Function Venues

The Ultimate Guide to Melbourne's Best Engagement Party Venues

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  The Mint Bar and Restaurant Melbourne

  Set discreetly within the grounds of the former Royal Mint lies The Mint Bar and Restaurant. Designed to complement Melbourne’s eclectic weather, come inside and warm up by the open fires, or soak up the sunshine in one of the city’s largest beer gardens. Whether you’re after a gastronomic lunch, a memorable occasion or just a few cheeky drinks after work, come and enjoy this unique setting.

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  Oscar Cooper Prahran

  Set within the cosmopolitan suburb of Prahran, centrally located on the main corner of the iconic Greville Street precinct, Oscar Cooper is a unique private space, perfect for a multitude of occasions.
  
  Your guests are guaranteed to be impressed with our elevated setting overlooking one of Prahran’s most prominent corners; our modern urban-industrial interior is a warm combination of recycled local materials and high end finishing.
  
  Oscar Cooper is an ideal venue for your engagement, wedding, birthday or corporate event. Allow us to amaze your guests with our extensive drinks selection and our creative in-house catering. Our dedicated team of chefs are on hand to create a range of delicious canapés ideal for your event.

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  Eureka 89 - Unique Event & Private Dining Venue Southbank

  At a staggering 300 metres above sea level, situated at the top of the striking Eureka Tower, Eureka 89 is Melbourne's most spectacular boutique event & dining space.
  
  Combining sleek design with glorious views spanning 360 degrees across the city, this state-of- the-art venue boasts a stylish food and beverage offering, with professional yet friendly service.
  
  Catering for a breakfast, lunch, dinner, cocktail party, wedding, business presentation, product launch and media event, Eureka 89 executes a special occasion of the highest standard.
  
  Ideally located adjacent to the Yarra River on Southbank, Eureka 89 is a short walk from all of Melbourne's facilities.
  
  Whether you are planning a glamorous cocktail event for 400 or an intimate dinner for 20, Eureka 89's experienced Managers are happy to tailor make food and beverage packages to suit your individual needs and ensure your event is an unforgettable success.
  
  Eureka 89 degustation dining Eureka 89 is also available for dining selected Tuesday to Saturday evenings offering a five or seven course degustation menu. Seating is available for tables of two through to larger groups of up to 24, perfect for a business dinner or special occasion. Bookings are open from four weeks in advance, reservation and prepayment essential.

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  Red Spice Road Melbourne

  Due to recent government orders to combat COVID-19, Red Spice Road has closed its doors for the foreseeable future. As a result of this, we’ll now be offering takeaway (Red Spice Road To-Go).
  The Red Spice Road team have handpicked a delicious selection of dishes from our à la carte menu for you to take-away or have come direct to you, within an 8k radius of Melbourne CBD! You can still eat, drink and be merry in self-isolation, with our tasty food, booze, restaurant home-care packages & other essentials, like toilet paper (seriously ?), to keep you entertained.
  
  For more information on Red Spice Road To-Go: https://redspiceroad.com/red-spice-to-go/
  Information on our Homecare Packages: https://redspiceroad.com/red-spice-to-go-homecare-packages/
  
  THE FOOD MENU
  
  Steamed bao, salt roasted pork, hoisin, pickle, mustard – $6
  Coconut chicken steamed bao – $5
  Vermicelli spring rolls (seafood or vegetable options) – $6
  Kimchi corn fritters, soy vinegar sauce – $10
  Sambal chicken wings – $10
  Kung Pao cauliflower, Sichuan pepper, green onion, cashews – $20
  Green Vegetable stir-fry – $18
  Shaken beef hor fun stir fried noodles – $20
  Central Thai chicken or vegetable curry, holy basil, peanut – $20
  Spicy Korean BBQ beef ribs – $22
  Pork belly, hot mint slaw, black vinegar, chilli caramel – $28
  Korean chicken burger with chips $15
  Fried rice (chicken or vegetable option) – $10
  Steamed jasmine rice – $3.50
  Side paratha – $6
  
  THE BOOZE MENU
  
  Download our pick-up or delivered beverage list here! 🥂
  
  THE ESSENTIALS MENU
  
  (minimum spend $40)
  
  Who gives a crap toilet paper 😊 – $1 per role
  Thank you soap – $9.50
  Ice – $5
  Crushed ice – $5
  3 limes or lemons – $1.50
  Soy milk – $3
  Almond milk – $3.50
  
  Call us now on (03) 9603 1626 to place your order with our team!
  Available Daily from 11am – 9pm. No delivery fee.

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  Bar Rouge Caulfield East

  Bar Rouge is the perfect place for your next event.
  
