The Beer Garden at Brighton Beach Hotel

  20 reviews  – 
4 The Esplanade, Melbourne, 3186
Brighton Beach Station (200 m)

Ashleigh C.

About this space

The Beer Garden is a non-smoking area equipped with heaters so that it can be enjoyed throughout the whole year!

The area is majority covered by large joined umbrellas, direct bar access (weather permitting).

The space can accommodate live music, Djs and has a AUX connection if you wish connect your own device.

Food options include our famous informal BBQ and our grazing style canapes and substantial bowls.


Event offers and packages

Package per person

Our food packages start at $25 per person for a lite bite (6 canape package)

Beverage Packages
$40pp - 3 Hour
$50pp - 4 hour
$60pp - 5 hour

Pre Paid On Consumption Bar Tab available

Christmas Party Offers

$5000 min. spend
CANAPE MENU
$22 per person
MINI BITE - $22 PER PERSON
6 hot/cold lite bites

MEDIUM BITE - $32 PER PERSON
6 hot/cold lite bites + 2 substantial bites

LARGE BITE - $42 PER PERSON
8 hot/cold lite bites + 3 substantial bites

LITE BITES - COLD SELECTION
Cajun prawn cutlet, avocado bites (vlg)(df)
Rare roasted beef on polenta, horseradish cream (vlg)
White bean crostini, radish, lemon, salsa verde (v)(df)
Roasted cinnamon pears, goats cheese mousse en croute (v)
Balsamic glazed tomato medley pesto tartlets (v)
House-made rice paper rolls, coriander dip, lime (vg)(df)
Tricolour quinoa crackers, onion jam, hummus, micro sorrel (vg)(vlg)(df)
Duck pancake, spring onion, creamy hoisin
Allspice lamb, pomegranate, greek yogurt bites
Kingfish ceviche, pickled onion, tangerine pearls (vlg)

LITE BITES - HOT SELECTION
House-made cumin beef sausage rolls, tomato relish
Beef cocktail pies, tomato relish
House-made pumpkin and parmesan arancini, truffle aioli (v)
House-made spinach ricotta sausage rolls, smokey relish (v)
Vegan cigar rolls, coriander dip, lime (vg)(df)
Chickpea and pomegranate samosa, yogurt dip (v)
Roasted duck filled crepes, coriander, lime (df)
Chicken koa, cumin tzatziki (dfo)
Chipotle roasted chicken ribs, smoked aioli (df)
Steamed prawn dumpling, honey soy, spring onion, chilli (vlg)

SUBSTANTIAL BITES $5 EACH
Calamari cups, chips, lemon, aioli (vlg)
Beef sliders, American mustard, lettuce, cheese
Curried lentil sliders, vegan mayo, salad, tomato relish (vg)(vlgo)
Hotdogs, American mustard, tomato sauce, caramelised onion
Lightly battered fish and chips, lemon, tartare
Karaage chicken, pickled ginger, wasabi mayo
Gnocchi boats, sugo, capers, red peppers, parmigiano (v)
Ricotta stuffed pumpkin flower, lime aioli (v)(vlg)
Mint and pea risotto fritters, sambal (v)
Peking duck cones, spiced yogurt

SWEET BITES $3 EACH
MIN. 20 PIECES PER VARIETY
Lemon lime cheesecake bites (vlg)
Chocolate dipped cream puffs
Assorted mini tartlets
Vegan chocolate brownie bites (vg)(vlgo)
Assorted macarons (vlg)
Mini stuffed custard donuts
Chocolate baci

PIZZA BOARDS $45 EACH
APPROX. 24 PIECES PER BOARD

Margarita - tomato base, fresh herbs, cheese (v)
Hawaiian - tomato base, leg ham, pineapple, cheese
Pork Belly - crispy pork belly, BBQ sauce, red onion, cheese
Moroccan Vegetable - spiced zucchini, eggplant, peppers, onion, vegan cheese, spinach, pomegranate molasses (vg)

Pizza boards are only available as an accompaniment to a canape package.
DRINKS PACKAGES
$40 per person
3hrs $40PP
4hrs $50PP
5hrs $60PP

Our drinks package has been designed for those who wish to have a more controlled offering outside of a bar tab. Prices listed are per person, and all guests in attendance must be paid for.

