Make this year’s end-of-year celebration one to remember at Garden State Hotel.
Set across four levels in the heart of Melbourne’s CBD, Garden State is home to vibrant bars, leafy garden spaces, private dining rooms and our brand-new Rooftop Garden. From intimate team dinners to large-scale Christmas parties, we have a space, menu and drinks package to suit every kind of celebration.
Host your end-of-year event among the greenery of the Beer Garden, raise a glass beneath the city skyline in The Observatory or take your celebration to new heights in the Rooftop Garden.
With tailored food and beverage packages, flexible event spaces and a dedicated functions team, all you need to do is decide who’s coming.
Take over one of Melbourne’s most iconic venues for your next event. With multiple levels, bars, and open-air spaces, Garden State Hotel can be exclusively yours — perfect for large-scale celebrations, corporate parties, or brand takeovers in the heart of the CBD.
A vibrant cocktail bar tucked beneath the Beer Garden, the Rose Garden features a private bar, dancefloor and terrace, with easy access via AC/DC Lane or Duckboard Place. Perfect for large events, it can expand into the tiered Beer Garden above — a lively, central space ideal for casual gatherings with full food and beverage service.
A vibrant cocktail bar tucked beneath the Beer Garden, the Rose Garden features a private bar, dancefloor and terrace, with easy access via AC/DC Lane or Duckboard Place. Perfect for large events, it can expand into the tiered Beer Garden above — a lively, central space ideal for casual gatherings with full food and beverage service.
A vibrant cocktail bar tucked beneath the Beer Garden, the Rose Garden features a private bar, dancefloor and terrace, with easy access via AC/DC Lane or Duckboard Place. Perfect for large events, it can expand into the tiered Beer Garden above — a lively, central space ideal for casual gatherings with full food and beverage service.
The Rose Garden is a vibrant, eclectic cocktail bar located on the basement level, accessible through Melbourne?s iconic AC/DC Lane and Duckboard Place or by descending through the Beer Garden above. Ideal for large events with extension into the Beer Garden tiers, the Rose Garden has exclusive lift access and comes equipped with a private bar, projector, screen, dance-floor and terrace at the foot of the Beer Garden.
Located on the top level of Garden State Hotel, The Observatory is a private function space with its own balcony, bar and dance floor. Plush seating, city views and a dedicated projector and screen make it ideal for celebrations, corporate events and milestone occasions.
For private dining and smaller events, the Balcony Dining Room is a showstopper. The secluded space is perfect for intimate celebrations. Complete with gorgeous views of
Melbourne’s skyline above and our botanical Beer Garden below, private lift access, private balcony, and private bathroom, nothing will interrupt your experience. Indulge in our seated feasting menu, and we will take care of the rest.
If you’re after a reserved spot, the Beer Garden is your answer. Located in the centre of the venue and offering a mix of seated and standing spaces, the Beer Garden is the perfect location for more casual get togethers.
If you’re after a reserved spot, the Beer Garden is your answer. Located in the centre of the venue and offering a mix of seated and standing spaces, the Beer Garden is the perfect location for more casual get togethers.
If you’re after a reserved spot, the Beer Garden is your answer. Located in the centre of the venue and offering a mix of seated and standing spaces, the Beer Garden is the perfect location for more casual get togethers.
The Rose Garden is a vibrant, eclectic cocktail bar located on the basement level, accessible through Melbourne’s iconic AC/DC Lane and Duckboard Place or by descending through the Beer Garden above.
From major milestones to date night; Tippy-Tay offers vibrant spaces, banquet menus, flowing cocktails and a semi-private chef’s table, perfect for any event.
Keep the celebration moving with a choice of six, eight or ten canapes per person. Menus feature seasonal seafood, garden-inspired bites, substantial options and petite sweets, with upgrades including oysters, antipasti, local cheeses and charcuterie.
From $40 per person
Minimum 20 guests
Bring everyone to the table for a generous shared dining experience. Our feasting menus include shared entrees, pasta, main course and sides, with an optional dessert course and a range of upgrades available.
Three courses from $73 per person
Four courses from $83 per person
Minimum 20 guests
Choose from Basic, Premium or Exclusive beverage packages, available for two, three or four hours. Packages include a selection of sparkling, white and red wines, beer, cider, soft drinks and juices.
Packages from $53 per person for two hours
Mocktail options are also available.
Start the celebration with a cocktail on arrival. Choose from an Espresso Martini, Negroni or Aperol Spritz.
$18 per person
Prefer to keep things flexible? Arrange a bar tab with a set limit or spending amount in mind. Your tab can be reviewed throughout the event, so you remain in control of the budget from start to finish.
Add something different to your end-of-year celebration with a cocktail masterclass in the Rose Garden Back Bar. Guests can make their own cocktails under the guidance of an experienced mixologist, enjoy canapes and take home recipe cards.
From $75 per person
For a casual celebration in the Beer Garden or Rose Garden, our Party Pack includes cheese and charcuterie, fried chicken, fries, empanadas, burrata and pizzas.
$500, serving 20–25 guests
Please check back later, or email us with your preferred date and ideal venue.
Please check back later, or email us with your preferred date and ideal venue.
Please check back later, or email us with your preferred date and ideal venue.