  With a sophisticated design and a modern fit out, this function space can cater for any occasion, from a work get together to a birthday party.
  
  Situated just one set of stairs underneath Zagame’s Caulfield and 20 minutes from Melbourne CBD, Bar Rouge is an exclusive space that can accommodate up to 180 people standing or 70 seated.
  
  Whether it be a formal dinner or a cocktail party, their Function Packages will have your needs covered.
  
  Bar Rouge also features private fully fitted bar and private facilities.

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  Taxi Kitchen - Pub Cocktail Party Events Melbourne

  Showcasing Melbourne's stellar skyline with its 180 degree view of the CBD, Yarra River and the Arts Precinct, Taxi Kitchen is the gem in Federation Square's crown.
  
  Our food is accessible and affordable yet rustic and plentiful. Created with the highest quality produce and complimented by a concise and relevant wine list, our team of professionals deliver a relaxed and quality experience without the pretence.
  
  Pop in for a quick bite before you head out on the town, or come celebrate with us. We take bookings, but we are just as happy for you to turn up unannounced. Welcome to fun dining at Taxi Kitchen.
  
  Group Bookings
  
  Catering from 12 to 160 guests sit down and up to 250 for cocktail events, we offer a range of options to suit any occasion. Groups of 12 and above are asked to order from one of our set menus, or we can tailor a sharing menu to suit your goup on the night . We are pretty flexible and if you want to get creative with our set menus then tell us what you’re after and we’ll do our best to make it happen.
  
  Our private dining room, The Taxi Platform can seat up to 40 guests. Overlooking Fed Square and the Yarra River it’s an enclosed terrace with heating and cooling and a semi alfresco feel. All decked out in greenery and with blinds that can open on a sparkling Melbourne day, it makes for an impressive space to entertain clients, family or friends. Minimum spends and set menus apply in here.
  
  The Embassy Room is available for group bookings of up to 46 pax. In this semi private dining area your guests get the quintessential view of the Yarra River which is flooded with the lights of the city and the Arts Centre spire by night.
  
  Our Main Dining Room is a spectacular place to hold large scale dining events, weddings and stand-up cocktail style functions with that wow factor. We can accomodate your entertainment and AV requirements and will personally liaise with you to create the perfect event.
  

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  Meat Market South Wharf South Wharf

  Meat Market South Wharf is a Restaurant / Bar and Event Space in Melbourne's newest dining precinct, South Wharf. Inspired by the Australian BBQ, where the grill takes centre stage and the act of cooking is part of the social occasion, sit at the central open kitchen and interact with our chefs or dine alfresco on the terrace and enjoy the views of the Yarra River, the City skyline, Convention and Exhibition Centre, Crown Casino and the Docklands. Our farm friendly philosophy is a reflection of our social and environmental responsibility and our aim to provide you, our customer, with the best quality products. Our menu is an eclectic mix of meat dishes from small snack or sharing items right up to steak sharing platters. There is something for everyone ... including vegetarians.
  
  Our rustic and heritage listed space is bright and open and with surrounding terraces every table is blessed with a fantastic view. Our private dining room is perfect for groups up to 14 and we can cater for intimate functions of 10 right up to canapes for 300 people. Traveling to and from Meat Market is easy with public transport close by including a water taxi point right at our door step and discounted parking at DFO.

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  Shanghai 1930 - Chinese Restaurant with Function Room, East Suburbs Box Hill

  Located at the heart of Box Hill, Shanghai 1930 chinese restaurant is an ideal place for a romantic dinner for two, a business lunch, a special celebration or just a gathering of family and friends. Shanghai 1930 is a fine and elegant restaurant. When considering for dining destination, one could easily define Shanghai 1930 as a premium restaurant, this however does not mean that they need to pay a “Premium”. Shanghai 1930 is moderately priced and yet delivers some of Melbourne’s most exquisite shanghai cuisine, in both traditional and contemporary manner.

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  The Stolberg - Birthday Party Venue Preston

  Stolberg Beer Café is the place to hold your next celebration! Whether it’s a corporate or social event we can cater for a large variety:
  
  Birthdays
  Staff parties
  Product launches
  Award nights
  Corporate events
  Trivia/ Karaoke
  Christmas parties and Christmas in July
  Engagements
  Reunions
  Christenings
  Wakes
  Uni events/ pub crawls
  
  
  The Mahogany Room is a fully self-contained function room that can accommodate up to 200 guests. There is an extensive selection of tap beers, gourmet finger food, decoration packages an in house DJ and state of the art audio visual equipment, we are able to turn your function into an event to remember. With a beautiful timber bar, magnificent drop lighting and gilt mirrors, the Mahogany Room is the perfect venue for your engagement or birthday celebration.
  
