Celebrate the End of Financial Year in some of Melbourne’s best venues for 2023
Tokyo Tina – Tokyo Private
66A Chapel St, Windsor VIC 3181
The new dining room Tokyo Private, which is located next to its sister restaurant Tokyo Tina, accommodates up to 28 diners and was designed by Commune Group’s design team, Ewert Leaf, in the form of a luxurious Japanese train carriage from the 1970s. Revellers and sophisticated diners alike may make the dining area their own and enjoy the famous Tokyo Tina hospitality before getting their Karaoke on. The Japanese-inspired cuisine, which will change seasonally, is meant to be shared and will accommodate all dietary restrictions.
Capacity: Up to 28
Bookings: Contact tokyotina@communegroup.com.au or 03) 9525 2774
Moonhouse – Upstairs
282 Carlisle St, Balaclava VIC 3183
Moonhouse, a Chinese-inspired bistro is another venue by Commune Group with its own Private Dining Room for any event or occasion. Perched above the main restaurant at the heritage-listed venue, sits Upstairs at Moonhouse. A private dining and event space with private entrance, toilets and fully equipped bar. Moonhouse offers a curated set menu of its best dishes, plus canapes and can cater to dietary requirements. This space seats up to 28 guests for a sit-down event.
Capacity: Up to 28 seated
Bookings: Contact moonhouse@communegroup.com.au.
The Continental Sorrento
21 Ocean Beach Rd, Sorrento VIC 3943
Looking to host an EOFY event? Or simply want an excuse to celebrate? Book your event by June 30 and receive the chef’s curated selection of canapés and a complimentary cocktail on arrival with any event booking. Mention the code EOFY23 to redeem the offer. Minimum spend applies.
The Continental Sorrento boasts two venues and four dedicated function spaces and including:
- Audrey’s Scott Pickett’s Audrey’s brings an elevated and authentic dining experience to the Peninsula. Expect to revel in old-world elegance, taste the flavours of the nearby sea led by Head Chef Nicholas Deligiannis and enjoy views over stunning Sorrento. Groups of up to 30 people can enjoy a stunning setting.
- The Atrium Awe-inspiring architecture featuring a soaring ceiling and suspended glass mobile artwork form a stunning backdrop to an appetising culinary experience
- The Gallery for small to medium events. Seat 40 long dining style or 100 cocktail style.
- Halcyon Hall a fully equipped room with state-of-the-art audio visual technology including two drop down screens and ceiling projectors for large-scale conferences. Seats up to 150 long dining style, 100 dinner dance and 250 stand up cocktail style.
- Grand Ballroom which includes state-of-the-art audio visual technology including two drop down screens and ceiling projectors, the Grand Ballroom is ideal as breakout medium size conference space. Seats 100 guests and 160 cocktail style
- Sunset Terrace with breathtaking ocean views as the backdrop ideal for medium to large scale events. This alluring space can also be booked in conjunction with Halcyon Hall. Seats up to 100 (ceremony style seats) and up to 150 standing
Capacity: Various from 30 – 250
Bookings: thecontinentalsorrento.com.au/events/book-an-event
Freyja
477 Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000
Freyja, offering a sophisticated, ‘New Nordic’ approach to Australian dining offers guests a Private Dining Room in the basement of the historic heritage-listed Olderfleet on Collins Street. Perfect for those special occasions, the space can be separated to accommodate smaller parties or can be reserved in its entirety for larger events. A continually evolving menu led by Michelin-starred Chef Jae Bang, together with the contrasting heritage and minimalist interiors, brings a contemporary and elevated take on Scandinavian hospitality traditions.
