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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Drawing from an abundance of luscious seafood, fresh Australian produce, and regional wineries, The Box Seafood Restaurant experience will be one you will always remember. Our creative team of chefs and dedicated floor staff ensure your meals are prepared to perfection and delivered to you within our cosmopolitan Collins street address. Locating us is also easy as we are next door to one of Melbourne's breathtaking landmark venues The Regent Theatre.

The Box Seafood Restaurant menu takes the experience one step further. You'll find a variety of fresh fish and shellfish preparations that draw upon coastal cultures Australia wide. And as always, generous, tempting specialities of beef, game, poultry along with vegetarian offerings abound when you crave a non-seafood fish.

We use only the freshest, highest quality seafood and only from sustainable stocks. Our emphasis on Australian produce also ensures flavourful, seasonal dishes that translate beautifully into delicious main courses and entree dishes.

The Henry Jones Art Hotel is a fusion of history and modernity, art and design, indulgence and discovery. Australia’s first dedicated art hotel, The Henry Jones merges one of Tasmania’s most significant industrial heritage sites—H. Jones and Co. Pty. Ltd. IXL—with modern design and contemporary art to create a luxurious accommodation experience.

RESTAURANTS

In our restaurants and bars, our talented chefs transform world-envied produce into scrumptious sensory moments, enhanced by our finest wines and artisan brews.

CONFERENCES

There is an art to creating a successful meeting, wedding or event—an alchemy of function, style and service that results in something that is not just successful, but truly memorable.

The ethos of the Henry Jones Art Hotel embraces distinctiveness, professionalism, hospitality and service—qualities we apply to every event we host. We’ll tailor your next meeting, conference or event to suit your needs and surpass your expectations.

The Henry Jones’ stylish and diverse spaces can be adapted for events ranging from intimate meetings and special occasions to larger-scale seminars and conferences for 100-plus guests. Our state-of-the-art facilities, audio visual equipment, dedicated team of hospitality professionals and outstanding event packages, combined with our prime waterfront location, create an unsurpassed event destination.

Invite your guests to stay in Australia’s first and only dedicated art hotel in Henry Jones’ selection of individually designed rooms and suites, each with heritage, water or harbour views, and to experience superb dining options including Henry’s Restaurant, the IXL Long Bar and Jam Packed Café.

WEDDINGS

There’s a good reason why people want to celebrate their wedding at the Henry Jones Art Hotel. There’s no other place like it.

Creating the perfect wedding day is indeed an art. The Henry Jones Art Hotel creates an environment of elegance and style for your celebration. The meeting of heritage and culture, art and contemporary design means that every room in the hotel is an artwork in itself—from your reception venue to your wedding suite and guest accommodation

Exchange your vows in the airy light of the IXL Atrium courtyard, invite your guests for drinks in the IXL Long Bar and ascend the grand staircase to celebrate your wedding with a sumptuous banquet in the historic Jones & Co Room.

The skill, passion and attention of our event planners will ensure that your vision for your wedding is perfectly realised, from planning and setting up your reception room, to our professional service and event coordination on the day.

The Henry Jones Art Hotel has created a selection of wedding packages to suit your guest list and taste. Make your selection from our gourmet banquet and canapé menu and superb beverage list. Every morsel is prepared by our talented chefs to make your celebration feast unforgettable.

We also offer a combination of luxurious suites and rooms, waterfront location, award-winning cuisine and impeccable service to create the perfect environment for a day that you will remember for a lifetime.

A cosy room featuring a large boardroom table, perfect for small dinners and meetings.

The room hire includes;
• Portable CD player with IPOD dock
• Tea light candles or oil burners
• Portable screen
• Wall hung 42” plasma TV
• Internet access

Room hire $80
Max guests 20
Min catering requirement $20 pp

Cocktail Style Stand Up, not appropriate

The Hobart Function and Conference Centre has been the location of thousands of celebrations. It's the perfect location for your corporate event, wedding, gala dinner, product launch, training session and more.

The venue enjoys a waterfront location like no other, situated as it is on Elizabeth Street Pier, spanning 100m out over the sparkling water of the Derwent, the centre piece of Hobart’s bustling waterfront community.

Each of the six amazing event spaces boast floor to ceiling windows so delegates and guests enjoy Hobart’s wonderfully clear natural light, or at night, the bobbing lights of boats in the harbour.

We can also cater for large offsite dinners or other events. We’re especially proud to be the preferred caterers for events at Princes Wharf No. 1 Shed, just 200 metres across the water from us on Hobart’s historic waterfront.

Tokosan is a slice of Tokyo life, located just off Chapel Street on Prahran's own Greville Street. With Japan-inspired murals on the brick facades, kitschy neon signs, Japanese furniture, and only the best of
produce prepared by traditional and contemporary Japanese cooking styles, Tokosan has quickly become one of Melbourne, St. Kilda, Windsor and
Prahran's favoured function venues. Book their karaoke room or courtyard or both for an event to remember. Their emphasis is drinks paired with casual Japanese food, perfect for all of your guests to share and enjoy.

The karaoke room is perfect for small gatherings, fun birthday celebrations and intimate cocktail parties, the Tokosan karaoke can be booked exclusively
with optional menu choices and personal bartender in the Karaoke room bar. It can also be booked alongside the stunning Japanese beer garden for bigger events and more freedom and space.

Warm and inviting all year round, Tokosan's terrace beer garden area is perfect for events large and small. With an abundance of ambient light
filtering through the covered ceiling and the many colourful parasols, and coloured light bulbs for illuminating late night conversations over cocktails, this space will set up your function for closeness.

Claim FREE!! $500 Bar Tab with Beer Garden and entire venue Functions with Tokosan Melbourne when you hire beer garden or entire venue. visit http://tokosan-melbourne.com . *conditions apply