard, bier jus, pretzel
MUNICH PLATTER
Crackling pork belly, our famous crispy whole pork knuckle, frankfurter, nürnberger, thuringer, chicken schnitzel, sauerkraut, red cabbage, creamy mash, apple compote, bier jus
SCHNITTY PLATTER
All your favourite Schnitty’s on a platter - Parmi, Jäger, BBQ served with a bowl of fries, mushroom sauce
BIERGARTEN PLATTER
Grilled king prawns, smoked kielbasa, grilled top sirloin steak with garlic butter, naked chicken schnitzel, pickles, cabbage slaw and fries
The Forest Is Calling
HEIDI’S FOREST SALAD
Mixed leaf, feta, kalamata olive, sundried tomato, red onion, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, almond flakes, preserved lemon and mint dressing
MOUNTAIN CLIMBER SALAD
Mixed lettuce, radicchio, cherry tomato, strawberries, cucumber, radish, herb ricotta and feta, walnut, garlic croutons, purple cauliflower, mustard caper dressing
Sides
POTATO CUCUMBER SALAD
CREAMY MASH
FRIES
Ketchup
RED CABBAGE
Braised cabbage, apple
SAUERKRAUT
Fermented cabbage, carraway seed
KARTOFFELGRATIN
Traditional potato gratin
SPÄTZLE
German egg pasta
FOREST SALAD
Mixed leaf, sundried tomatoes, onion, mustard dressing
WILTED GREENS
Buttered kale, beans, peas
Sweet Treats
KAISERSCHMARRN
Caramelized fluffy torn pancake, rum soaked raisin, almonds, raspberry compote & apple sauce
APPLE STRUDEL
Apple. Strudel. Just better. Spiced apple, walnut, vanilla ice cream
DOUGHNUT PRETZEL
Munich’s answer to the Doughnut. Served with salted caramel or chocolate sauce
HEIßE LIEBE
Vanilla ice cream, hot raspberry sauce, wafer sticks
Lunch Menu
AVAILABLE WEEKDAYS 12-3PM
OMA’S FAVOURITE GOULASH SOUP
Slow cooked beef, pepper, sour cream, toasted rye bread
ÜBER-SCHNITZEL
Golden crumbed chicken schnitzel, rocket, sundried tomato, parmesan, mustard vinaigrette
REUBEN BRAT
Thüringer, sauerkraut, grilled onions, cheese, horseradish, gherkin, German mustard
ROAST PUMPKIN WEDGE
Spiced roasted pumpkin, beetroot hummus, spicy pepitas, chilli & dill vinaigrette
PORK ROLL
Crackling pork belly, cabbage slaw, fried crispy onions, watercress, aioli, apple sauce
TIROLER GRÖSTL
Sautéed potatoes, smoked ham, pork belly, onion, fried egg
4. Billie’s Bite & Bar
Billie’s Bite & Bar gives South Wharf a more casual cafe-and-bar option away from the main riverfront strip. Located on Dukes Walk, it is useful for breakfast, coffee, burgers, drinks, quick meals and relaxed catch-ups, especially for people staying, working or visiting around the South Wharf precinct.
The appeal here is everyday flexibility. South Wharf has plenty of venues built around bigger dinners and riverside drinks, but Billie’s fills a different role. It works when you want a coffee, a casual breakfast, a burger, a beer, a snack or a low-key meal without needing a full restaurant booking.
That makes it especially handy for conference visitors, shoppers, hotel guests and workers nearby. It can be a morning stop, a lunch option, an afternoon drink or a casual bite before heading somewhere else in the area.
Billie’s Bite & Bar is best for breakfast, coffee, burgers, casual lunches, drinks, takeaway-style meals and easy South Wharf dining when convenience matters.
