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Events in the Heart of St Kilda

With seven unique spaces to choose from, Hotel Esplanade can host events of any size. From cocktail parties to full venue takeovers, social celebrations to milestone events, and corporate gatherings to weddings, the options are endless.

Function Type
  • All types
  • Wedding
  • Conference
  • Birthday
  • Private dining
  • Corporate
  • Celebration
  • Christmas function
  • Meeting
  • Wake
  • Dinner
  • Lunch
  • Drinks
  • Hen’s party
  • Network

10 function spaces found

100
60
Private

A private room with a view of the Bay. With a private bar, dedicated sound system, flexible furniture layouts, and wraparound balcony, this premium space is perfect for cocktail-style events. Up to 100 standing guests or 50 seated.

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50
15
Semi-private

Venture upstairs to the top floor and discover The Ghost of Alfred Felton, a luxurious cocktail space honouring the Espy’s most eccentric former resident. The Pharmacy, one of the Ghost’s adjoining rooms, is ideal for smaller gatherings, with space for up to 50 guests standing or 30 seated, complete with its own private bar and heritage charm.

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120
60
Private

Venture upstairs to the top floor and discover The Ghost of Alfred Felton, a luxurious cocktail space honouring the Espy’s most eccentric former resident. With exclusive use of the entire level, host up to 120 guests cocktail-style across multiple rooms, with two bars and a high-end sound system, perfect setting for a wedding reception. Guests can sip premium cocktails, spirits and wines while roving canapés make their way through the crowd.

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60
50
Private

Green Room is a refined cocktail space inspired by vintage Cantonese cookshops and the iconic Raffles Hotel. Featuring luxe green velvet booths, a hand-painted mural and a green marble bar serving vibrant Cantonese-inspired cocktails and food.

Ideal for social or corporate cocktail parties of 30–60 guests, or seated banquet events for 20–40, with DJ options available.

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80
Semi-private

Adjoining the Sunroom, the Deck offers an open-air extension of the venue. Ideal for smaller gatherings, it can be booked for up to 40 guests cocktail-style or combined with the full deck to host up to 80. Whether it’s sunset drinks or a breezy daytime celebration, the Deck adds an extra layer of atmosphere to any event.

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150
100
Private

Light-filled and effortlessly elegant, the Sunroom is one of the Espy’s most versatile function spaces. With floor-to-ceiling windows, a retractable roof and sweeping bay views, the space transforms seamlessly across seasons and styles.

This exclusive area accommodates up to 160 guests for cocktail-style events or impressive seated dinners. Fully equipped with audio-visual capabilities and flexible entertainment options, it’s perfect for everything from weddings to corporate functions and milestone celebrations.

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350
100
Private

The Gershwin Room is the beating heart of The Espy, added in the 1920s as a grand entertainment hall and quickly becoming a celebrated dance and jazz venue for Melbourne’s middle class. Over the decades it has continually evolved, shaping the city’s music culture from disco filled nights in the 70s to its iconic grunge era in the 90s, when it hosted hundreds of live recordings and up to 25 acts a week. Today, that same rich history and electric atmosphere create an unforgettable setting for events, with capacity for 60 to 100 guests seated or 150 to 350 standing.

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100
80
Private

Step into Louey’s, a neon-drenched American Italian bar and kitchen that’s all about fun, flavour and good times. With red leather booths, moody lighting and a disco ball, Louey’s is ideal for cocktail-style events of up to 100 guests or seated dining for 80.

The space also offers the flexibility of section bookings for semi-private functions. Perfect for birthdays, festive dinners or team celebrations. Good vibes guaranteed.

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100
Private

If you are looking to take your celebrations to the next level, a private dining event at Mya Tiger is the perfect choice. Mya Tiger restaurant offers up city and bay views, a expansive food and beverage menu to tailor and choose from & a team on hand to ensure you can sit back and enjoy this exclusive experience.

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150
120
Private

From cocktail parties to private dinners, social celebrations to milestone events, Mya Tiger has a space to suit it all. Book a private dining experience in our main dining area or host a cocktail party in Mya Tiger’s glamorous Green room.

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