Overview
Back in September, Afloat reopened for spring, this time with a Mexican theme that took over both levels of the floating bar. But the final piece of the Afloat puzzle was yet to launch: its summertime pool club.
Thankfully, the wait for Yarra-adjacent swims is now over. Its eight-metre infinity pool is back up and running for summer, and has been paired with palm trees, a taco hut and a Tulum-inspired agave bar.
Around 60 agave-based tipples will be available at the bar, from well-known tequila and mezcal to more underrated drops like sotol and raicilla. But if sips (or shots) of spirits aren't your thing, the team will also be serving up agave-based cocktails, tequila-filled margaritas and boozy popsicles.
Plus, you can always head over to the main bar on Afloat for wine, beer and more cocktails.
Then comes the taco hut. Here, the chefs will be slinging — you guessed it — a heap of tacos. The menu will change weekly, but you might just find corn tortillas filled with cactus, shredded pork, beef or even crunchy crickets (don't knock it till you try it).
As happens in most years, this spot is expected to pack out during summer, so try to get in early to nab one of the poolside lounges. Shotgun your space to spend the day dipping in and out of the pool, intermittently stopping to grab some tacos and margaritas. We can think of worse ways to fill a hot summer day in Melbourne.
Find the Afloat Pool Club at 2 Flinders Walk, Melbourne. Opening times change fairly regularly, so keep an eye on its Instagram.
Images: Jake Roden / A Ludkin.