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Port Melbourne is one of the hippest areas of Melbourne. The district boasts a healthy mix of industrial history, parklands, beautiful beaches and some of the best places to hold a function in the city. It can be often dismissed as a place to party, but is it really fair? Over recent years it’s really turned a corner and now hosts some of the best venues in Melbourne. So, what exactly makes Port Melbourne such a great fit for your event? It has cast off its industrial past and is now home to some of the best bars, cafes and restaurants in the whole city, especially around the Bay Street area. There’s also the stunning architecture of the new office buildings, as well as six nature reserves and the beautiful views from Port Melbourne Beach. We’ve put our heads together and listed the top spots below.
The Timber Yard is a converted warehouse venue defined by a high industrial interior and an open-plan volume. Design: An open-plan hall pairs polished concrete floors and exposed steel columns with reclaimed-wood fittings
The Courtyard is one of the main event spaces and is popular for private functions. It includes its own bar, plenty of greenery, and a fully covered setup that works year-round.
The venue includes a few different rooms that you can set up however you like, depending on what’s planned. The Function Room has long tables, murals, and framed artwork along the walls.
The Function Room has big windows, clean lines, and just enough colour to keep things interesting. It seats up to 50 and can be set up however you like — long tables, separate rows, or something more open.
The Front Dining Room is a Dining Room in The Cricketers Port Melbourne. A decorative arched divide creates two linked dining bays, allowing separate seating areas while keeping sightlines.
The Brasserie is a semi-private dining space that works well for smaller celebrations, group dinners, work lunches, Christmas catch-ups, and private dining events.
Starward Distillery & Bar is an industrial-style bar venue with high ceilings and an open-plan layout centred on long communal tables and a mezzanine level.
The semi-private area can accommodate up to 60 guests for cocktail receptions, small parties, tasting events, corporate outings and other similar gatherings.
The views in Ian Potter Room are truly incredible. From anywhere you're seated. Whether you're hosting a corporate event, a small-scale business conference, or an intimate dinner for your extended family, The Views offers
No matter what your next event is going to be, we've got you covered. The Views LSV offers luxurious space, large windows, and full event support. Your guests will be dazzled by the incredible views and breathless with excitement
The Biz Creative Studio is a bright corner space with big windows and a clean, open setup. It fits up to 20 people seated and works well for anything from workshops to filming days or casual team sessions.
Although located right down at the south-east corner of Port Melbourne, Bay Street is the beating heart of the area with its multitude of cafes, restaurants, bars and hotels. Add to this the number of unique designer stores and you have one of the coolest areas in the city.
Bay Street cannot take all the credit, though. At Fisherman’s Bend you’ll find some great restaurants and cafes that can be used as function venues in the area. You can also make a stop at Westgate Park and see the pink lake. Yes, a truly gorgeous one which has to be seen to be believed.
Since there’s now such a wide choice of bars, cafes and restaurants in the area, the vast amount of them can be hired for private parties like weddings, engagements and birthdays. As mentioned above, Bay Street offers the largest selection in Port Melbourne.
Around Fisherman’s Bend you can choose from waterfront venues with great views across the Yarra River. There are six public reserves along with many other smaller parks, too. Amongst them, you’ll be able to find a couple of venues that cater for outdoor wedding receptions and other private functions if you want to do something a little different.
Beacon Cove Promenade is another beautiful part of Port Melbourne with views over Port Phillip Bay. There’s also a handful of restaurants in the area that can take bookings for private functions and a couple of luxury hotels which cater for weddings, too.
Actually, why should you choose to host an event in Port Melbourne instead of another district of the city? With the area’s mix of chic restaurants, cafes and shopping areas it’ll be a huge hit with the people you take there. Add to this the beautiful public parks and reserves, as well as the waterfront venues along both the Yarra and Port Philip Bay. You’re onto a winner if you decide to have your function in this area.
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