Melbourne Bars

Wilson & Market is Paul Wilson's newest Restaurant, Bar, Lifestyle Cafe & functions Space. Located in Prahran Market in South Yarra, with a focus on local, fresh, seasonal produce.

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.

Pawn and Co., the first bar in the Universe where everything is for sale, from the chair you sit on to the glass you hold, to the 1940's taxidermy albino kangaroo.

Between exposed brick walls sits a wood stained bar, under polished copper with incandescent globes illuminating hardwood tables and a fire place where groups and couples enjoy drinks and delicious food.

Hidden out the back a sheltered court yard scattered with repurposed hardwood tables and recycled planter boxes containing lush foliage.

A bar of quality ingredients, food and booze accompanied by music ranging from hip and
party jams to various styles of house and electronic.

For friends and lovers alike, in the common cause that is a local watering hole. Open seven days a week...

Babble Bar and Café is not your typical local. As on old weatherboard home-turned café/bar, our seasonal menu and friendly staff are what make us a Prahran culinary institution.

Established more than two decades ago, Babble is synonymous with the edgy food and great coffee for which Melbourne is famous.

Our Menu

Our fare is a collection of old-school favourites and instant classics that caters to both the gym junkies and those on a permanent cheat day. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, fully licensed and with a selection of locally sourced produce, check out our menu for yourself!

An Icon

Having previously been a residence, a florist and a deli, Babble is steeped in a rich history that dates back more than half a century. In 1992 it was transformed into the café and bar that stands today and has maintained its character and warmth for over 20 years.

Run by our offbeat and on fleek staff, we’re bound to make you feel right at home from the minute you walk in the door. So, pop in, say “hi”, and swipe right next time you’re in the neighbourhood.

Private Functions

Our unique space and location are suitable for nearly all types of functions and events...

A local social destination for anyone and everyone to relax and enjoy the quality food, coffee, drinks and personalities that make Babble the institution it has always been. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner as well as catering for events and functions, Babble has entertained and welcomed customers for over 20 years.

We like to think of ourselves as a very friendly, welcoming and professional establishment that prides ourself on customer service and quality food and beverages. Our menu caters for all types, from housemade corn fritters through to our grilled cajun chicken burger and softshell crab salad for lunch or a pan-fried Barrumindi served with roasted chat potato salad, balsamic roasted cherry tomatoes, pickled fennel and salsa verde for dinner. Function's or event can choose from out main menu or a function menu that will be provided upon request. Our menu's depth caters for any needs but we are also flexible to custom orders should they be requested.

Our venue is located in the heart of Prahran, less than a 1-minute walk from the centre of Chapel Street, and offers a full-length outdoor balcony and open floor plan that can hold up to 71 inside and 33 outside (standing). We want to ensure any function or event gives you what you require, so will discuss all function or event requirements in detail to create an experience that we know will be memorable.

Our kitchen and bar is fully equipt to handle over 150+ covers on any given day, presenting opportunities for larger functions or events. Our bar is set up for coffee, juices and numerous alcoholic beverage, including cocktails.

We love Victoria and feel no need to stray to far away to find some of the finest and freshest produce available. We strive to support local producers and farmers! We keep things uncomplicated on the plate in expressing all their hard work through our food.

Functions & Events

Set within the cosmopolitan suburb of Prahran, centrally located on the main corner of the iconic Greville Street precinct, Oscar Cooper is a unique private space perfect for a multitude of occasions.

Your guests are guaranteed to be impressed with our elevated setting overlooking one of Prahran’s most prominent corners, our modern urban-industrial interior is a warm combination of recycled local materials and high end finishing.
Oscar Cooper is an ideal venue for your engagement, wedding, birthday or corporate event. Allow us to amaze your guests with our extensive drinks selection and our creative in house catering. Our dedicated team of chefs are on hand to create a range of delicious canapés ideal for your event.

Rest assured our team will be on hand to look after your every need, if you are looking for a unique intimate venue, we would love to host you on your special night

The Smith has been fitted with a tailored new suit, a new face, a fresh attitude, a savvy team and a fresh start. The Smith is elegantly relaxed not flashy, but smart yet casual, perfect for all occasions planned or spontaneous. Spaces have been designed for lounging about, lingering over tastes and sips or privately entertaining a crowd.

Bar and function rooms, established in the 1850s. Provides menus, news and events, and function information.

Public Bar

Sit at the bar stools, hide by the fire or grab a table out the front.

Eat

You can eat anywhere you like at Prahran Hotel.

They have formal booth seating & table configurations for groups of 2 to 30 people in our bistro.

They have two private dining rooms that can be joined to serve one exclusive lunch or dinner (as one room we can seat up to 36 guests or as 2 private rooms we can seat bookings of 8 to 22 and each private room is hosted by your own dedicated staff).

Level One

Take the front or rear staircase up to level one where our cocktail bar and dance floor awaits.

The level one bar is set around an outdoor courtyard and a series of balconies looking over the Garden Bar and concrete pipe booths below.

It’s a favourite of many because it arguably hosts the best possible views of the facade pipe wall and the glass-encased courtyard.

It’s a also a nooky escape from the often busier bars below.

Electric Ladyland is a roomy haven of luxury and style. Perched above street level on the eternally intriguing Chapel Street, Electric Ladyland is part fashion house, part exclusive club, but mostly, Electric Ladyland is all about comfort and class.

From a quiet drink in a cosy lounge, a private function celebrating a birthday, engagement or hens, or team building at our Cocktail Making Class, the friendly Back Bar team will take care of all the details to create a night you’ll remember.