Venue Hire Melbourne

Have your function with us!

When you’re organising an event – be it a small private dinner or a large corporate function – you want to ensure your guests have the best possible experience, and that comes down to choosing the right venue.

At The Meat & Wine Co, we have several spaces for event venue hire in Melbourne at our three restaurant locations: Chadstone, Southbank, South Yarra and Hawthorn East. Our staff can cater to seated functions or stand-up events with canapés, so simply let us know what you have in mind and we’ll do our best to bring your vision to life.

Venue Hire Chadstone

Our Chadstone venue features two warm and welcoming bar and dining areas, thoughtfully designed to celebrate our Afrocentricity. From birthday parties to EOFY parties, corporate lunches, anniversaries and more, The Meat & Wine Co Chadstone is the ideal spot for venue hire in Malvern East.

  • 2 semi private dining spaces
  • Basement bar with seating up to 40
  • Close proximity to public transport
  • Ample parking at Chadstone Shopping Centre
  • Total Capacity: 150

Venue Hire Melbourne CBD: Southbank

The newly renovated Meat & Wine Co in Southbank offers three levels of contemporary opulence, with timber, leather, and metal elements complementing African-inspired décor. Ideally situated on the Yarra, our Southbank location is just a stone’s throw away from attractions like Crown Entertainment Complex and Melbourne Arts Centre.

  • 6 private dining rooms
  • TVs available
  • Close proximity to public transport
  • Ample nearby parking (flat fee after 4pm)
  • Total capacity: 280

Venue Hire South Yarra

Bringing modern city dining to the local suburbs, The Meat & Wine Co South Yarra is located at the heart of the area’s retail shopping precinct in the Como Centre. Authentic charm meets contemporary styling in this beautiful space designed by award-winning Otto Design Interiors.

  • 2 private dining room seating 12 – 14 guests
  • 1 private event space accommodating up to 34 seated or 65 standing guests
  • Close proximity to public transport and the city centre
  • Total capacity: 180

Venue Hire Hawthorn East

Located in the heritage-listed former bank building in Camberwell Junction, The Meat & Wine Co Hawthorn East is an architectural rarity and ideal for anyone looking to host an event in a truly unique space. Private dining rooms are designed to cater to a variety of styles, from warm and intimate to spacious and luxurious.

  • 3 private dining rooms
  • Dining areas seat groups of 8 to 40
  • TVs available
  • Trams available right outside
  • Heated terrace area
  • Total capacity: 144

Set Menus

SET MENU 1: $88pp

ENTRÉE

(Choose one per person)

Bruschetta (V) (VG)
Roma tomato, avocado, oregano, basil, Parmesan on sourdough

Szechuan Calamari
Lightly fried calamari, cucumber, onion, lemon, nam jim sauce

Pork Belly
Sticky chilli glaze, cabbage slaw, Japanese sesame dressing

MAIN

(Choose one per person)

Fillet 200g
Monte – Grain Fed 150 Days, MB 2+

New Yorker 300g
Monte – Grain Fed 150 Days, MB 2+

Grilled to perfection with our unique basting, served with crunchy chips or house salad and your choice of sauce

Sauce selection:
Blue Cheese / Creamy Garlic / Hot African Chilli / Creamy Mushroom / Peppercorn / Barbeque Relish / Veal Jus

Chicken Breast
Portuguese marinade, leek mash, braised leek, crispy pancetta, redcurrant jus

Barramundi
Clam, fregola sarda, anchovies, caper, chilli, lobster bisque

Cabbage Roll (V) (VG)
Fable mushroom, braised lentils, tofu, dill yoghurt, chakalaka, tomato relish

DESSERT

(Choose one per person)

Crème Brûlée (V)
Coffee cream, shortbread biscuit

Sticky Date
Sticky date sponge, beef dripping butterscotch, walnut tulies, creme anglaise, fior di latte ice cream

SET MENU 2: $108pp

ENTRÉE

(Choose one per person)

Bruschetta (V) (VG)
Roma tomato, avocado, oregano, basil, Parmesan on sourdough

Szechuan Calamari
Lightly fried calamari, cucumber, onion, lemon, nam jim sauce

AGED Wagyu Tartare
Wagyu Girello & dry-aged Rib-Eye, truffle, egg yolk cream, condiments, anchovy aioli, Parmesan, crispy cracker

MAIN

(Choose one per person)

New Yorker 350g
O’Connor, Grain Fed 240 Days, MB 3+

Rib-Eye 350g
Monte – Grain Fed 150 Days, MB 2+ 

Grilled to perfection with our unique basting, served with crunchy chips or house salad and your choice of sauce

Chicken Skewer
Portuguese spiced chicken thighs, lemon, served with crunchy chips or house salad and your choice of sauce

Sauce selection:
Blue Cheese / Creamy Garlic / Hot African Chilli / Creamy Mushroom / Peppercorn / Barbeque Relish / Veal Jus

