Fairfield Park Boathouse

Fairfield Park Boathouse is an iconic location where you can enjoy delicious meals and Devonshire Teas whilst revelling in the riverside atmosphere amongst the gum trees and the friendly ducks. We went there for a pre-wedding photoshoot for a gorgeous couple who will be tying the knot under our appreciative lenses next April. There was no way we were going to miss the opportunity to have some yummy tucker while on location. In fact… we went twice. Breakfast first – next the photoshoot – then back for scones and a spot of tea!

Ben ordered the (all-day!) Boatman’s Breakfast which consisted of fried eggs, gourmet beef sausage, bacon, meadow mushrooms and yummy tomato relish on a bit of toast. We both remarked that it was a really good size portion. Too often cooked breakfasts are eeeennnorrrmous and leave one feeling bloated and unable to eat much until breakfast the next day! This one was delicious and filling without being super-sized. Just right.

I ordered the Banana Walnut Bread which is made in-house and served with whipped butter. It was perfect.

After the photoshoot we went back for the Devonshire Tea, but forgot to take any photos until we’d started demolishing it… no regrets!

You can view a clearer version of their menu here and visit their website at www.fairfieldboathouse.com.

Fairfield Park Boathouse and Tea Gardens are located on Fairfield Park Drive, Fairfield, Victoria 3078. You can contact the lovely staff on 94861501 or email them at fairboat@bigpond.com. They say you can make a booking or just come on down. There are 4 hour parking restrictions signs in the car park off Heidelberg Road, but there are no restrictions on Heidelberg Road itself after 9:30am.