If it’s elegance and informal fine dining that you’re after then Syracuse has the perfect dining experience waiting for you.

Syracuse offers European and International inspired cuisine in a grand and impressive 19th Century atmosphere, tucked away in one of Melbourne’s picturesque, laneways; Bank Place.

Let all your senses be indulged as we take you on a flavour-rich journey. Syracuse has dining spaces to suit every occasion from cozy, romantic intimate evenings, to long business lunches and after work and pre-dinner drinks.
Syracuse prides itself on sourcing only the best Victorian seasonal produce delivered fresh daily. Our cuisine bursts with flavour so the hardest part is deciding what to choose.

The Black Rabbit is a comfortable and quirky escape from the norm, a unique basement venue offering boutique beers, sensational spirits and fantastic bar snacks.

Bursting on to Melbourne's dynamic bar scene in 2016 The Black Rabbit is fast becoming one of Melbourne's hottest nightclubs, bars and late night venues.

Offering a collection of spaces perfect for your next group get together, after work drinks or truly unique birthday celebration, The Black Rabbit really is one of the best Melbourne City Bars & party spaces.

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.

Recently redeveloped & launched into the Melbourne market, this exquisite ballroom will lure you with its European charm & transcend all of your expectations. Take a moment to browse our package options below & do not hesitate to contact us with any questions.

Mr McCracken is the newest restaurant and bar to hit the dynamic Essendon Fields.
 
This now iconic Essendon Pub opened in late 2017, it combines all the best in music, fit-out, food and service into a great Essendon function and event venue as well as an outstanding restaurant and bar located at the Essendon Airport in the Essendon Fields precinct. Mr McCracken is a great hotel near Melbourne Airport and services Essendon and inner northern Melbourne.
 
It is next-door to the Hyatt Hotel in Essendon and provides meals for Hotel Guests. Many travelers to Melbourne visit Mr McCracken.
 
If you are looking for a great bar and restaurant with the perfect location to relax, refuel and be entertained – this venue is for you.
 
Already acclaimed as one of Essendon’s best restaurants & bars, Mr McCracken is the perfect choice for an express lunch or an outstanding dinner and drinks.
 
If you’re looking for the next level in Essendon Gastro Pub experience, or just a casual drink, snack or catch up with friends, Mr McCracken exceeds your expectation. The food is fabulous.
 
Positioned a stone’s throw from the Melbourne International airport, live music (check the website), outstanding food and open every day, visit Mr McCracken Essendon Airport.

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.

Bokchoy Tang restaurant is situated on level 3 of the Crossbar at Federation Square. It seats around 200 inside with a further 30 on the terrace, which has spectacular views of the Plaza and Melbourne's CBD. The menu is designed to introduce Melbourne to contemporary Chinese cuisine. The kitchen is the first open CHinese kitchen, where traditional cooking methods are utilised in the preparation of entirely contemporary dishes suited to the Western palate. The cuisine is based upon principles in which quality, freshness and respect for the delicate, natural flavours of each ingredient are paramount.

Located right in the heart of the CBD on Queen Street COF.E.FIX is the perfect spot for you next coffee, breakfast or lunch.

Newly opened in 2016 COF.E.FIX has quickly become a local favourite, with many regulars making it their morning, lunch and afternoon cafe of choice. With 34 seats including split leaving dining and outdoor dining we can cater for your next long business breakfast or lunch or your next quick takeaway meal and coffee.

COF.E.FIX only uses premium Allpress Espresso coffee to make sure each customer get the perfect cup and we also offer a wide menu for all tastes including a chef designed burger and parma menu, a comprehensive breakfast menu as well as quick items such as wraps, baguettes and salads.

COF.E.FIX can also come to you with our CBD catering menu. Including hot and cold platter options ranging from fruit platters and sandwiches to burger sliders and calamari and much more to make sure you and your guests are well feed at your next function, meeting or event.

Get your next breakfast, lunch or coffee fix at COF.E.FIX.

The Slate roof top terrace and bar offer flexible spaces secretly nestled in the heart of the CBD. Suitable for post work socializing with cosy corners, communal tables and comfortable banquettes. Breezy and sunny in summer and heated in the winter, the roof top is a perfect outdoor aviary for any season.

Providing both seated or standing function options for larger group or function bookings with canapes and set menus that have a contemporary European flair. Not to forget the Slate cocktail bar. This is reminiscent of classic old world luxe, opulent and plush the perfect back drop to sip on our signature cocktail.

Set discreetly within the grounds of the former Royal Mint lies The Mint Bar and Restaurant. Designed to complement Melbourne’s eclectic weather, come inside and warm up by the open fires, or soak up the sunshine in one of the city’s largest beer gardens. Whether you’re after a gastronomic lunch, a memorable function venue or just a few cheeky drinks after work, come and enjoy this uniquely Melbourne venue.

The City of Melbourne has various facilities to hire for community and commercial use. These venues are suitable for a variety of different events, including workshops and meetings, classes, family gatherings and performances.

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.

