The Editors here at [MPD] have selected their best Southbank private spaces & secret places, to eat, drink, and throw an intimate dinner party, family feast or banquet in style, away from the crowd!
Discover Ludlow Bar & Dining Room, a spectacularly located Southbank restaurant on the banks of the Yarra. A grotto inspired, uniquely Melbourne drinking and dining destination featuring riverside barbecue and bar, cocktail lounge and dining room.
La Camera Italian Restaurant Southgate offers a welcoming environment where you can enjoy authentic, Italian food served by friendly, efficient staff.Whether you’re after a quick bite before work, a venue to host a business lunch, great food in a central location for a family meal, or a pre theatre meal, La Camera has you covered.Nestled amongst riverside treetops on Southgate’s mid level, La Camera boasts two balconies with stunning views over The Yarra River and iconic Flinders Street Station. The interior is adorned with vintage black-and-white photographs depicting the history of the family that has owned and operated the restaurant since it opened in 2000.La Camera Italian Restaurant Southgate offers an array of authentic Italian dishes including unique Roman-style pizzas, authentic Gnocchi oxtail from Trastevere-Rome and by far the most delectable Tiramisu in town. The emphasis is on quality ingredients, and fresh seasonal produce.La Camera Southgate is a touch of Italy right on Melbourne’s door step. Relax, unwind and escape, make La Camera your room…where, as is the case with all Italians … “FOOD IS LIFE”.GROUP BOOKINGS & FUNCTIONSLa Camera caters for corporate and private functions, and can provide tailored set-price menus to suit your requirements.
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Penthouse Dining, in the sky! Positioned at the top of Eureka Tower this stunning venue enjoys breathtaking floor to ceiling views across Melbourne. The Northern Point Room accommodates 120 guests seated and the Southern Point Room accommodates 40 guests seated. All - inclusive Food and Beverage packages are available and range between $170pp to $230pp. (Pricing may be determined by day of week & time of day).
WELCOME! TO HOPHAUS EURO BAR BISTROBAR, RESTAURANT & FUNCTION VENUE AT SOUTHBANKHophaus opened midway through 2014 as Southbank’s most exciting food and beverage showpiece – a cosmopolitan reinvention of the great German and European Bier Halls.Where old meets new, Hophaus delivers a charmingly familiar yet excitingly fresh bar and dining experience.With food and bier tasting specials offered for both lunch and dinner throughout the week you will find Hophaus is the perfect destination for after work drinks and casual dining.
Positioned elegantly in the treetops on the first floor, this premier, Southbank private room is a stunner. The floor to ceiling windows, overlook Melbourne’s Yarra River whilst the backdrop of the Melbourne city skyline frame the perfect picture. Seating groups of up to 48 guests, Pure South Dining offers the best in seasonal produce from Farmers, Fishermen and Artisan Producers from Tasmania including King Island & Flinders Island.All - inclusive indicative pricing for this award winning venue, starts at around $130pp and is the ideal place to make an impression.
Dinner by Heston Blumenthal is one of the world’s most exciting restaurants.Dinner takes its creative inspiration from our historic and nostalgic culinary past. This ultra-modern dining experience offers an elegant, sophisticated backdrop in which to enjoy internationally acclaimed award winning cuisine. Between its two restaurants in London and Melbourne, Dinner has received a list of awards and accolades including two michelin stars in London, and two hats in The Age, Good Food Guide, Melbourne.Following years of research, the culinary exploration of chefs Heston Blumenthal and Ashley Palmer-Watts has resulted in a modern menu of dishes that have been inspired by historic recipes and history books. Some elements date as far back as the 13th Century. Working with food historians in Australia and the UK, as well as endless hours of library research, the two chefs have created a unique and original dining experience.The menu at Dinner is accompanied by an eclectic selection of global wines and a cocktail bar that offers a unique bespoke range of exclusive drinks, distillations and infusions.
Bluetrain has been "Melbourne's meeting place" for over 20 years, thousands have passed through our doors and enjoyed a definitively Bluetrain experience. We are open 7 days a week offering a selection of grazing plates, pizzas, pastas, burgers and dishes off the char-grill making Bluetrain a tantalising treat for all tastes. Our bar with its 16 ice cold taps of beer will keep any beer enthusiast satisfied. A huge array of beverages ranging from quality spirits, wines and champagnes all meticulously chosen to compliment your dining experience. Our skilled bar staff are more than able to provide you with a range of traditional cocktails not to mention our own original selection of Bluetrain "cityloop" cocktails. Make sure to ask for our extensive drinks menu to find your favourites. Bluetrain is the ever popular, ambient haven for all people – young or old – without pretensions or boundaries our policy has always remained single minded. Bluetrain is the definitive ‘peoples café’ and still remains "Melbourne's meeting place".