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The Ashes, one of the world’s greatest sporting contests, returns to Australia again after its usual four-year hiatus with the Melbourne Cricket Ground set to host the fourth Ashes Test beginning on Boxing Day. With 30,000 fans travelling from the UK down under, The Ashes 2017-18 is sure to be an unforgettable event. This year

Whether your drink of choice is a wine, cocktail or beer, you’re sure to find a great pub in Melbourne to quench your thirst. Melbourne is known for its great local pubs, each offering something a little different to its patrons. A home away from home, pubs are a place to meet with friends, enjoy

Celebrate the start of the New Year with a bang! Stop saying “next year will be better” and take your New Year’s up a notch in 2017. See the year out in style with a fun dinner surrounded by family and friends before heading off to watch the fireworks, or party the night away with

The Big 3-0. Dirty Thirty. The new twenty. However, you want to refer to it, turning 30 is a milestone best celebrated with those nearest and dearest. We’ve compiled a list of some of our most popular 30th birthday celebration venues to help you choose the perfect space. Beer DeLuxe Hawthorn If you want to

The Melbourne Zombie Walk is on again this Halloween giving zombie wannabees the chance to shuffle, groan and bleed their way through the streets of Melbourne. Just a short stroll from the Melbourne Zombie Walk hub at Federation Square is Beer DeLuxe which provides a great meeting point if you plan on witnessing the fun

With Christmas right around the corner, now is the time to start planning the festivities. Whether it be a work cocktail party, dinner with your closest friends or a lazy lunch with the family Christmas is the time of year where everyone comes together to celebrate. There are many venues around Melbourne that are ideal

A stylish pub and bistro occupying a prime position on Bay Street, Port Melbourne. If you’re after a laid-back ambience, mouth-watering menu and extensive beverage list The Exchange is the place for you! With a choice of private and semi-private function rooms, The Exchange is the ultimate function venue for your next event or party.

Looking for a place to watch the biggest race of the year? We have the Melbourne Cup celebration for you! If you’ve decided not to head into Flemington for the Melbourne Cup there are plenty of other options and venues around Melbourne to visit so you can still soak up the atmosphere that comes with

Sunday 3rd September 2017 Treat your dad this Father’s Day! It’s a chance to show your appreciation of your father or father figure and remind him why you love him so much. A great way to show pop some love is by spending some quality time together, with good food and wine of course! Not

The AFL finals are about to kick off and in one of the closest seasons we have seen in years, it is sure to be a thriller. Footy fanatics are buzzing with the hope their team will be playing off in the Grand Final. Will it be the league’s favourites the Giants, last year’s premiers

It’s that time of year again where beer lovers everywhere celebrate a much loved beverage! International Beer Day is a global celebration of beer to show appreciation of the skill and techniques that make each beer unique. Whether in pubs, breweries or backyards it is a day for beer lovers to raise their pints to

Winter has arrived! Put those cold evenings to use and explore the best winter cocktails around Melbourne. Cocktails may seem like a summer treat but there are many hot drinks that are perfect for some of the coldest days of the year. Round up your friends, family or colleagues and enjoy the specials on offer

Celebrate the sporting efforts of your club this season with a party that brings everyone together in a relaxed setting. Coaches can acknowledge the players’ efforts; the wins, the losses and reflect on the sporting season that brought so much fun and enjoyment for all involved. Include great food and some drinks and everyone will

Take your next function or event to the next level by hiring out one of our many available function room options here at Imperial Bourke St. Established as a hotel in 1863, the iconic hotel is the third-oldest pub in Melbourne. With an array of recently refurbished rooms across Level One and one of the

O’Connell’s has been setting the bar high in Melbourne’s pub gastronomy scene for over 140 years, combining unique design with award-winning food and service. Featuring a range of private dining spaces available for hire, as well as options to reserve the stylish front room or the entire venue can be hired for large scale events.