INCLUDES:
Carlton Draught, Furphy
Cascade Premium Light Stubbies
Ciao Bella Prosecco, ITALY
Franklin Tate Estate Sauv Blanc, Margaret River, WA
St Huberts 'The Stag' Chardonnay, Yarra Valley, VIC
Annies Lane Shiraz, Clare Valley, VA
Postmix so drinks and juices
SET MENU
$55 per person
2 COURSE $55 PER PERSON
3 COURSE $65 PER PERSON

ENTREE (SELECT 2)
Twice cooked pork belly, cucumber salsa, yakitoriskewer, noir jam (vlg)
Mechoul lamb strap, green pea hummus, cauliflower,tabbouleh, mint (vlg)
Grilled calamari, citrus parsley puree, pickled orange,fennel, radish, lime (vlg)
Char-grilled herb chicken, cranberry, couscous, figvincotto, minted yogurt
Spinach ricotta tortellini, garlic butter, crispy sage,lemon balm, pecorino (v)
Handmade feta thyme arancini, black garlic aioli,radish, toasted sesame (v)
Rustic tomato medley, sourdough, whipped veganalmond feta, basil, fig vincotto (vg)
Herb and chilli crumbed eggplant, truffle mash, flat leafparsley salad, vegan raita (vg)

MAIN (SELECT 2)
Slow cooked beef cheek, truffle mash, glazed babyroots, flat leaf parsley, wine jus (vlg)
Crispy pork belly, bok choy, jasmine/black rice, chillicaramel sauce, micro sorrel (vlg)
Parsley and brioche crusted lamb rack, roastedeggplant puree, charred shallot, red wine jus (df)
Seared chicken breast, granny smith apple slaw, sweetpotato shavings (vlg)
Lemon and herb crusted hapuka, asparagus, microfennel snow pea salad, buttermilk dressing, lime
Sticky seared duck breast, celeriac mash, spring onion,crispy potato curls, salsa verde (vlg)
Truffle sugo gnocchi, roasted peppers, olives, capers,basil, parmigiano (v)
Creamy house made falafel curry, spinach, basmatirice, minted yogurt (v)
Lemon gremolata bolognese, lentil, swiss brownmushroom, spaghetti, vegan parmesan (vg)
Harissa baby roots, fennel, black lentil, veganyogurt (vg)

DESSERT (SELECT 2)
Matcha creme brulee, italian biscotti, matcha foam sponge
Roasted peaches, toasted granola, berry meringue, wildraspberry swirl ice cream (vlg)
Passion fruit pavlova, vanilla bean cream, kiwifruit, strawberrypearls (vlg)
Warm sticky date, butterscotch, vanilla cream, strawberries
Chocolate mousse jar, salted caramel pearls, chocolate crumb,strawberries
Beetroot raspberry cheesecake, vanilla bean yogurt, wildberries (vg)
Chocolate strawberry cake, berry compote, wild fruit salad (vg)

Wedding Offers

COCKTAIL WEDDING MENU
$50 per person
INCLUDES: 5 HOUR EVENT DURATION, YOUR CHOICE OF 10 CANAPES SERVED OVER TWO HOURS, YOUR WEDDING CAKE CUT AND SERVED ON PLATTERS, TEA & COFFEE STATION.

COLD CANAPE SELECTIONS:
- Tomato, basil and goats cheese bruschetta
- Vegetarian rice paper rolls with soy and chilli dipping sauce
- Smoked salmon roulades with chervil aioli
- Paprika corn fritters with smashed avocado
- Roasted rolled beef pinwheels, paprika cream cheese
- Roasted sweet potato wheel, onion jam, cauliflower rice

HOT CANAPE SELECTIONS:
- Coconut katifi prawns with lime aioli
- Sweet potato and cashew empanadas with smokey tomato relish
- Quesadilla filled with pico de gayo
- Peking duck spring rolls, hoisin, sweet chilli sauce
- Housemade sausage rolls with smokey tomato relish
- Vegetable cigar spring rolls with sweet chilli sauce
- Gourmet assorted pies, tomato relish
- Pumpkin and parmesan arancini, truffle aioli
- Vegetable samosas with sweet and sour dipping sauce

SUBSTANTIALS - $ 5PP PER ITEM
- Southern fried chicken skewers, ranch dipping sauce
- Beef sliders, aioli, onion jam
- Southern fried chicken sliders, crispy slaw, aioli
- Calamari boxes, aioli, lemon
- Lightly battered fish and chips, tartare, lemon
- Sweet potato and chickpea curry, steamed rice, raita
THE ALL-INCLUSIVE PACKAGE
$115 per person
INCLUDES: CANAPES ON ARRIVAL, 3 COURSE ALTERNATE DROP MENU, 5 HR SILVER BEVERAGE PACKAGE WITH TEA & COFFEE, CHAIR COVERS , CHOICE OF SASH

