Premium Christmas Party Venues In Southbank

Have your Christmas event with us!

Christmas party venues are available for hire all over Melbourne, but if you’re looking for something that will really impress your guests, and cement your name as one of the best party organisers around you’re probably looking for something more than the usual. You’re looking for picturesque surroundings, but you don’t want this to be too stuffy. You want people to dress up a bit but you also want them to feel at home. You want food that is incredible but not overly fancy or pretentious. Most of all, you want your guests to have a good time that they’ll remember for years to come. The Meat & Wine Co can take care of that.

When you book with us, you are treated to five-star service in some truly impeccable surroundings. Characterised by muted lighting and earthy tones, The Meat & Wine Co is an intimate, relaxed atmosphere cultivating enjoyment, tranquillity, and fun conversation. Not to mention the food and wine we have available.

The Meat & Wine Co receives our steaks and other meats from the finest butchers around. Our wine is sourced from many local Australian vendors in highly reputed vineyards, and the range of gorgeous cheeses we have on our menu is bound to satisfy your party. Book with us now to reserve your spot, or read on to find out more.

Our Southbank Venue

The recently renovated Meat & Wine Co in Southbank offers three levels of chic décor, with timber, leather and metal elements complementing African-inspired elements. Ideally situated on the Yarra, our Southbank restaurant is the perfect central location for your upcoming Christmas party.

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

Southbank Christmas Dinner Venue

Finding a Christmas dinner venue can be troublesome. Over the years we’ve heard a lot of stories. Sometimes there’s one member of the family that has a decent-sized backyard, but they’re the only person. Constantly left with the chore of having the whole family around, providing space for everyone, making sure that there’s enough room for the food, the plates, the cutlery, and drinks. They may be happy to do it, but wouldn’t it be nice to give them a break now and then? After all, as much as they enjoy it, it’s still a lot of work. And work’s exhausting.

This is where The Meat & Wine Co’s exceptional venue and menus made to offer you and your guests one of the most amazing food and beverage experiences Southbank has to offer. Our range of delicious food and amazing wines are guaranteed to satisfy every time.

We have several menus, every one a delectable sampling of numerous succulent meats, decadent cheeses, and an expansive list of magnificent wines to suit every palate. If you want to get the most out of your experience, why not check out our numerous blogs, offering advice on pairing wine with various types of food? That way when you come to our venue, you’ll be armed with some awesome culinary knowledge to impress your guests and loved ones.

Make your booking today to reserve your place at one of the most amazing Christmas dinner venues in Southbank.

Southbank Christmas Lunch Restaurant

We don’t just offer dinner, however! If your event is a little more casual, such as a staff Christmas lunch or other light-hearted gatherings, The Meat & Wine Co can do it all. Our menus have several options perfect for Christmas lunch. People will be talking for years about our gorgeous range of meats and cheeses, offering a smorgasbord of juicy, succulent steaks, ribs, burgers, and more. Not to mention our beautiful variety of cheese and wine. The Meat & Wine Co isn’t just going to serve you a Christmas lunch, we’ll show you the most beautiful Christmas lunch you’ve ever had.

Our range of food and beverages will satisfy your hungry guests, and our comforting and elegant ambience will offer a relaxed atmosphere for your party to lose themselves in the happiness of Christmas. The beauty of our surroundings and the tastiness of our food is guaranteed to make Christmas lunch something special to remember.

When your family and friends, or your coworkers and colleagues are gathered around one of our tables, it will truly be a beautiful, magical moment. And The Meat & Wine Co is only too happy to provide that for our valued customers. Reserve your table with us today.

The Christmas Venue For You And Yours

This Christmas, book a table with The Meat & Wine Co to secure a venue that not only serves the most amazing food, the most amazing wine, and the most beautiful atmosphere of any Christmas party venue in Southbank.

The Meat & Wine Co offers our exemplary food and service to any who walk through our doors, but it’s important to book soon! After all, we only have so much room! Not only is our food and drink amazing, and our atmosphere relaxing, but we can cater for any party of any size, with not but two affordable parking facilities close by, parking in the city won’t be an issue for guests.

Set Menus

The below pricing and menus are valid from (October 30th 2024 – January 5th 2025

For 2025 set menus and pricing (valid from January 6th 2025) please head to our General Function pack

SET MENU 1: $98

ON ARRIVAL

Garlic Bread (V)
Buttermilk buns, garlic butter, Parmesan, garlic crisps

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)

Monte is the premium line of beef exclusively sourced for The Meat & Wine Co. Grilled to perfection with our unique basting.

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

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

All of the above are 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, spring vegetable, mint jus, crispy artichoke

Barramundi
Clams, baby potato, charred onion petal, capers, sweet lemon beurre noisette, fresh herbs

Roasted Miso Eggplant (V) (VG)
Fable mushroom, cannellini beans, citrus yoghurt, crispy mushroom, fresh herbs

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 gelato

SET MENU 2: $118

ON ARRIVAL

Garlic Bread (V)
Buttermilk buns, garlic butter, Parmesan, garlic crisps

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, semi-dried tomato, egg yolk cream, condiments, anchovy aioli, Parmesan, crispy potato

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

Portuguese Chicken Skewer
Portuguese spiced chicken thighs, lemon

All of the above are 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
Clams, baby potato, charred onion petal, capers, sweet lemon beurre noisette, fresh herbs

Roasted Miso Eggplant (V) (VG)
Fable mushroom, cannellini beans, citrus yoghurt, crispy mushroom, fresh herbs

