Melbourne Bars

CRU is best understood when you've seen all its colours. Start your day with a coffee, breakfast, and the day's paper, served by familiar faces. Kick back in the afternoon with man's best friend in our sunny courtyard, while enjoying a burger and an ice-cold beer. As the sun gets low, come talk shop with our resident 'wine guy' in the cosy front bar over a glass of something red, just before sitting down to a beautiful dinner in our Private Dining Room.

FUNCTIONS & EVENTS
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From 10 - 150, we'd love to host your event, whatever it may be: milestone birthdays, school functions, even weddings. To meet your needs, we offer a Private Dining Room with it's own balcony & sound system, the Courtyard + the affectionately named "Shed," and when the rest is not enough, the entire venue is available.

The Boatbuilders Yard is an award winning bar and café designed by Six Degrees architects.

The venue retains the cultural heritage and charm of Melbourne’s famous Maritime precinct, with a modern design twist on its centrepiece, an original historic shed.

Our philosophy at The Boatbuilders Yard is to provide our customers with an experience of escape from busy city life.

We are conveniently located on the edge of the CBD at South Wharf, in a relaxing oasis of parkland and trees next to the Yarra river.

Enjoy an amazing array of beverage options, coupled with a delicious South American/Mediterranean food offering.

We look forward to seeing you at "Boaties"!

The Atomic Bar is located in the heart of Williamstown’s waterfront cafe strip and has become an iconic institution of the area for over the past 15 years.

29th apartment is a re-creation of an apartment originally inhabited by the infamous Katishe: a salacious struggling artist who worked the local streets by night to support her passion and hopes of one day being discovered for her talents as a painter. A little after the time Jack Kerouac and Sid Vicious rented rundown rooms at New York City’s Chelsea Hotel, Katishe created her own slice of NYC at 29th apartment.

When this gorgeous eccentric walked the dangerous streets at night and brought the rough and tumble men and women back to her place, none of her clients expected the maze of abstract oil paintings that stacked the walls. Fixated with the underground art and cultural movement that Andy Warhol had championed (and perhaps used to being up all night with her trade), most of Katishe’s paintings tell stories from the streets of NYC, the city that never sleeps. Since her mysterious disappearance in the early 80s, 29th apartment has only existed as a memory until 2009 when the current owners of the bar found her self-portrait, ‘Katishe’ as well as remnants of her personal life that are thought to have been part of her night time craft. Paying homage to this hard-working woman, the new owners re-imagined 29 Fitzroy Street as a bar and casual art gallery. With a fish tank that houses a now water-discoloured dildo in the cute bedroom, a decal of a back alleyway that leads to the toilets and a bookcase full of Katishe’s literary inspiration, 29th apartment brings the underbelly of St Kilda and New York together in a blend that can only be understood by taking a look into the heart of Katishe. 29th apartment welcomes you to ring its buzzer and enter into the comfy lounge room for a night of NYC inspired artwork, music, food and beverages.

Situated at the entertainment end of Smith Street, and is a little known secret to many of Melbourne's imbibers. Set in the 1920's, this Bar has been Charming Melburnians over the past decade.

Over Two Levels, the award winning basement is home to Death Star Comedy on Wednesday nights, from Jazz to Comedy and everything in between on Thursday nights, and is the playground of choice for guests with an excuse to party on Friday & Saturday nights!
If you ever need a discreet watering hole in which to trade state secrets, gossip about the boss' PA, or discuss the big takeover deal this is the place for you.

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.

Prince Alfred is a gastro-pub that boasts an extensive wine selection and a modern twist, whilst retaining the warmth and welcoming atmosphere of a traditional local pub.
Exceptional food, lounge area for a refreshing cocktail, boutique beer, and a function venue that guarantees a memorable night.

Come on in and join in the fun at Melbourne's House of Burlesque Australia's original home of Burlesque and more secretly hidden in the heart of the popular and vibrant Brunswick Street Fitzroy, where you can enjoy.

The Nixon Hotel is situated on the corner of Bourke Street and Batman Hill Drive, Docklands. It is diagonally opposite Gate 3 of Etihad Stadium and to the North directly opposite Quest Serviced apartments, Devine apartments, Bendigo Bank, Channel 7 and Vic Urban Headquarters.

