End of Financial Year is Around The Corner: These Ten Melbourne Venues Can Help You and Your Team Celebrate

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Heads up: June 30 is nearly here. Before the spreadsheets and mountain of tax receipts land on your desk, it's time to lock in the EOFY bash. And in a city like Melbourne, there's really no excuse for phoning it in. Whether you're after a laidback pub vibe, a breezy riverside catch-up or a full-venue takeover that lets everyone properly switch off, these venues could be what you're looking for. Consider this your shortcut to an EOFY party your team will actually want to attend (and stay at).

The Prince

The Prince

The Prince is a St Kilda mainstay and ideal if you want your EOFY party to feel considered without being over the top. Now a bistro pub, live music venue (the famous Prince Bandroom) and boutique hotel, The Prince has been around since 1936, making it full of Art Deco character and with multiple event spaces for you and your company to choose from. Standouts include The Atrium, a light-filled, glass-roofed garden lounge suited to cocktail events of around 80 guests, and the Sainthill Room, a private seated-dining space for 40 with French doors opening onto a balcony, complete with bay views.

Morris House

Morris House

Sitting on the corner of Exhibition and Little Collins Street, Morris House fuses Melbourne's love of the arts, city rooftop views and good food and wine across four levels. The venue offers several event areas, including a moody cocktail space for 150 standing in the Basement Bar. Upstairs, the Rooftop Terrace offers an open-air setting for your EOFY party with city views and space for 180 guests standing, while 200 guests can fit standing on Level One. With a central location and four floors to play with, Morris House is a great pick for your June 30 party.

Death & Co

Death & Co

If the brief is cocktails done properly, Death & Co is hard to go past. The New York import is known for its tightly considered drinks list and low-lit, intimate setting — a natural fit for smaller team catch-ups, client entertaining, or end-of-year drinks. The space caters to a range of function styles, from seated groups through to larger cocktail-style events, with a mix of booths and bar areas that can be tailored to suit, with drinks leading the experience. It's an easy choice when you want to keep things polished without overcomplicating it.

The Auburn Hotel

The Auburn Hotel

The Auburn Hotel in Hawthorn balances heritage Victorian-era charm with a modern touch, offering everything from cosy indoor spaces to a leafy beer garden. There are up to 12 indoor and outdoor event spaces for you and your team to choose from. Looking for a stylish Melbourne venue that can accommodate hundreds of staff? The Auburn Hotel offers large-scale events with exclusive venue hire for up to 950 guests. You can also choose from more intimate settings like the atrium-style Pavilion or Level One, ideal for semi-outdoor events and cocktail-style gatherings for 150–200 guests. With wood-fired pizzas, a beer garden, courtyard, and covered pavilion space, there's plenty of spaces to choose from, no matter the EOFY atmosphere you're trying to create.

Quarterhouse

Quarterhouse is a multi-level CBD venue that can handle everything from casual drinks to large-scale EOFY events. Located right by Southern Cross Station, this easily accessible venue offers rooftop views, three distinct floors, and a private bar with a wraparound terrace. Downstairs, the Public Bar serves classic pub energy with beers on tap and live sport, while the rooftop creates an elevated escape for cocktails and DJs to celebrate another successful EOFY. Book for intimate groups, or book the full venue, which can accommodate up to 1400 guests.

Studley Park Boathouse

For something a little more scenic, Studley Park Boathouse in Kew offers a riverside setting that feels a world away from the CBD and office. The oldest public boathouse on the Yarra River is a great option for daytime celebrations or long lunches, with nature doing most of the heavy lifting when it comes to atmosphere. The venue features indoor and outdoor event spaces, riverside dining rooms, and expansive outdoor decks with river views. The Deck can be reserved in sections or booked exclusively for up to 1000 guests. Studley Park Boathouse offers seasonal Australian menus, signature cocktails, and an all-Victorian wine list, all nestled within the stunning parklands.

The Duke of Wellington

Melbourne's oldest licensed pub, The Duke of Wellington, is a CBD staple and an easy pick for an EOFY celebration. Combining heritage architecture with a no-fuss pub atmosphere, The Duke is perfect for teams who want to clock off without overcomplicating it. Function spaces include a rooftop bar with city views, dining rooms and cocktail bar areas for EOFY events of all sizes and styles. Located in the middle of the city on the famous Flinders Street, The Duke of Wellington is a perfect option for your EOFY party.

The Gardiner Hotel

The Gardiner Hotel

A local favourite with plenty of flexibility, The Gardiner Hotel on Glenferrie Road combines neighbourhood pub atmosphere with multiple spaces for private EOFY events. The Gardiner's primary function area is the Wattle Tree Room, which seats 45 people for long seated lunches and intimate events, and accommodates 100 guests standing. The Terrace and Rooftop Terrace spaces offer open-air ambience for your EOFY event and can accommodate up to 180 guests standing. The main bar is also available as a laidback event space. The Malvern bistro pub is a relaxed yet elevated three-level setting that's a reliable EOFY option for teams across the southeast.

State of Grace

State of Grace

Want to impress your staff with a Melbourne staple? State of Grace is one of the city's premier hidden bars and brings a touch of theatre to your EOFY plans. State of Grace unfolds across several levels, including its famous underground cellar bar, Fall From Grace. Find the secret door and descend down the staircase into a vintage cellar bar with candle-lit lounge areas, perfect for hosting a sophisticated EOFY celebration. State of Grace also offers dining options on the mezzanine, premium beverages and canapes in the street-level bar with a view of King Street, and a rooftop that overlooks the city. From private areas to the rooftop bar and the mezzanine, State of Grace offers bold cocktails, a speakeasy vintage atmosphere, and late-night escapism to celebrate the end of the financial year.

Good Nature Hotel

For teams wanting to move beyond the usual EOFY venue rotation, Good Nature Hotel offers a fresh option right in the heart of Federation Square. One of Melbourne's newest openings, the venue pairs a central location with flexible indoor and outdoor spaces suited to everything from casual after-work drinks to full-scale team celebrations. Think beer garden catch-ups, large private options, and plenty of space to toast the end of another financial year.

EOFY doesn't have to mean awkward small talk and a quick drink before heading home. With the right venue, it's a chance to properly celebrate the year that was and set the tone for what's next. Book early, bring the team, and make it a night (or day) worth remembering.

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