Barramundi
Clam, fregola sarda, anchovies, caper, chilli, lobster bisque

Cabbage Roll (V) (VG)
Fable mushroom, braised lentils, tofu, dill yoghurt, chakalaka, tomato relish

DESSERT

(Choose one per person)

Crème Brûlée (V)
Coffee cream, shortbread biscuit

Bombe Alaska (V)
Banoffee tart, hazelnut gelato, Italian meringue, sambuca

SET MENU 3: $125pp

ENTRÉE

(Choose one per person)

Bruschetta (V) (VG)
Roma tomato, avocado, oregano, basil, Parmesan on sourdough

AGED Wagyu Tartare
Wagyu Girello & dry-aged Rib-Eye, truffle, egg yolk cream, condiments, anchovy aioli, Parmesan, crispy cracker

Szechuan Calamari
Lightly fried calamari, cucumber, onion, lemon, nam jim sauce

Boerewors
South African beef sausages with coriander & cumin, chakalaka & pap croquette, BBQ relish, onion rings

MAIN

(Choose one per person)

Fillet 300g
O’Connor, Grain Fed 240 Days, MB 3+

Rump 500g
Wagyu, Grain Fed 450 Days, MB 6+ 

Grilled to perfection with our unique basting, served with crunchy chips or house salad and your choice of sauce

Rib Platter
Choice of 2: Beef, Pork or Lamb. Slow-cooked and finished on a flaming hot char-grill with our unique basting, served with crunchy chips or house salad and your choice of sauce

Fish of the Day Skewer (please ask your waiter)
African chilli, miso, sesame, soy, spring onion, ginger, garlic, served with crunchy chips or house salad and your choice of sauce

Portuguese Chicken Skewer
Portuguese spiced chicken thighs, lemon, served with crunchy chips or house salad and your choice of sauce

Sauce selection:
Blue Cheese / Creamy Garlic / Hot African Chilli / Creamy Mushroom / Peppercorn / Barbeque Relish / Veal Jus

Cabbage Roll (V) (VG)
Fable mushroom, braised lentils, tofu, dill yoghurt, chakalaka, tomato relish

DESSERT

(Choose one per person)

Crème Brûlée (V)
Coffee cream, shortbread biscuit

Bombe Alaska (V)
Banoffee tart, hazelnut gelato, Italian meringue, sambuca

Sticky Date
Sticky date sponge, beef dripping butterscotch, walnut tulies, creme anglaise, fior di latte ice cream

SHARING SET MENU: $145pp

ENTRÉE

Tasting Plate
Szechuan Calamari, Bruschetta, Pork Belly and Boerewors

MAIN

Melbourne Venue Hire

Elevate your perfect steak experience with AGED by The Meat & Wine Co.

Traditional Dry-Aged Southern Range Rib-Eye
(Grass Fed, MB 4+)

Sauce selection:
Blue Cheese / Creamy Garlic / Hot African Chilli / Creamy Mushroom / Peppercorn / Barbeque Relish / Veal Jus

SIDES

Greek Salad (V) (VG)
Cos lettuce, cucumber, tomato, marinated olives, crumbled feta, red onion, Greek dressing

Truffle Mac & Cheese (V)
Parmesan, Gruyère, Cheddar & mozzarella, truffle, chives

Crunchy Chips (V) (VG)

Mash (V)

DESSERT

The Grand Finale
Chocolate & Hazelnut Fondant, Crème Brûlée, Bombe Alaska, Sticky Date

Express Lunch Menu

Available Monday – Friday* 12:00pm – 4:00pm.
Includes a glass of house selected wine, beer or soft drink

1 Course: $37 per person
2 Courses: $43 per person
3 Courses: $49 per person

All menu and beverage items are subject to availability and prices may change
*Express Lunch menu is not available on public holidays

Surcharge
A $5 per person surcharge will be added on Sundays and public holidays.
Also, a service charge of 10% will be added for all groups of 11 or more, applicable every day

TO DRINK

Includes a glass of expertly selected house wine, beer or soft drink

ENTREE

Bruschetta (V) (VG)
Roma tomato, avocado, oregano, basil and Parmesan on sourdough

Szechuan Calamari
Lightly fried calamari, cucumber, onion, lemon and nam jim sauce

Pork Belly
Sticky chilli glaze, cabbage slaw and Japanese sesame dressing

MAINS

Rump 250g
Monte – Grain Fed 150 Days – Marble Score 2+
Grilled to perfection with our unique basting. Served with crunchy chips or house salad

Wagyu Beef Burger
Wagyu beef patty, Cheddar, cos lettuce, burger sauce, tomato, onion rings. Served with crunchy chips or house salad

Steak Tagliata
Char-grilled steak, slow-roasted tomato, shaved Parmesan, wild rocket and chimichurri

