The Espressonist is a contemporary cafe, wine bar, and events venue located on the iconic Yarra River at 108 River Esplanade, Docklands. By day we deliver Melbourne’s best Docklands brunch — bright, seasonal, and Instagram-worthy. Think smashed avocado with native herbs and poached eggs on sourdough, golden oat bowls layered with Victorian berries and toasted nuts, ricotta hotcakes with lemon curd and fresh figs, and our signature seared salmon on pea purée with dill and roe. All plates are made with locally sourced, sustainable ingredients and paired perfectly with our specialty coffee or fresh cold-pressed juices. By night we transform into an elevated wine bar and dinner destination. Our dinner menu showcases modern Australian flavours: 12-hour slow-cooked beef cheek with red wine jus and crispy potatoes, crispy-skinned salmon with preserved lemon and green pea velouté, wood-fired octopus, and share-friendly plates designed for long tables and celebrations. The wine list features an excellent selection of Victorian and international drops, with many available by the glass. With floor-to-ceiling windows framing the Yarra River and city skyline, The Espressonist is the perfect setting for corporate lunches, weekend brunch with friends, sunset drinks, intimate dinners, and private events. Our versatile space comfortably hosts everything from 10-person business breakfasts to 80-person cocktail-style weddings and functions. Whether you’re after a relaxed Docklands brunch with river views, a sophisticated dinner with great wine, or a memorable event space in one of Melbourne’s fastest-growing precincts, The Espressonist delivers quality, warmth, and effortless style. We can’t wait to welcome you.

Bathroom 

Disabled Access

Takeaway

Veg and Non Veg Mains

Courtyard

Wine Bar

Gluten Free

Corporate Events

Wheelchair Access

Full Bar

Catering

Entrees

Vegetarian choice 

Private Functions

Views

Boat Mooring

Baby Chairs

Dietary Needs Catered For

Well Behaved Children Welcome

The Espressonist + FOMO Bar & Grill

The Espressonist is a contemporary cafe, wine bar, and events venue located on the iconic Yarra Rive...

The Espressonist + FOMO Bar & Grill

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4.69 (26 reviews)