Hotel Esplanade

THE GERSHWIN ROOM

$30000 fixed price

450 guests

The Gershwin Room is the music heart of the Espy. Added to the building in the 1920’s to provide entertainment for the middle class it became a leading dance and jazz venue. From every era onwards the Gershwin Room has evolved & contributed much to Melbourne’s music scene – from disco in the 70’s to its most iconic “grunginess” era in the 90’s. Check out what gigs at the Gersh look like in the 21st Century.

THE GHOST OF ALFRED FELTON

$12000 fixed price

120 guests

Alfred Felton was an entrepreneur, chemist, philanthropist and collector of art, and was once a resident of the Espy. Upstairs at The Ghost Of Alfred Felton you’ll find three distinct areas which reflect parts of Alfred’s life, all wonderfully styled with antiques found all around the world. The homage to Alfred continues in a cocktail list curated to represent Alfred’s passions. Stunning views of St.Kilda pier offer the cherry on top of this immersive, historical experience.

The Balcony Bar

$13000 fixed price

152 guests

The Balcony is our room with a view… and the view doesn’t get any more iconic than this. This premium space is perfect for social and corporate events of up to 100 guests cocktail style with roving canapés or 50 guests seated with a shared seasonal menu. The Balcony is also open to general public when events aren’t being held, just chat to one of our team on arrival to check availability