The Best Beachfront Wedding Venues in Melbourne

Country charm and quality local produce combine to make the Café @ Churchill Island one of the areas’ best kept secrets. Our licensed café offers panoramic views across historic Churchill Island and Westernport Bay. Being surrounded by wildlife and farm animals the atmosphere is hard to beat. Great coffee and a menu complimented by constantly changing specials to suit our seasons, make our Café a ‘must visit’. Churchill Island is reached by road, through a tidal mangrove wetland teeming with birdlife. It is only 2 minutes drive off the Phillip Island Tourist Road at Newhaven.

Le Parisien is situated right on Geelong’s Waterfront and gives widespread views of Corio Bay. The building originally being an old boat shed still retains many of its original timber features, the main dining room is full of exposed timber beams and surrounded with large windows. Le Parisien also has a balcony, perfect for those long Sunday lunches in the sun. The main dining room has the capacity for seating up to 130 people as well as a full public address system making it perfect for weddings and functions, Le Parisien is also equipped with a private function room with a sit-down dining capacity of up to 40 people.

Le Parisien provides an exquisite fine dining experience. The food is a mix of modern and classic French cuisines, our wine list, showcasing local and international vineyards.

FUNCTION ROOM DETAILS 

Le Parisien offers a new, soundproofed, 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 dining, 50 in a cocktail setting, or 60 "theatre style", your private room is perfect for breakfast meetings, business meetings, powerpoint 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.

Situated in the heart of Geelong’s vibrant waterfront precinct with amazing bay views, the Waterfront Restaurant at Novotel Geelong is located on the ground level and includes a stunning alfresco area.

Make a deliciously healthy start to your day with Novotel’s fresh breakfast buffet every day, offering barista coffee, bakery fresh bread, organic options and fresh juices. Serving a Mediterranean influenced a la carte & tapas menu for lunch and dinner. Enjoy our delicious menus featuring the freshest local produce and seasonal specials, complemented by local wines and craft beers.

Have a drink and something to eat with friends, family or colleagues in the bar & lounge. Offering a wide selection of local wines, beers and cocktails, it's the perfect place to relax.

Pier Farm has taken over the site previously occupied by Anchorage. The venue has been refreshed and refurbished to produce fresh and authentic Mediterranean-inspired cuisine.

Melbourne restaurateur, Roberto Scheriani (previously of The Italian), opted for a sea change to start a new venture for Williamstown locals and Melbourne foodies. Pier Farm will produce a warm and inviting environment and a menu that boasts local ingredients with a focus on beautiful fresh seafood, pasta and salads.

Matteo Bartaletti (previously of North Bondi Italian Food, Movida) is thrilled to come on board as head chef. Born in Italy and having worked extensively across Tuscany and Dubai, Bartaletti spent time in Sydney on his last stint in Australia and has now taken residency in Williamstown.

The raw bar will offer delicacies such as Sydney Rock Oysters, or something else light and delicious such as the carpaccio of cured flounder, grapes and pumpkin seeds with a verjus dressing or the DeVodier Prosciutto di Culatello with fresh figs and gnocco fritto.

Main courses originate from the sea or the paddock, with plates such as the pan-fried fillet of John Dory with pippies, caper berries and cherry tomatoes sitting on the menu alongside the dry aged, grass fed rib eye with pickled mushrooms and crispy shallots.

Accompaniments such as fennel and butter leaf salad with a fresh lemon dressing and sweet peas with fresh mint and pancetta will also evoke the freshness of summer.

Those who prefer pasta will be able to enjoy likes of handmade black truffle ravioli in a veal ragout with parmiagiano reggiano or a trofie pasta with potatoes, green beans and hand pounded pesto.

Sommelier George Haralambopoulous, a long-time friend of Roberto’s and something of a Williamstown icon having been at Anchorage for the past two years, has created an extensive wine list with over 140 different drops available. George and Roberto first met over 30 years ago, both working for the late Donlevy Fitzpatrick at Vic Ave Café in Albert Park.

“While Robbie was busy winning hats and awards, I was sommelier at Werribee Mansion Hotel for 14 years being recognised for adventurous food and wine pairings for some 15 international chefs. Quite a few customers followed me across to Williamstown to continue to their wine journey,” says George.

“We will showcase classic Australian and iconic Europeans wines, breaking it up with new and upcoming winemakers both local and abroad,” he continues.

Pier Farm is the perfect location to enjoy world-class food against an inimitable waterfront backdrop. The venue will also operate as a function space – ideal for a summer event or wedding – that will give beautiful and memorable experiences for a special occasion.

Pier Farm will be renovated in stages, with plans for further development throughout 2018.

Mr Hobson is a dynamic, fresh venue right on the water’s edge in Port Melbourne. Revitalising the Station Pier precinct, Mr Hobson makes every occasion special.

The space has been revamped to make room for all of Mr Hobson’s favourite pass times: entertaining and celebrations with friends, family, colleagues and clients. Our experienced barista provides the perfect kick-start to your day and our seasonal menu has something for everyone.

