The 1985 Waterford Senior Hurling Championship was the 85th staging of the Waterford Senior Hurling Championship since its establishment by the Waterford County Board in 1897.
Tallow were the defending champions.
Tallow won the championship after a 3âÂÂ08 to 2âÂÂ08 defeat of Ballyduff Upper in the final. This was their second consecutive championship title.