Rose Diner and Cafe is a light, open space with green highlights, timber features, small intimate tables and large communal ones. While the space retains some of the building's original art deco touches, it's benefited greatly from the undeniably modern reinvention.

With a retro menu to go with the decor, this sharp fresh venue will brighten your mood day or night. The food has strong gastropub pedigree in a kitchen headed up by Stephen Drake. Drinks feature the Little Creatures range on tap along with other local and boutique beers. Wines are kept local and a few nostalgic cocktails make an appearance.

The sister cafe next door, Little Rose, is open for breakfast and lunch, with Syndicate Coffee served alongside jaffles, baked eggs and milkshakes.

Need to get a group together for drinks, fun and frolics? We are here for all occasions. Whether it's with friends, family, or work colleagues, we have you covered for all occasions. Be it a cocktail party upstairs in our private space complete with outdoor balcony, dinner in the Rose Diner or a special dinner in our upstairs private dining space, we can help, and have menus to suit all appetites and preferences.

Antonio is our resident social adviser and can help you plan the task at hand and even suggest the best way to get your social gathering going. Whether you already have it all planned out or are in need of some (or a lot) of advice, he's here to help!

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….”

Dizzy’s Jazz Club is a beautiful live jazz music venue and restaurant where visitors can enjoy a wonderful night of quality entertainment and an outstanding dining experience. Evening performances at Dizzy’s Jazz Club consist of international acts and Australia’s finest Jazz artists providing beautiful music for the Dizzy’s Jazz Club audience. The restaurant at Dizzy’s provides delicious modern cuisine and excellent wines to enjoy. This venue will give a wonderful insight into the Melbourne Jazz scene and provide a quality night out.d

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.

Coda's relaxed approach to quality provides a versatile setting for a range of engagements. Whatever your occasion, from a quick pre-football meal, to a long Sunday lunch, a banquette seat for an anniversary or business dining, we look forward to your visit.

Established in 2006, LuLo is Hawthorn's Spanish & Latin Kitchen - Wine Bar. LuLo recreates the allure of the South with a broad variety of seasonal plates to share alongside exciting wine, beer and cocktail menus.

With the combination of our wide ranging food choices, to our continental styled bar and high-top tables, as well as low-restaurant seating, we cater for all parties.

From the Head Chef to the waiting staff, we are here to look after your culinary and beverage needs and wishes. Come and enjoy!

Riverland is the original waterfront icon in Melbourne where you can escape the daily grind in our urban beer garden hideaway. This iconic venue is situated on the banks of the Yarra in the historic Federation Wharf vaults, just below Federation Square.

Our year round outdoor venue is the ideal spot for beers and bites while soaking up the sun in summer or basking under the heaters and warming up with one of our winter cocktails in the cooler months.

Riverland provides a relaxed warm atmosphere where people can enjoy the company of friends or grab a quick drink and BBQ sausage before the game.

Located on the corner of Flinders street and St Kilda Rd, in Federation square, Transport Public Bar is located opposite Flinders St Station and one of the main Tram hubs on St Kilda Rd it is also a quick walk along the Yarra to the MCG, Melbourne Park and AMMI Park stadiums making this truly in the heart of Melbourne.

The public bar is a relaxed friendly place where all are welcome.

The Emerald is a traditional, but unique hotel. A country feel in town with ambience. An impressive hotel with a loyal & eclectic following. Convivial and relaxing.

The food is excellent, the wine list extensive and the staff are friendly & efficient.

Great place for corporate business meetings, family celebrations, get-togethers, reunions, farewells, a great party and even a wedding and will personally tailor your occasion to suit your budget.

Tram goes past the door, close to the city, yet a stone’s throw to the Grand Prix track and the Aquatic Centre.

Run by the Lewis Family for over 16 years - has won many prestigious awards. The Lewis’ take great pride in the hotel, extending warm hospitality and courteous attention to all their guests.

The city of Moreland’s oldest hotel has been transformed into a hidden wonderland, specialising in all things Victorian with 100% local craft beer and wine. Our chef seamlessly mixes the classics with dishes designed to tantalise your tastebuds, focusing on locally grown produce wherever possible.

