Starward Distillery and Bar
50 Bertie St, Port Melbourne VIC 3207, Australia
Bar
•Why you'll love Starward Distillery and Bar
- A Truly Unique Venue: Located within a working whisky distillery in Port Melbourne, we offer a distinctive setting unlike any other in Melbourne.
- Immersive Experiences: Enhance your event with whisky tastings, distillery tours, cocktail masterclasses and Fill Your Own Bottle experiences.
- Home of Award-Winning Whisky: Give guests the opportunity to enjoy Starward's award-winning whisky at its source.
Located in Port Melbourne, Starward Distillery & Bar is one of Melbourne's most unique event venues, offering an unforgettable setting for your next event.
Set within a working whisky distillery, the venue blends contemporary design with a modern industrial aesthetic to create a distinctive backdrop unlike anywhere else. Flexible event spaces cater to everything from intimate gatherings to large-scale celebrations, with options for semi-private hire, exclusive area bookings and full venue takeovers.
Designed to suit a range of event styles, the venue accommodates both standing and seated formats, with adaptable floor plans that encourage connection, conversation and a seamless guest experience.
Guests can enjoy a menu of contemporary cocktails, award-winning whisky, local wines, craft beer and elevated canapés. Beyond the food and beverage offering, Starward provides immersive experiences that transform events into memorable occasions. Enhance your event with a guided distillery tour, whisky tasting, cocktail masterclass or the signature Fill Your Own Bottle experience for an interactive touch that sparks conversation and leaves a lasting impression.
For venue hire in Melbourne that combines exceptional hospitality, award-winning whisky and a truly distinctive atmosphere, Starward Distillery & Bar delivers an event experience unlike any other.
Starward Distillery and Bar Function Rooms
Full Venue Hire
Make the entire distillery your own with full venue hire.
Featuring a modern industrial backdrop, the venue offers a versatile mix of seated dining areas, high tables, cocktail-style furniture and comfortable lounge spaces. Full venue hire includes access to our AV system and microphones, along with control of the playlist to help create the perfect atmosphere.
Whether you're hosting a corporate event, celebration or special occasion, the flexible layout can be tailored to your needs with space for additional furniture if required.
Partial Venue Hire
For bookings of up to 60 guests, enjoy a semi-private space perfect for a cocktail-style event, complete with high tables, communal grazing table and a fully-serviced bar.
Masterclass Room
In amongst the distillery workings, our board-style table seats up to 16 guests and is equipped with HDMI/VGA connectivity and teleconferencing hardware.
When the work is done, why not indulge the whisky cravings with a private distillery tour and/or guided tasting, lasting thirty minutes to an hour.
Reviews for Starward Distillery and Bar
C S
What an incredible evening! I had the pleasure of attending the whisky distillery event last night, and it exceeded every expectation yet again. A huge congratulations to David for creating such a welcoming and memorable experience. His passion for the distillery and dedication to showcasing exceptional whisky was evident throughout the evening and made the event feel truly special. The collaboration with Muse Catering was absolutely outstanding. Every course was beautifully presented, thoughtfully paired, and genuinely delicious. The food complemented the whisky perfectly, elevating the entire experience and creating a seamless balance between flavour and hospitality. From the exceptional whiskey, fascinating insights to the incredible food and the personalised label on my Hungarian Oak bottle the evening was flawlessly executed from start to finish. Thank you to David, Carlie, and the entire Starward & Muse teams for delivering such a memorable event. I can’t wait to attend another one in the future!
Larissa Madigan (Liss)
I took my husband here for the distillery tour as Starward is his favourite! We both thoroughly enjoyed the tour and tasting and stayed for a couple of Cocktails afterwards. Lovely products, gorgeous environment and entertaining tour guide. I'd definitely love to return. I was also very impressed that the chef does their best to use processing by-products from the distillery in the kitchen.
Kate Melbourne
My mum and I had a fantastic time at Starward distillery. We are not usually big whisky drinkers but mum was determined to find the one she liked! The staff were super patient, knowledgeable and kind. Killian gave us a great tour where we got to try the grains and sample whiskies at different stages in the distillation process. The other two staff (a Scottish man and a man with curly hair) provided great service and told funny stories. They also allowed us to use the money from our guest, who couldn’t come for the tour, on food instead. It was a super nice afternoon and my mum found her whisky - the honeycomb! Delicious. Thanks for a great time and an especially big thanks for being so kind to my mum!
Roland Hill
Fantastic Australian distillery in the heart of Port Melbourne. Large venue for parties, casual drinks and of course whisky tasting. Distillery on site with tours available. Staff are professional, friendly and knowledgeable. They have extensive selection of award winning whisky, beers, wine and soft drink. Food is also available. Highly recommend for a casual drinks on a good summer's day. Will like to come back for a function some time.
Anthony G
Great service and knowledge. Great snacks to go with their unique and quality whiskey! Nice vibe and space. Bring a group :)
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