Summer’s Heating Up Riverside: Here’s Everything Going Down At Yarra Botanica This Summer
If your idea of summer doesn’t include riverside cocktails and sun-soaked beats, you’re doing it wrong. Summer On The Yarra has officially returned to Yarra Botanica—the two-level floating bar and eatery turning Melbourne’s waterfront into the city’s most magnetic warm-weather playground. And kicking off the season in effervescent style, Yarra Botanica has teamed up with Chandon for a seasonal takeover that’s all about the bubbles.
Running from January to March, it’s a celebration of Victorian producers, homegrown produce and a seriously good hang on the water. Read on for everything to expect this sunny season at Yarra Botanica.
Chandon x Yarra Botanica AO Summer Series
Chandon And Caviar Fridays
When you hit the end of the working week, snag yourself a luxe Caviar & Chandon drop for just $35. Running every Friday from 6–8pm throughout Jan, you and the crew can sample three caviar varieties served with creme fraiche and chives, all washed down with a crisp and sparkling glass of fizz.
Chandon Brunch
On Sundays from 4 January to 1 February, it's a full-on bottomless extravaganza. For just $79 a person, savour Bottomless Chandon Sundays from 2–4pm, where you'll score bottomless pours of Chandon Brut, paired with a brunch dish of your choice—the ultimate summer starter pack.
Australian Open
Australia's biggest tennis event gets a dedicated nod too, taking over Yarra Botanica from 14 January to 1 February with (friendly) table tennis matches, themed décor and daily screenings of all the on-court action—the perfect spectator sport to relish in, with a fresh fizz in hand.
Sunday Day Parties
Beyond the big-ticket events, you’ll find Sunday parties running all summer long. Soundtracked by local DJs (1–9pm) and roaming entertainment, this is the spot to be when the sun is shining and the vibes are high.
Valentine's Day
Because romance never goes out of season, the Valentine’s Fondue Dinner ($60pp, 6–8pm) will be setting hearts—and dessert—alight with an indulgent 2-course lineup: gooey cheese fondue with bread, croutons, meats and vegetables, giving way to chocolate fondue loaded with strawberries, melon, marshmallows and dips.
Yarra Botanica is proudly and purely Victorian—100% local bevvies, 90% local produce and an open invitation to drink Victorian as you dine and celebrate the best of the state’s summer vibes.
Get around Summer On The Yarra—the city’s perfect floating escape—and start planning your visit now via Yarra Botanica’s website.
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