Portuguese Chicken Skewer
Portuguese spiced chicken thighs with lemon, served with crunchy chips or house salad

Pork Ribs
Slow-cooked and finished on the char-grill with our unique basting. Served with crunchy chips or house salad

Lamb Shank
Creamy mash, sautéed spinach, Jus

Cabbage Roll (V) (VG)
Fable mushroom, braised lentils, tofu, dill yoghurt, chakalaka, tomato relish

Poke Bowl
Cabbage slaw, cucumber, soft-boiled egg, fried shallots, wasabi mayonnaise, coriander, brown rice, Japanese dressing and your choice of avocado, feta & harissa or crispy market fish & nam jim or crispy pork belly & sticky chilli

DESSERT

Crème Brûlée (V)
Coffee cream and shortbread biscuit

Sticky Date
Sticky date sponge, beef dripping butterscotch, walnut tulies, creme anglaise & fior di latte ice cream

More Info...

When it comes time to plan your corporate Christmas event, we understand it can be a taxing task. With so many elements to get right, from the food to the location, to the atmosphere, it can feel nearly impossible to get everything right. At The Meat & Wine Co, we’re here to solve all of your corporate Christmas party woes and leave you to simply enjoy the evening.

For your evening, we can facilitate virtually anything. Whether it’s a small sit-down affair with your team or a more elaborate seasonal party. Our four Melbourne locations all reside in buzzing hubs of the wider city. If you’re looking for a spot that’s a little more relaxed, our Hawthorn and Malvern East locations are the ideal space for your evening. Alternatively, continue your festivities after your Christmas party wraps up when you join us at our Southbank or South Yarra venues, a mere few steps away from bustling nightlife. We want to help in creating the perfect Corporate events, so simply enquire online or give us a call and we’ll take care of the rest.

At The Meat & Wine Co, we know how exciting and festive a time Christmas is, with so many social events and parties you can feel as though you’re constantly moving. So, when it comes time to plan your own, no matter how big or small, we want to alleviate any of the stress and just leave you with merriment and of course, delicious dining. Each one of our four vibrant Melbourne locations is just a stone’s throw from public transport, making it simple for all of your guests to get to. We offer a number of private dining spaces for total privacy, and several semi-private dining rooms, so that you can still soak up the sparkling atmosphere of The Meat & Wine Co.

Our stunning modern decor is the perfect backdrop to your festivities and no matter what you’re after, we’re here to provide. Simply enquire within and we’ll take care of everything.

The Meat & Wine Co loves a celebration, and when it comes to a Birthday venue in Melbourne you won’t find any better than us. Our food, decor, wine, and service all set us apart from the standard. Celebrations like this deserve the best possible catering and we’re only too eager to provide it. We love what we do, and we love it when people enjoy our fare.

For the extra special touch to your birthday party, The Meat & Wine Co’s signature range of delicious, tender, juicy steaks and gorgeous seafood, coupled with our heavenly wines, comfortable ambience, and amazing service is bound to impart star quality on your birthday party in Melbourne.

If you want to hire a wedding restaurant in Melbourne then you’re going to want the best of the best. After all, the last thing anyone wants on their wedding day is to wind up on one of those wedding fail compilations on YouTube.

No matter what else happens on the day, it’s our promise that hiring The Meat & Wine Co as your wedding restaurant will ensure that your wedding dinner is the best that anyone has ever had.

When you hire The Meat & Wine Co, there’s none of this, eating a tiny plate of food so that guests leave hungry, likely ordering something on the way home. No, when you get us, you get fine, filling food that is as delicious as it is elegant. And our extensive assortment of wines is bound to have your guests getting the most out of their food. For a wedding menu that will leave your wedding guests satisfied and pleasantly content, call The Meat & Wine Co, and make your big day just that little bit more secure.

There’s nothing quite like the atmosphere of a corporate function. You can love your job, but work is inherently stressful, and these parties give everyone an opportunity to blow off steam from the work year up to this point.

The Meat & Wine Co loves hosting corporate events because we get to be a part of the relaxation of stressed minds, which is only ever a good thing so far as we’re concerned. Our vibrant and relaxed atmosphere will have your guests comfortable in no time, and when the conversation is getting good and the happiness free-flowing, our food will put the icing on the cake, bringing everyone’s taste buds to the party with quality crafted dishes, and an extensive wine list.

If you’ve got a work party coming up and you’re looking for restaurants with private function rooms to hire for it, then you can’t go past The Meat & Wine Co.

Of course, if you’re just having a nice night out with a friend, family member, or significant other, then The Meat & Wine Co has beautiful private dining rooms for you and your guests. These rooms are intimate, beautifully decorated, away from the main dining room, and plenty comfortable. While you’re enjoying our delicious food, you can also enjoy a nice, private setting to really have a nice, fun time with your nearest and dearest. Book now to reserve your private dining room.

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