Recommended Venues
These are a small sample of the over 250 venues we use each year. We are happy to come to your venue as all we need is a private area arranged so that everyone can see and hear everyone else. (We can make a lot of noise)
Windsor Hotel. A Melbourne landmark in Spring street with many rooms to suit a variety of numbers. Contact 9633 6002 or www.thehotelwindsor.com.au
Old Melbourne Gaol. A mystery under the gallows. Solve the crime where others did the time. Call 9663 7228
Castle Hotel in North Melbourne. Many pubs have good private function rooms and affordable meals such as this gem close to the City. Suit up to 30 people in a relaxed atmosphere with finger food options. Ask for the Edinburgh room, 56 Coutney street, North Melbourne. 9348 9692
Retro Cafe. Very groovy spot, centrally located on Brunswick street in Fitzroy with an upstairs private room that would suit up to 60. Usually buzzing! Contact Cybelle on 9419 9103 or www.retro.net.au
The Provincial Hotel. Another great venue in Fitzroy with a large upstairs private room called the "Salon". Classy but relaxed. 299 Brunswick street, Fitzroy 9810 0042
Butleigh Wootton Receptions. Classic Victorian mansion with fine dining. 867 Glenferrie Road, Kew. Telephone 9818 3900 or www.butleighwootton.com.au
Wheelers Hill International Motor Inn. 242 Jells Rd, Wheelers Hill. Contact 9561 3900
Buckingham Motor Inn. 1130 Nepean Hwy, Highett. 9555 0011
York on Lilydale. Contact Kristy Goodall on 9736 4000
Fenix Restaurant. Wonderful venue overlooking the Yarra River at 680 Victoria Street, Richmond. Contact Rebecca Andonovski on 9427 9257 or look at www.fenix.com.au
Breizoz French Creperie. 139 Nelson Place, Williamstown. Phone 9397 2300. Great crepes in an old atmospheric chapel suit up to 40.
The Mansion Hotel. Situated in Werribee Park, boutique hotel and conference retreat. Many private rooms of various sizes. Telephone 9731 4000 www.mansionhotel.com.au
Portabella Cafe. Beachfront location at 129A Beaconsfield Parade, Middle Park, that suits up to 60 people with competitive rates. Call Janine Hickey on 9589 4576
Caffe Aroma Ristorante 98 Watton Street, Werribee is an excellent venue for a group of up to twenty. Hosts Lewis Giordimaina and Peter Alagona Phone/Fax 9742 2744
The Point on Albert Park Lake. A wonderful view ideally located, the Promenade Room will hold up to 160 for a sit down dinner. Aquatic Drive, Albert Park Lake. Call 9682 5566
Bram Leigh Receptions. You might be lucky to get them as this reception place is very busy. Wonderful venue that would suit up to 100 at 383 Mt Dandenong rd, Croydon. 9723 4888
Nathania Springs Receptions 245 Olinda - Monbulk Road, Monbulk. phone 9752 1000or contact mail@nathaniasprings.com.au or look at the website: www.nathaniasprings.com.au
Stonelea Country Estate. Conference centre in Acheron near Alexandria. Contact 5772 2222
Lancemore Hill Conference Centre. Kilmore-Lancefield rd, Kilmore. Contact 03 5782 1844
Yarra Valley Conference Centre. 2164 Melba Highway, Dixons creek. Bright new venue just out of Yarra Glen. Contact 5965 2397 or www.yarravalleyconference.com.au
The Country Place Conference Centre. A marvellous convention centre in the heart of the Dandenong's with lots of beds. Contact 9728 1177 or browse www.countryplace.com.au
Flowerdale Country Estate. A very accomodating conference and functions venue situated in the scenic Goulburn Valley, just 70 minutes north of Melbourne's CBD. Suits up to 60 people with accommodation. Contact 9728 7070 or browse www.flowerdaleestate.com.au
Campaspe House in Woodend. Excellent conference or weekend accommodation venue with mystery available. Goldies Rd, Woodend. Contact 5427 2273