ENTREE:
- Pumpkin and parmesan arancini, truffle aioli, pistachio dukkah, micro salad
Char-grilled harissa chicken salad, pearl couscous, orange peel, currants, toasted pepita seeds, creme fraiche, lime and pine nut dressing
- Morrocan lamb served medium with mint and pea puree, confit garlic truffle pommes, shallot balsamic glaze
- Grilled calamari salad, citrus parsley puree, pickled fennel, orange, watercress and fresh lime
- Herb crusted duck leg, cauliflower puree, spiced blueberry compote, pistachio dukkah, watercress salad
- Roasted medley of beetroots, char-grilled greens, mint, candied walnuts, pumpkin hummus meringues

MAIN:
- 250gm porterhouse char-grilled to medium, potato gratin topped with mozzarella, buttered dutch baby carrots, watercress, seeded mustard red wine jus
- Sous vide lamb loin, truffle pommes, wilted baby spinach, pistachio dukkah, rosemary red wine reduction
- Crispy skin salmon fillet, thyme turmeric roasted kipfler potatoes, citrus creamy spring onion puree
- Char-grilled harissa maryland chicken, roasted pumpkin, goats cheese mousse, micro salad, red wine reduction
- Crispy skin barramundi fillet, purple congo potatoes, sauteed bok choy, beurre blanc sauce
- Roasted purple congo risotto, pumpkin, green peas, shaved parmesan, truffle oil

DESSERT:
- Baked vanilla cheesecake, berry infused whipped cream, macadamia nut praline
- Chocolate mousse, housemade honeycomb, chocolate soil, berries
- Classic tiramisu with coffee cream and fresh strawberries
- Housemade lemon tarts, Italian meringue, berry coulis and fresh berries
- Carrot cake with petite nuts and seeds, whipped cream, strawberries
- Mini pavlova, fresh cream, seasonal fruits

Prices

Sunday
12:00 pm – 12:00 am
from $4500 min. spend
Per session
12:00 pm – 4:30 pm
from $4500 min. spend
Per session
6:30 pm – 12:00 am
from $4500 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00 am. All prices include GST.
Please note that we have two sessions each day:

Day time events -
Any time from 12 noon - 5.00pm (Maximum 5 hours Duration)

Evening events
Any time from 6.30pm - 12 midnight (Maximum 5 hour Duration)
Mini Bite $25pp - 6 canapes of your choice
Medium Bite $35pp - 6 canapes & 2 substantials
Large Bite $45pp - 8 Canapes & 3 Sunstantials

Additional substantials available from $5 per item
Dessert bites from $3 per item

Pizza Boards (approx 24 slices) $45
Margarita
Hawaiian
Pork Belly
Monday
12:00 pm – 12:00 am
from $4500 min. spend
Per session
12:00 pm – 4:30 pm
from $4500 min. spend
Per session
6:30 pm – 12:00 am
from $4500 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00 am. All prices include GST.
Please note that we have two sessions each day:

Day time events -
Any time from 12 noon - 5.00pm (Maximum 5 hours Duration)

Evening events
Any time from 6.30pm - 12 midnight (Maximum 5 hour Duration)
Mini Bite $25pp - 6 canapes of your choice
Medium Bite $35pp - 6 canapes & 2 substantials
Large Bite $45pp - 8 Canapes & 3 Sunstantials

Additional substantials available from $5 per item
Dessert bites from $3 per item

Pizza Boards (approx 24 slices) $45
Margarita
Hawaiian
Pork Belly
Tuesday
12:00 pm – 12:00 am
from $4500 min. spend
Per session
12:00 pm – 4:30 pm
from $4500 min. spend
Per session
6:30 pm – 12:00 am
from $4500 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00 am. All prices include GST.
Please note that we have two sessions each day:

Day time events -
Any time from 12 noon - 5.00pm (Maximum 5 hours Duration)

Evening events
Any time from 6.30pm - 12 midnight (Maximum 5 hour Duration)
Mini Bite $25pp - 6 canapes of your choice
Medium Bite $35pp - 6 canapes & 2 substantials
Large Bite $45pp - 8 Canapes & 3 Sunstantials

Additional substantials available from $5 per item
Dessert bites from $3 per item

Pizza Boards (approx 24 slices) $45
Margarita
Hawaiian
Pork Belly
Wednesday
12:00 pm – 12:00 am
from $4500 min. spend
Per session
12:00 pm – 4:30 pm
from $4500 min. spend
Per session
6:30 pm – 12:00 am
from $4500 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00 am. All prices include GST.
Please note that we have two sessions each day:

Day time events -
Any time from 12 noon - 5.00pm (Maximum 5 hours Duration)

