The Best Cocktail Wedding Venues in Melbourne

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.

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.

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.

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.

At a staggering 300 metres above sea level, situated at the top of the striking Eureka Tower, Eureka 89 is Melbourne's most spectacular boutique event & dining space.

Combining sleek design with glorious views spanning 360 degrees across the city, this state-of- the-art venue boasts a stylish food and beverage offering, with professional yet friendly service.

Catering for a breakfast, lunch, dinner, cocktail party, wedding, business presentation, product launch and media event, Eureka 89 executes a special occasion of the highest standard.

Ideally located adjacent to the Yarra River on Southbank, Eureka 89 is a short walk from all of Melbourne's facilities.

Whether you are planning a glamorous cocktail event for 400 or an intimate dinner for 20, Eureka 89's experienced Managers are happy to tailor make food and beverage packages to suit your individual needs and ensure your event is an unforgettable success.

Eureka 89 degustation dining Eureka 89 is also available for dining selected Tuesday to Saturday evenings offering a five or seven course degustation menu. Seating is available for tables of two through to larger groups of up to 24, perfect for a business dinner or special occasion. Bookings are open from four weeks in advance, reservation and prepayment essential.

The Mission Rooftop in Prahran is a unique Melbourne rooftop venue. This modern rooftop function space has spectacular city views across Melbourne's skyline, offering a private experience that your guests will never forget. Perfect for all types of celebrations from small business meetings, conferences, cocktail parties and sit down events.

Venue Information

The Mission Caters Rooftop is split into two indoor wings with large adjoining outdoor balconies, offering exclusive views of Melbourne spectacular city skyline.

The venue can be set up specifically for your needs & can cater for all types of events including everything from conferences and meetings to cocktail parties & sit down dinners. Matched with The Mission Caters specialty catering, your event will be managed best to suit all your food & beverage requirements.
All venue sales supports long standing charity Prahran Mission with 100% of all venue income supporting people in the community suffering from mental illness. By holding your event at Prahran Mission, you are changing lives forever.

To discover more about our unique rooftop venue, contact us to arrange a guided tour. The venue is available for hire 7 days a week and is fully licensed.

The Train Yard Café offers up a modern breakfast & lunch menu 7 days a week, as well as house smoked BBQ meats from the Radar Hill smoker accompanied by live music on Friday nights.

With all your current Breakfast favourites from an Acai Bowl to your obligatory Avo Breakfast and serving up the highest quality coffee from Axil Coffee Roasters, The Train Yard is a buzzing breakfast/brunch spot amongst locals.

On the lunch menu, you will find all the smoked meats offered up from the in house smoker accompanied by a large selection of burgers which includes a 5 hour smoked pulled pork burger.

The Platform complete with it’s beer garden feel & festoon lighting is the ideal outdoor fully licensed bar, for those with a thirst. With communal seating The Platform is quickly becoming a favourite with Heidelberg locals for private parties for small and large groups celebrating into the evening. Tables can be booked daily for any size group.

With the addition of a large screen TV & Foxtel The Platform is now the ideal place to watch all of your favourite live sports.

Al fresco and traditional dining is also available and the venue is set up complete with wifi and is perfect for business lunches & corporate meetings for those situated in Melbourne’s inner northern suburbs

As a multi-faceted venue, we provide a rich culinary showcase of Australian food and drink producers via our retail store, bar, eatery and in-house production facilities. We have incorporated an onsite micro-brewery, distillery, cured meats and cheese making rooms, coffee roasters. We also operate our own 40 acre site that produces grapes for wine, with future plan to grow fruit, vegetables, grain, hops and livestock for in-house food and drink products.

The education side will be brought to life via an immersive program of events and classes to learn how produce is made, why they are made in that way and how to take your new skills and use them at home. Many of these events will be held in collaboration with our industry peers to give you the best knowledge and experience, so you can then share the traditions with friends and family.

Our eatery reflects our passion for modern food created using traditional and contemporary techniques, dishes that highlight the integrity of each ingredient, our ability to create so many elements in-house and our industry relationships with producers and makers.

Glamorama is a late night venue, for enjoying the good times that come with being out and about with friends after dark. This is a venue that revels in its 'open later than late' status – but which steadfastly does it in a stylish, suitably north-side fashion.

Found above Brunswick Street, Glamorama has an expansive bar, sleek booths, high ceilings and a good selection of platters for functions. Along with the party vibes, disco, house and techno, the venue prides itself on good taste both musically and palatable. Pair that with a sprawling collection of Australian whisky and some great cocktails, and you've got the makings of not only a great cocktail event, but also somewhere to take guests afterwards: the dance floor.
 


Glamorama's the type of place where a quick drink can turn into a night of boogying for hours. As such, it's a good pick for casual office celebrations, birthday events, end of year functions and launch parties.
If you’re looking for an engaging space that can facilitate team building and offers an intimate atmosphere, then you’ve come to the right place.
 
Whatever you're celebrating, Glamorama will help to make it the easiest and best event possible.

Glamorama is the ideal venue for:
• Birthdays
• Private Parties
• Anniversaries
• Product Launches
• Conferences
• Seminars
• Corporate Functions
• Team Bonding Sessions
• Board Meetings
• Working Lunches
• Fashion Parades
• Private Showings
• Business Meetings
• Corporate End of Financial Year Events
• Available to book 7 days a week

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.