The Exchange Beach Club 2020–21

Overview

At the beginning of 2020, Melbourne welcomed a new summer pop-up: The Exchange Beach Club, which was only around for a month. With the weather heating up, it's returning for another bout of drinks by the sea — once again bringing private cabanas, umbrella-covered outdoor seating, day beds, refreshments and entertainment right onto the sand of Port Melbourne Beach.

You can enjoy an ice-cold boozy beverage — think passionfruit caprioskas, spritzes, prosecco, hard seltzers and more — while kicking back by the ocean. You can also tuck into fish and chips, a lobster roll or a burger as the sun goes down. There'll be ice cream doughnut sandwiches for when those sweet cravings hit, too, plus an ice cream cart for more frosty goodness.

Need more motivation? On Tuesdays, it's doing $2 oysters — and on weekends from 10.30am–12pm, the club will be hosting bottomless brunch sessions with 90 minutes of drinks for $49 per person.

Private cabanas will be available for up to four people. Oh, and puppies are welcome as well, with water bowls and free dog treats provided.

The beach bar will be return from Friday, December 4–Sunday, March 21 — running from 12–10pm Monday–Thursday, 10am–10.30pm Friday–Saturday and 10am–10pm Sunday.