DESSERT

(Choose one per person)

Crème Brûlée (V)
Coffee cream, shortbread biscuit

Carrot Cake (V)
Cream cheese, white chocolate & carrot puree, crispy carrot, candied pistachio, walnut crumbs, fior di latte gelato

SET MENU 3: $135

ON ARRIVAL

Garlic Bread (V)
Buttermilk buns, garlic butter, Parmesan, garlic crisps

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, semi-dried tomato, egg yolk cream, condiments, anchovy aioli, Parmesan, crispy potato

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

Rib Platter
Choice of 2: Beef, Pork or Lamb.
Slow-cooked and finished on a flame-grill with our unique basting

Miso & Sesame Salmon Skewer 
African chilli, miso, sesame, soy, spring onion, ginger, garlic

Portuguese Chicken Skewer
Portuguese spiced chicken thighs, lemon

All of the above are 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

Roasted Miso Eggplant (V) (VG)
Fable mushroom, cannellini beans, citrus yoghurt, crispy mushroom, fresh herbs

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 gelato

Chocolate & Hazelnut Fondant
Melted salted caramel & chocolate sauce, white chocolate snow, hazelnut praline gelato

AGED SHARING SET MENU: $155pp

ENTRÉE

Garlic Bread (V)
Buttermilk buns, garlic butter, Parmesan, garlic crisps

ENTRÉE

Tasting Plate
Szechuan Calamari, Bruschetta, Pork Belly and Boerewors

MAIN

Christmas in Southbank

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

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

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

Crunchy Chips (V) (VG)

Mash (V)

DESSERT

The Grand Finale
Chocolate & Hazelnut Fondant, Crème Brûlée, Carrot Cake, Sticky Date

LUNCH OPTIONS:

7 Day Express Lunch Menu

Available Monday – Sunday* 12:00pm – 4:00pm at the following locations only: South Yarra, Hawthorn East, Parramatta and Sydney CBD – Castlereagh St

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

1 Course: $47 per person
2 Courses: $53 per person

3 Courses: $59 per person

*Express Lunch menu is not available on public holidays and special event days.

TO DRINK

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

ENTREE

Bruschetta (V) (VG)
Roma tomato, avocado, oregano, basil, 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

Wagyu Beef Burger
Wagyu beef patty, Cheddar, cos lettuce, burger sauce, tomato, onion rings.

Portuguese Chicken Skewer
Portuguese spiced chicken thighs, lemon

Pork Ribs
Slow-cooked and finished on the flame-grill with our unique basting. 

All of the above are served with crunchy chips or house salad and your choice of sauce
Sauce Selection: Barbeque Relish / Hot African Chilli / Creamy Garlic / Peppercorn / Blue Cheese / Creamy Mushroom / Veal Jus 

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

Lamb Shank
Creamy mash, sautéed spinach, Jus

Roasted Miso Eggplant (V) (VG)
Fable mushroom, cannellini beans, citrus yoghurt, crispy mushroom, fresh herbs

Poke Bowl
Cabbage slaw, cucumber, soft-boiled egg, fried shallots, wasabi mayonnaise, coriander, brown rice, Japanese dressing.
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 gelato

Early Week Express Lunch

Available Monday – Wednesday* 12:00pm – 4:00pm.
at the following locations only: Southbank, Chadstone, Adelaide, Perth, Canberra, Circular Quay – O’Connell St, Barangaroo, Bella Vista

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

2 Courses: $53 per person
3 Courses: $59 per person

*Express Lunch menu is not available on public holidays and special event days.

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

Wagyu Beef Burger
Wagyu beef patty, Cheddar, cos lettuce, burger sauce, tomato, onion rings.

Portuguese Chicken Skewer
Portuguese spiced chicken thighs, lemon

Pork Ribs
Slow-cooked and finished on the flame-grill with our unique basting. 

All of the above are served with crunchy chips or house salad and your choice of sauce
Sauce Selection: Barbeque Relish / Hot African Chilli / Creamy Garlic / Peppercorn / Blue Cheese / Creamy Mushroom / Veal Jus 

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

Lamb Shank
Creamy mash, sautéed spinach, Jus

Roasted Miso Eggplant (V) (VG)
Fable mushroom, cannellini beans, citrus yoghurt, crispy mushroom, fresh herbs

Poke Bowl
Cabbage slaw, cucumber, soft-boiled egg, fried shallots, wasabi mayonnaise, coriander, brown rice, Japanese dressing.
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 gelato

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The Meat & Wine Co offers a range of Christmas party packages that will keep your guests talking for years. These Christmas Packages include a variety of gorgeous dining options for you and your guests, consisting of beautiful, ethically sourced, all-Australian meats, wines, and cheese. Our delicious packages are bound to make your Christmas party the most amazing event of the year, providing delicious food, beautiful surroundings, and gorgeous wines. Book your package now to secure your spot at the most amazing Christmas party venue in Southbank.

With Christmas time always rolling up, the Christmas office party is often the crux of the year. Chances are most of your workers are looking forward to it, and a work Christmas party is kind of a major tradition in most western societies. The place where employees can get together not to work, but to have fun and build their interpersonal relationships rather than their professional ones. The Meat & Wine Co provides the perfect atmosphere for this, offering lavish yet utterly comfortable surroundings that promote great conversation, and food and wine made for talking over. Celebrate the Christmas season in style with your colleagues at The Meat & Wine Co.

Book today to secure the most amazing Christmas party venue that you’ve ever seen, and your guests will forever be talking about Christmas at The Meat & Wine Co.

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