Unique CBD Basement Bar

A haven of chic, Charlie's Bar brings sophistication and class to Melbourne City's Hardware Lane precinct.

Charlie's is a sexy, sophisticated cocktail bar nestled beneath the critically acclaimed Mill Restaurant. Charlie's and the Mill - the perfect amalgamation of eating and drinking over two luxurious levels oozing with character and style. Indulge in dinner upstairs and finish your evening off in style downstairs in Charlie’s Bar. Or - cut to the chase and head straight down to Charlie's.

Housed within a converted warehouse of infinite rustic charm, Charlie’s Bar has become a Melbourne Mecca for outstanding cocktails, food, and service. Charlie's boasts exposed brick, dark wood and polished concrete fused with the luxury of soft leather sofas and golden wallpaper Charlie’s will seduce your senses from the very moment your feet hit the stairs and you emerge into the warm glow of the candle lit lounge.

A Melbourne favourite with a contemporary focus on food and style, Sarti is pleased on the announcement of new Head Chef Paolo Masciopinto who will bring creativity and passion to the table. Enjoy his innovative interpretations of classics as well as his unique signature dishes. Our bar and rooftop terrace offer a CBD sanctuary where you can enjoy the age-old Italian values of family, friends, food and celebrating life in style.

Sarti is the perfect venue for corporate events, private dining and all types of celebrations. Talk to us about how we can make your next event really special.The restaurants stylish bar and distinctive rooftop terrace offers a CBD sanctuary where you can enjoy the age-old Italian values of family, friends, food and celebrating life.

Drawing from an abundance of luscious seafood, fresh Australian produce, and regional wineries, The Box Seafood Restaurant experience will be one you will always remember. Our creative team of chefs and dedicated floor staff ensure your meals are prepared to perfection and delivered to you within our cosmopolitan Collins street address. Locating us is also easy as we are next door to one of Melbourne's breathtaking landmark venues The Regent Theatre.

The Box Seafood Restaurant menu takes the experience one step further. You'll find a variety of fresh fish and shellfish preparations that draw upon coastal cultures Australia wide. And as always, generous, tempting specialities of beef, game, poultry along with vegetarian offerings abound when you crave a non-seafood fish.

We use only the freshest, highest quality seafood and only from sustainable stocks. Our emphasis on Australian produce also ensures flavourful, seasonal dishes that translate beautifully into delicious main courses and entree dishes.

Showcasing Melbourne's stellar skyline with its 180 degree view of the CBD, Yarra River and the Arts Precinct, Taxi Kitchen is the gem in Federation Square's crown.

Our food is accessible and affordable yet rustic and plentiful. Created with the highest quality produce and complimented by a concise and relevant wine list, our team of professionals deliver a relaxed and quality experience without the pretence.

Pop in for a quick bite before you head out on the town, or come celebrate with us. We take bookings, but we are just as happy for you to turn up unannounced. Welcome to fun dining at Taxi Kitchen.

Group Bookings

Catering from 12 to 160 guests sit down and up to 250 for cocktail events, we offer a range of options to suit any occasion. Groups of 12 and above are asked to order from one of our set menus, or we can tailor a sharing menu to suit your goup on the night . We are pretty flexible and if you want to get creative with our set menus then tell us what you’re after and we’ll do our best to make it happen.

Our private dining room, The Taxi Platform can seat up to 40 guests. Overlooking Fed Square and the Yarra River it’s an enclosed terrace with heating and cooling and a semi alfresco feel. All decked out in greenery and with blinds that can open on a sparkling Melbourne day, it makes for an impressive space to entertain clients, family or friends. Minimum spends and set menus apply in here.

The Embassy Room is available for group bookings of up to 46 pax. In this semi private dining area your guests get the quintessential view of the Yarra River which is flooded with the lights of the city and the Arts Centre spire by night.

Our Main Dining Room is a spectacular place to hold large scale dining events, weddings and stand-up cocktail style functions with that wow factor. We can accomodate your entertainment and AV requirements and will personally liaise with you to create the perfect event.

Reminiscent of old world Europe, The European mines the traditions of rural France, Italy and Spain.

7.30 to late, breakfast to dinner, 7 days a week, The European serves honest, simple food, sourcing only the best produce from Australia and Europe. This institution is a must visit, even if it’s just for one of this city's finest coffees.

Hotel Lindrum Melbourne is a unique 59 room boutique hotel that combines modern design with the ultimate in contemporary facilities and personalised service. Complimentary high speed Wi-Fi internet access is available in every guest room, meeting room, restaurant, bar, and all public areas of the hotel.

Home to thousands of aquatic animals, the must-see Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium is an entertaining and educational experience with four exciting worlds to discover.

With several areas to choose from the aquarium is able to accommodate a wide range of special occasions, from the small and intimate to the large and extravagant - all delivered with our trademark creative flair and highly personalised service.

Whether it's a corporate cocktail party, an office Christmas celebration, a birthday, a wedding - or any type of occasion whatsoever - our experienced team will guarantee to make it an evening to remember for you and your guests.

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.