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Entire Venue at The Espressonist

Restaurant
·
Whole venue
108 River Esplanade, Melbourne, 3008 –
Docklands, Melbourne
Up to 150
seats
Up to 160
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

Are you looking for an event space?

The Espressonist is truly a gem among restaurants, with its beautiful patio area and delicious menu. The restaurant's commitment to providing a wonderful dining experience is evident in every aspect, from the cozy atmosphere to the attentive staff.

We can't wait to host your future event!

Prices

Sunday
8:00 am – 8:00 pm
from $5000 hire fee
Per session
8:00 am – 8:00 pm
from $5000 hire fee
Note: All prices include GST.
Monday
7:00 am – 3:00 pm
from $5000 hire fee
Per session
7:00 am – 3:00 pm
from $5000 hire fee
Note: All prices include GST.
Tuesday
7:00 am – 3:00 pm
from $5000 hire fee
Per session
7:00 am – 3:00 pm
from $5000 hire fee
Note: All prices include GST.
Wednesday
7:00 am – 8:00 pm
from $5000 hire fee
Per session
7:00 am – 8:00 pm
from $5000 hire fee
Note: All prices include GST.
Thursday
7:00 am – 3:00 pm
from $5000 hire fee
Per session
7:00 am – 3:00 pm
from $5000 hire fee
Note: All prices include GST.
Friday
7:00 am – 3:00 pm
from $5000 hire fee
Per session
7:00 am – 3:00 pm
from $5000 hire fee
Note: All prices include GST.
Saturday
8:00 am – 8:00 pm
from $5000 hire fee
Per session
8:00 am – 8:00 pm
from $5000 hire fee
Note: All prices include GST.
Best price guarantee

Capacity

Standing
up to 160
Dining
up to 150

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available
Australian cuisine
No external catering allowed
No alcohol provided by the venue
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

Wi-Fi available
PA system / speakers
Natural light
Free on-street parking
Paid parking facilities available nearby
Unavailable: Projector
Unavailable: Flatscreen TV
Unavailable: Whiteboard
Unavailable: Flipchart
Unavailable: Conference call facilities
Unavailable: Air conditioner
Unavailable: Photo equipment
Unavailable: Video equipment
Unavailable: Lighting equipment
Unavailable: Greenscreen
Unavailable: Backdrops
Unavailable: Storage space
Unavailable: Quiet space
Unavailable: Dance floor
Unavailable: Soundproof
Unavailable: Mirrors
Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site

Music & sound equipment

Play your own music
Bring your own DJ not allowed
No noise restrictions

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible
Accessible toilets
Ground level
Unavailable: Accessible parking spot available
Unavailable: Lift to all floors
Unavailable: Cargo lift

Rules of the space

Allowed events

No promoted and ticketed events allowed
No wedding licence
No Temporary Event Notice (TENs) available

Host rules

Dog Friendly
Dogs allowed

About The Espressonist

The Espressonist is a Tagvenue Partner. This business has registered with Tagvenue and agreed to our venue partner standards.

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Location

Location map

Meet your host

Victoria Gibbins
Member of Tagvenue since February 2023
1h Response time
80% Response rate

Contact venue managers directly on Tagvenue. Keep all event communication here for a secure, seamless booking.

Australia > Melbourne > Docklands > The Espressonist > Entire Venue

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