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The Balcony Bar at Hotel Esplanade

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Hotel Esplanade, 11 The Esplanade, St Kilda VIC 3182, Australia

4.3 (4351)
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Space ID: 17373
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.

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Price Guide

Price TypePrice Per Person (Starting From)
3 Hour Canapes$ 47
3 Hour Beverage Package$ 62

Please note, that pricing may be subject to change without notice. We recommend confirming with the venue prior to booking to ensure you have the most up-to-date information.


Room Layouts & Capacity

Cluster50
Standing100

Amenities & Extras

$= Additional Cost

Food & Beverage

Bar Tab$
Filtered Water
Venue Offers Catering$

Audio Visual Equipment (AV)

Microphone
Speakers
TV

Other Amenities & Extras

Accessible
External Music or DJ
Free Room Hire
Lighting
Natural light
Restroom
WiFi

Google iconReviews for Hotel Esplanade

Emily K

February 3, 2026

Average. Mains all arrived at different times. Steaks took 30 mins to arrive, all over cooked. Sent them back and still came out overdone but not as bad. Staff were fairly absent, did not clear drinks and plates.

Dessa

December 28, 2025

Hotel Esplanade is a must visit, we had a wonderful time there over Christmas. The food drinks and service were exceptional considering just how busy the place was I'd give it 10/10 with special mention to Dan and Aisha great service from you both. How you got around to everyone on a crazy busy day with a smile on your face ... Well not sure how you managed it but you made our day special. Next trip to Melbourne we will be back for sure.

Beni Goace

January 4, 2026

📍 The location is excellent, situated right on the cliffside of the bay. 🍔 It’s housed in a building over 100 years old that once operated as a hotel and now functions as a multi-level restaurant-pub. 🎤 It has a sensational retro vibe from the 1930s-50s, complete with cozy booths, a great bar, good music, and really good food. 🎹🎷 Plus, it’s a legendary spot for live music in Melbourne, so you might catch some great concerts on the venue’s stage as well.

Chris Bray

October 16, 2025

Came here with friends for lunchtime mid week drinks and this place has such a vibe. The history within the place seems to sing out to you and with all the different bars throughout the establishment its like you're in many places in one. And the bathrooms are something straight out of a Harry Potter movie. Great selection of drinks and good prices. Would definitely recommend for day drinks, and look forward to coming back to experience the food menu sometime too.

CheckInChics

December 28, 2025

A total St Kilda classic with an effortlessly cool vibe. Super busy when we visited, but still easy to get a drink, which says a lot about how well it’s run. Live music created a great atmosphere without feeling overwhelming. One of the best spots in St Kilda to watch the sun go down over the beach. Perfect for a casual drink, soaking up the energy, and enjoying the view. Would absolutely return


Other spaces at this venue

8 Spaces Available At This Venue
The Podcast Studio

The Podcast Studio

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.
16
30
Price on Request
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Epsy Kitchen

Epsy Kitchen

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.
50
150
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MYA Tiger Green Room

MYA Tiger Green Room

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?
30
60
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The Ghost of Alfred Felton & Pharmacy

The Ghost of Alfred Felton & Pharmacy

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.
50
120
Price on Request
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Espy Main Bar

Espy Main Bar

Our Main Bar serves up your favourite pub classics, stone-baked pizzas, burgers and a tasty selection of seaside snacks. Your beverage needs are fully taken care of too with a coastal inspired cocktail menu, a specially curated wine list & a wide selection of tap beers.
50
100
Price on Request
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MYA Tiger

MYA Tiger

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.
50
100
Price on Request
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MYA Tiger Cocktail Bar

MYA Tiger Cocktail Bar

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.
50
100
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Public Bar

Public Bar

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.
50
100
Price on Request
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Venue Hours

Monday08:00am-Midnight
Tuesday08:00am-Midnight
Wednesday08:00am-Midnight
Thursday08:00am-Midnight
Friday08:00am-Midnight
Saturday08:00am-Midnight
Sunday08:00am-Midnight
Pricing Price on request

Event Types

21st Birthday Party30th Birthday Party40th Birthday Party50th Birthday PartyBaby ShowerBirthday PartyBridal ShowerChristeningChristmas PartyCocktail PartyCorporate FunctionDinnerEnd of Financial Year PartyEngagement PartyFunctionHens PartyKids PartyLunchNetworking EventProduct LaunchTrivia Night