Spice Market
Beaney Lane, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
Why you'll love Spice Market
- Features antique decors, ceiling with 25,000 sparkling Swarovski crystals, 20 premium versatile lounges and multiple bars.
- Offers premium beverages, including the signature Turkish Delight Martini and a menu of Mezze style dishes of authentic Middle Eastern and Oriental flavours.
- Melbourne's iconic bar, lounge, and nightlife venue with ladies night, the best DJs, private lounges for hire, and live music.
The lavish Spice Market takes its inspiration from the ancient Spice Route travelled by traders of old, and has been exquisitely
furnished to refl ect this famous journey from Asia Minor through to the Far East.
Honouring the Melbourne tradition of laneways and discovery, Spice Market is entered from Beaney Lane, off Russell Street,
a laneway that sits between the Louis Vuitton store and the Grand Hyatt Melbourne Hotel.
Upon entering the subterranean world of Spice Market, you are transported to a more exotic time and place. Owners, Dean &
Geremy Lucas, travelled the world collecting antiques, unique furniture and objects of art, combining them with luxe fabrics,
abundant colour, handcrafted ceramic and glass mosaics, all rich in every detail.
Spice Market offers a large range of room and lounge options for functions and events. With over 20 premium lounges and
other versatile function spaces, groups of 6 to 600 can be accommodated. Additionally, our function food & beverage menu
options are designed to suite almost any budget. Included in this pack are our mezze & beverage menus options and prices,
as well as our Terms & Conditions.
Spice Market Function Rooms
Shanghai Lounges
Book your own snazzy Shangai Lounge to ensure there's somewhere to collapse/make out once the bubbles have got the better of you. Full bottle service is available in these semi-private booths. Know what semi-private means? A space for scamp...
Persian Room
These confidential little booths are snug pods just off from the main bar and are a sure way to enhance that tingly 'Oh, I think I'm a bit tipsy' feeling we all love so much. Cushion clenching and clasping allowed. For the smaller posses, t...

Grey Goose Vodka Lounge
This semi-private lounge area is a step above the rest - literally. Elevated slightly from the lower bar, you may request to invite additional guests at no extra cost. What a better way to impress someone then by inviting them up to a Moe...

Belle Epoque Lounge
Elevated up from the lower bar, this red-robed little space boasts seductive velvet blue furnishings and two private dance podiums. Full bottle service is available and you receive a complimentary bottle of Ciroc Vodka with room hire. Cue...

Chivas Regal Royal Lounge
This opulent room is the height of luxury. Infusing luxe fabrics and 22-karat gold tiling, anyone who sets foot inside this room is sure to be dazzled. Elevated above the main bar, the Johnnie Walker Blue Lounge is situated inside the ven...

Iris Room
This space, along with the Rosetta Room and Cleo's Cocktail Lounge (which can all be combined into one super lounge) allows its guests to party in private, with the action of the greater venue still on offer. The Iris Room is accessed by ...

Rosetta Room
Hidden behind an opulent pair of french doors, the Rosetta Room is designed to provide a little respite from the party in the main Spice Market bar, for those who can afford it. It's a space that screams or perhaps whispers softly in your e...

Cleo's Bar
Cleo's Bar is basically Cleo's Cocktail Lounge, downsized. If you've got a smaller group of friends and guests, and if you want to remain in the thick of Spice Market's nightly activity, then why hire the entire huge space? Come on, get y...
Temple Bar
The Mezze Bar - a place for eating Mezze plates, while never straying from the exclusive, opulent surrounds of the place. The menu? Just FYI, it boasts everything from fried chicken wings to Bloody Mary oyster shots. Methinks we're in love....

The Upper Deck
The Upper Deck provides a sumptuous vantage point, one looking over the whole venue. Feels pretty royal, is almost enough to make one do a royal wave to one's subjects down below. It's a luxurious expanse of hedonistic #swag, with enough ...

Cleo's Cocktail Lounge
This intimate, seductive space oozes all the Saharan glamour you'd expect from anything with the name 'Cleo' in the title. The carpet, with its infusions mahogany and khaki is sexy. The dazzling light fixtures that hang from the ceiling are...
Spice Market
By hiring 'Spice Market', you're essentially hiring every room in the venue APART from Cleo's Cocktail Lounge, the Rosetta Room, and Isis Room. So in other words, that's a lot of space for you and your friends. A lot of room for friends, ...

