The Best Cocktail Wedding Venues in Melbourne

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.

Vasko boasts a unique family presence, and a successful fusion of contemporary cuisine with a strong Mediterranean flavour.


Private dinner, cocktail party, engagement, wedding, christening you name it, Vasko’s enviable reputation for creativity ensures your next special occasion will be a complete success. A private bar, champagne garden and al fresco deck seating are just a few of the many great features included in our private space.

Vasko can accommodate up to 150 guests cocktail style, offering a broad range of canapés, finger food and grazer options. For a sit-down celebration we can cater for up to 70 people with a variety of set menus to choose from.

Each dish on their cocktail and set menus are house made and are of the highest quality.


For a conference Vasko’s private space can cater for your annual general meeting, training seminar/workshop, exhibition and more. The space is fully equipped with a comprehensive audio visual system including a wide screen plasma, DVD and i-pod facilities.

Founded in 2003, Mofo Lounge and Morocco Lounge are two unique and specially themed venues located on the 1st floor and ground floor of Greville St Prahran.

We specialize in functions – it’s what we do and what we do best. We have been hosting functions for over 10 years and we know our stuff when it comes to throwing a party that will definitely leave a lasting impression on your guests long after your function has concluded, ensuring your friends, family & work colleagues will always remember your occasion for all the right reasons.

Available to hire 7 days a week.

Mofo Lounge – Ground Floor – Capacity 15 – 35 guests cocktail
Small enough so you don’t feel lost in the room, yet large enough to mingle and lounge around.
Mofo lounge is the perfect intimate venue for smaller groups who want an entire bar and function space for their private use. With large windows that open onto the street, Moroccan inspired décor, low lighting, comfy daybeds make it for hens parties and small gatherings.

(Mofo Lounge also opens as a public bar for drinks, light meals and shisha on Thursday evenings from 5.30pm – late and on Friday and Saturday evenings when not booked for a private function. To check opening hours call 0419 902 920.)

Morocco Lounge – First Floor – Capacity 60 – 114 guests cocktail
A stunning events space adorned in rich Arabesque tapestries, large ornate mirrors and antique lanterns from Morocco which dapple the walls with intricate patterns. Large luxurious daybeds, a private bar and private dance floor make this an impressive setting for any special event.

What makes us unique:
- Our high level of service & attention to detail
- The distinctive decor & ambience of the venue
- The experience of our staff, managers & event coordinators (We have hosted over 2,000 functions & events)
- You will have the ENTIRE venue and all its facilities available for your exclusive and private use
- The location of our venue, just 100m from Chapel St and the local nightlife & public transport
- Dedicated Event Manager to assist you with all your planning and organization

Our Guarantee:
- You will never be double booked or lose your function date once your deposit is paid
- You will always receive everything you ordered if booked in advance
- You will have a dedicated function manager to organize and manage your event
- You will have exclusive use of the entire venue for the duration of your event.

Options:
- Photos, Presentations & DVDS: Choose to have a slide show or play a DVD to highlight your memories or add to the theme.
- Music: Provide your own iPod, or DJ. Alternatively, we can arrange this for you.
- Food: Select from individual food items or discounted food packages based on your budget and guest numbers.
- Bar: Select from bar tab options and beverage packages customized to match your budget and numbers. “We do not enforce mandatory bar tabs, your guests are welcome to pay for their own drinks and this will still contribute to your minimum spend.”

Additional Services: (Enquire for cost)
- Belly Dancers: Exotic belly dancers to add that extra special touch to your evening.
- Tarot Readers, Palm Readers & Henna Artists: All fantastic additions to any function and experts in their talent.
- Shisha Pipes: A variety of flavored shisha pipes to complete your Moroccan experience, ranging from apple, strawberry, mint, grape and many others.
Lolly Buffet: Graze throughout the event and take home bags provided make for a perfect party favour.


To enquire please call or email our dedicated functions manager Caitlyn Wright.

Lux Foundry is open 7 days serving great breakfast, lunch and coffee by Proud Mary.

Lux Foundry has free WIFI.

We are a fully licenced cafe and party space located in a unique heritage listed building.

Located on Hope Street, it’s a roomy escape from the hustle of Sydney Road. Our open space inside with soaring ceilings and room to move is an ideal venue for celebrations and our expansive front courtyard is a sun drenched space where you can kick back with a plate and a glass.

Private Functions

Lux Foundry offers a unique space in an informal and relaxed environment.

It’s ideal for private events ranging from corporate functions, birthdays or other celebrations for up to 110 people.

Say no to boring work functions and choose a venue where you’ll actually enjoy the food! Red Spice Road’s private dining rooms in the heart of Melbourne have been the venue for countless team lunches, work Christmas parties, birthday parties for one year olds (seriously), seventy year olds, and all the ages in between, as well as christenings, engagements and even a few weddings.
Home to Melbourne’s favourite pork belly and more for over 10 years, Red Spice Road has been dedicated to serving the best food Asia offers, in a buzzing and energetic communal dining environment. Red Spice road has repeatedly been named as home to Melbourne’s favourite pork belly.

At the restaurant, you’ll get a South East Asian-style dining experience with all the energy of a busy Asian metropolis right in the heart of Melbourne.

From the moment you step inside Red Spice Road, you’ll be transported away from Melbourne’s (quite probably) dreary weather and feel like you’re in the heart of Asia. You’ll be dining under our famous red lantern, surrounded by three large scale David Bromley artworks and stunning murals by up-and-coming Melbourne street artist, Mike Eleven.

