Whether coming together with family, friends and colleagues, there are many venues around the country offering private dining experiences to add personalisation to your special occasion.
From elegant upstairs dining rooms to small spaces to the side of the main restaurant area, there are private dining options to suit all events and pockets. Here are four to consider for your next celebration:
Bespoke Dishes for Any Event
Heartfelt meals to suit any gathering or occasion are what you’ll find at Soul Kitchen on Ruthven Street in the heart of Toowoomba’s CBD. Bespoke dishes await at this stylish venue where olive green walls are adorned with vibrant artwork and clothed tables are set with napkins and sparkling glassware to set the scene for a memorable four-course menu with matching wines that is ever-evolving.
With a private function space for up to 60 guests, custom-designed menus and BYO beverages, corporate catering, platters and weddings are a specialty for this boutique event venue; there is also a Supper Club event with a four-course set menu and Sommelier suggested BYO wines.
A Space for Any Occasion
Inspired by Mexican flavours and traditions, come and explore the Victorian Georgian beauty that is No 92 Wine Bar and Restaurant on Glebe Point Road in Glebe. Once a private investigator’s office, this renovated elegant terrace venue oozes charm with whitewashed walls, open fireplaces and an eclectic mix of accents.
Tucked away upstairs are three elegant and intimate private dining and event spaces perfect for any occasion – a Grand Salon, Petite Salon and Noir dining room, which accommodates up to eight seated guests. No 92 also loves to cater for weddings with options to suit all budgets.
Smart European Ambience
Bathed in morning sunlight, Braddon Merchant on Elouera Street in Canberra is a bright, modern deli-style eatery with a smart European feel. Nestled on the ground floor of the Midnight Hotel in the heart of Braddon, this restaurant is sophisticated in presentation, smart in service and authentic in dining experience.
Designed for intimate meetings and events, Braddon’s private dining spaces are located on the mezzanine level of Midnight Hotel and offer flexible menus that champion seasonal produce and local suppliers, paired with an exceptional wine list.
Warm & Inviting Space
Swing by for a casual tipple and small bite before lingering awhile at Malvern East's neighbourhood watering hole, Essie Wine Bar on Station Street. Nestled in a two-level Victorian heritage building next to the railway station, Essie effortlessly exudes a warm and inviting space with oak tables, well-worn brick and floor-to-ceiling wine racks; on balmy days an alfresco courtyard out back beckons for a quiet spot to catch up with friends.
Essie’s private dining room is ideal for all occasions, from long lunches to intimate dinners or celebrations of any kind; comfortably seating 20 guests, there are also a number of food and drink options available to suit all palates and budgets.
