Melbourne Bars

The Royal Melbourne Hotel is one of this cities most-unique dining and event spaces.

On the former site of Melbourne's City West Police Station, RMH incorporates historical features & modern architecture to culminate in one of the most iconic buildings.

Equipped with 5 unique areas - including an impressive glass-enclosed Atrium, heritage-listed bluestone cellblock, and an all-weather heated courtyard bar, RMH is the perfect place for all occasions.

RMH can accommodate bookings & special occasions of any size including Christmas/ EOFY party, birthday, trivia and corporate event, wedding, conference, awards night, product launch, networking, uni nights and more...

Flexible food and beverage packages and an intrinsic understanding of clients needs have formed many long-term working relationships with clientele and make booking your next celebration a breeze.

Conveniently located within minutes from Etihad Stadium & Southern Cross Station, RMH is ideal for all corporate and social celebrations.

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.

Comfortable and fun is an integral part of the overall experience at the Royal Derby Hotel, and we do take our hotel seriously! When we went about redesigning the Royal Derby Hotel it was important to keep it simple but to
ensure all the boxes were ticked when it came to the overall experience.

The hotel has a little something for everyone, large beer garden to settle into a long afternoon session with your friends, large screen TV's perfect for live sports, live entertainment, Cold beer and a TAB.

Tucked away in the heart of Richmond, just 5 minutes away from the CBD, the Kingston Hotel with its old style charm and modern features is a hidden treasure and is the perfect spot to getaway from the hustle and bustle of the city. Whether it’s for a quiet drink or your wedding, the Kingston Hotel offers a variety of options.

Built in the 1800’s, the original features and vibrant history have been maintained with its beautiful paved courtyard and grass beer garden offering a peaceful and quiet setting. After a recent extension, the Kingston Hotel boasts a stunning sunlight filled and air-conditioned restaurant with floor to ceiling windows, which overlooks both outdoor areas.

The Kingston Hotel offers a warm and welcoming experience all year round. Whether you want to sit in front of the cozy fireplace in the winter with a wine, or take a seat out in our beer garden with a beer through summer, it’s always the right time to visit.

Restaurant

The Kingston Restaurant offers you an a la carte dining experience. With the capacity to seat 100 people, this bright sun filled restaurant overlooking the garden is perfect for all occasions.

Our Modern Australian cuisine has been created by our chefs to enhance each dining experience. The combination of modern earthy tones, floor to ceiling windows and original decor makes the Kingston Restaurant a relaxed, warm and inviting place to dine.

Open daily for both lunch and dinner. The restaurant is available for all occasions.

Functions

The Kingston Hotel is suitable for all style of events. Whether it is an engagement, Business Seminar, Dinner, Luncheon or Breakfast, Product Launches, Themed Events, Birthdays, Anniversaries or Weekly or Monthly meetings, the Kingston can cater for all your requirements.

Whether you have a small gathering or a large event, the Kingston has a range of spaces to suit your needs.

Offering sit down menu options or stand up canapé style, our function pack includes all the options for your selection.

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.

Modern Chapel Street Hotel & Cocktail Bar

Located in the heart of bustling Chapel Street, Temperance Hotel is a casual, relaxed local perfect for lunch, dinner or a night out. Kick back and relax with a cold beer or glass of wine, enjoy a pizza or a meal from their modern menu. Open everyday from noon till late.

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.

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.

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.

Grosvenor Hotel is the place for grass fed beef, cold beer and warm hospitality.

Our Bistro is the ideal location to enjoy delicious food created by Head Chef Paul Tyas. This open plan space is suitable when looking for an intimate environment which remains part of the action. Facing out to Brighton Road, the large windows allow natural light to flood the room.

We also feature a main bar perfect for catching up with friends and family or viewing the game and offers an extensive selection of craft beers and local wine. Grab a bite from our menu and enjoy the live entertainment performing five nights a week.

Our Private Dining Space is a stylish and sophisticated area to suit any occasion; a stylish and sophisticated space suitable for all styles of events. Floor to ceiling windows, retro light fixtures, exposed brick walls and an open fireplace make this room a stunning background. Enjoy the privacy of your own setting with the option of moving to the main bar later in the day or evening.

For a semi-private area surrounded by floor to ceiling wine displays, the Cocktail Bar is perfect. It is appropriate for casual gatherings, afternoon and evening drinks and after work networking or casual dining.

Number 10 on the first floor is our premium private event space catering up to 150 guests. With a modern décor, two separate lounges and your own private bar, all you need to do is select your catering and we’ll take care of the rest.

With the convenience of a drive through space, Grosvenor Grocery & Bottle Shop offers more than 150 hand selected products, from essentials to ready-to-heat meals, along with Grosvenor Hotel's very own aged grass fed beef. Both wet and dry aged on-site in our temperature controlled meat facility. Grosvenor Grocery & Bottleshop also provides an exceptional range of Australian and international beer, wine and spirits. Whether it is a value drink for tonight’s dinner or a premium drop for that special occasion; our knowledgeable team will be able to assist with your selection.

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.