Comprising three distinct and inviting areas, the downstairs bar and beer garden create a casual and relaxed setting with concrete eagles, dragons heads and 1920s film projectors. If you can tear yourself away from the eclectic décor and venture upstairs to the dining room you will discover the jewel in The Woodlands’ crown. Take a seat in one of our grand
thrones, or get cosy in one of the booths under the watchful eye of our giant toy soldiers and lose yourself in the Sailor Jerry tattoo themed artwork that adorns the walls.

Whatever the occasion The Woodlands Hotel is the true hidden gem you’ve been looking for.

Located at the top of Flinders Lane, Cumulus Up. is the chic upstairs wine bar of acclaimed Cumulus Inc., a modern restaurant at the forefront of Melbourne’s dining scene. Notorious for their climate controlled cellar, Cumulus Up offers a considered and eclectic selection of wine which focuses on the best examples of vintage, varietal, style and region. It’s extensive list ranges from both the New World and the Old. Combining fine wine and food, the bar menu is designed by chef Andrew McConnell with offerings such as grilled seafood, dry aged beef and roast Holmbrae chicken. A black meat slicer adorns the bar; the chefs slice hams and meats to order. Tucked away in Melbourne’s famous art and fashion precinct, Cumulus Up. is a space for both the wine lover and the designer. The interior balances edgy, luxury and familiar class with stunning effects, creating a sophisticated and relaxed atmosphere perfect for a first date. The venue takes reservations for up to 15 guests seven days a week and also welcomes guests on a walk in basis.

FUNCTIONS & EVENTS

Cumulus Up offers a selection of private dining, function and event packages, which can be designed to suit every occasion and make your experience both personal and memorable. European in atmosphere, the space balances edgy luxe and familiar classic to stunning effect. Featuring parquet timber floors, the interior is warm and elegant. An intimate room with a sophisticated and relaxed atmosphere. Cumulus Up is perfect for your next corporate function, private event or lunch for up to 45 guests in Melbourne CBD.

The Paris Cat has established a reputation as one of Melbourne’s premier jazz clubs and performing arts venues. It has launched the careers of many up and coming Australian jazz artists and hosted an array of outstanding International jazz concerts over the past 8 years. Your support has been crucial in it’s success and we thank you.

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.

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

Tokosan is a slice of Tokyo life, located just off Chapel Street on Prahran's own Greville Street. With Japan-inspired murals on the brick facades, kitschy neon signs, Japanese furniture, and only the best of
produce prepared by traditional and contemporary Japanese cooking styles, Tokosan has quickly become one of Melbourne, St. Kilda, Windsor and
Prahran's favoured function venues. Book their karaoke room or courtyard or both for an event to remember. Their emphasis is drinks paired with casual Japanese food, perfect for all of your guests to share and enjoy.

The karaoke room is perfect for small gatherings, fun birthday celebrations and intimate cocktail parties, the Tokosan karaoke can be booked exclusively
with optional menu choices and personal bartender in the Karaoke room bar. It can also be booked alongside the stunning Japanese beer garden for bigger events and more freedom and space.

Warm and inviting all year round, Tokosan's terrace beer garden area is perfect for events large and small. With an abundance of ambient light
filtering through the covered ceiling and the many colourful parasols, and coloured light bulbs for illuminating late night conversations over cocktails, this space will set up your function for closeness.

The Baths Middle Brighton is a historic landmark housing a café & bar, restaurant, gym and the eponymous seabaths – one of the only remaining caged open water seabaths in Australia! The Baths Middle Brighton offers many reasons to visit … come & discover them for yourself!

Located in the heart of Toorak village Restaurant Quaff is the perfect place to get together and enjoy sumptuous food with friends over a casual lunch through to that special occasion dinner.

Quaff’s upper level consisting of two well appointed private spaces

The Crystal Room with its gorgeous chandeliers is perfectly designed for private parties with an exclusive bar, dining area and courtyard with water feature. The crystal room can suit a variety of events from special birthday celebration to weddings with its 120 guests capacity for a cocktail party and up to 60 guests for a sit down dinner.

The White Room is designed with private lunches or dinners in mind. The spacious room with glamorous mirrors can cater for groups from 10 through to 40 guests and with integrated audio visual available it is an ideal room for special presentations.

