Sip, Sway, and Savour at the Best Venues for a Cocktail Party in Melbourne

Experience modern luxury at the Emerald & Sage Bar in Melbourne Place, a perfect space for a cocktail party, in three individual areas all with a unique style. Emerald is a large open space with an ornate ceiling feature that captures light and fills the room with a bright and bubbly aura. Directly adjacent to Emerald is the Sage Bar and terrace, this area has a pastel colour palette and a mirrored bar which all reinforce the contemporary class of the venue. The terrace looks over the gorgeous city skyline and gives your guests a breath of fresh air and a view to unwind while they enjoy their food or drinks. The Emerald & Sage Bar can host 300 guests across the spaces.

The Sunset Terrace at The Continental Sorrento offers breathtaking views of the ocean and open space perfect for mingling or dancing. European-style tiling reflects the coastal atmosphere and lush greenery surrounds the Sunset Terrace adding to the tropical vibe. Parasols and a verandah provide some shade across the terrace with an option for a DJ deck available to boogie those weekday blues away at The Intercontinental Sorrento’s Sunset Terrace. Available for up to 150 guests.

If you are looking for a grand event space then look no further! The Grand Room by LK Hospitality is an ideal spot for a classy cocktail party, the open-plan space can host 250 people in a cocktail-style. Floor-to-ceiling windows capture the natural light amazingly filling the space and this shows off the ornate designs that decorate the room. The Grand Room comes with AV technology, a private bar and a microphone for special occasions and is sure to leave your guests in awe as they look out onto the streets of Melbourne from a luxurious event space.

In the lively neighbourhood of St Kilda is Ellora, Ellora is a two-story venue with a chic interior and a large balcony that looks over the famous Port Phillip Bay. The lower level has convenient street access and has a timeless style full of that Melbourne charm, The lower level has a blank canvas approach to your events with full customisation available for you to personalize the venue and make your cocktail party unforgettable. The upper level gives you and your guests a priceless view of the hustle and bustle of St Kilda and the iconic beach just metres away.

Khokolat Bar on Hardware Lane is a chic and lively events space tucked underground in Melbourne’s CBD. Featuring retro-neon lighting and contemporary designs this venue is full of character and a great setting for your next cocktail party. The gorgeous and unique bar is fully stocked and the venue has signature cocktails for you and your party to explore. Then lead your guests to the dancefloor where a state-of-the-art AV and light system can give your party a nightclub feeling within a luxury space, available for up to 350 people when exclusively hired. Khokolat Bar is a must-visit spot in Melbourne and a staple of the city's nightlife.

Take your next event to BOHO in South Wharf, this cool and quirky venue is centrally located and a perfect spot for your next cocktail party. The venue has a sun-catching outdoor section with lush greenery and unique artwork paintings on the wall, the indoor event space is an open-plan classy space with a beautiful marble bar. The space is versatile and has great facilities for any event needing a sophisticated and stylish venue. BOHO can host up to 192 guests when both spaces are available.