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The Espy
(The Gershwin Room)

11 The Esplanade, St Kilda

About the Venue

The Gershwin Room can cater for any event. The Espy is THE place to party! Melbourne's iconic home of live music has a stunning kitchen and bar area and now truly offers the whole package; great food, reasonable prices, killer location and the same relaxed Espy vibe.

The Gershwin Room is the former grand dining room of the original Esplanade Hotel and recently underwent extensive restoration, returning the hallowed stage and intricate period details to their original splendour. From the incredibly elaborate ceiling which has been painstakingly hand-finished, the gold leaf walls and rich, hand-rendered motifs, to the open fireplace, the Gershwin Room is now undoubtedly one of Australia's most beautiful spaces.

The menu has something to suit all tastes and budgets, including traditional 'pub favourites' as well as a selection of smaller popular 'Mezze' style dishes and finger food.

Suitability

  • Capacity: 600 (Min. guests: 20)
  • Exclusive bar: Yes
  • Exclusive toilets: No
  • Exclusive smoking area: No
  • Wheelchair access: Yes
  • 21st birthday parties: Yes
  • 18th birthday parties: No
  • 16th/17th birthday parties: No
  • Bucks parties: No
  • Hens parties: No

Underage/Children: Not permitted. All guests must be over 18.

Smoking area: Outside front seated area

Parking: Ample street parking available

Conditions for Exclusive Hire

  Friday Saturday
   Hire charge $ 0 $ 0
+ Minimum spend $ 10000 on food or drinks $ 10000 on food or drinks
= Total $ 10000 $ 10000

+ Security guard fee $ 0 $ 0

Minimum guests 20 20

Evening functions are guaranteed exclusive: 7pm–3am = 8 hours 7pm–3am = 8 hours
Latest closing time: 3am 3am

Further conditions Functions can start as early as 7am.

Please note: the above charges are what you are required to spend on the night of your event. The amount can be spent on food and beverage or beverage alone. It can be spent as a bar tab or by individual consumption. As long as these minimums are met, there is no extra charge. If you do not reach these minimums, you will be required to pay the balance.

If there are big bands booked for the Gershwin Room, the space may be unavailable. However, if a function is booked, and it's confirmed as early as possible, bands will not be booked that night.

Drink optionsBar tab, Cash bar/Pay as you go, beverage package
Seasonal surchargesNone. Same hire conditions all weekends of the year.
Sun-Thu functionsMinimum spends: SUN-THU: $5,000
 
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(Note: All guests attending must be over 18, including family members. Exceptions cannot be made under any circumstances.)

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Music

In-house music equipment available in the function area for use at no extra charge:

  • Amp: Yes
  • PA System: Yes
  • Speakers: Yes
  • iPod input: Yes
  • CD Player: Yes
  • Jukebox: No
  • Mixer: Yes
  • CDJs: Yes
  • Turntables: Yes

  • Dance floor: Yes, proper dance floor
  • Mirror ball: Yes
  • Lighting: Yes

Other: Dance floor is a part of the room and all A/V equipment is provided free of charge.

Can the venue arrange ..

Can the customer bring their own ..

  • DJ hire: Yes
  • Free
    background music: Yes
  • DJ: Yes
  • Band: Yes

Noise restrictions: None

Food

Can the venue provide ..

Can the customer bring their own ..

  • Finger food: Yes
  • Meals: Yes
  • Finger food: No
  • Cake: Yes
Presentations

In-house presentation facilities available for use at no extra charge:

  • Microphone/PA: Yes
  • Stage: Yes
  • DVD Player: No
  • Data projector: Yes
  • Projector screen: Yes
  • Large TV/Plasma/LCD: No
Decorations

Restrictions: No sticky tape

Can the venue ..

  • Arrange decorations: No
  • Put up decorations: No
Ticketed Events

Can the customer charge for their function ..

  • At the door: Yes
  • Presale: Yes
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