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

SET MENU 1: $95

ON ARRIVAL

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

ENTRÉE

(Choose one per person)

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

MAIN

(Choose one per person)

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

New Yorker 300g
Monte – Thousand Guineas Shorthorn, 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, burnt corn purée, braised kale, white beans, crispy pancetta and redcurrant jus

Barramundi
Clam, scallop, squid, zucchini, creamy mash, summer peas, watercress and lobster bisque

Roasted Eggplant (V) (VG)
Fable ragu, dill yoghurt, crispy chickpeas, feta and house-made harissa oil

DESSERT

(Choose one per person)

Crème Brûlée (V)
Coffee cream and shortbread biscuit

Salted Caramel Mousse
Honeycomb, hazelnut crumb and vanilla mascarpone

SET MENU 2: $115

ON ARRIVAL

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

ENTRÉE

(Choose one per person)

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

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

AGED Wagyu Tartare
Wagyu Girello & dry-aged Rib-Eye, egg yolk cream, condiments, anchovy aïoli, Parmesan and puffed rice paper

MAIN

(Choose one per person)

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

Rib-Eye 350g
Monte – Thousand Guineas Shorthorn, 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 with 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, scallop, squid, zucchini, creamy mash, summer peas, watercress and lobster bisque

Roasted Eggplant (V) (VG)
Fable ragu, dill yoghurt, crispy chickpeas, feta and house-made harissa oil

DESSERT

(Choose one per person)

Crème Brûlée (V)
Coffee cream and shortbread biscuit

Biscoff & Date Cake (V)
Caramel toffee cream, candied walnut, fior di latte gelato and date sauce

SET MENU 3: $135

ON ARRIVAL

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

ENTRÉE

(Choose one per person)

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

AGED Wagyu Tartare
Wagyu Girello & dry-aged Rib-Eye, egg yolk cream, condiments, anchovy aïoli, Parmesan and puffed rice paper

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

Scallop Ceviche
Summer peas, mint, coconut dressing and mint-infused oil

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
A selection of beef and pork ribs. 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

Salmon Skewer
African chilli, miso, sesame, soy, spring onion, ginger and garlic, served with crunchy chips or house salad and your choice of sauce

Portuguese Chicken Skewer
Portuguese spiced chicken thighs with 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

Roasted Eggplant (V) (VG)
Fable ragu, dill yoghurt, crispy chickpeas, feta and house-made harissa oil

DESSERT

(Choose one per person)

Crème Brûlée (V)
Coffee cream and shortbread biscuit

Biscoff & Date Cake (V)
Caramel toffee cream, candied walnut, fior di latte gelato and date sauce

Salted Caramel Mousse
Honeycomb, hazelnut crumb and vanilla mascarpone

AGED SHARING SET MENU: $150pp

ON ARRIVAL

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

ENTRÉE

Tasting Plate
Szechuan Calamari, Bruschetta, Pork Belly and Boerewors

MAIN

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

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

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

Crunchy Chips (V) (VG)

Mash (V)

DESSERT

The Grand Finale
Chocolate & Hazelnut Fondant, Crème Brûlée, Salted Caramel Mousse and Biscoff & Date Cake

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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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Zambi Wildlife Foundation Donation

Read about The Meat & Wine Co’s charity partnership with Zambi Wildlife Foundation here.

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