Hidden in the basement of this Hardware Lane CBD gem begins the secret journey with rare feature pieces, antique furniture, tea lights, cushions, decorative lanterns and a stylish soundtrack that will transport you back in time to the romance, mystery and decadence of Old Shanghai.

The food menu features incredible Asian cuisine from Chinese Yum Cha favourites to tasty Japanese Izakaya dishes perfect as a full meal or a simple bar snack.

The rare and exclusive cocktail list will dazzle your taste buds with everything from our delectable Asian-themed signature creations to the quintessential old-school classics. A glance at the back bar will make your jaw drop with one of Melbourne’s biggest and best collection of luxury and novel spirits.

To keep things interesting there's live jazz every Tuesday from 7:30pm with Opium Jazz, live R&B every Thursday from 9pm with Shaolin Funk, and DJs spinning lounge, R&B, pop, and disco every Saturday from 9pm with Shanghai’d.

Rum lovers can’t miss The Melbourne Rum Club on the first Monday of every month where you can indulge in rum tastings, rum cocktails, and rum tales.

In addition to being the perfect place for a date, Golden Monkey is also the ideal place to host a private celebration, with room for up to 200 guests 7 days a week, and food & drink packages to suit everyone, Golden Monkey is one of Melbourne's most unique and versatile spaces.

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.

Cherry is pretty much the best rock n’ roll bar in the world.

Cherry Bar was founded in late 1999, today it is owned by founding partners Jim Bourke, Lazy Pete and James Young.

Cherry is the only business located in world famous AC/DC Lane Melbourne (off Flinders Lane and between Russell and Exhibition Streets) right in the heart of the Melbourne business district. A jewel in the junk heap or maybe an annoying boil on corporate arse cheeks?

Despite its modest 200 capacity Cherry is an internationally famous late night street rock n’ roll bar. Quality local acts play live (always finishing by 11.30pm), then DJs keep the joint jumping till the wee hours.

Cherry has become the destination for local, interstate and international bands to descend upon and party after they’ve finished playing live themselves. We don’t need to name drop. You never know who you might meet at Cherry.

The rear Jenni Bar is available for private parties.

Secretly hidden in the beautiful bayside suburb of Aspendale and also widely regarded for its professional and friendly services. Rossdale is without doubt the perfect place for a corporate conference , birthdays, family celebration or intimate and elegant wedding all year round. Our newly renovated clubhouse with golf course views, relaxed and modern outdoor areas with picturesque garden spaces make every occasion, one to remember. Renowned for its inclusive and friendly club culture, Rossdale is a club for the whole family Our family friendly restaurant and outdoor activities ensure that Rossdale Golf Club truly is one of a kind.

Everyone is welcome here at Rossdale Golf Club. So come down and view the facilities today and see for yourself why everyone is talking about the new and improved Rossdale Golf Club.

Located at the city end of Lygon St on the fringe of the City, The John Curtin is only a 5 minute walk from the heart of Melbourne and is easily accessible by public transport.

Hot Poppy.

Errol Street North Melbourne Australia.

The Steam Packet Hotel is an important element of the historical town of Williamstown. It has strong historical associations and is architecturally notable as being a strong representative example of a hotel in the 1800′s.

The Steam Packet Hotel has always been one of the leading hotels in the city and had a strong association with the thriving nineteenth century port of Williamstown.

Architecturally, the building is in the conservative Classical style and is notable for its detailing. Constructed on stone plinth, the stuccoed structure has a string course and parapet with cornice. Other distinctive features include the angled corner, window and door fames and the prominent chimneys.

The two-storey building was built in 1863 to replace an 1839 original building called the Ship Inn. On 7th January 1839, James Fawns took out a license for the Ship Inn which became Williamstown’s first hotel. In the mid 1940′s, the Ship Inn was serving as a boarding house and a bakery run by Mr Jennings, a baker. It was then in 1850 that Mr Jennings took out a license for the building, calling it Steam Packet.

In 1861, a fire destroyed several shops and the Old Ship Inn. In 1863, the new building of the Steam Packet Hotel was born.

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.

The discreet bar and lounge is the perfect setting for social engagements and post-event nightcaps.

