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.

Bar Rouge is the perfect place for your next event.

With a sophisticated design and a modern fit out, this function space can cater for any occasion, from a work get together to a birthday party.

Situated just one set of stairs underneath Zagame’s Caulfield and 20 minutes from Melbourne CBD, Bar Rouge is an exclusive space that can accommodate up to 180 people standing or 70 seated.

Whether it be a formal dinner or a cocktail party, their Function Packages will have your needs covered.

Bar Rouge also features private fully fitted bar and private facilities.

Nestled on the corner of Cotham Rd, Centonove provides and open, relaxed atmosphere for dining. The menu offers fresh contemporary dishes of Italian inspiration, that are complimented by Australian reds. With two separate dining areas Centonove can offer a private function room seating 40 guests. Ideal for intimate weddings and corporate events the friendly and professional staff at Centonove are only too happy to cater to your every need.

Beletti Restaurant Cafe Bar is located on the ground floor of Punthill Apartments Hotel Dandenong.

Our stylish restaurant cafe is sophisticated and inviting, open for breakfast, lunch and dinner 7 days a week from 7am Monday to Friday and 8am Saturday and Sunday til late. We welcome you to enjoy our modern Italian cuisine, with seating for 160 guests inside the restaurant and a further 40 al fresco, combined with friendly, professional service.

B4 Food and Wine Bar is the ideal setting to host your next special occasion. Whether you are celebrating an engagement, birthday, or anniversary, B4 has the flexibility to accommodate a range of celebrations.

B4 is a modern setting with polished concrete floors, full sound system, plasma tv's, bar and lounge area with an outdoor courtyard which can accommodate a wide variety of special occasions.

We are located in a modern corporate development so you have complete privacy, ample parking and no noise restrictions and are minutes away from the Monash freeway.

Relax and enjoy our quality food, range of beers and unique wines while celebrating with your guests.


Available for exclusive use on weeknights and weekend days and evenings.

Located within the iconic Sea Baths, Encore is pure and simple, casual and familiar, with a flexible design. Inspired by the natural beauty and sun-kissed cultures of the southern hemisphere. Each event area has been designed to extend the interior spaces into alfresco entertaining areas, making the most of the unsurpassed beachside location and creating a premiere wedding location in the heart of Melbourne.

Menu
With a focus on delivering expert service, mouth-watering food and fine wine, Encore has become one of Melbourne's most unique wedding destinations. Encore can offer a range of packages and bespoke options to suit every requirement. For a cocktail party, why not try a selection of cold and hot canapés with larger grazing dishes, or for a more traditional affair, opt for a sit-down menu or sumptuous buffet.

Special features
Encore allows couples to create an event with their own unique style at a venue that is light, bright and flexible. The venue has a capacity of 300 guests seated or 700 for a cocktail event, but intimate spaces can be created for smaller groups.

We invite you to meet with one of our professional wedding coordinators and witness the splendour of Encore for yourself.

When you take great Greek food and the famous Hellenic spirit and add it to eclectic Brunswick East, you get Melbourne's hottest Greek taverna - an exciting culinary destination that will leave you wanting more.

Situated over the water at New Quay, Docklands, Berth offers floor to ceiling windows that captures the spectacular city views as well as Etihad Stadium and bay views beyond the Bolte Bridge.

Berth is a multi-purpose venue that spans over two levels. Downstairs offers three open dining areas and an outdoor decking. Whilst upstairs (The View Room) offers a dining area, bar/lounge and balcony which can all be independently booked for small and large functions.

The Boathouse sits on the banks of the Maribyrnong River; a little oasis of gum trees, sloping grass banks, old river terraces, today it belies its industrial past. Its charming Australian décor features natural radial cut weather boards, a stone fire place, tin sidings, a polished concrete floor and a ceiling of exposed straw. It seems to fit right in - so well in fact it could have been here for years. Once you have made yourself comfortable you’ll never want to leave! Oh, and you might notice a large canoe hanging from the roof...
The Boathouse started off as a collaboration between Gary Mehigan judge and co-host of Channel Ten’s hugely successful MasterChef series and Steve Bogdani with a vision to share life’s simple pleasures done really well.

