Planning a Function in the suburb of Yarra Glen and looking for venues, halls or rooms to hire? [FM’S] Editors have been busy compiling a list of great places & secret spaces. Many you will never have thought of!
At Zonzo, the traditional Italian custom of the ‘shared table’ brings friends and family together to indulge in the very best of authentic Italian cuisine and premium wine. Situated within Zonzo Estate winery in the stunning Yarra Valley, Zonzo is surrounded by forty-five acres of vines and luscious lawn that not only provides picturesque views, but the opportunity for both adults and children to enjoy. Specialising in Italian cuisine, the Zonzo Menu boasts many delicious and authentic flavours, a true highlight being the wood-fired pizzas. In April 2016, Zonzo Estate proudly release their first ever estate wines. Included in this release was: Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon, all of which are receiving encouraging reviews. Zonzo Estate is also recognized as an award winning wedding reception, and has consecutively been named the Victorian State WINNER in the Restaurant Reception Category of the Australian Bridal Industry Awards for 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, and 2016.
Balgownie Estate Vineyard Resort & Spa is set amongst the vines with magical views providing the perfect back drop to your special day. In under an hour’s drive from Melbourne, as soon as you arrive in the picturesque Yarra Valley you will be inspired by the idyllic location and will know that you have chosen the perfect Estate for your wedding day.Balgownie Estate offers you the unique advantage of having your wedding ceremony, reception and accommodation as well as an abundance of photographic opportunities all at the same location.A true vineyard wedding with our garden ceremony and reception venue both overlooking our Pinot Noir Vines. Personal menus are selected from the Rae’s Restaurant A la Carte menu selection and complimented by Balgownie Estate award winning wines.Every aspect of your wedding day will be personally designed by myself and our preferred suppliers with you to to create a unique and memorable experience that you’ll remember forever.We welcome the opportunity to introduce our Resort to you personally and look forward to providing additional information to assist you in making one of the biggest decisions of your wedding day!
Yering Station was originally established in 1838 as Victoria's first vineyard and today, this family owned Winery Tourism Complex is reaching new heights.Beyond the manicured gardens lies the contemporary stone edifice, which houses the Wine Bar Restaurant and the winemaking facilities, seen through the viewing platforms. The restaurant's cuisine is modern with the emphasis on regional produce.The seasonal menu is designed to compliment Yering Station wines. The converted old winery building comprises a Produce Store show casing local produce, dynamic Art Gallery raising money for the Royal children's hospital, Matt's Bar the perfect place to enjoy a casual glass of wine with a gourmet snack and the Cellar Door.This is where you can taste the full range of the estate's award-winning wines, Barak's Bridge, Yering Station and Yarra Edge, along with the critically acclaimed traditional method, Yarrabank.Amongst other things, the barn hosts the forever-popular Regional Farmers market every 3rd Sunday of the month. Yering Station operates seven days.
Since its founding in 1978, Victoria's Oakridge has been making wine in the Yarra Valley and has evolved to be an outstanding winery, regularly producing wines of exemplary quality and supported by a welcoming cellar door and restaurant.The contemporary restaurant gives way to the most stunning views the estate has to offer.With every turn of the season, our chef Jose Chavez adapts the menu by creating a selection of dishes guaranteed to excite your palate with cuisine relating to the surrounding produce and flavours of the Valley. Oakridge is a perfect location to for any special occasion. Either casual or formal, the restaurant dining room can seat up to 50 people for a sit down meal or up to 70 for a cocktail party.The cellar door area can also be utilised for bookings of up to 120 for a cocktail style celebration or 70 seated guests.