Arbory Bar & Eatery

Boxing day ended for us with a stop for a few cold ones at Arbory. We did try to get on their float but in a short while were relieved we chose not to. Opted for a prime people watching spot along the middle area facing the float and we spent the next couple of hours satisfied with our drinks and the food - our calamari and truffled chips did not disappoint and were brought out as fast as possible in a packed bar on a peak day. The true entertainment was the fisticuffs we witnessed on the float, we felt for the security guys who got battered a little as well but everything was dealt with neatly and police brought in promptly to deal with the over excited young uns. Can't go wrong but nothing exceptional!

Good view, DJs on the weekend, kids welcome here before 8pm. We took our boys here and they love the pizza.

Great outdoor bar/restaurant conveniently located by Flinders Street station. Lunch menu has good variety and meals very tasty. The new section on the pontoon provides even more outdoor seating (and covered) which is particularly useful with current COVID situation.

Service could be better. Nobody came around to ask if we needed anything since we were a big group. We were at a corner table in front of the kitchen so it shouldn't be hard for waiting staff to come by. Also the music was following no theme and was random and didn't suit the mood of the place. Work on the music selection please. Would only go back for the location but not otherwise.

Yesterday we came to the Arbory for a quick drink and decided to have some food. Unfortunately the drinks weren't that great.. but the food on the other hand, was INCREDIBLE! We had the hotdog and the steak sandwich. The bread was so yummy and all of the condiments worked so well with the meat. Yum yum!

An amazing location to meet friends. Wonderful food and fantastic, welcoming staff.

Conviently located and has quite a nice view. Southern Fried chicken burger was incredible, which makes it really dissapointing that it comes with plain crinkle cut chips. They do offer sauces but it doesn't help much. I would LOVE if there were options like sweet potato fries, loaded chips, etc. If you could buy individual burgers that would be lovely, too. My experience here was good but could have been fantastic had there have been better sides. The staff were friendly but it was difficult to get their attention, hopefully this is not common.

Beautiful outdoor bar and eatery that overlooks the river. We went here at night for drinks and small nibbles and it was fantastic. Warm outdoor heating, an extensive wine/cocktail/beer list and snacks including croquets, cheese and more.

This flashy boat experience is not worth any cent of your hard earned money. The food is incredibly bland and straight out of the frozen section at woolies, not to mention it was served cold when it arrived. The staff is incredibly unfriendly, with the blonde bartenders being the most unlikable of all. They are unnecessarily rude and unapproachable. In my opinion they lack etiquette and a sense of customer service. This restaurant failed to do the bare minimum in giving the customer a pleasant experience, and rely on the fact that their restaurant is located in literal sewage water as their “experience”. A pretty view can’t carry everything, some effort in customer service and a friendly staff is not difficult to achieve.

Great location and view! Delicious foods too!