The Boathouse "belongs to the people that come and the people that work there. We are simply its trustee’s” says Steve. We are committed to making The Boathouse a true icon for the community and the people of Melbourne.

We believe in treating you with a “genuine sense of hospitability” as if you were coming into their homes. It is a principle that our people live and work by. Also, having a “generosity of spirit” is important to them with generosity extending to the approach to service and ensuring you get value for money.

There is a feeling of pride and history, the sense of community here is undeniably strong. Walkers, children, dogs and bikes, it should be hectic, but some how it is not.

The Boathouse has ample car parking and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner from 9am to 10pm seven days a week.

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.

Arcadia is inspired by a desire to bring Spanish tradition and hospitality to Melbourne, a place to savour Spaniards enjoy sharing handmade food with friends and family

The warm and European-looking interior with dark wood panelling and low lights, along with the myriad of Spanish crafts and decorations, create an enjoyable yet contemporary dining experience for our guests.

Arcadia’s menu is the masterpiece of renown chef and owner Andres Ruiz Mesa. Authentic Spanish recipes with high quality produce and delicious flavours; the different dishes are carefully crafted for each season.

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.

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.

Located just a short stroll away from Glenferrie Road’s shopping district our Hawthorn restaurant boasts all the rococo menu favourites.

Sit at the bar or at a private table inside, alternatively dine alfresco soaking up all the Glenferrie Road atmosphere. The fabulous light filled space is perfect for any occasion.

Open 7 days a week from 7:30am, start your day off with breakfast, enjoy a fresh juice, coffee from Vittoria’s rain forrest aligned ‘organic’ blend or pop in for an express lunch. Our kitchen is open all day so feel free to sit and graze all you like – we recommend working your way through our selection of Antipasti ‘tastes’ menu. In the evening the mood is set with a candle lit ambience and dinner is in an intimate environment, we cater for individuals up to large groups.

The venue is easily accessible with parking situated all along Glenferrie Road as well as in the side streets.

Located in a prime position midst Australia's best preserved 19th Century streetscape. Featuring a mix of historic architecture and modern interior design GPO offers a vibrant, stylish and hip meeting place, whatever the occasion. GPO brings an exciting confluence of lounge bar, restaurant, courtyard and function venue to Bendigo, a place where people can feel comfortable and celebrate the essence of Bendigo’s lifestyle, climate and environment.

Named after the Victorian Governor Sir Henry Barkly, the Hotel has been part of Heidelberg’s landscape since the late 1850’s and the goldfield days of nearby Diamond Creek and St Andrews

In the true Australian tradition of the friendly local, Barklys has been and remains today, a place where you will find friendly hospitality and service as well as all the modern comforts.

Are you in the mood for some hearty Italian food? You are invited to Nat’s Place Pizzeria, where you smell the home baked bread when you arrive. Feel the warm and cozy ambience, reminiscent of an old Italian farmhouse, as you dine here. At Nat’s you sit back and enjoy the traditional Italian decor, of red and white checkered tablecloths, soft glowing candlelight and Chianti bottles adorned with baskets. You listen to the strains of Sinatra, followed by festive Italian songs in the background.Whether you decide to take-out or have your food delivered, Nat’s place offers fast and dependable service as well as delicious food. Nat’s place also offers a dine-in area where you can come and sit and relax in our quiet atmosphere.

Stirring memories of regional France, Sault is set against the backdrop of Wombat State Forest, overlooking our own lake amidst fields of lavender. Indulge yourself with exquisite modern cuisine prepared with the freshest of regional produce and washed down with the finest of local and international wines. 70 minutes from Melbourne, Sault provides the perfect launch for your gastronomic and indulgence weekend in the beautiful Victorian Spa Country.

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.

Vanilla Orchid is a combination of authentic Thai food with unique French style desserts that are made with real Thai ingredients. Warm ambiance, friendly staff, extensive wine list, many gluten free options and a great vegetarian selection. Owned by two passionate chefs who love food and our customers.