Entire Venue
Hiring this place in its entirety? Either you've got a good relationship with every one of your Facebook friends, or you're Very Important Indeed (Entire Venue) is a perfect match for grand product launches, corporate functions, fashion sho...

Lotus Lounge
These confidential little booths are snug pods just off from the main bar and are a sure way to enhance that tingly 'Oh, I think I'm a bit tipsy' feeling we all love so much. Cushion clenching and clasping allowed. For the smaller posses, t...

Cleo's Cocktail Lounge, Cleo & Iris Room & Cleo's Bar
Intimate, exclusive & featuring a ceiling with 25,000 sparkling Swarovski crystals, Cleo’s is a private cocktail bar & lounge that adjoins the new Spice Market lounges, Rosetta & Iris. Cleo’s is available for private functions & events, off...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the opening hours for Spice Market?
Thursday 5pm to 2am
Friday 5pm to 2am
Saturday 6pm to 2am
Where is Spice Market located?
Beaney Lane off Russell Streett (adjacent Grand Hyatt Melbourne CBD) Melbourne, Victoria 3000 Australia
How much does an event cost at Spice Market Melbourne?
Events at Spice Market Melbourne start from 250.00.
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 Spice Market Melbourne?
The following types of events can be held at Spice Market Melbourne:
- Seminar
- Corporate Offsite
- 40th Birthday Party
- Workshop
- Trivia Night
- Product Launch
- Networking Event
- Hens Night
- Function
- Engagement Party
- End of Financial Year Party
- Corporate Function
- Cocktail Party
- Christmas Party
- Bucks Night
- Birthday Party
- Bar Mitzvah
- 50th Birthday Party
- 30th Birthday Party
- 21st Birthday Party
- 18th Birthday Party
- Bat Mitzvah
- School Formal
- University Ball
- Wedding
- Ceremony
If your specific event type is not on the list, contact one of VenueNow's Event Booking Experts and they will check if Spice Market Melbourne is able to facilitate your event or will help you find an alternate venue.
How do I find out if Spice Market Melbourne is available for my event date?
The best way to find out if Spice Market Melbourne 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 Spice Market Melbourne?
The following food and beverage / catering options are available for guests at Spice Market Melbourne:
- Filtered Water
- Coffee / Tea
- Inhouse Catering
- Bar Tab
For more information regarding food and beverage / catering options, please contact a VenueNow Event Booking Expert.
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.
What steps are involved in booking an event at Spice Market Melbourne?
There are a few steps involved in booking an event at Spice Market Melbourne 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 Spice Market Melbourne 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 Spice Market Melbourne 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 Spice Market Melbourne if you book via us.
What makes The Spice Market different from other venues?
The exotic and luxurious Spice Market is more than just a little over the top. Featuring 20 lounges, with handcrafted decor sourced from all around the world as well as gold mosaics to transport you into an unforgettable experience of its own unique kind!
The Spice Market is situated in Beaney Lane off Russell Streett (adjacent Grand Hyatt Melbourne), which is the heart of Melbourne CBD. It is close to all major transport corridors and walking distance to the world-famous Flinders Street Station.
The menu offerings of this bar are also worth mentioning. It offers a menu of mezze style dishes that are sure to make your mouth water with their rich spices and captivating tastes. The Spice Market bar also features a wide range of drink options for you and your guests to enjoy.
What is the dress code at Spice Market?
The dress code for Spice Market is smart-casual. Diners are encouraged to wear attire that reflects the sophistication of the venue - after all, this is Melbourne's finest commercial dining destination.
What packages does the restaurant offer?
The Spice Market is not just a restaurant but also an exciting and vibrant venue that offers great entertainment options. The restaurant has hosted many important and memorable events such as cocktail parties, birthday celebrations, launch nights and other corporate and private events.
The restaurant also offers packages for these important events such as Spice Market birthday packages, bachelorette packages and boys night out packages.
To learn more about the different offerings, contact VenueNow's Event Booking Experts.
What types of spaces are available for hire in Melbourne's Spice Market?
Spice Market is an ideal venue for events that require fine dining, good quality catering and drink options, and great service.
There are a few space options to choose from in Spice Market, including lounges, private dining rooms, or bars. This venue has different dining areas which cater to a number of different gatherings, with a wide range of menu offerings as well as drink options.
With so many space options, there's no point in waiting! Book your space today.