Dear Liza
181 St Kilda Rd, St Kilda VIC 3182, Australia
Dear Liza is a cosy, quirky plant filled venue in a great location close to both St Kilda and Chapel st.The owner is the head chef with 25 years experience in all facets of the industry and there is a small, experienced, friendly team ready to make your event perfect!The team know its the details that matter and take your experience to the next level, nothing gives them more satisfaction than happy guests! The entire venue is yours for a minimum spend of $1500 and includes a main indoor space and 2 courtyards.The team has great, affordable contacts for a DJ, photo booth and an amazing flower wall available for hire, as well as offering a balloon and venue decorating service.
Dear Liza Function Rooms

The Cosy and Shaded Courtyard Space
This space is located at Dear Liza. A cosy, heated, shaded courtyard. The space can fit a small group of 25, seated or standing. Dear Liza is a cosy, quirky plant filled venue in a great location close to both St Kilda and Chapel st. The ...

Entire Venue
The entire venue includes a main indoor space with fully equipped bar, 2 courtyards and 3 toilets, facilities for a DJ/band, projector and microphone. Dear Liza is a cosy, quirky plant filled venue in a great location close to both St Kild...
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does an event cost at Dear Liza?
Events at Dear Liza start from 0.
This may be subject to change due to seasonality, day of the week, duration and your specific requirements. For an accurate quote for your event please send an enquiry or contact one of VenueNow's Event Booking Experts.
What type of events can be hosted at Dear Liza?
The following types of events can be held at Dear Liza:
- Christmas Party
- 40th Birthday Party
- Gala Dinner
- End of Financial Year Party
- Awards Dinner
- 30th Birthday Party
- Wedding
- Bucks Night
- 21st Birthday Party
- University Ball
- Corporate Offsite
- Cocktail Party
- Birthday Party
- 50th Birthday Party
- Corporate Function
- Function
- Engagement Party
If your specific event type is not on the list, contact one of VenueNow's Event Booking Experts and they will check if Dear Liza is able to facilitate your event or will help you find an alternate venue.
How do I find out if Dear Liza is available for my event date?
The best way to find out if Dear Liza is available for your event date is to send an enquiry through or get in contact with one of VenueNow's Event Booking Experts.
Availability at many venues around the country is limited so if your date is flexible, please let the VenueNow team know and the venue may be able to provide a range of dates that suit your needs.
What catering / food and beverage options are available at Dear Liza?
The following food and beverage / catering options are available for guests at Dear Liza:
- Inhouse Catering
- Bar Tab
For more information regarding food and beverage / catering options, please contact a VenueNow Event Booking Expert.
What steps are involved in booking an event at Dear Liza?
There are a few steps involved in booking an event at Dear Liza and the VenueNow team are here to do the heavy lifting for you.
Firstly, contact the VenueNow team by submitting an enquiry or speaking to one of our team members online or over the phone. We'll need to collect a few details from you, such as your:
- Event type
- Number of people attending
- Preferred event date & time (and if this is flexible)
- Budget (per person or total)
- Room layout
- Food and beverage / catering requirements
- Any other requirements
Once we've gathered these details, the VenueNow team will contact the team at Dear Liza to check:
1) Can they host the event on your preferred date / time? If not, what are some alternate dates / times?
2) What is the estimated cost based on your event requirements?
This process tends to take around 1 business day on average to receive a response from the venue. Once we've received a response, the VenueNow team will contact you as soon as possible.
If you're happy with the proposed price and dates / times, the VenueNow team will connect you with Dear Liza to finalise your booking (which may include a site visit if you choose to do so).
VenueNow provides this service free of charge to you as we are paid a small fee by Dear Liza if you book via us.
I have more questions. How do I get in contact?
There are a number of ways you can get in contact:
1) Call the VenueNow team on 1300 647 488 during business hours AEST
2) Contact the VenueNow team via our online chat in the bottom right of the screen
3) Submit an enquiry via the form on the page
The VenueNow team usually reply within a few hours during Australian business.