Address: 39 Dukes Walk, South Wharf
Billie's Bite & Bar Menu
Grab & Go
B-N-E BURGER
Fried egg, bacon, hashbrown, tomato relish on milk bun (GFO)
CHICKEN SCHNITZEL WRAP
Bacon, red onion, lettuce, chipotle mayo, BBQ sauce
B.L.T
Bacon, lettuce, tomato, cheese, aioli, tomato relish on toasted sourdough (GFO)
BILLIE’S CHEESEBURGER
All-beef patty, caramalised onions, cheese, pickles, mustard, tomato relish on milk bun (GFO)
BIG BILLIE BURGER
All-beef patty, caramalised onions, special sauce, pickles, lettuce, cheese, onion on milk bun (GFO)
BILLIE’S DOUBLE-DOUBLE BURGER
Two all-beef patties, caramalised onions, special sauce, bacon, pickles, lettuce, cheese, mustard, tomato relish on milk bun (GFO)
BYRON BAY BURGER
Byron Bay vegan patty, pickles, cheese, mustard, tomato relish on milk bun (V, VGO, GFO)
CHICKEN SCHNITTY BURGER
Cheddar cheese, mustard, pineapple, beetroot & carrot slaw, herbed mayo on milk bun
V2 SCHNITTY BURGER
Vegan schnitzel, lettuce, vegan cheese, aioli, red onion, mushrooms, tomato relish on a vegan bun (VG)
BARRA BURGER
Battered barramundi, cheddar cheese, pickles, herby slaw, tartare
Breakfast Cups
TROPICAL VANILLA GRANOLA CUP
Vanilla yoghurt, passionfruit, berry coulis, granola (V)
WARM APPLE PIE BIRCHER MUESLI
Almonds, almond milk, coconut, maple syrup & cinnamon compote (VG, GF)
Wraps & Toasties
EGG & BACON WRAP
Two fried eggs, cheese, bacon, tomato relish
OMELETTE WRAP
Caramelised onion & herb omelette, cheese, spinach wrap, tomato relish (V)
FOUR CHEESE TOASTIE
Mozzarella, provolone, tasty & parmesan cheese on sourdough (V)
HAM & CHEESE TOASTIE
Double smoked ham, cheese on sourdough
CHICKEN & AVOCADO TURKISH
Grilled chicken, avocado, spinach, cheddar cheese, mayo
CONTINENTAL TURKISH ROLL
Smoked ham, salami, provolone cheese, sundried tomato pesto, spinach, red onion, mustard, mayo
MEDITERRANEAN VEGETABLE TURKISH
Roasted pumpkin, zucchini, sun-dried tomatoes, mozzarella, spinach, tomato relish, caramelised onion, basil pesto (V)
Salads
CREAMY PESTO CHICKEN PASTA SALAD
Chicken, red capsicum, spring onion, spinach, parsley, sun dried tomatoes, basil pesto mayo, penne pasta
ROASTED SWEET POTATO, QUINOA & BLACK BEAN SALAD
Sun dried tomatoes, red onion, basil, spinach, pumpkin seeds, craisins, lemon dressing (VG, GF)
BILLIE’S CAESAR SALAD
Cos lettuce, boiled eggs, bacon, parmesan cheese, croutons, creamy caesar dressing
Bites
FRIED CALAMARI
Tartare, tomato sauce
CRISPY FRIED CHICKEN TENDERS
Aioli, BBQ sauce
SOUTH MELBOURNE MARKET DIM SIMS (3)
Soy sauce
VEGETABLE SPRING ROLLS (3)
Sweet chilli sauce (V)
Fries
FRENCH FRIES
Choose one dipping sauce Extra sauce +$2 BBQ / tomato / aioli / vegan chipotle mayo / sweet chilli (VG, LG)
WEDGES
Choose one dipping sauce Extra sauce +$2 BBQ / tomato / aioli / vegan chipotle mayo / sweet chilli (VG, LG)
ONION RINGS
Choose one dipping sauce Extra sauce +$2 BBQ / tomato / aioli / vegan chipotle mayo / sweet chilli (V)
Wings
CRISPY FRIED CHICKEN WINGS (500G)
Carolina BBQ sauce & sour cream or buffalo sauce, ranch & jalapenos Add a side salad or fries + $5
Pizza
Available all day
HAWAIIAN PIZZA
Ham, pineapple, napoli, mozzarella half $10 whole $16
VEGO PIZZA
Mushrooms, olives, red pepper, spinach, napoli, mozzarella (V) half $10 whole $16
SALAMI PIZZA
Salami, napoli, provolone half $10 whole $16
5. The General Assembly
The General Assembly is one of South Wharf’s most dependable pub-style venues. Located on South Wharf Promenade, it offers river views, a large indoor-outdoor feel, drinks, pub food and a flexible setting that works for everything from quick lunches to bigger group bookings.