During the day, ARIA bar & lounge presents an extensive selection of teas, coffees, light meals as well as the signature Langham Tiffin (High Tea).

In the evening, classic cocktails and fine Champagnes are served alongside artisan wines from the fertile Yarra Valley.

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.

Supernormal is seeing the beauty in the every day. Finely tuned, it’s the latest offering, the next evolution, from the acclaimed chef and owner of Cumulus Inc., Cutler & Co., The Builders Arms Hotel and Golden Fields.

The extensive Asian focused menu includes some old favourites from Golden Fields (currently being reinvented as Luxembourg Bar & Bistro) in St Kilda, such as the New England lobster roll and the peanut butter parfait as well as exciting new dishes trialled at the successful pop-up test kitchen over summer. The menu features a raw bar, and a dumpling & bao section.

Open seven days for lunch and dinner, Supernormal features a large open kitchen and bar, a spacious dining room and a private dining and karaoke room. Reservations will be taken for lunch and for groups of six or more guests for dinner.

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.

Located in the heart of the urban jungle of Richmond, Botherambo will take you on a culinary adventure that will entice your taste buds.

With a range that boasts popular Asian dishes made with locally sourced ingredients, this will be a dining experience you will never forget.

Botherambo has a variety of beautiful spaces perfect for private celebrations which offer options from an intimate dinner for 8 to cocktail parties of 150 people, and plenty of other group sizes in between.

The location is perfect for events, just a stones throw from Richmond Station, one stop from the city and has a tram stop directly out the front which makes it very easy for guests to travel to and from Botherambo from anywhere in Melbourne.

This enchanting Fitzroy North pub is full of character and always busy.

Located on the fringe of Docklands and Melbourne CBD, the RAB Restaurant & Lounge Bar is within walking distance from Southern Cross train station and Etihad Stadium. With tasteful decor and a charming ambience, the restaurant offers a stylish space for a relaxed dining experience. It is here that guests can meet and unwind in the presence of the hotels’ attentive staff, and enjoy an atmosphere of relaxed intimacy and comfort.

Enjoy a fine selection of Victorian boutique wines by the glass or indulge in regional tasty appetisers while taking in the surrounding photographic images of the hotel’s Railway history and other Railways of the 1910s.

Arbory Bar & Eatery is a lively all-day outdoor bar and eatery located between Melbourne’s heritage listed Flinders Street Station and the world famous Yarra River, at the epicentre of Melbourne’s riverside arts and entertainment precinct.

Boasting over one hundred meters of absolute and uninterrupted river frontage, and situated beneath a line of iconic plane trees, Arbory Bar & Eatery caters to a wide variety of tastes, offering guests a considered, craft focused and comfort driven food and beverage selection all the way from early morning through to late evening.

As a large-scale casual venue, Arbory only takes limited online bookings for groups of less than 20 people.

The Corkman Irish Pub features bar, restaurant, function facilities and hostel.

Rhone Wine & Tapas pushes the boundaries of what a wine bar can be. The menu skips unhindered through Spanish, Moroccan, Italian and even Greek influences, offering both share plates and tapas.

The smart and concise wine list is a mostly antipodean affair, interlaced with a select few (and very good) imported Old World drops. Given the name of this tapas bar, it would almost be rude not to order at least one bottle of the '05 Chateauneuf-du-Pape.

Wilson and Market is a Cafe, Restaurant, Bar, Private Dining Room & Function Space, located at the Prahran Market Entrance, Commercial Road, South Yarra.


The new luxe urbane eatery and bar, Wilson & Market, offers a quintessential Melbourne dining experience, underpinned with the best local talent, seasonal, biodynamic and organic produce, sustainable seafood and considered luxe interiors.


Wilson & Market is the perfect venue to host your next special occasion. Choose from 1 of 2 unique spaces, the stunning private function room or all weather terrace bar with indoor, outdoor atrium.

Located next the Commercial Road entrance of the Prahran Market it's an easy 2 minute walk from Chapel Street, South Yarra or by the 78 or 72 route trams.

All of W&M's menus, due to seasonal produce from their own farms, are bespoke, essentially tailor made to your requirements & budget.

