A restaurant terrace with long wooden tables, bench seating, string lights, and glass panels at Hophaus.
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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.

Usually booked for

Christmas Dinner

Typically for about 15 guests and costs about $2,500.

"The venue was perfect for the 12 of us. Food was great and plenty of it."

- Tania S. Dec 2025

Private Dining

Typically for 20-25 guests and costs about $2,100.

"Outdoor but covered seating on the Yarra. Good lovely food with a varied Menu and complete bar."

- Colleen M. Dec 2024

Offers and packages

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 Notices (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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