Vue Grand Wonderful heritage building centrally located in Queenscliff. Contact Kirsten Sunderland, Conference and Events Manager, 46 Hesse Street, Queenscliff VIC 3225, Phone 5258 1544 or www.vuegrand.com.au
Portico Wine Bar and Restaurant. Housed in the majestic surroundings of the Ballarat Club building at 203 Dana street. This building is the perfect setting for a murder mystery night with a range of catering options. Contact (03) 5332 1020 or view more information at www.ballarat.com/portico
Trawool Valley Resort. A friendly conference and family holiday venue located in the National Heritage listed Trawool Valley (listed for its scenic beauty) just out of Seymour. Contact Norene on 57921444 or norenew@trawoolresort.com.au or www.trawoolresort.com.au
Peppers Sands Resort Torquay. Very friendly venue with a golf course and conference facilities close to Torquay, easy to get to with the new Geelong bypass. Contact 5264 3333 or www.peppers.com.au/sands
Yarra Valley Grand Hotel. Magestic old world hotel situated in the main street of Yarra Glen. Charming private room would suit up to 30 people. Accommodation also available. 19 Bell street, Yarra Glen. Contact 9730 1230 or www.yarravalleygrand.com.au
The Old Bakehouse Restaurant. 139 Main rd, Neerim South. 56 281 240
Garrards of Coal Creek South Gippsland Hwy, Korumburra. Smallish venue but you could not find a more atmospheric place situated in the middle of Coal Creek. Contact the Parks Coordinator, Rowena Ashley on (03) 5655 1811 or www.coalcreekvillage.com.au
Fraser Island Resort. Hire a complete island in the middle of the Gippsland Lakes including their 65 square homestead with 11 family rooms. Contact the new managers on (03) 5156 3256 or more information at www.fraserislandresort.com.au
Hunter House. Formally Greystanes Manor, a popular venue in Bendigo. Call 5442 2466.
Bell Tower Inn. 1845 Sturt street, Ballarat. Contact 5334 1600
Cape Otway Lighthouse. Wonderfully atmospheric location with accommodation available. Call 5237 9240
Wildfire Restaurant Overseas Passenger Terminal, Circular Quay West, The Rocks. (02) 8273 1222. Email info@wildfiresydney.com
More Park Golf Club. Cleveland St, Moore Park. (02) 9663 1064 Balmain Leagues Club. 138-152 Victoria Rd, Rozelle (02) 9556 0400
Sabatini's Crows Nest. (for groups pf 20 maximum) Burlington St, Crows Nest Ph 9460 9995
Blacktown City Bowling and Recreation Club. Large private room and helpful staff. Splendid catering with a variety of styles. Speak to Garnet Cox on 9622 1589.
Coogee Bay Hotel. Coogee Bay Rd (cnr Arden St) (02) 9665 0000 Panthers World of Entertainment. Mulgoa Rd, Penrith . 1800 061 991 or www.panthersworld.com.au
Richmond Club Limited. (Cnr Francis St) East Market St, Richmond (02) 4578 1144 or Email admin@richmondclub.com.au or www.richmondclub.com.au
Canterbury Hurlstone RSL. Hurlstone Park 20 -26 Canterbury (02) 9559 0000Email chprsl@chprsl.com.au or www.chprsl.com.au
Hurstville Entertainment Centre. MacMahon St, Hurstville (02) 9330 6084 Suitable for large parties of 200 plus
The Epping Club. 45-47 Rawson Street. Epping (02) 9876 4357
Ashlar Golf Club. Springfield Ave, Blacktown (02) 9622 4300
Sunnybrook Convention centre . 355 Hume Hwy, Warwick Farm www.sunnybrook.com.au
Abernethy Guest House. Very friendly accomodation at 20 Ferguson St, Abernethy, Telephone 4990 8303 or try: www.abernethyhouse.com.au
All Creatures Great and Small. Lovely staff and great costumes reasonably priced at 33 Redleaf Avenue, Wahroonga. Phone 02 9487 3333 or 0407 935 420 or www.all-costumes-great-and-small.com.au They also have a great online store for ALL OVER AUSTRALIA at www.costumedirect.com.au where you can order over the internet. How good is that!