Ponyfish Island can be found permanently moored under the Pedestrian Bridge, Southbank and is only accessible from stairs descending from above. With thoughtful bites to discover and drinks to savour, the all new Ponyfish Island will become a destination for those who are hungry for something new.
The Beginning
2010
Three seaworthy friends in Grant Smillie, Jerome Borazio and Andrew Mackinnon discovered the Island in 2010 and initially thought it worthy of a pop-up for the summer period. Ponyfish became an instant success and became a permanent addition to the Melbourne hospitality scene. Named in part after the mythical Ponyfish seen in the cult film ‘A Life Aquatic’ - the venue, like Steve Zizzou celebrates discovery of new adventure and rare specimens from around the globe.
The Three Explorers
2010 - Present
Ponyfish Pioneers
Grant Smillie
The former DJ and now hospitality operator now residing in Los Angeles where he owns E.P. & L.P. Strings of Life & Grandmaster Recorders.
Jerome Borazio
Founder of St Jerome’s Laneway Festival and operator of Harry & Larrys, Slice Girls & Back Alley Sally’s. Also famous for his collection of exotic animals.
Andrew Mackinnon
Founder of Melbourne based marketing agency Taboo where he has presided at the helm for the past 20 years. Also has great hair.



A New Challenge
2019
It’s time to get a better vessel.
After 10 years good service, everything you have ever seen and experienced on Ponyfish Island has now gone the way of the Dodo. We partnered with Adelaide based Architect Gram to reimagine the space. With design cues from around the world including the Post Desert Modernism found in Palm Springs California- everything will be yours to once again discover and fall in love with. With beers from around the world for the first time on draught and cuisine traversing the high seas, come get marooned at your new favourite Island destination.
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RENOVATION DURING COVID-19 BRAVE OR PLAIN CRAZY…