A cafe with floor-to-ceiling windows, potted plants, and black wire chairs at The Alibi.
A cafe with metal tables and chairs, potted plants, and a light wood floor at The Alibi.
A cafe with high tables, metal stools, potted plants, and a large wall sign at The Alibi.
A cafe event space with high tables, wire chairs, potted plants, and wall signage at The Alibi.

The Alibi

Event Venue

#16 of 298 Event Space venues in South East Melbourne
#33 of 224 Engagement Party venues in South East Melbourne
  3 reviews  â€“ 
3 Caribbean Drive, Scoresby, 3179 –
South East Melbourne
From $35
per person
Up to 220
seats
Up to 350
standing
Venue offers catering
Parking available
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Spiro Tsoukatos
Your Personal Event Manager from The Alibi
Response rate: 96%
Response time: Within 1 hour
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Partnered with Tagvenue for 2 years
This manager has been a trusted partner of Tagvenue, consistently recognised by customers for their reliability.
Excellent communication - 5/5
2 verified clients rated their communication with the venue manager as 5. They appreciated the manager's professionalism and quick response times.
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Spaces for hire at The Alibi

Event Space at The Alibi
Event Space
Event Space
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Whole venue
220 seats
350 standing
Your go-to venue hire in Eastern Suburbs of Melbourne If you’re looking to host an unforgettable event, The Alibi function venue in South East Melbourne is a perfect choice. The Alibi is a newly built, modern and open-plan venue that caters for cocktail style, birthdays, engagements, weddings and corporate events (Christmas parties). Our function...
Wedding licence available
Wi-Fi available
Natural light
Air conditioner
Projector
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music
from $3000 minimum spend
Enquire now

Reviews and ratings

5.0
1 recent guest highly rated amenities, cleanliness, location and service quality
Amenities
5.0
Cleanliness
5.0
Location
5.0
Service quality
5.0
Value for money
5.0
Communication
5.0
Verified reviews come from Tagvenue users. All reviews are checked by our team to uphold our trust and safety standards.
MI
Michaela I.
Verified review
Event Space · 65 guests · October 2025 · Event Space
The moment I first walked into The Alibi, I knew I would like the venue. The whole atmosphere & ambiance just felt right, like it just has that vibe about it. Spiro was great in helping me plan my event, from start to finish. The food was amazing, which all my guests complemented on, the staff were great & so very friendly & extremely helpful, letting me know how the evening was progressing. Without any doubt, I would recommend The Alibi venue to everyone wanting to hold their event there.
5.0
MI
Michaela I.
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0
TA
Tabarak A.
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0

Prices and opening hours

Sunday
6:30 am – 3:30 pm
from $35 per person
Event Space
6:30 am – 3:30 pm
from $35 per person
Monday
6:30 am – 3:30 pm
from $35 per person
Event Space
6:30 am – 3:30 pm
from $35 per person
Tuesday
6:30 am – 3:30 pm
from $35 per person
Event Space
6:30 am – 3:30 pm
from $35 per person
Wednesday
6:30 am – 3:30 pm
from $35 per person
Event Space
6:30 am – 3:30 pm
from $35 per person
Thursday
6:30 am – 3:30 pm
from $35 per person
Event Space
6:30 am – 3:30 pm
from $35 per person
Friday
6:30 am – 3:30 pm
from $35 per person
Event Space
6:30 am – 3:30 pm
from $35 per person
Saturday
6:30 am – 3:30 pm
from $35 per person
Event Space
6:30 am – 3:30 pm
from $35 per person

Best Price guarantee: you will always pay the same price as booking directly with the venue, and we never add hidden or processing fees.

Facilities and catering options

Up to 350
standing
Up to 220
seats
In-house catering
Parking available
Alcohol provided
Unavailable: External catering allowed
Unavailable: Accommodation available
Unavailable: Promoted / ticketed events
Unavailable: BYO alcohol

About The Alibi

The Alibi is a Trusted Tagvenue Partner, validated by the Tagvenue team with a record of successful bookings on the platform.

The Alibi is a contemporary function centre run by a family-operated café and bar, presenting a modern, styled interior.

Venue highlights: The interior presents a contemporary design and a flexible layout suitable for private event configurations. A staffed bar stocks beer, wine, cocktails and spirits for served or reception-style drinks. The venue includes outdoor seating and accessible parking, and provides both free and paid off-site parking options.

Best for: Engagement parties, milestone family celebrations such as first birthdays, private lunches or dinners.

Location: Scoresby, a suburban commercial area with a small cluster of cafés and eateries that guests can use before or after an event.

What guests say: The catering is praised for fresh, well presented dishes and strong flavours. The staff are attentive, flexible during planning and responsive on the day.

FAQ

Yes. Additional dessert tables, lollies and other sweet treats may be brought in, along with a celebration cake, at no extra charge.

At The Alibi, the following catering options are available:

  • In-house catering service is available

  • Free on-street parking is available
  • Paid parking facilities are available nearby

Here are some event spends from guests who recently held events at The Alibi:

  • Event Space hosting 50 guests: $3500

For detailed pricing tailored to your event, please contact the venue.

The Alibi is located at 3 Caribbean Drive, in South East Melbourne.

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The Alibi is popular for

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