Our bar is perfect for pre-dinner drinks, indulging in serene sunset cocktails or catching up with friends over a wine and share plate. For something a little bit special, Mr Hobson offers a la carte dining that breaks the mould with fine dining quality food at every day prices. Our light meals and salads are perfect for lunch, and the choice of mains will impress even the fussiest of dinner guests. Make sure you leave room for one of our decadent desserts… only share if you have to!

Arrive by land or by sea to experience the best in Melbourne’s foodie culture by the bay.

Within 10 minutes’ drive from Melbourne’s CBD, our Port Melbourne Restaurant provides you with ocean-view dining from every room.

Located right on the seafront at the beach end of Wells Street, Frankston, Waves on the Beach offers an amazing picturesque dining experience. It boasts spectacular panoramic views over Port Phillip Bay, from the tall skyscrapers of Melbourne all the way round to the cruising ferries off Queenscliff.

The recently refurbished room is modern and relaxed, allowing for an easy, coastal feel with comfortable furniture and expansive windows that showcase the breathtaking sea views.

The alfresco balcony eating area can be closed in on cold wintery days or opened on warmer days to allow the sea breeze to flow through.

Only metres from the sand and offering sweeping views over Louttit Bay,
Lorne Beach Pavilion is Victoria’s most amazing beachside wedding venue!

Inspired by its surroundings and location, Lorne Beach Pavilion perfectly captures the colour and light of the seaside. Day or night, the view is brilliant and the space is stylish and modern with panoramic glass windows. Featuring three function spaces, Lorne Beach Pavilion can cater for a relaxed or formal wedding – it’s your choice, it’s your day!

The original building was opened in December 1967 as the changing pavilion located on the Lorne Front Beach Foreshore with 180° degree views of Louttit Bay and Bass Strait.

When in the Restaurant, guests feel as though they are on the brink of the sands’ edge. With a light and modern feel, the room features Ironbark window frames that make a perfect picture of the ocean; the room is tastefully decorated to capture the blissful essence of Lorne. Folding glass doors open out to the courtyard area, which also offers stunning views over Louttit Bay.

In the middle of the Pavilion, the Café area features an alfresco area with views over the ocean and across to Aireys Inlet bringing the coastal surroundings up close. There is a large outdoor deck which is perfect for your guests to enjoy canapés on a balmy evening.

Lorne Beach Pavilion offers high quality, unique cuisine matched with an impressive wine list. Showcasing some of Australia’s finest seafood and regional ingredients, the kitchen takes a modern approach to classic dishes and presents them simply, allowing the ingredients to speak for themselves. With an experienced management and events team offering personalised wedding coordination, Lorne Beach Pavilion will ensure that your special day will be filled with lasting memories.

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!

Island Bay is located on Phillip Island, Victoria’s most popular tourist destination and is an easy 90 minutes drive from the Melbourne CBD. Island Bay provides boutique accommodation for families, friends, sporting and corporate groups, bridal parties and all special occasions (sorry no bucks/hens weekends or schoolies). The facilities are suitable for a small conferences, corporate presentations, seminars, weddings or as a yoga retreat.

The appeal of Island Bay lies in its picturesque location; the accommodation and facilities are situated on 5 acres within a 250-acre rural property, which overlooks Western Port Bay. The Island Bay property is situated on more than a kilometre of waterfront and there are breathtaking views in every direction of water, mangroves, wetlands, or rolling fields.

Island Bay is exclusive, providing accommodation for a maximum of 27 guests only. The retreat accommodation at Island Bay comprises six contemporary, studio-style, air conditioned log cabins. Every cabin has views of the Rhyll Inlet Marine Park, Churchill Island or Westernport Bay.

The serenity, seclusion, exclusivity and breathtaking views at Island Bay are complemented by its extensive resort facilities including a Solar Heated Pool and Spa, Synthetic Grass Tennis Court, Lounge and Recreation Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Outdoor BBQ and alfresco dining Area, In Ground Trampoline and Children’s Play Ground. Free Wifi is available. No pets are allowed due to the natural surroundings filled with wildlife.

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All Smiles, Sorrento Ocean Beach is the ultimate BEACH WEDDING VENUE. The venue boasts one of the most exclusive address's on the entire coast of Australia. Situated just meters from the ocean beach at Sorrento on the Mornington Peninsula, the venue enjoys elevated, uninterrupted 180% views of Bass Straight and this wonderful coastline.

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

We pride ourselves on a level of service second to none. We would love the opportunity to elaborate on what we offer and how we can make your special day so much fun.

Located in Port Melbourne on Station pier iconic Waterfront restaurant at level 1 Spice Lounge is surrounded by exquisite water views.

Spice lounge uses over 30 native and global spices to create signature mouthwatering dishes .

With a handpicked selection of Melbourne's finest Chef's in our kitchen, 49 Spices knows how to please each & every tastebud with our amazing selection of dishes.

Our chefs have the secret that make you want to guess that secret spice & will have you coming back time & time again.

A spectacular venue for lunch, dinner, functions and events. We have many function menu options to select from. Call us to discuss your unique needs so we can ensure your event is memorable.