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.

The Empress Hotel is a renewed and revamped take on an icon. This classic inner Melbourne pub situated in the north of Fitzroy, has been serving thirsty locals since 1873.

At its soul, the Empress Hotel provides everything you’d wish for from your local pub, a relaxed public bar to share a beer with your friends, dining hall, pool room, beer garden, bottle shop and several functions spaces.

While the spirit of the refurbished Empress Hotel remains very much intact, the addition of an alfresco outdoor dining area and modern Australian, Italian contemporary menu, with some old classics, complete the pubs reincarnation. Tables may be reserved for groups of two, four, six or 12 people.

Doing away with the dingy and dank of corner pubs of the past, Publican Guy David has torn the roof off what was once a band room to reveal a sun filled beer garden perfect for long summer days and alfresco all-day dining. Now featuring a retractable roof, the beer garden can be enjoyed all year round, rain, hail or shine.

Offering live sports, craft beer and concise yet exciting wine list the Empress Hotel really sets itself apart from other local pubs.

Frogmore Creek Cellar Door and Restaurant is located 20 minutes from Hobart CBD and 10 minutes from the Airport in the heart of the Coal River Valley. The backdrop of the rolling hills, vineyard and waterways is complimented by the rustic charm of our homestead.

Come for a tasting and a glass of wine, book for lunch, tour the mezzanine flawed art works depicting the history of winemaking in Tasmania or talk to our team and book a private event, wedding or corporate function.

FUNCTION & EVENTS

The Frogmore Creek event facilities are both aesthetically pleasing and versatile and can be set to suit multiple event types. The building can accommodate your needs from a small boardroom meeting through to a cocktail party for 300. The Barrel Room is the largest space, ideal for welcome cocktails, gala dinners and themed tasting station events.

Adjoining the Barrel Room is the Restaurant space suitable for pre dinner drinks or can be used for smaller private dining. The all weather deck is a casual space perfect for cocktails and pre dinner. The open spaces feature all floor to ceiling windows and doors which frame the vineyard and adjoining waterways creating a stunning backdrop for your event. The simple and elegant design provides the ideal canvas to build your event.

With a highest level of attention to detail our experienced Event Manager will assist you with all areas of the planning, including Room layout options & seating options, menu advice, wine selection, creative styling options and ideas on how to personalise the space. There will be no surprises, we will create and deliver an event that exceeds your objections and leave your guests with a lasting impression.

WEDDINGS

Frogmore Creek provides the perfect vineyard setting for both your ceremony and reception, located just 20 minutes from the Hobart CBD.

Frogmore Creek delivers exceptional quality in food, wine and service; the perfect building blocks to create your dream wedding.

Contact our team, who can send you detailed information about all wedding options.

From initial enquiry through to your wedding day, our dedicated events team will work with you to create your perfect day.

We have a wealth of knowledge for your benefit and we take pride in ensuring that your special day is perfect. With the highest level of attention to detail our experienced Event Coordinator will assist you with all areas of planning.

Hold your ceremony onsite in the picturesque Frogmore Creek amphitheatre with magnificent sweeping views of the vineyard, waterways and rolling hills. Ceremonies can be conducted by your selected celebrant from 5pm daily.

The Frogmore Creek Barrel Room provides the perfect setting for an elegant wedding reception. It is a large open space with floor to ceiling windows and doors which frame the vineyard and waterways, creating a stunning backdrop for your event. Whilst simple in design, it provides the ideal canvas to create your dream wedding setting. The room also flows onto an outdoor terrace perfect for canapes and sparkling during pre dinner activities.

The re-furbished and re-branded restaurant, formerly known as Fix Restaurant, is now simply called Port Office Dining Room (aka The Office) and is open for lunch and dinner, Monday to Saturday from 11.30am till late.

Boasting a menu bursting with fresh seasonal gastro-pub food ranging from steaks and seafood to rotisserie chicken & duck to an exciting new Nose to Tail selection.

With the new layout comes a choice of dining areas, from semi-private to exclusive use areas including ‘The Wine Shop’, all available for hire.

Gluten free and vegetarian meal options are available.

Located in the heart of Toorak village Restaurant Quaff is the perfect place to get together and enjoy sumptuous food with friends over a casual lunch through to that special occasion dinner.

Quaff’s upper level consisting of two well appointed private spaces

The Crystal Room with its gorgeous chandeliers is perfectly designed for private parties with an exclusive bar, dining area and courtyard with water feature. The crystal room can suit a variety of events from special birthday celebration to weddings with its 120 guests capacity for a cocktail party and up to 60 guests for a sit down dinner.

The White Room is designed with private lunches or dinners in mind. The spacious room with glamorous mirrors can cater for groups from 10 through to 40 guests and with integrated audio visual available it is an ideal room for special presentations.

Home to thousands of aquatic animals, the must-see Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium is an entertaining and educational experience with four exciting worlds to discover.

With several areas to choose from the aquarium is able to accommodate a wide range of special occasions, from the small and intimate to the large and extravagant - all delivered with our trademark creative flair and highly personalised service.

Whether it's a corporate cocktail party, an office Christmas celebration, a birthday, a wedding - or any type of occasion whatsoever - our experienced team will guarantee to make it an evening to remember for you and your guests.