Function Venues

Welcome to The Yarra Hotel Abbotsford. Depending how you look at it, we are either one year or 160 years old. We took over the joint in September 2012 and spent six months trying to find the old hotel that was underneath there somewhere… and when we finally did, weren’t we ecstatic! It’s a ripper! The beer garden can be seen from the moon and the side bar/dining area (The J.P. Saunders Room) is an absolute haven when intimacy is what you require.

Food wise; we’ve got the classics covered. The kitchen is open until 9.30pm most nights and open for lunch Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

The Yarra is perfect for a party and we’re here to help you with your special celebration. The menu is a fine thing indeed and can be tailored to suit your budget and group size. Just ask our friendly staff at the bar or shoot us an email.

There’s always bound to be some fine live original music coming up. We tend to have something playing at least four – if not five or six – nights a week from 8.30pm Monday – Saturday and 4pm on Sundays.

We’ve had some cracking shows in our first 2 years of operation and there’s some pearlers coming up.

Under the Victoria Park train bridge in Abbotsford, a little corner presides over the ever-long commuters, dog piss and those traipsing down that end of Johnston Street.

Perhaps, you have loitered there after dark or bought a hot pie from the servo near Lulie Street when you have been stranded drunk. The pedestrian crossing is wide and sure of itself, the brickwork of the station and surrounds are red and old as Collingwood. Humble shop facades lean low over the street as they double file into Fitzroy.

A decision to better this alcove brought three folks together: a builder, a thinker and a doer. What could a corner give and what could they give a corner that didn’t involve heroin? Indian Root Pills, of course.

The answer was written — quite literally — on the wall under years of black paint. A cure for indigestion-the simple remedy-best blood purifier- all to-have-you-in-good-order was in the form of a little pill.

The supposed creator was a Dr. Morse, circa 19th century USA and the brainchild of the Comstock family (of the unfortunate last name). The Doctor was a character, the spruiker and pusher-man — he could clean you right up with a wink.

He sold his story for decades: an American Indian saved Dr. Morse’s life with a remedy. The recipe was the secret to the Indian Root Pills. The End

Excited by the images of an American Indian fighting a bear, Jon Costello, Anthony Daniels and Peter Walsh decided to take on the wild promises of Dr. Morse but without the gypsy spruiking. The little corner on Johnston Street would cure all hunger and thirst ailments with the help of coffee, alcohol and good food.

Persillade East Melbourne. 150 Wellington Parade. Dining and Cellar Room. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner & Fine Wines. Coffee. Across the MCG and a short stroll from Jolimont Station. Cave à Manger.

Built in 1878 and originally used as residential terraces, known as Tasma Terrace and now home to the National Trust and The Commune Cafe. The transformation of the basement into a café bar showcases Tasma Terrace as a vibrant and exemplary use of Melbourne’s principle heritage buildings. The Commune includes a café, patisserie, wine bar, three private function rooms and an adjacent courtyard, which provides a unique outdoor dining area an oasis in the heart of Melbourne. The café retains all of the acclaimed heritage significance of Tasma Terrace while adding a new dynamic contemporary operation to this heritage building.

Nestled into the heart of Richmond′s enchanting Bridge Road precinct, alive with old Melbourne charm, lies the Collection Bar, an institution held close to the hearts of those who know of it and a memorable detour for passers–by.

Lose yourself in our menu, a selection American food, our classically inspired cocktail list using fresh and homemade ingredients and our amazing local and imported beers & wines.

The Collection is a perfect place to hold your special occasion. Whether its your next Birthday, enjoying a Hen′s party or celebrating an Engagement, groups are just the thing at The Collection Bar.

Beverage Options

Starting your night with one of Collection Bar′s classic or contemporary cocktails is the perfect way to kick off your event! We also have on offer a wide range of local and imported beers and an extensive range of Australian and New Zealand wines.

The Collection Bar has three beverage options to choose from; cash bar, bar tabs as well as the beverage packages, ensuring there is something to suit every budget and event type.

As an effervescent party and function venue, Sneak Bar is friends with everyone. The discerning sport fans organising a round of pre-match drinks and tips. Local professionals keen to shut their laptop at five and plan their weekend over a cider. Elegant revelers considering the next move of their evening. People-watchers ready for a drink and a chat at the al fresco tables. Given it’s proximity to other favourite Richmond venues, sporting and live music, Sneak Bar makes a fantastic starting point to an evening, as well as the best place to book for your group’s after party venue.