Long considered the ‘Grand Old Dame of Brunswick Street’, choose The Provincial Hotel for your next function or event! With its shabby chic style, unique décor, and numerous versatile function spaces, The Provincial (known to locals and regulars alike as ‘The Prov’) epitomises everything Fitzroy has to offer. Boasting a relaxed and friendly atmosphere, with

Located on the corner of Williams Road and Malvern Road 505 Cellar is a relaxed space offering local and international craft beers and wines paired with carefully chosen, exquisitely prepared food. There is a range of spaces available to hire at 505, including the upstairs Cocktail Lounge, the 505 Bar and Mezzanine on the ground

The Auburn Hotel is an iconic institution in Melbourne’s inner suburb Hawthorn and a firm favourite with locals and new clientele alike. A multi-award winning establishment, this popular destination is not only a pub but a restaurant with a number of versatile function spaces, all steeped in history since its opening in 1888. Set within

Located right in the heart of Melbourne CBD, The Duke is an iconic staple of the Melbourne scene. It might be the oldest licensed pub in the city but it’s had some updates over the years giving it an attractive modern feel that’s anything but old-fashioned. An impressive triple tiered venue, the Duke is as

It’s that time of year that every Melburnian dreads, the leaves are beginning to fall, the walk from Flinders Street station to the office is beginning to feel like a trek through the arctic, it’s time to reach into the back of your closet and get your jackets out. Winter is coming. Just because the

Need a venue for your bucks party, bachelor party, stag do? Here at Melbourne Venue Company, we represent a range of function spaces around Melbourne. Whether you’re planning a big night out with the boys, an intimate dinner, or just a casual drinks gathering, we have spaces to suit every need. Make the bucks ‘last

Cutting down the guest list for a special occasion is a painful process. We have put together a list of the biggest and best function spaces in Melbourne that can hold upwards of 100 guests, so No one has to miss out when you book with Melbourne Venue Co. Beer DeLuxe Fed Square Situated in

Situated in the leafy suburb of Albert Park, The Vincent is host to a restaurant and bar, as well as some of the most stunning function spaces in Melbourne. Regarded as a grand historic building, The Vincent boasts five beautiful function spaces, making it the perfect venue for any occasion, from engagement party’s or weddings

Are you looking for somewhere to host your next birthday celebration in Melbourne? We have found the best venues for intimate parties ranging from smaller cocktail style events, to dinners with your nearest and dearest. Check out our pick of the bunch to choose the right space for you. O’Connell’s, South Melbourne O’Connell’s has been

Turn a casual dinner into a special occasion by selecting one of the best private dining rooms in Melbourne.  Here at Melbourne Venue Co. we represent a range of venues with private dining spaces available for meetings, as well as more intimate dining experiences. From corporate dinners to milestone events or family gatherings, our range

Throughout the Melbourne Food and Wine Festival, there is a whole host of events from Express Lunches to one of the culinary experiences. We’ve narrowed down a list of the best events and dining experiences in 2017. Relationship with Land and Sea at Dutchess Dutchess celebrates provenance and the relationships with local producers for a

Located in the heart of South Melbourne look no further than the Golden Gate Hotel. Boasting a selection of spaces from large function rooms to intimate dining areas, the Golden Gate Hotel is the perfect function venue in South Melbourne for your next event. With its contemporary styling as well as many throwbacks to a

Celebrate your next event in style at Imperial South Yarra. Located right in the heart of Chapel Street’s party precinct, with a range of private and semi-private function spaces available, let our experienced functions team help you plan an event to remember. Whether you’re looking for a space for a casual get-together with friends, celebrating

Imperial South Yarra Red Room Imperials Red Room is the perfect place to celebrate your 18th Birthday, its elegant design accompanied with a private bar, dance floor and DJ console means it has everything you could need to celebrate your big night. Find out more The Exchange – Upstairs Take advantage of the Upstairs function

So close we can almost taste it, the much anticipated three day weekend is almost upon us. This Labour Day weekend, March 10th – 13th, revel in the luxury of an extra day off. We’ve put together a list of venues that will be open over the weekend to sort out your food, drink and

As yet another financial year comes close; it’s time to start planning your celebratory event! Arguably the most important part of EOFY, we’ve compiled a list of the top function spaces and venues in Melbourne to host your event in effortless style. Whether it’s a small team get-together, a more formal sit-down dinner, or a

The thought of planning a professional event can be daunting but that’s where the Melbourne Venue Company comes in. Our experienced functions team has years of experience planning successful corporate events, from business meetings and workshops to corporate dinners, launch parties and networking events. Here are our top tips for planning a successful corporate event.