Capacity: Varies from 10 – 65 pax
Website: freyjarestaurant.com
Neighbourhood Wine
1 Reid St, Fitzroy North VIC 3068
Fitzroy North’s beloved wine bar and bistro, Neighbourhood Wine is a paean to straightforward cooking, seasonality and beautiful hospitality, offering a private dining experience for up to 120 guests. Perfect for those wanting to celebrate over hearty French and Italian inspired dishes, and bottles of internationally-sourced lo-fi wines,, Neighbourhood Wine’s private dining spaces include:
- Private Dining Room (12 pax)
- Best suited to intimate celebrations
- Sunset Room (40 seated, 60 standing)
- Ideal for mid-sized events, corporate functions
- Partial Venue – excluding Sunset Room & Parklet (80 seated, 120 standing)
- Perfect for larger celebrations and corporate events
Capacity: 80 seated, 120 standing
Bookings: neighbourhoodwine.com
Old Palm Liquor
133B Lygon St, Brunswick East VIC 3057
Brunswick’s much-loved Old Palm Liquor, represents modern dining in a contemporary atmosphere. With something for everyone’s tastes, the entire venue accommodates up to 150 guests across three distinct areas, the front room, the garden room and the vine-covered courtyard. Ideal for any mid-year celebration, the space can be divided for smaller functions or opened to accommodate larger events. The combination of Head Chef Almay Jordaan’s seasonal, fire-licked, modern South-African dishes, globally-sourced lo-fi wines and the interconnected 70s style dining spaces makes for a perfect end of financial year celebration spot.
Capacity: 120 seated, 150 standing
Bookings: events@oldpalmliquor.com
Yakikami
150 Toorak Rd, South Yarra VIC 3141
For those wanting a special celebration for the end of the financial year, Yakikami’s Jopser Room is a moody and intimate dining area seating up to 10 guests offering a premium Niku Kappo Wagyu Omakase experience – the only one in Melbourne. Located in the prominent suburb of South Yarra, chefs Koji and Soichi source some of the finest wagyu in the world including Kobe A5 wagyu, Omi A5 wagyu, Yamagata wagyu and top Australian full-blooded David Blackmore & Blue Label Sher for the 12-course degustation menu ($285 pp).
Capacity: 12 pax
Bookings: yakikami.com.au
Ronnie’s
Rialto Piazza, 525 Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000
Located on the ground floor of the Rialto Piazza, Ronnie’s offers a laid-back, casual experience to diners with all your favourite Italian meals to keep you going throughout the day. Fit with a Private Dining Room located at the back of the venue seating 20, Ronnie’s is able to accommodate small and large groups looking to celebrate over bowls of pasta and laughs.
To celebrate the end of the financial year, Ronnie’s is offering a complimentary sparkling on arrival for all evets held before Friday, 30 June.
Capacity: Main dining room: 80 seated, 120 standing, Private Dining Room: 20
Bookings: ronnies.melbourne
Grossi Florentino
80 Bourke St, Melbourne VIC 3000
Surrounded by the regal elegance of the 1928 establishment, Grossi Florentino is fit with three individual Private Dining spaces. Each is steeped in history spanning almost a century, providing a charming and timeless atmosphere to every occasion. The charming interiors complimented by the romantic menu powered by Guy Grossi makes this one of the best, and most luxurious spaces available for private dining in Melbourne. The spaces include:
- Private Dining Room (8pax)
- Ideal for smaller birthday events and corporate functions
- Wynn Room (30pax)
- Ideal for mid-size birthday events, corporate functions and small wedding receptions
- Mural Room – The main dining room (70pax)
- Ideal for large milestone birthdays, corporate functions and medium-sized wedding receptions and ceremonies
Bookings: sevenrooms.com/reservations/florentino
Luci
472 Bourke St, Melbourne VIC 3000
Luci, set inside the grand hall of Melbourne’s historic Equity Chambers building offers a perfect venue for any corporate event. The Art Deco-styled dining room – designed by award-winning Bates Smart – provides a sophisticated backdrop to its new contemporary Australian menu with Italian accents. Luci is housed within the Hilton Melbourne Little Queen Street offers an eigh-course Chefs Selection menu ($130 per person) showcasing local and regional producers and is supported with expert wine pairings from both local and European vineyards by in-house sommelier, Keir Vanner.
Capacity: Varies up to 130 pax
Bookings: info@lucimelbourne.com.au
Image credit: Kate Shanasy
