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Social & private dining
Good celebrations deserve a setting to match. From intimate private dining and milestone dinners to cocktail parties and social events, discover city view spaces in the heart of Melbourne CBD, with tailored menus and a dedicated team to take care of the details.
What we host
Celebrate your way
Celebrations & milestones
For the birthdays that deserve more than dinner, anniversaries worth dressing up for and all the moments that call for something more. Gather your favourite people over great food and drinks, with Melbourne views setting the scene.
Long lunches & dinners
Clear the afternoon. From long lunches that roll into drinks to private dinners built around the table, settle in with menus from Blacksmith Bar & Grill, premium pours and nowhere else you need to be.
Cocktail parties
Drinks poured, music on, Melbourne as your backdrop. Take your cocktail party above the buzz of the CBD with city views, tailored food and drinks, and space to mingle well into the evening.
Christmas and end-of-year parties
Give the year a proper send off. From Christmas lunches and team dinners to cocktail parties above the city, bring everyone together over tailored festive menus and flowing drinks overlooking Melbourne views. With flexible event spaces and the details taken care of, all that’s left to do is raise a glass and get on with the celebrating.
Find your perfect space
Whether it’s a birthday, an intimate gathering or a big milestone worth celebrating, find a space made for the occasion. Take it outdoors on our Rooftop Terrace, host something more intimate in Blacksmith Bar & Grill’s private rooms, or opt for an exclusive restaurant buyout surrounded by 180-degree Melbourne city views and soaring seven-metre ceilings. With tailored menus and flexible options for groups big or small, every celebration gets a setting to match.
Gather, drink & feast
Plenty to choose from, and nothing ordinary on the menu. Explore an extensive selection of premium food from Blacksmith Bar & Grill, with high quality ingredients and menus to suit everything from intimate dinners and long lunches to cocktail parties and larger celebrations. Pair it with a drinks package to match, with options spanning wine, beer, spirits and cocktails to keep the glasses topped up.
The voco difference
Why host with us?
Tailored events
Your occasion, your way. From intimate private dinners to cocktail celebrations and milestone moments, we’ll tailor the space, setup and menu around how you want to celebrate.
Thoughtful service
You enjoy the guest list, we’ll handle the details. Our dedicated Events Specialist will help bring everything together, from the first plans to the final pour.
Premium city view spaces
Give your celebration a backdrop worth dressing up for. Floor to ceiling windows, sweeping Melbourne views and rooftop spaces set the scene from long lunches in the sunshine to drinks after dark.
Food to gather for
A celebration is only as good as what’s on the table. From intimate private dining to larger celebrations, enjoy menus from Blacksmith Bar & Grill made for sharing and staying at the table a little longer.
Centrally located
Right in the heart of Melbourne CBD, so getting everyone together is the easy part. And when the last drink turns into a late one, there are 252 rooms upstairs waiting.
Good to know
Social & private dining FAQs
Our Blacksmith Restaurant is available for exclusive use of up to 280 people, inclusive of the Rooftop Terrace for a canape reception.
Minimum spend requirements may apply depending on the event size, date and preferred space requested. Our events team will provide a tailored proposal.
Yes. Event spaces and guest rooms can be booked together for added convenience. Simply mention in your enquiry that you’d like to include accommodation as well, and our Events Team will be able to provide a bespoke quotation.
Yes. Simply choose the menu package that suits your event, then select your preferred menu items from the options available within that package. You can also add canapé packages and/or choose from a variety of grazing tables for something extra.
Not planning a seated, plated meal? Keep things a little more relaxed and social with just the canapé packages and a selection of grazing tables.
For drinks, choose from three beverage packages, The Finch, The Owl or The Flamingo, available for two to five hours. Alternatively, beverages can be charged on consumption.
We recommend booking as early as possible, particularly for larger events and festive periods, to secure your preferred date and space.
Ready to start planning?
Tell us about your special occasion and we will handle the rest.