Treat your guests to a bespoke private dining experience

October 25, 2022

Elevate your next business meeting or work celebration by booking a secluded private fine dining experience at one of Melbourne’s renowned venues and restaurants. These private dining rooms provide a more exclusive and secure environment to connect, talk through work and inspire your guests.

SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium - dine underwater! 

Enjoy a private dinner with a difference, underwater at SEA LIFE Melbourne. In this unique experience by Showtime Event Group, you will be treated to an exclusive after-hours self-guided tour followed by a three-course dinner with drinks in your own exclusive private areas within the SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium Complex. 

Quincy Melbourne – bring the zing of Southeast Asia to your meal

Find yourself in the lively heart of Melbourne surrounded by artful design and spirited team who know the ins and outs of the city. Infused with Southeast Asian influences, for a boutique experience that’s unabashedly bold. For a private dining experience of 20 guests or more, book The Q. Perched above the bustling city streets below, your guests can enjoy small plates and big experiences including a signature cocktail, Quincy Sling style, with a view over the Melbourne skyline.

Rippon Lea Estate  - historic, elegant dining experience 

National Heritage listed; Rippon Lea Estate is one of Australia’s grand suburban estates. Only ten kilometres from Melbourne CBD, this venue offers a sublime setting for special events. With a magnificent ballroom leading out to an impressive pool, and more than 14 acres of picturesque gardens.  

Donovans – soak up the coastal views

For your next business meeting or celebration, consider booking a private dining room at Donovans. Originally one of three original bathing houses built in 1920 on the St Kilda foreshore, its main purpose was to provide separate facilities for men and women visiting the beach. The private dining room seating to 26 individuals with floor to ceiling windows overlooking the bay will no doubt make for a memorable event.

OTAO cooking classes - private dining with a twist 

Immerse your guests in Melbourne’s rich food culture with a cooking class at Otao kitchen. Perfect for corporate team building with colleagues donning an apron and learning a new skill or bolstering existing cooking talent under the guidance of resident chefs. 

There are a multitude of private dining spaces in Melbourne that can accommodate group bookings of various sizes.

Connect with the team at Melbourne Convention Bureau for more suggestions of ways to elevate your next business event.