A restaurant terrace with long wooden tables, bench seating, string lights, and glass panels at Hophaus.
A restaurant terrace with long wooden tables, bench seating, greenery walls, and river views at Hophaus.
A restaurant terrace with string lights, long wooden tables set for dining, and glass railings at Hophaus.
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A restaurant terrace with leafy green walls and views overlooking the river and city skyline at Hophaus.

River Terrace at Hophaus

Terrace at a Restaurant
·
Private space
3 Southgate Avenue, Melbourne, 3006 –
Southbank, Melbourne
Up to 22
seats
Up to 30
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

The River Terrace is a Terrace in Hophaus and a covered riverside balcony that delivers direct river and city-skyline views.

Design: The terrace is a narrow, linear balcony framed by dark metal columns, timber overhead beams and terracotta floor tiles, fitted with long communal wooden tables, bench seating and overhead string lights.

Features: The terrace has fixed communal tables and separate high stools, in-built PA speakers and permission for own music, venue Wi‑Fi, natural daylight and wheelchair access.

Ideal for: Groups seeking a relaxed, social outdoor gathering that suits casual shared dining or an informal drinks reception.

What sets it apart: The terrace is fitted with clear roll-down screens that make the outdoor balcony usable in wet or windy weather.

What guests say: The terrace provides riverside views and flattering evening lighting. The space benefits from attentive front-of-house service during events.

Offers and packages

Menu

 Christmas menu
Christmas menu

Prices

Sunday
12:00 pm – 10:00 pm
from $2000–$2500 min. spend
Per session
12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
from $2000 min. spend
Per session
5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
from $2500 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 1:00 am. All prices include GST.
Monday
12:00 pm – 10:00 pm
from $2000–$2500 min. spend
Per session
12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
from $2000 min. spend
Per session
5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
from $2500 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 1:00 am. All prices include GST.
Tuesday
12:00 pm – 10:00 pm
from $2000–$2500 min. spend
Per session
12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
from $2000 min. spend
Per session
5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
from $2500 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 1:00 am. All prices include GST.
Wednesday
12:00 pm – 10:00 pm
from $2000–$2500 min. spend
Per session
12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
from $2000 min. spend
Per session
5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
from $2500 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 1:00 am. All prices include GST.
Thursday
12:00 pm – 10:00 pm
from $2000–$2500 min. spend
Per session
12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
from $2000 min. spend
Per session
5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
from $2500 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 1:00 am. All prices include GST.
Friday
12:00 pm – 12:00 am
from $2000–$3000 min. spend
Per session
12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
from $2000 min. spend
Per session
5:00 pm – 12:00 am
from $3000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 1:00 am. All prices include GST.
Saturday
12:00 pm – 12:00 am
from $2000–$3000 min. spend
Per session
12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
from $2000 min. spend
Per session
5:00 pm – 12:00 am
from $3000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 1:00 am. All prices include GST.
Best price guarantee

Capacity

Standing
up to 30
Dining
up to 22

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available Venue can organise food and drink
Complimentary water Complimentary refreshments (such as water, tea, or coffee) for guests at no extra cost
American cuisine
No external catering allowed
Venue provides alcohol Venue can supply alcoholic beverages
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

Wi-Fi available
PA system / speakers Venue provides a sound system for music and announcements
Air conditioner
Natural light Room has windows or a skylight, so daylight comes in
Paid parking facilities available nearby
Unavailable: Projector
Unavailable: Flatscreen TV
Unavailable: Whiteboard
Unavailable: Flipchart
Unavailable: Conference call facilities
Unavailable: Storage space
Unavailable: Quiet space
Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site

Music & sound equipment

Play your own music Venue allows playing your own music
Bring your own DJ not allowed
No noise restrictions

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible Step-free access throughout the venue for wheelchair users
Unavailable: Accessible toilets
Unavailable: Ground level
Unavailable: Accessible parking spot available
Unavailable: Lift to all floors
Unavailable: Cargo lift

Rules of the space

Allowed events

Promoted and ticketed events Events that you’re promoting or selling tickets for
No wedding licence
No Temporary Event Notice (TENs) available

Reviews and ratings

(27 reviews and ratings - )

Verified reviews come from Tagvenue users. All reviews are checked by our team to uphold our trust and safety standards.
LT
Leandra T.
Verified review
Christmas Party · 30 guests · December 2025
The space was great. Service and Food was excellent
Nothing
4.9
TS
Tania S.
Verified review
Christmas Dinner · 15 guests · December 2025
The venue was perfect for the 12 of us. Food was great and plenty of it. Staff were very friendly and accommodating
5.0
CM
Colleen M.
Verified review
Private Dining · 20 guests · December 2024
Outdoor but covered seating on the Yarra. Good lovely food with a varied Menu and complete bar.
4.9
BC
Briony C.
Verified review
Private Dining · 26 guests · June 2023
5.0

About Hophaus

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