On the river · 2026

What's On

Weekly dining specials, waterfront events, and days worth celebrating.

The season ahead

What’s happening at River House

From relaxed weekday dining to landmark celebrations, there is always a reason to gather by the river. Here is what is coming up at River House.

  1. Mon & Thu

    Available weekly

    Two-Course Lunch

    Settle in by the river for Jamón Serrano and tomato toast, followed by your choice of River House fish salad or Black Angus eye fillet. Add lemon tart with crisp meringue and lemon sorbet for dessert.

    Mondays & Thursdays · $49 for two courses · $59 with dessert
  2. Thursday

    Available weekly

    Date Night

    Make Thursday night one to look forward to. Settle in together for dinner by the river and an evening made for two.

    Share style menu: River House snacks, chef's selection of small bites; burrata with Sicilian caponata and fried focaccia; Black Angus beef tomahawk, a 1.2kg rib eye on the bone with black pepper sauce, chips with porcini salt, tomato and pesto salad; and mango sorbet with mango spring roll.

    Every Thursday from 17 September · $190 per couple
  3. Fri–Sun

    Weekly

    Boat Catering

    Make a day on the water effortless with River House catering, available Friday through Sunday.

    Friday to Sunday
  4. Thursday

    8 Oct

    Bloom Art Event

    Unleash your creativity with a beautiful day of art, bubbles and riverside dining at River House. Join talented artists Emily Day and Kate Quinn on Thursday 8 October as they host an intimate and inspiring floral still life painting class. They’ll guide guests in creating a simple still life on linen canvas while sharing their creative process, knowledge, techniques and passion for art.

    Whether you’re a seasoned creative or a complete beginner, this relaxed event is all about having fun, learning from two incredible artists and creating your own piece to take home. Enjoy a glass of bubbles on arrival and a delicious light share-style lunch after class—the perfect excuse to gather the girls, get creative and spend a gorgeous day by the river.

    Secure your spot by emailing event@riverhouse4215.com.au.

    Class 9am–1pm · Lunch from 1pm · $295 per person
  5. Tuesday

    3 Nov

    Melbourne Cup

    Champagne, fabulous food, fashion and all the excitement of Cup Day, from 11.30am–4pm. Your experience includes welcome canapés, alternative serve entrée and main course, shared cheese boards, a glass of Moët Ice Champagne on arrival, live entertainment, Melbourne Cup prizes and elegant race-day styling. Add a three-hour beverage package for $75 per person. Bookings are essential.

    $189 per person · Beverage package +$75

    Book Melbourne Cup

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Tables fill quickly on launch weekends.

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