Espy Main Bar at Hotel Esplanade

The Balcony is our private room with a view... and the view doesn?t get any more iconic than this. With magnificent vistas of St Kilda beach and the promenade below, The Balcony is Melbourne?s most exciting function room with a dedicated sound system for DJ?s or acoustic live performances, a private bar, flexible furniture configurations and the best balcony in town. This premium room is perfect for social and corporate events of up to 100 guests cocktail style with roving canapés or 50 guests seated with a shared seasonal menu.

Nestled between Main Bar and the Espy Kitchen on the ground floor, The Studio is a fully functioning recording studio that creates a unique and immersive space for any occasion. Put on a pair of headphones to listen to insightful content recorded live at The Espy by musicians, artists and members of the local community.Want to record your own Podcast?We cater for that too! The Studio has its own private bar and is available for semiprivate cocktail functions for up to 30 guests with canape packages or seated celebrations for up to 16 guests.

At the heart of the venue lies the Espy Kitchen, a casual dining hall in the old loading bay.The transformation has seen this area become a warm and open space with full view of the open gallery kitchen, beer tanks and an in-house barrel aging program (wine, gin & cocktails). Our ?Share with Me?menu is seasonally led and made up of a rotating selection of our chef?s favourite dishes. For drinks, we welcome the freedom to enjoy a cash bar or should you wish for something a little more special, we happily assist with tailoring a tab to suit your requirements. Aperfect space for a seated event of up to 50 guests or a more casual cocktail style event of up to 150 guests.

Inspired by the Cantonese cook-shops that sprang up throughout St Kilda during Victoria?s 1850s gold rush era, Mya Tiger Green Room takes style references from the famous Raffles Hotel in Singapore. Featuring five luxe green velvet booths for your guests to recline in, a hand-painted mural on the far wall, along with a green marble bar slinging vibrant cocktails inspired by Cantonese flavours and a flavour-packed food offering from Head Chef, Sarah Chan. This space is perfect for both social and corporate cocktail parties of 30 to 60 guests with the option of a DJ for entertainment, or seated events of 20 to 40 guests dining on our signature shared ?Banquet Menu?

Step back in time to a world class cocktail bar that pays homage to The Espy?s most notable resident, Alfred Felton, who lived and died at the seaside pavilion. Each space within this exclusive top floor has its own unique character making it the perfect destination to celebrate special occasions in style with a touch of sophistication. Exclusive hire of The Ghost of Alfred Felton is perfect for 120 guests cocktail style with two bars, a baby grand piano and dedicated sound system for a DJ as guests enjoy our premium cocktail, spirit and wine selection whilst roving canapes flow through the rooms.The Pharmacy is ideal for intimate gatherings of up to 50 guests cocktail style or 20 guests seated, equipped with its very own bar.

Sitting atop The Espy’s grand staircase, Mya Tiger offers a welcoming and warm setting, inspired by the Chinese cook-shops that sprang up throughout St Kilda during Victoria’s 1850s gold rush era. With spanning views of St.Kilda bay & the city, a jam-packed beer & wine menu curated to match the designed to share menu & you have all the ingredients for a fun-filled Cantonese adventure.

Located next to Mya Tiger is the Mya Tiger Cocktail Bar. Featuring luxe green velvet booths, a hand-painted mural, along with a green marble bar slinging vibrant cocktails inspired by Cantonese flavours and a flavour-packed food offering. The perfect location for a pre or post-dinner drink or your next celebration.

Espy Public Bar offers all the things you would expect to see in a public bar – live sports, ice cold beers, classic pub grub & a weekly Trivia session. We’ve got every sport’s fan covered, with local and international live sports on our screens. No matter the code – AFL, NRL, NBL, Rugby Union and so much more, grab a spot and settle in.