Inside, Sneak Bar is one of freshest party venues in Richmond and one of the most adaptable function venues. Lounge seating and high tables with matching stools create comfortable conversation zones for casual catch ups, live footy can be a focal point for an afternoon beer and early evening cocktails with friends make an excellent starting point, but Sneak Bar is also a premier function venue Richmond for special events. The Richmond party function venue has a range of tailored packages adaptable to your birthday or engagement party , corporate event product launch or birthday parties. The striking decor and vibrant art make any party pop, the flexible floor plan means your function venue can be adapted to suit your party, crowd and favourite music, while Sneak Bar can happily assist with the perfect food, decorations and music to ensure it’s your best party yet.

Hidden in a private backstreet of Cremorne; a district rich in creativity and design is a uniquely converted warehouse sublime in its transformation with vast possibilities for all styles of events – both corporate and private.

The discovery alone is as impressive as the venue’s distinctive emerald concrete floor and elongated stone bar which is warmed by the enormous floating pendant lights streaming from the exposed industrial ceiling above.
An internal fireplace invites you to enter into a separate private lounge awakened with the glow of candlelight and the comfort of soft furnishings.
The custom built entertainment booth allows all hired DJ’s and audio directors to penetrate the space with perfect sound and visual display onto the giant electronic projection screen and surrounding surfaces.

Your event can flow externally onto the large private deck fitted with sound, lighting and complete exclusivity where transformation can continue to suit the nature of the event.

Private unrestricted parking extends along the entire road on weekends and after business hours with direct street access allowing for easy bump in/out and for guests requiring a level plane for entry to the venue.

Liexu Coffee Room

ieux Coffee Room is the secret hidden coffee spot to grace Cremorne’s breakfast and lunch traffic. They have only two words in mind – ‘quality’ and ‘quick’. Offering quality coffee from boutique roaster’s Coffee Supreme, cakes you cannot go past from Little Bertha, accompanied with produce from the infamous bakery ‘Noisette’ their petite menu is aimed to get to you quick, quick, quick!

Trading Hours: Monday to Friday 7:30am – 3:00pm

Passionate Euro-lovers Paul Dunlop, Luca Montebelli and Rocky Veneziano have come together to create GG, a lively local European restaurant, wine store and bar nestled in the heart of East Melbourne.

Overlooking Fitzroy Gardens with views to the city, GG is the place to share all the good things about Melbourne: food, coffee and wine.

GG’s menu is a collaboration of the trio’s years of travels and industry experience, inspired by European flavours.

Tucked away in the heart of Richmond, just 5 minutes away from the CBD, the Kingston Hotel with its old style charm and modern features is a hidden treasure and is the perfect spot to getaway from the hustle and bustle of the city. Whether it’s for a quiet drink or your wedding, the Kingston Hotel offers a variety of options.

Built in the 1800’s, the original features and vibrant history have been maintained with its beautiful paved courtyard and grass beer garden offering a peaceful and quiet setting. After a recent extension, the Kingston Hotel boasts a stunning sunlight filled and air-conditioned restaurant with floor to ceiling windows, which overlooks both outdoor areas.

The Kingston Hotel offers a warm and welcoming experience all year round. Whether you want to sit in front of the cozy fireplace in the winter with a wine, or take a seat out in our beer garden with a beer through summer, it’s always the right time to visit.

Restaurant

The Kingston Restaurant offers you an a la carte dining experience. With the capacity to seat 100 people, this bright sun filled restaurant overlooking the garden is perfect for all occasions.

Our Modern Australian cuisine has been created by our chefs to enhance each dining experience. The combination of modern earthy tones, floor to ceiling windows and original decor makes the Kingston Restaurant a relaxed, warm and inviting place to dine.

Open daily for both lunch and dinner. The restaurant is available for all occasions.

Functions

The Kingston Hotel is suitable for all style of events. Whether it is an engagement, Business Seminar, Dinner, Luncheon or Breakfast, Product Launches, Themed Events, Birthdays, Anniversaries or Weekly or Monthly meetings, the Kingston can cater for all your requirements.

Whether you have a small gathering or a large event, the Kingston has a range of spaces to suit your needs.

Offering sit down menu options or stand up canapé style, our function pack includes all the options for your selection.