Summer calls for spritzes by St Kilda Beach and a few cold ones on the banks of the Yarra.
Arbory Bar & Eatery
With great views and even better food, this is one platform you won't mind getting delayed on.
Sebastian Beach Grill & Bar
This Basque-inspired waterfront bistro grills seafood and pours sangria on a sprawling shaded deck right on the sand.
Pontoon
The Stokehouse Precinct's casual beachside bar.
Ponyfish Island
The long-standing bar now has a Miami-inspired fit-out, summery cocktails and, for the first time ever, tap beers.
The Boatbuilders Yard
Located right on the harbour at South Wharf, this is the place to go if you like your drinks served with a view.
The Baths Middle Brighton
Fantastic fine dining paired with floor-to-ceiling views over the bay.
Fatto Bar & Cantina - CLOSED
With Fatto meaning 'stuffed' in Italian, this riverside cantina and bar might just be a self-fulfilling prophecy.
The Boathouse
Follow the river out west for all-day outdoor dining.
Waterslide Bar
A bar standing in the spot of a waterslide has big expectations to fill.
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