Located in the heart of Fitzroy Street, the Secret Garden Bar is tucked away from the hustle and noise, and is the perfect venue to escape the norms of everyday life. The Secret Garden Bar offers the tranquility of garden daybeds to relax on while sipping on one of our delectable cocktails. Sit back and enjoy a wine with friends on the timber decking outdoor area or enjoy a private occasion for a more intimate experience.


The Secret Garden is one fantastic space for hire. With our whimsical décor and features such as day beds, timber decking and greenery inside this amazing space. The Secret Garden lends itself extremely well to any celebration due to the fact you may find after viewing the space you do not need to go to the extra fuss and expense of decorating yourself.

Secret garden will work closely with you to provide an unforgettable experience including personalised waiting staff for all of your food and beverage needs. We will not give you a generic party but one that will make your event shine. Let us create an unforgettable night for you.

In the heart of North Melbourne’s burgeoning food precinct sits Sosta Cucina, a welcoming space delivering fine Italian cuisine with warm and familiar service.

Since opening its doors in May 2007, Sosta Cucina has consistently impressed and excited Melbourne’s food community with a traditional meets contemporary Italian menu.

Sosta Cucina’s menu is constantly evolving; incorporating the best seasonal produce as well as showcasing fantastic Italian products. On offer is a selection of daily additional dishes depending on what is sourced at the market! Sosta prides itself on a great selection of fine Italian wines as well as offering a broad selection from Australia’s most renowned wine regions.

Functions & Private Dining

Sosta Cucina can cater for bookings both large and small. With two private dining rooms, we can cater for groups of 20-30, as well as offer restaurant exclusivity for up to 55 people. From corporate functions to special family events, the team at Sosta Cucina will work with you to ensure your event is absolutely perfect!

Whether you're planning an intimate dinner in the Cellar Room, a pre-wedding brunch, anniversary luncheon, a lavish birthday party or perhaps a cocktail reception - Lake House in Daylesford Victoria can deliever something spectacular for you and your guests.

Victoria's tranquil and stunningly beautiful spa country region provides an idyllic backdrop with its mountain air, starry night skies, lush forests and crystal clear sparkling mineral waters. With the magnificent views, award-winning cuisine and cellar complemented by the impeccable service of Lake House, your event is bound to create some very special memories.

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!

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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.

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.

Village Cinemas is the perfect destination for your next special occasion or corporate event.

Impress your friends, staff or clients with the ultimate event, hosted by Village Cinemas. We take care of the planning and execution, whilst you can relax and know that we have the entertainment covered.

Starting out as a hip café All Smiles Ringwood East has evolved into a super modern, exciting function venue that is ideal for any celebration. Providing a great party atmosphere, birthdays and engagements are ever popular.

At All Smiles Ringwood East we aim to provide a fabulous environment for you, your closest friends and family to enjoy incredible food, an amazing venue and outstanding service. The perfect place for a birthday party, Christmas party or engagement celebration.

Village Cinemas is the perfect destination for your next special occasion or corporate event.

Impress your friends, staff or clients with the ultimate event, hosted by Village Cinemas. We take care of the planning and execution, whilst you can relax and know that we have the entertainment covered.

FINE FOOD

For thirty eight years Le Parisien has offered fine food, wines and dedicated service to the Geelong region.

Fully licensed with over 350 wines to choose from.

Le Parisien is open 7 days a week for Lunch and Dinner.

On Sunday we do lunch all day giving you more flexibility.

FUNCTION ROOM DETAILS

Le Parisien offers a new, sound proofed, private function room offering the latest technology. You will have access to a large Plasma screen, monitor ports for direct input from your laptop, DVD, a separate sound system, and internet connection.

Big enough to cater for up to 40 dinning, 50 in a cocktail setting, or 60 "theatre style", your private room is perfect for breakfast meetings, business meetings, power point presentations, medical presentations, birthdays, anniversaries, or small weddings. Anything is possible in your own room.

The space is also available for hire as a stand alone meeting room.

Meals can be selected from our extensive menu or alternatively a personalised menu can be designed to suit any budget.

Don't forget you can also hire the Le Parisien Restaurant exclusively for up to 160 people or the Wharf Shed Cafe for up to 400.

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.

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.

If you are looking to entertain, our teppanyaki area would be the best choice. Our chefs will entertain you and your guests or family, while preparing your meal. A priceless experience for all ages. Private teppanyaki room is also available, if you are considering to have a private function. This private room, seats 40 people.

Our dining area is another section for those who wish to have a quieter meal. Our dining menu offers many famous Japanese dishes. Be adventurous and try something new! If you would like to enjoy the sunshine, visit us for lunch on the outside seating area. Come and visit us!