Function Venues Waterfront

Discover Ludlow Bar & Dining Room, a spectacularly located Southbank restaurant on the banks of the Yarra. A grotto inspired, uniquely Melbourne drinking and dining destination featuring riverside barbecue and bar, cocktail lounge and dining room.

With a huge kitchen and cocktail bar, The Estate would make any retired captain happy. Graze like Baxter’s stock with spectacular views of Port Phillip Bay, no matter what the weather is doing.

The Captain’s purpose built storage includes wine and beer barrels from the best ports and valleys around the world. Check to see what is in the latest cargo dispatch. The Captain’s cocktail menu is the best way to explore St Kilda’s roots.

Creating the thrilling custom designed cocktail list that plays on the history and stories of The Captain himself is Venue Manager and renowned mixologist David van Iersel. Each cocktail comes with its own, often cheeky, short story based on local history and delivers the perfect balance of flavour and flair. Luke Campbell, of Rockpool, Taxi and his own wine business Vinified, has given the wine list serious wine kudos.

Our kitchen is open 7 days a week, taking inspiration from Asian street food styles which are fresh, flavourful and made from the best ingredients. The menu is designed to be shared and eaten in a social environment with a cocktail in hand. Captain Baxter is a family run business that believes in the tradition of supporting other family producers and suppliers.

Captain Baxter can cater for a broad range of events and is a must for your next event destination. With a number of spaces suitable for any occasion and an experienced team ready to cater to your needs.

Our Lounge Space is outlined with stunning electric blue brick, this plush space is ideal for a relaxed social gathering it can accommodate a cocktail style function for 50-60 guests.

Our Dining area offers a combination of booth seating and floor to ceiling windows that bring the beach inside while you dine. Perfect for a seated dinner or lunch accommodating 65 guests seated and 80 cocktail.

Located within the iconic Sea Baths, Encore is pure and simple, casual and familiar, with a flexible design. Inspired by the natural beauty and sun-kissed cultures of the southern hemisphere. Each event area has been designed to extend the interior spaces into alfresco entertaining areas, making the most of the unsurpassed beachside location and creating a premiere wedding location in the heart of Melbourne.

Menu
With a focus on delivering expert service, mouth-watering food and fine wine, Encore has become one of Melbourne's most unique wedding destinations. Encore can offer a range of packages and bespoke options to suit every requirement. For a cocktail party, why not try a selection of cold and hot canapés with larger grazing dishes, or for a more traditional affair, opt for a sit-down menu or sumptuous buffet.

Special features
Encore allows couples to create an event with their own unique style at a venue that is light, bright and flexible. The venue has a capacity of 300 guests seated or 700 for a cocktail event, but intimate spaces can be created for smaller groups.

We invite you to meet with one of our professional wedding coordinators and witness the splendour of Encore for yourself.

About Us

Located in one of the most exclusive areas of Melbourne and surrounded by breathtaking panoramic views of Port Philip Bay, Waterfront Seafood is the perfect choice for your special occasion….Renowned for our stylish decor and first class service, we will make your celebration memorable. Using only the finest produce from land to sea, you’re sure to be impressed.

With panoramic, opulent ocean vistas, a unique experience is typified in this perfect dining space. The ocean vista offers up a myriad of delightful spectacles that are sure to grant visitors a real appreciation of the ocean that touches Port Melbourne – this distinct restaurant area sits as a spectator on the ocean’s movements whilst guests are given the chance to simultaneously dine in style. With coral décor, and at the best position for all the port’s views, the restaurant qualifies with excellence in uniting function parties together for an all-round quality port-side experience.

Corporate

The Waterfront Port Melbourne offers a selection spaces and areas to host any type of corporate event, seminar or party, dinner, product launch or simply to entertain clients. Nothing impresses more than our spectacular seafood platters.

The Chandelier Room on Level 1 can be booked for half or full day celebrations with catering. The room provides space for break out areas. All Corporate needs are catered for so close to the CBD. The water views are unparalleled and provide a perfect space for networking and knowledge sharing.

The Chandelier Room also works perfectly for end of financial year or Christmas parties.

The Pier room is a private dining room on the water, seating up 18 guests or 30 cocktails, you can entertain business associates in this world class venue and seal the deal.

Wedding

Your search for the most brilliant reception venue is over - The Chandelier Room at The Waterfront Port Melbourne has you elevated above the water on Station Pier. The view is stunning and we all know water has a calming effect so you will feel relaxed and totally revel in the joy of your wedding day. Frolic on the beach in front of your Photographer or on the Pier outside the venue for classic wedding day photos.

Our selection of mouth-watering menus will leave your guests in awe. The Chandelier Room seats up to 130 guests in elegance.

If a relaxed Beach House Style wedding is more your style you can book The Terrace with seating for up to 100 guests or up to 150 standing.
Ensuring your special Day runs smoothly and takes your breath away is our goal.