The venue’s strength is that it suits a wide range of occasions. You can come for a beer, a casual dinner, a function, a work lunch, a pre-event meal or a weekend catch-up by the river. It has the relaxed feel of a pub, but the South Wharf location gives it a more scenic setting than a standard local bar.
The food direction is broad and group-friendly: pub classics, share plates, casual mains, drinks and easy meals that do not need too much planning. That makes The General Assembly especially useful when the group has different appetites or when the meal is part of a larger South Wharf plan.
The General Assembly is best for pub food, riverside drinks, casual group meals, functions, pre-event dining, after-work catch-ups and visitors who want an easy South Wharf venue with views.
Address: 29 South Wharf Promenade, South Wharf
The General Assembly Menu
Pub Specials
Caesar Salad
Cos lettuce, chorizo crumb, egg, parmesan, crostini
Chicken Schnitzel
Fennel apple salad, fries, lemon
Linguine Marinara
Mussels, prawns, clams, barramundi, gremolata, chilli
TheGeneral’s Steak Sandwich
Porterhouse steak, rocket, pickles, mustard aioli, romesco, fries
Southern Fried Chicken Burger
Green chilli slaw, pickles, fries
Love Buds Burger
Plant-based patty, rocket, pumpkin seed romesco, smoked beetroot, fries
Pan Fried Barramundi
Salsa verde, kipfler potato, white anchovies, cherry tomato, green beans, beurre blanc
250gGrass Fed Scotch Fillet
Celeriac & horseradish remoulade, pepper sauce, fries
To Share
Stracciatella Cheese
Olive tapenade, cherry tomato, balsamic, focaccia
Fried ChickenDrumettes
Gochujang, green chilli mayo
Fried Calamari
Fennel aioli
Mac& Cheese Croquettes
Manchego, pumpkin seed, romesco
Sweet&Spicy Pork Bites
Pickled radish
Cauliflower Bites
Chilli veganaise
Grilled Lamb Skewers (2)
Lemon myrtle labneh, pickles
Assembly Platter
Cured meats, smoked hummus, pickles, spiced nuts, focaccia
Desserts
Biscoff Cheesecake
Velvet cream cheese, biscoff crumb
General Mess
Whipped coconut & vanilla cream, mango, passionfruit, pink meringue
NutellaRocher Brownie
Fudgy nutella brownie w magic shell, hazelnut crumbed vanilla ice cream
Sides
French Fries
Aioli, tomato sauce
House Salad
Mixed leaves, pickled onion, cherry tomato, manchego, sherry shallot dressing
JosperGrilled Broccolini
Charred broccolini, miso butter, vegan parmesan
Kids
Chicken Burger
Chicken, lettuce,aioli,fries
Fish& Chips
Battered fish, fries, tomato sauce
Linguine
Napoli sauce, manchego cheese
Final word
The best restaurants in South Wharf Melbourne cover a useful mix of meals and occasions. BangPop is the Thai street-food pick for bold flavours and riverside group dining. Plus 5 is the cocktail, pizza and share-plate option for relaxed drinks by the Yarra. Munich Brauhaus Melbourne is the Bavarian beer-hall choice for schnitzels, steins and big celebrations. Billie’s Bite & Bar is the casual cafe-and-bar stop for breakfast, burgers and easy meals. The General Assembly is the dependable riverside pub for drinks, functions and casual dining.
Together, they show why South Wharf is one of Melbourne’s most practical dining precincts: scenic, central, close to major venues and strong for everything from quick bites to big group nights out.