Melbourne Bars

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.

Captain Baxter will be closed from 14th May until early October.

Captain Baxter is getting all dolled up for summer.

We are where we live, on the beach, and we have decided to give ourselves a huge beachside make-over this winter.

In the meantime, we will be taking Christmas Function enquiries info@captainbaxter.com.au or check out brother venue Republica, St Kilda Beach downstairs www.republica.net.au for restaurant or function bookings or sister venue Encore St Kilda www.encorestkilda.com.au for larger scale events.

We will be back with a whole new look, after winter. We look forward to seeing you then!

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With a huge kitchen and cocktail bar, The Estate would make any retired captain happy. Graze like Baxter’s stock with spectacular views of Port Phillip Bay, no matter what the weather is doing.

The Captain’s purpose built storage includes wine and beer barrels from the best ports and valleys around the world. Check to see what is in the latest cargo dispatch. The Captain’s cocktail menu is the best way to explore St Kilda’s roots.

Creating the thrilling custom designed cocktail list that plays on the history and stories of The Captain himself is Venue Manager and renowned mixologist David van Iersel. Each cocktail comes with its own, often cheeky, short story based on local history and delivers the perfect balance of flavour and flair. Luke Campbell, of Rockpool, Taxi and his own wine business Vinified, has given the wine list serious wine kudos.

Our kitchen is open 7 days a week, taking inspiration from Asian street food styles which are fresh, flavourful and made from the best ingredients. The menu is designed to be shared and eaten in a social environment with a cocktail in hand. Captain Baxter is a family run business that believes in the tradition of supporting other family producers and suppliers.

Captain Baxter can cater for a broad range of events and is a must for your next event destination. With a number of spaces suitable for any occasion and an experienced team ready to cater to your needs.

Our Lounge Space is outlined with stunning electric blue brick, this plush space is ideal for a relaxed social gathering it can accommodate a cocktail style function for 50-60 guests.

Our Dining area offers a combination of booth seating and floor to ceiling windows that bring the beach inside while you dine. Perfect for a seated dinner or lunch accommodating 65 guests seated and 80 cocktail.

Tucked away at the start of Chapel St, motherMilk invites you in with its deep leather couches, fantastic cocktail list and on cold nights, its blazing fire.

You can melt into the sofas and knock back a couple of vodkas or a few Asahi’s [on tap], Venture out the back and you will discover the Open Air Deck Bar where its still ok to smoke. The deck is usable in all weather, Dry & well heated, perfect for groups of up to 60.

MotherMilk is a place which is full of people who are having a pre-massive night warm up, or people who are ready to stay. You might wonder how this end of Chapel St ever survived without us!

Mother’s Milk caters to functions of all types and sizes.

They are more than happy to accommodate you with your own private area, food catering options.

The Emerson is a place of endless possibility – day or night! This unique multilevel venue inspires and captivates, offering the perfect combination of elegance, fun and contemporary style with Melbourne’s laid back sophistication. Spanning Club, Cocktail Bar & Lounge and Rooftop, The Emerson invites you to eat, drink and play under one roof with their a lar carte menu, premium beverage selection, booth packages, VIP service and private event options.

The Emerson Rooftop

An elegant and sophisticated yet casual space, set against a vista of South Yarra and Melbourne’s CBD. The fully retractable roof and generous heating will keep you warm in winter and cool in summer providing the perfect space for any experience. The Emerson Rooftop offers booth packages ultimate in both day & night celebration, full space hire for weddings and private events, live cooking station and a menu of Modern Australian dishes designed for casual dinners or sharing amongst friends.

Cocktail bar & lounge

A place of hidden pockets and secret corners, unique light fixtures and sumptuous textures, this is the ultimate in intimate event spaces. With private booths and lift access, discreet amenity access and a bird’s eye view over the main dance floor, this level is designed to be enjoyed all night long, exclusively removed from the fevered pace below. The striking cocktail lounge area features plush low level lounge style seating separated to provide exclusivity yet immersed in the atmosphere of the rooftop and club, perfect for an intimate event or seated dinner.

The Emerson Club

Designed for absolute enjoyment, The Emerson Club brings the sounds of resident and international DJ's, spectacular lighting, aerial entertainment and a VIP experience to create the best atmosphere, ambience and experience for all in Melbourne. The beauty is in the details - from the carefully appointed grand bar, to the lush booth seating areas that fill out all the best corners of the club, complimenting the flow to bring you up close and personal with the DJ and dance floor.

A sister venue to the Peninsula’s Southside Social set in the heart of Chapel Street, Windsor. Southside Central will have all the favourites from the Peninsula location and is spread across two levels with an outdoor rooftop.

The Train Yard is the newest addition to Heidelberg's bustling restaurant and cafe scene. Serving Breakfast and Lunch 7 days per week. Offering everything from stunning New-York Style Bagles, Bacon and eggs & pancakes through to Salads, Sandwiches& some on the Northern Suburbs best Burgers and BBQ smoked meats.

The beautifully appointed dining room gives way the newest Beer Garden "The Platform" in Heidelberg. The perfect place for those sunny summer afternoon's to enjoy a cold beer, wine or cocktail. With a retractable roof and heating "The Platform" is the perfect place for your next group booking, cocktail function or after work drinks.