The Best Cocktail Wedding Venues in Melbourne

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

Deusy Doo is a fresh beachside eatery, bar and function space that has recently arrived in Black Rock. Located on Beach Road and offering spectacular beach and sunset views, Deusy Doo is a beautiful and relaxing space in which to enjoy the many delicious treats its menu has to offer.

Deusy Doo is sure to please. Its philosophy is to offer more for less. With an emphasis on fresh, healthy ingredients, there are pizzas, pastas, sliders, wings, burgers and gelato for the young or young at heart. Boasting coffee from Sensory Lab, vegan and gluten free options, fine wine and cocktails, Deusy Doo is the perfect place to start or finish your day or to hire to host your next special event.

All in all, Deusy Doo presents a tempting picture. Tasty food and a charming environment designed by Erika Lancini. Who could ask for more?

The Metropolitan Hotel's renovated interior meets contemporary sharing menu for a dining experience worthy of its 160-year history.

Twelve beers on tap. Curated wine and spirits. Proud Mary Coffee and Aunty Peg's pastries. Functions from 10- 300. Whether you're stopping by for our express $18 lunch menu or enjoying a leisurely after-work session, the Metropolitan Hotel is bound to be your new 'old favourite.'

Group bookings and pre-ordering are our specialty!

Come visit us soon at 263 William Street.

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.

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.

Ezard at Levantine Hill is a gastronomic partnership between hatted chef Teage Ezard and Levantine Hill Estate.

Levantine Hill is one of the most visually remarkable and exquisite destinations you will ever find. Set amid the rolling hills of the Yarra Valley and surrounded by picturesque vineyards, it offers the perfect setting for your next event.

Teage Ezard has taken his famed gourmet experience outside the city limits to offer locals and visitors to the Yarra Valley the perfect dining match to Levantine Hill’s critically acclaimed wines.

In amongst the stunning bucolic vineyard views, visitors can enjoy Levantine Hill wines matched to dishes inspired by the classic food styles of Europe, which Teage Ezard has enhanced with new flavours and combinations.

The architecture has been personally designed by renowned architect Karl Fender of Fender Katsalidis Architects and interiors were meticulously designed by Molecule. The 100 metre sweep of the curved roof of the venue and the private barrel-like tasting booths reference the sleek curves of a wine barrel.

On offer are two dining spaces. The All Day Dining space offers sharing plates to be enjoyed with great wine and company. The Signature Restaurant offers a five course and eight course tasting menu perfectly matched to Levantine Hill wines.

The Royal Melbourne Hotel is one of this cities most-unique dining and event spaces.

On the former site of Melbourne's City West Police Station, RMH incorporates historical features & modern architecture to culminate in one of the most iconic buildings.

Equipped with 5 unique areas - including an impressive glass-enclosed Atrium, heritage-listed bluestone cellblock, and an all-weather heated courtyard bar, RMH is the perfect place for all occasions.

RMH can accommodate bookings & special occasions of any size including Christmas/ EOFY party, birthday, trivia and corporate event, wedding, conference, awards night, product launch, networking, uni nights and more...

Flexible food and beverage packages and an intrinsic understanding of clients needs have formed many long-term working relationships with clientele and make booking your next celebration a breeze.

Conveniently located within minutes from Etihad Stadium & Southern Cross Station, RMH is ideal for all corporate and social celebrations.