Mid Week Wedding Venues in Melbourne

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.

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.

For a diversion from Lygon Street's 'little Italy' sits an institution in Carlton's North with a name worth remembering. Chin Chin's at Koto Moon sounds more like an entrant in Shanghai's independent film festival than a purveyor of contemporary Asian cuisine, but what awaits you is not to be missed.

With years of experience business partners Margaret and Trent took over and renovated this beloved Beaumaris landmark site in July 2015.

Our aim is to provide great food and service in a relaxed, comfortable and welcoming environment.

Special Occasions

Ginger Fox offers a recently renovated space with a contemporary decor. Spacious & versatile.

With years of experience in hosting and cooking for a wide variety of celebrations both owners are hands on and will happily meet with you to discuss in length all the questions and ideas you may have.

Our delicious array of canapé options and thoughtfully developed set menus are flexible & can be easily customized to suit your requirements.

From birthday & engagement parties to product launches & corporate or Christmas dinners, Ginger Fox has the perfect space to accommodate your party. From private dining for up to 80, to cocktail parties for 100 Ginger Fox is your destination that will be truly memorable for you & your guests.

Drinks packages can be developed with your specific requirements in mind or we can just as simply run a bar tab.

Located in the heart of East Melbourne, Geppetto Trattoria serves up simple, rustic dishes with a particular focus on pasta, seafood, and slow-cooked meals.

Conveniently located across the road from the MCG and the Melbourne Sporting and Entertainment Precinct, Geppetto Trattoria is the perfect place for a pre-match or pre-concert meal.

In 1981, Nino Cea opened Geppetto Trattoria with the vision to create an unpretentious eatery that focused on Italian home-style cooking. This idea was inspired by those eateries found in his hometown region of Puglia in Italy.

With his son Adriano, the tradition continues.

Functions and Private Dining

Geppetto Trattoria has a variety of seating and catering options for your next function.

Choose from dining upstairs for a maximum of 35 people; or downstairs for a maximum of 44 people

Originally part of the historic Springfield Estate, the Old Cheese Factory allows visitors to step back in time and explore the historic buildings, including the Homestead Café, venue host for weddings and family functions, or enjoy the beautifully-landscaped gardens, large children’s playground and barbecue/picnic facilities.

The majestic Old Cheese Factory, featuring the 1860s historic Springfield Homestead, Cheese Factory and Kitchen Wash House, stands as a tall reminder of Australia’s early history.

The Homestead Café is a great place for scrumptious lunch, homemade scones, coffee or High Tea with family and friends, a work meeting or to celebrate a special occasion, baby shower or wedding reception. Within the Café and gardens, a number of venues are available to suit a range of purposes. The Café stocks many quality gifts, home wares and plants which are also available for purchase.

The Old Cheese Factory has a variety of rooms and areas for birthday parties, Christmas functions, conferences or that special occasion are available, ranging in size from 10 to 150. All rooms are located within the grounds and surrounded by gardens, easy access to playgrounds, barbecues and toilets.

The venue offers a variety of ways to celebrate your wedding. Our various packages offer flexibility and can suit your requirements ranging from the most intimate of gatherings for 20 guests, to an elaborate celebration of 400 people. You can select a Homestead catered wedding package or one of our self-planned wedding options, allowing you maximum flexibility to customise and coordinate your special day.

To quote one of our bloggers HenryNSW “Wonder where the local French go for a taste of home? Wonder no more”. A La Bouffe is where you will experience true French hospitality. When the French back home get together with friends and family to prepare a meal, when all the chopping, mixing and baking is done, the cook calls out “a la bouffe” let’s eat, and everyone sits down to enjoy their home cooked meal. That is what you will experience at A La Bouffe – an informal, friendly and delicious experience. No pretensions, just good friendly service and delicious food. When French visitors are feeling home sick for some Cream Brulée or Clafoutis (traditional sour cherry pudding) this is where they visit.

Jacky Frenot and Gabrielle Dewan, owners of A La Bouffe Bar & Bistro invite you to come to our little corner of France in the middle of Prahran and South Yarra shopping precinct and indulge your senses with our extensive range of popular traditional French dishes and contemporary style dishes as specials. Try our Seafood Millefeuille, puff pastry with mussels, scallops and prawns in seafood bisque. Or our Pavé a La Bearnaise, grass fed Goulburn Valley beef thick eye fillet, Pommes Sarladaises, green salad and Béarnaise sauce . Just two samples from our menu. There is an extensive wine list featuring French and Australian wines, aperitifs and beers.

We are across the road from the Como Palace Cinema and we are open to late. So after the film, finish off a perfect evening with a glass of wine or champagne, or a coffee and one of A La Bouffe’s signature desserts.

As MoMo & Coco describe A La Bouffe: “beautiful heartfelt food delivered by unpretentious staff in an utterly elegant setting….Overall, A La Bouffe is a fine showcase of rather authentic, accessible French luxury….”

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.

