Venues, Wedding Venues, Function Centres in Australia | de Groots Best Venues of Australia

Alto is a unique multi purpose event space located on the top floor of Melbourne's iconic GPO Building. Sweeping city views, 30 foot high ceilings and a raw industrial finish gives this space a unique edge for product launches, corporate events and cocktail parties for up to 250 guests.

Amello is a casual beach-inspired restaurant located in one of Melbourne's great landmark locations. This stylish new restaurant boasts a beachfront setting, a bar overlooking the water, central open fireplaces and indoor-outdoor dining areas offering dazzling views of Port Phillip Bay.

Ascot House is an elegant Victorian mansion set in two acres of beautiful gardens, conveniently located in a quiet street just minutes from Melbourne CBD and the airport. Ascot House has been meticulously restored to retain its original homely charm whilst providing today’s modern facilities, the house featuring antique furnishings, open fireplaces, sweeping verandas and grand dining rooms with stunning garden views.

For an unforgettable experience, Ashton Manor is Melbourne’s unique function and reception venue.

Built in 1860, Athelstane House is a relaxed venue and is Queenscliff's oldest operating guesthouse. In 1999 a complete interior renovation added many contemporary luxuries but the building still maintains its historic exterior. Athelstane caters to all types of small functions and can offer great deals for corporate retreats and planning meetings.

The newly established Balgownie Estate Vineyard Resort and Spa Yarra Valley sits high on the hill at Yarra Glen and commands one of the best views in the region. The Estate amenities complement a truly impressive function space accommodating up to 320 for cocktails, overlooking the vineyards of Balgownie and the rolling hills of the Yarra Valley and is an unrivalled Yarra Valley location for private functions, business meetings and conferences.

The Heritage-listed Observatory Building in the Royal Botanic Gardens is a boutique-style conference space ideal for intermit or medium size functions.

Bluestone is a stylish restaurant/function venue in the CBD, comprising of an upmarket restaurant at ground level and a New York style bar/lounge bar in the basement. Bluestone Restaurant and Lounge Bar can be booked out exclusively or a section of either area may be reserved for smaller parties. At anytime Bluestone can be set aside exclusively for functions. Established in 2000

Blvd Bar is one of Melbourne’s more recently developed waterfront establishments, with a stylish, contemporary and sophisticated design suitable for a variety of functions in a number of versatile spaces.

Sunny courtyard lunches, open air dining, dinners by the fire, Cafe Italia provides the most unique atmosphere for group bookings, functions or intimate dinners. The airy courtyard offers protection from the elements while making the most of the natural light. Inside the modern interiors of the restaurant can be partitioned with stylish panels and curtains for private functions.

Campaspe Country House Hotel and Restaurant sits nestled in the beautiful Macedon Ranges, on the edge of Woodend – one of the many beautiful villages surrounding Daylesford. An historic 1920’s English manor house encircled by Edna Walling designed gardens and natural bushland, this stunning country property has 20 intimate bedrooms, heated pool and spa, floodlit tennis court, beach volleyball court and trout-stocked lake.

A fun, interactive and unique venue which will bring a true point of difference to your next event.

Carousel is one of Melbourne’s most prestigious and iconic venues. Located on Albert Park Lake with uninterrupted views of Melbourne’s city skyline, Carousel has undergone an extensive redevelopment by renowned caterers food&desire, and now operates as a distinguished and stylistic event space.

Rich earth tones, oriental wooden panels, and warm lighting sets the tone for the Cartel Bar on St Kilda Road Melbourne.

Nestled in acres of spectacular gardens at the foothills of the Dandenong Ranges, Chateau Wyuna offers everything you need for your function, conference or wedding reception within a 30 minute drive from the city. There are a variety of beautiful outdoor wedding settings and a choice of two reception rooms, while pathways meandering through the gardens lead to many wonderful photo opportunities. Warm ambience, great food and experienced staff combine to make Chateau Wyuna an excellent choice for your special occasion.