At over 80 feet and three levels of European luxury, the Pearl provides Melbourne with an unrivalled setting in which to entertain. The excitement and privacy of your own super yacht experience is a truly unique offering. In 2011, the Pearl underwent a major refurbishment under the creative direction of renowned designer Paul Hecker (Hecker Guthrie). The result is a contemporary, sleek motor yacht unlike any other vessel in Melbourne.

Overlooking Port Phillip Bay, Sandringham Yacht Club is set in one of Melbourne’s most breathtaking locations. Commanding spectacular views of Sandringham harbour from the revitalised venue, with its contemporary interior and expansive balcony, SYC is the ultimate space for weddings, conferences, meetings, gala events or private celebrations.

At Sandringham Yacht Club their unrivalled attention to detail, panoramic bay views and superb cuisine create the perfect setting for a special dinner, birthday celebration or work conference. The Clubhouse boasts two dynamic, flexible rooms to suit any need. Whether for work or play, let their dedicated managers create the perfect setting for your next special occasion.

Port Philip Room

When you step into the Port Phillip Room, you are immediately captivated by the magnificent bay views and sleek design of the modern clubhouse. With such a stunning backdrop, this flexible space can perfectly host the most contemporary cocktail party or elegant dinner.

Picture yourself mingling with family and friends on the private balcony during sunset, or enjoying delicious cuisine inside while the beautiful winter weather plays out across the bay. Whatever your desire, celebrations of any size and style are effortlessly accommodated in our spectacular Port Phillip Room.

When hosting your wedding celebration with SYC, you may like to consider our spectacular southern podium for your ceremony.

Olympic Room

Elegantly designed with views over the boatyard, the Olympic Room is a special setting for an intimate gathering. Adorned with invaluable Olympic Games memorabilia from years gone by, this room is perfect for small conferences or private dining.

With floor to ceiling windows & breathtaking panoramic views over Victoria Harbour and the city skyline, Berth offers a unique purpose built event space that boasts style & sophistication.

Berth is a multi-purpose venue that spans over two levels. Downstairs offers three open dining areas and an outdoor decking.
Upstairs specialising in Weddings, Berth understands the importance of your special day, offering restaurant quality food backed by a professional team that will provide the highest level of service to make your day a truly memorable experience.

Perched over the water’s edge at New Quay Docklands, our venue boasts “the” premier position in this amazing precinct. Located on the upper level of this landmark building, the venue enjoys elevated and uninterrupted views of the CBD and Victoria Harbour. An ever changing view awaits you and your guests while you celebrate your wedding day at this amazing location. To watch the City lights come alive and the Harbour’s activity as the sun goes down is simply amazing.

With a modern contemporary feel, the venue provides an exciting and unique alternative, to the ever present predictability of mainstream reception venues.

We would love the opportunity to elaborate on what we offer and how we can make your special day so much fun.

The Baths Middle Brighton is a historic landmark housing a café & bar, restaurant, gym and the eponymous seabaths – one of the only remaining caged open water seabaths in Australia! The Baths Middle Brighton offers many reasons to visit … come & discover them for yourself!

FINE FOOD

For thirty eight years Le Parisien has offered fine food, wines and dedicated service to the Geelong region.

Fully licensed with over 350 wines to choose from.

Le Parisien is open 7 days a week for Lunch and Dinner.

On Sunday we do lunch all day giving you more flexibility.

FUNCTION ROOM DETAILS

Le Parisien offers a new, sound proofed, private function room offering the latest technology. You will have access to a large Plasma screen, monitor ports for direct input from your laptop, DVD, a separate sound system, and internet connection.

Big enough to cater for up to 40 dinning, 50 in a cocktail setting, or 60 "theatre style", your private room is perfect for breakfast meetings, business meetings, power point presentations, medical presentations, birthdays, anniversaries, or small weddings. Anything is possible in your own room.

The space is also available for hire as a stand alone meeting room.

Meals can be selected from our extensive menu or alternatively a personalised menu can be designed to suit any budget.

Don't forget you can also hire the Le Parisien Restaurant exclusively for up to 160 people or the Wharf Shed Cafe for up to 400.

The Point is one venue with many possibilities.

No matter if you are hosting a corporate presentation, gala awards night , special birthday celebration or the wedding you have always dreamt of, The Point’s experienced events team will tailor a proposal to your requirements and ensure that every detail is attended to.

The Promenade, Lake Room and The Deck take full advantage of the light reflecting off the lake at any time of day, from a breakfast meeting through to a balmy evening of cocktails. Features of the spaces include inbuilt sound systems, complimentary WiFi and flexible floor plans.

What cannot be underestimated, however, is the level of excellence that The Point achieves. Executive Chef Justin Wise oversees menus for every event with the same dedication as he maintains in the hatted Restaurant on site. Expert sommelier advice is available to design a package which suits your taste, budget and style.

The Point is conveniently located 10 minutes from Melbourne’s CBD, set on Albert Park lake amongst serene parklands, with ample parking directly outside of the venue.

Speak to the team today about what they can achieve for you.

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.