Ballara is a gracious Victorian Estate nestled on 3 acres of English gardens, with it’s own picturesque lake, weeping willows and family of ducks – the perfect setting for a wedding venue in Melbourne.

Discover why Ballara is the perfect place for your perfect day.

- Set in the foothills of the Yarra Valley
- Family business established in 1987
- Exclusively yours for your celebration
- Authentic wedding chapel or manicured English gardens to hold your ceremony
- Picturesque lake with jetty, gazebo and water fountain
- Lush gardens with weeping willows, waterfall, lakeside swing & LOVE letters
- By night be mesmerised by thousands of fairy lights
- Elegant chandelier lit ballroom with large parquetry dance floor seating 60-160 guests
- Exquisite cuisine and exceptional service

We welcome the opportunity to meet with you to discuss your wedding plans and ideas. Contact us to organise an appointment and see why you should choose Ballara Receptions for your special day. Our venue is open 7 days a week and would be delighted to show you everything Ballara has to offer.

CEREMONIES

With its elegant chapel and lakeside gazebo, Ballara offers the choice of two exquisite backdrops for exchanging your vows.

Each option has its unique charms: from the stunning high-beamed ceiling of the chapel, in keeping with the heritage of this Victorian estate, through to the timeless tranquility of lake, set amongst beautifully manicured English gardens. The ceremony marks the very moment when the first day of the rest of your lives together begins, and both backdrops provide truly memorable starting points for that journey.

Whichever option you choose, you can rest assured that our team will be on hand to provide help with every step of planning your ceremony. Your function manager will be there to assist with coordination of your celebrant, photographer and music. Ballara is exclusively yours on the day, for anything from 60 to 160 guests.

When the ceremony is over comes the opportunity to take full advantage of everything Ballara has to offer for your wedding photos. From magical shots in the fairy light garden, through to unforgettable images set against the waterfall or rose arbours to name just a few, we have everything you need on-site.


WEDDING PACKAGES

We are the experts in helping you to bring everything together seamlessly. Think of your function manager as your personal assistant, advisor and co-ordinator all rolled into one; taking care of everything to ensure the run-up is stress-free and the day itself is just as you imagined it.

You can choose from the most versatile wedding packages in Melbourne and create something unique. From bands to bonbonniere, photographers to florists; if you so desire we can recommend some of Victoria’s finest wedding industry suppliers. Mix and match with people you’ve sourced personally – or simply use all of our wedding suppliers to ensure everything goes without a hitch

Handcrafted is the keyword at ‘It’s Twelve O’clock Somewhere’, Warrandyte’s answer to the ‘local’ that specialises in an ever-changing list of sixteen handcrafted beers and local wines on tap and they’re also available by the glass and bottle.

A great list of casual offerings from modern ‘shared plate’ entrees, to wood-fired gourmet pizzas and mains straight from the giant New Orleans smoker, are all served right across the day and night.

Outdoors ‘The Deck’ is the perfect place to take it all in, or indoors there’s a large space with a casual feel, great for small gatherings or larger groups.

Welcome to Fitzroy Town Hall Hotel! Fresh new life has been pumped into this classic public house by chef Sean Donovan and his team. A series of cosy and intimate beautifully curated spaces offering a wide range of drinking and dining experiences have been created. The venue offers four distinct areas, a traditional yet stylish public bar complete with vintage tiling, wood panelling and a snug offering premium craft beverages and casual dining spaces. The bistro dining room has a hunting lodge feel with rich tartans, textured wallpaper and ambient lighting alongside a juxtaposing light, green and lush conservatory feel dining area.

Exclusive private dining is offered in the old wine cellar and is perfect for a range of special occasions from intimate wedding parties to corporate events. The upstairs level has been restored to its former glory to offer a flexible and accommodating space. This gorgeous area will cater to dining, functions, bar and lounge areas and access to the balcony which overlooks Johnson Street.

Fitzroy Town Hall Hotel offers a variety of generous, quality driven, unpretentious dining experiences as well as accommodating those who simply wish to come in, pull up a bar stool and enjoy a nice cold beer!

Our menu focuses on seasonal, fresh, artisan ingredients with a European flavour. Premium beef and seafood, smokey wood bbq and rotisserie echo Donovan’s rustic and generous yet finessed style of cooking. Ultimately our goal is to recreate the ambiance of the quintessential corner pub that offers excellent food with Donovan’s well-known generosity in portions and flavour.

The National Hotel is located in Geelong's CBD.

Wander between our three levels, each offering a unique experience for diners & drinks alike.
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Public bar - offers casual dining and a wide range of craft beer, wine and spirits.
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Dining room - a more intimate dining space, where we invite you to settle in for a while. This ambient room offers an open fireplace and unique views of geelong's cbd.

Rooftop terrace - unquestionably one of the best spots in the cbd for a drink. Our rooftop has a retractable roof so it's suitable for all days of the year. If offers skyline views, lift access and a collection of seasonal cocktails.

The national hotel is the perfect place in the city to enjoy modern Australian cuisine in a laid-back atmosphere.