When The Yarra River was widened to let large ships into the heart of Melbourne, The Waterside became the first port of call for tired sailors at the end of a long journey. It was called The Mercantile back then, and it was the first bar to open in the morning for a cold beer and a warm meal.

The Waterside is a living Melbourne icon: a beautiful old building on the corner of King and Flinders Streets in the city where Melburnians come to eat, drink, dance, and chatter.

At the Waterside, we bring food with warmth and flavour to the table, with a menu that is rooted in the Australian pub food tradition. We focus on fresh, local ingredients and seasonal produce, changing the menu every season, with slow cooked meats in winter, fresh salads and meats in the summer, and Australian pub favourites like the chicken parmigiana and the humble pot pie.