Celebrate those warm evenings and balmy nights here in Melbourne by hosting your event in one of our spectacular rooftops, courtyards, or garden bars. Whether you’re looking for an extravagant engagement or sumptuous wedding function space, garden party style baby shower or hens, or simply an outdoor space for a get-together we have the perfect

Planning a wedding celebration as unique as your relationship? At Melbourne Venue Co., we have a variety of stylish and contemporary spaces, in some of Melbourne’s most sought-after locations, which are sure to be perfect for your big day. From elegant and classic spaces, to old-world Parisian charm, to rooftops with a view, let us

Celebrate your upcoming nuptials in style with Melbourne Venue Company. We represent some of Melbourne’s most sought-after function spaces across the city and have a number of elegant spaces that are perfectly suited to engagement parties. Whether you’re planning an intimate celebration or an extravagant party, we have a beautiful engagement party venue in Melbourne

It’s summertime, which means it’s barbecue time. Whether you’re planning a casual gathering with friends, celebrations with family, after work get-togethers or just need an excuse for a party, we’re making entertaining easy with our barbecue party packages. Available at a select few locations with perfect outdoor entertaining areas celebrate the outdoors with a Melbourne

You’ve returned to work after the Christmas break and the post-holiday blues are starting to set in. But never fear, Australia Day is just around the corner, here to give another glimpse of summer freedom. Unsure how to make the most of your day off? We’ve put together a list of our top venues to

The love of your life asked you to marry them, you’re sporting the ring of your dreams and you’ve told all of your closest family and friends. The next step is to plan a fabulous engagement party! The thought of planning an event can be daunting to some people, but that’s where the Melbourne Venue

At Melbourne Venue Co, we’ve had our biggest year yet. We hosted a number of showstopping public events throughout the year, in addition to hundreds of private gatherings and celebrations across Melbourne. From elegant baby showers, blissful wedding receptions and engagement parties and unforgettable birthday celebrations to glamorous poker nights on Party Boat Cruises, we’ve

Melbourne Venue Co was delighted to host Sophie Cachia’s (The Young Mummy) baby shower on Thursday 17 November at Dutchess, to celebrate the arrival of her second child. Sophia Cachia began blogging about her first pregnancy in 2013 with her post “My Miracle Baby” and has gained a cult-like following of parents around the world

The Vincent in Albert Park was the perfect venue to host both the media launch and the after party for Land Rover Polo in the City 2016. Melbourne Venue Co & The Vincent were delighted to partner with Polo in the City from start to finish, providing a glamorous experience for media, polo players and

Christmas festivities are in full swing, but don’t forget about your plans for New Year’s Eve! Whether you’re joining the party or hosting your own, lock in your NYE plans soon to bring in 2017 in style. Imperial, South Yarra Imperial South Yarra’s VIP packages for their NYE party will ensure you finish 2016 with

The festive season is just around the corner, which means it’s time to start planning your corporate Christmas cocktail party. We know that finding the perfect venue is no easy feat with so many options available, which is why we’ve put together a list of our top picks. From small and intimate to the large

The festive season is just around the corner. Treat your colleagues and impress your clients with a stylish corporate lunch this December in some of Melbourne’s most iconic locations.  Melbourne Venue Company represents restaurants, bars and pubs with corporate function spaces all over the city. Our professional and friendly team can help you plan your

Whether you’re planning an intimate dinner for close family and friends or hosting an unforgettable birthday bash for two hundred, your 21st birthday celebration will be a night you’ll never forget. Melbourne Venue Co represents a range of stylish and flexible 21st birthday function spaces that can be tailored to accommodate your event’s style, size

Melbourne Venue Company represents some of Melbourne’s most sought-after wedding venues. Whether you’re envisioning an intimate celebration with your nearest and dearest or a lavish party for hundreds, we have a beautiful wedding venue in Melbourne to suit your style and budget. Overwhelmed? Call us and speak to one of our expert event coordinators today.

Have you planned where you’ll watch the race that stops the nation? We’re rounded up our best venues in Melbourne for catching the Melbourne Cup. Newmarket Hotel, St Kilda Newmarket Hotel’s holding a Day of the Dead themed Melbourne Cup after party this year, featuring live entertainment, DJs and roaming gourmet BBQ canapés. Tickets are

Melbourne Venue Co. is delighted to announce our Spring High Tea in partnership with 505 Wine Room, Chandon and Melbourne-based boutique tea providore Impala & Peacock. Guests will be treated to free-flowing boutique tea, a complimentary glass of Chandon and a lavish spread of sweet and savoury petit fours served on tiered towers. Limited spaces