There are 2 dedicated areas for your celebration:

Option 1: The private dining room accommodates 20-40 guests seated & 60 standing up, complete with private bar & separate entrance. It’s an excellent option for a range of private or corporate events.

Option 2: The terrace bar is an ideal space & ambiance for a fun cocktail event for up to 80 guests. This indoor & outdoor atrium complete with retractable roof has a luxe Mediterranean vibe, private sound system & late liquor license, making this the hottest party ticket in town.

The Customs House Hotel is located in the heart of Williamstown’s Restaurant precinct, overlooking Commonwealth Reserve and Port Phillip Bay; Nelson Place is accessible by Ferry, Train or Car. Take pleasure in one of our three open fire places, strong variety of beers on tap and wide-ranging wine list; including our impressive Cellar Collection.

The city’s most vibrant boutique hotel located in the CBD within metres of Queen Victoria Markets. Superbly positioned on Elizabeth Street, Jasper Hotel has all of the city's transport, shopping, sporting and cultural facilities on its doorstep. It is also in close proximity to other important landmarks including Royal Children’s and the Women’s hospitals, University and RMIT. We offer contemporary 4 star accommodation designed for the business and leisure traveller.

Jasper Hotel reflects the distinctive characteristics of the city with a focus on colour and design. We have 90 beautifully appointed rooms and suites, contemporary dining options in Jasper Kitchen and extensive corporate and meeting facilities.

Positioned in the heart of city, the Jasper Hotel offers a range of versatile meeting rooms accommodating from 10 to 640 delegates. Through a range of customised business event packages and personalised services, the centre offers a flexible approach to all of your needs and the experienced staff will ensure that your corporate event is tailored to your requirements.It’s truly unique style, form and function allow you to get down to business in this spacious, multi-functional Corporate Function & Events Centre.

The expansive function hall has its own pre-event foyer. This impressive space seats up to 350 people theatre style, ideal for seminars, conventions, product launches, gala dinners and weddings.

Exclusive use option with a plenary hall for 350 people plus 9 other rooms and areas for breakout workshops, exhibitions, trade displays and other uses make this centre the ideal venue.

Features Include:

10 multi-functional, pillar-less meeting rooms with exceptional breakout spaces

Residential and day packages are available

Experienced and dedicated staff

Numerous function menus: breakfast, lunch, dinner, cocktail style.
Menu’s can be tailored for your event. Nothing is impossible!

Complete range of state-of-the-art audio visual equipment available
Affordable, high speed wireless internet is accessible.

Private booths, leather lounges, communal fireplace, full bar service. The decor and atmosphere is reminiscent of a cosmopolitan cafe.

The Lounge is ideal for a lazy meal, coffee and cake, or a long afternoon of unwinding. Once settled, you may never want to leave.

Acland Street restaurant is the original establishment from The rococo Group, offering simple Italian food, done well.

Our menu highlights include – shared antipasti, pastas and pizza, as well as perfected mains. We also have an extensive wine and cocktail list to compliment your meal.

You will find Rococo Acland Street located just a short walk from some of St Kilda’s most popular attractions such as Luna Park, The Esplanade, Night Markets, Farmers Market, The Palais, The National Theatre and St Kilda beach.

There is more than adequate parking situated around these areas: Chaucer Street, Shakespeare Grove, Irwell Street and Belford Street.

Cruising comfortably into a second decade, Lina’s Bistro à Vin is a firmly established landmark, nestled within Albert Park’s vibrant Bridport Street precinct. Lina’s is essentially a wine bar with great bar snacks and bistro-style cuisine. It could also be described as modern contemporary French, with an underlying gentle Australian accent.

Lina’s is certainly an imbibing space with charming appeal, an intimate family-run wine bar with a most approachable cuisine and an enduring signature style.

Functions, Events and Private Dining

Lina’s bistro is a unique Parisian style venue in Albert Park, Melbourne. In addition to the stunning wine bar, we offer two private areas available for your events and functions. For example you may reserve these areas for;

- Christmas parties
- Christening
- Birthday parties
- Wine tasting
- Engagements

Whatever the occasion Lina’s will deliver outstanding classic French Bistro cuisine with the utmost customer care, service excellence and intricate attention to detail.