Evening events
Any time from 6.30pm - 12 midnight (Maximum 5 hour Duration)
Mini Bite $25pp - 6 canapes of your choice
Medium Bite $35pp - 6 canapes & 2 substantials
Large Bite $45pp - 8 Canapes & 3 Sunstantials

Additional substantials available from $5 per item
Dessert bites from $3 per item

Pizza Boards (approx 24 slices) $45
Margarita
Hawaiian
Pork Belly
Thursday
12:00 pm – 12:00 am
from $4500 min. spend
Per session
12:00 pm – 4:30 pm
from $4500 min. spend
Per session
6:30 pm – 12:00 am
from $4500 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00 am. All prices include GST.
Please note that we have two sessions each day:

Day time events -
Any time from 12 noon - 5.00pm (Maximum 5 hours Duration)

Evening events
Any time from 6.30pm - 12 midnight (Maximum 5 hour Duration)
Mini Bite $25pp - 6 canapes of your choice
Medium Bite $35pp - 6 canapes & 2 substantials
Large Bite $45pp - 8 Canapes & 3 Sunstantials

Additional substantials available from $5 per item
Dessert bites from $3 per item

Pizza Boards (approx 24 slices) $45
Margarita
Hawaiian
Pork Belly
Friday
12:00 pm – 12:00 am
from $4500 min. spend
Per session
12:00 pm – 4:30 pm
from $4500 min. spend
Per session
6:30 pm – 12:00 am
from $4500 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00 am. All prices include GST.
Please note that we have two sessions each day:

Day time events -
Any time from 12 noon - 5.00pm (Maximum 5 hours Duration)

Evening events
Any time from 6.30pm - 12 midnight (Maximum 5 hour Duration)
Mini Bite $25pp - 6 canapes of your choice
Medium Bite $35pp - 6 canapes & 2 substantials
Large Bite $45pp - 8 Canapes & 3 Sunstantials

Additional substantials available from $5 per item
Dessert bites from $3 per item

Pizza Boards (approx 24 slices) $45
Margarita
Hawaiian
Pork Belly
Saturday
12:00 pm – 12:00 am
from $4500 min. spend
Per session
12:00 pm – 4:30 pm
from $4500 min. spend
Per session
6:30 pm – 12:00 am
from $4500 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00 am. All prices include GST.
Please note that we have two sessions each day:

Day time events -
Any time from 12 noon - 5.00pm (Maximum 5 hours Duration)

Evening events
Any time from 6.30pm - 12 midnight (Maximum 5 hour Duration)
Mini Bite $25pp - 6 canapes of your choice
Medium Bite $35pp - 6 canapes & 2 substantials
Large Bite $45pp - 8 Canapes & 3 Sunstantials

Additional substantials available from $5 per item
Dessert bites from $3 per item

Pizza Boards (approx 24 slices) $45
Margarita
Hawaiian
Pork Belly

Capacity

Standing
up to 101

Catering and drinks

In-house catering
External catering not allowed
Venue provides alcohol
BYO alcohol not allowed

Facilities

Wi-Fi
Natural light
Free parking is available on-site
Aux connection
Wireless Microphone
Projector
Flatscreen TV
Whiteboard
Flipchart
Conference call facilities
Air conditioning
Storage space
Accommodation available

Music & sound equipment

Own music allowed
Bring your own DJ
PA system / music speakers available

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible
Disabled access toilets
Ground level
Disabled parking space available

Rules of the space

Allowed events

Loud music / events
Promoted / ticketed events
Wedding licence
Temporary event notices (TENs) available

Cancellation policy: Custom

Show cancellation details

Reviews and ratings

(20 reviews and ratings - )

S
Sarah Khojasteh
December 2020

Thank you for making my 30th perfect! The beer garden is a perfect choice.

N
Natalie Bennett
October 2021

Very prompt with communication.


Brighton Beach Hotel is located in one of the oldest buildings in Melbourne as it was established in the 1840s.

The venue contains a 130 seat bistro with stunning bay view, our new refurbed beer garden, private rooms including the stunning Bayview room and the Brighton Esplanade room.

Our venue has heritage feel with stunning features not often found in modern venues, the spaces are open with stunning Bay views, the bayview has a private outside terrace as well as its own private bridal suite.

All rooms has audio visual including drop down screens and projectors, wifi, and wireless mics, as well as in house nightlife music system. You can also arrange your own private live entertainment including bands, Djs etc. We also have a seperate newly renovated bridal suite for you and your bridal party to enjoy.

We are located opposite the famous Brighton beach, our award winning event manager can help and guide you with options for your ceremony including beach and garden options located directly across the road.


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