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  • Sunset view from Ponyfish Island Bar women at tables looking happy and drinking.
  • Sunset view looking down on Ponyfish Island Bar with the sky reflected on the Yarra River.
  • Twilight view from Ponyfish Island Bar showing two men drinking at a table in the right foreground with other people seated in the background.

Ponyfish Island

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  • Casual dining

Ponyfish Island is a floating bar on the Yarra River anchored under the Southbank Evan Walker pedestrian bridge. Head down the stairs to find fresh Asian-inspired cuisine, crafty cocktails and local wine and beer.

Ponyfish Island features terrazzo-topped tables, comfy lounge areas and custom sunshades, with a colour palette that brightens up the once semi-rustic space.

The island takes its name from the elusive Ponyfish, a mysterious creature seen swimming in the Yarra River. There is much debate as to whether the Ponyfish actually exists or if the creature is simply a fabrication created by those who want to believe.

No bookings. Walk-ins welcome.

A red spritz in a short glass served with a slice of orange as a garnish.
Special offer Aperitivo Hour

Enjoy beer, selzers, wine and spritzes for $10 to $14, every Monday to Friday from 4pm-6pm.

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Hours

Day Times
Monday
  • 11am - 1am 11am - 1am
Tuesday
  • 11am - 1am 11am - 1am
Wednesday
  • 11am - 1am 11am - 1am
Thursday
  • 11am - 1am 11am - 1am
Friday
  • 11am - 1am 11am - 1am
Saturday
  • 11am - 1am 11am - 1am
Sunday
  • 11am - 12am 11am - 12am

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Ponyfish Island
Evan Walker Bridge
Southbank 3006

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  • email address: manager@ponyfish.com.au
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