  To the left of our main bar is the Grand Hall. The elegant timber paneling, coffered ceiling, period lighting, and top section of the Beer Garden creates an atmosphere that is perfect for any function up to 130 people.
  
  Our newly renovated Stolberg Room is a fully self-contained room that has been elegantly decorated with chandelier light fittings and a solid timber bar. The Stolberg Room can cater for up to 70 guests, and is perfect for smaller parties and engagements. With the conservatory and beer garden just outside, there is plenty of room for your guests.
  
  Likor bar Lounge encompasses sophistication, style, glamour and decadence. With its stunning white marble bar that commands the centre piece of the room and enjoying the company of contemporary designed furniture that completes this gallery of quintessential style.

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  Overnewton Castle Keilor

  Overnewton Castle has been host to thousands of weddings over the years and we pride ourselves on our experience from these. Elegant rooms, stunning architecture and breathtaking gardens ensure our functions and events are memorable ones. Delicious food and attentive staff are also regularly commented on. Ceremonies and receptions can be held on the property which are accompanied by the stunning surrounds for your photos thereafter.
  
  Also available for other functions such as birthdays, anniversaries, bridal showers, christenings, milestone celebrations and much more.
  
  Weddings:
  
  Available to have both ceremony and reception on the property with 4 ½ acres of gardens for photography. A stunning spiral staircase is by far the stand out for your photo opportunities. Pre dinner drinks and canapés can be held in the elaborate Victorian room or in the gardens. Onsite accommodation is available for the newlyweds with a beautiful double spa bath overlooking the valley.
  
  Conferences:
  
  Just 15 minutes from the CBD and 5 minutes from the Melbourne airport, our location is convenient. From 10-150 people the Castle can cater for a range of sizes and events. 200 free onsite car spaces and accommodation facilities available. The array of catering options including off-site catering, are suitable for all and can be tailored to suit your needs. Break out rooms are available along with the 4.5hrs acres of gardens. Seminars, business meetings, awards nights or gala dinners are all suitable for these spaces.
  
  Functions:
  
  Mad Hatters Parties are not a rarity at the castle so if you are looking for a venue with a unique twist or a traditional turn on usual celebrations we can help. The stunning dining room can cater for up to 150 guests or we have smaller rooms that we can serve afternoon tea in for up to 40 guests. From sit down birthdays or end of year dinners to cocktail parties there are a variety of packages that can be tailored to suit your preferences.
  
  Suitable for any occasion including but not limited to; Garden Parties, Product Training, Christenings, Bridal Showers, Masquerade Balls, Christmas Celebrations, Milestone Birthdays and Cocktail Functions this venue is truly versatile allowing any size function to be hosted at the Castle.
  
  Our function coordinators are on hand to help guide you through the many options that await. Please don’t hesitate to contact us with your inquiry today.

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  Village Cinemas Knox Wantirna South

  Village Cinemas is the perfect destination for your next special occasion or corporate event.
  
  Impress your friends, staff or clients with the ultimate event, hosted by Village Cinemas. We take care of the planning and execution, whilst you can relax and know that we have the entertainment covered.

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  Sanctuary Lakes Hotel Point Cook

  The Sanctuary Lakes Hotel will raise your expectations of what a suburban hotel should be. Within a safe, family friendly atmosphere you will find a diverse choice of dining and entertainment opportunities that is unequalled.
  
  From the relaxed family dining day and night, to the chilled out vibe of our Cruz Restaurant/Cafe, the sophistication of our piano bar, one of our versatile areas and community spaces or the ultimate in sports bars open till late, Sanctuary Lakes Hotel offers the solution to whatever takes your fancy.
  
  The Hotel is accessible to everyone in the community with a vast area for on-site parking and easy public transport access.
  
  Spaces/Community Facilities
  
  The Sanctuary Lakes Hotel offers 3 areas, all with food & bar service, and a ‘state of the art’ audio visual facility in our largest space.
  
  The stylish spaces are perfectly suited to entertainment, corporate or sporting occasions and our hotel manager will arrange all details for your celebration.
  
  As part of our commitment to the community, we would be happy to discuss providing facilities for local sporting clubs, community groups, or NFP local organisations.

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  Blue Tongue Wine Bar Elwood

  Blue Tongue Wine Bar is the newest addition to the Elwood dining and bar landscape.
  
  The Menu is meat-driven thanks to a custom-built charcoal grill. Steaks, from eye fillet to chateaubriand, are the star of the show, and there's a short selection of house-made pasta – think ravioli filled with snapper and prawns in tomato and chilli oil.
  
  The smart-casual space that leans towards the dinner-date crowd earlier in the week and a party crowd at weekends.

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