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Host Your Event on the Yarra

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Function Spaces
Food Menu
Beverage Menu

Planning something special?

Host your next event aboard our floating oasis on the Yarra. With stunning Southbank views, seasonal Victorian produce, and spaces for 30-650 guests, Yarra Botanica is the perfect setting for celebrations of all kinds.

Our events team is here to make planning easy.

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Our spaces

Function Type
  • All types
  • Wedding
  • Conference
  • Birthday
  • Private dining
  • Corporate
  • Celebration
  • Christmas function
  • Meeting
  • Wake
  • Dinner
  • Lunch
  • Drinks
  • Hen’s party
  • Network

7 function spaces found

80
30
Semi-private

A semi-private space, enjoy your own sectioned-off area on the Lower Deck for up to 80 people cocktail-style or 30 seated.

View space

50
Semi-private

A semi-private space, enjoy this section of the Upper Deck caters for up to 50 people, celebrate in the heart of the city and take in views over Melbourne’s city skyline and the Yarra River.

Option to add balcony area to make capacity 70 people.

View space

80
Semi-private

Upper Deck section for up to 80 people, celebrate in the heart of the city and take in views over Melbourne’s city skyline and the Yarra River.

View space

300
Private

Want to have the Lower Deck all to yourself? Suitable for up to 300 people, celebrate in the heart of the city and take in views over Melbourne’s city skyline and the Yarra River.

View space

200
Private

Want to have the Upper Deck all to yourself? Suitable for up to 200 people, celebrate in the heart of the city and take in views over Melbourne’s city skyline and the Yarra River.

View space

550
Private

Yarra Botanica is available to be booked exclusively for up to 550 guests for large events of all kinds. Sprawling across 2 levels, it’s the perfect spot to immerse your guests
in an unforgettable event experience. Enjoy locally sourced food and drinks overlooking the Melbourne skyline and let
our staff take care of you.

View space

70
Semi-private

A semi-private space, enjoy this section of the Upper Deck caters for up to 50 people, celebrate in the heart of the city and take in views over Melbourne’s city skyline and the Yarra River.

View space

Food Menu

Boards by the Meter

(Suitable for approx 4 guest)

Cheese Board | $67
Seasonal selection of 4 Victorian cheeses accompanied with house chutney, wattle crackers, sourdough, mixed fruit (LGO, V)
Botanical Board | $77
Seasonal selection of 4 cured meats accompanied with house pickles, cultured butter, sourdough, fermented tomato chutney & mount zero olives (LGO)

Grazing Table | $28pp

Abundant selection of cheeses, cured meats, fruit, fruit, pickled cucumbers, chutney, crackers and breads

Please note: Grazing table is available for minimum of 40 guests

Snacks

6 Snacks – $38pp | 8 Snacks – $50pp | 10 Snacks – $62pp

Cold Snacks

Oysters, native mignonette (LD, LG)
Snapper tartare on potato crisp (LD, LG)
Chicken pate with tomato chutney served on toast
Fior di Latte tart with a medley of cherry tomatoes (LD, LG, VG)
Baby cucumber with sunflower seed cream (LD, LG, VG)

Hot Snacks

Triple cheese cigars, roasted capsicum puree (V)
Kangaroo & pork sausage wrolls with davidson plum ketchup
Little chicken & vegetable pies with davidson plum ketchup
Tempura Port Phillip whiting with kelp soy caramel (LD, LG)
Corn croquettes with corn puree & aioli (LG, V)
Crispy halloumi with pepperberry honey (LG, V)
Pumpkin arancini with aioli (lg, VG)
Crispy tempura tempura mushrooms with miso aioli (VG)

Substantial Snacks | $12pp per item
Local bug roll, aioli, herbs
Local fish and chippies, yoghurt tartare, lemon
Roving pizza by the slice (LD, LGO)

Hibachi Grill | $14pp
Grilled lamb with native sunflower seed curry sauce (LD, LG)
Mushroom skewer with XO sauce (LD, LG, VG)
Chicken skewer with a soy sauce reduction (LD, LG)

Please note: Hibachi grill is available for minimum of 50 guests

Dessert Canape | $6pp per item
Milk chocolate ganache filled tart with strawberry (LG)
Seasonal fruit tart with orange caster sugar glaze (LG)
Lemon myrtle tart with lemon glaze and meringue (LG, LG)

V = Vegetarian | VO = Vegetarian Option | VG = Vegan | VGO = Vegan Option
LG = Low Gluten | LGO = Low Gluten Option
LD = Low Dairy | LDO = Low Dairy Option

Beverage Menu

Premium

2 hrs – $60pp
3 hrs – $72pp
4 hrs – $85pp

Wines

The Hare & The Tortoise Prosecco
St. Huberts Chardonnay
The Dagger Pinot Grigio
Harvest Moon Sauvignon Blanc
T’Gallant Juliet Moscato
St Huberts ‘The Stag’ Rose
Tellurian Redline Shiraz
Storm & Saint Pinot Noir

Beer

Furphy Original (4.4%)
Carlton Draught (4.6%)
Stomping Ground Gipps Street Pale Ale (5.2%)
Mountain Goat Billy the Mid Pale Ale (3.5%)
Two Brothers Little Apple Cider (5%)

(Non-alcoholic beers & wine available upon request)
Selection of Soft Drink & Juices

Deluxe

2 hrs – $70pp
3 hrs – $83pp
4 hrs – $96pp

Wines

Chandon Blanc de Blancs
St Huberts Chardonnay
Ocean Eight Pinot Gris
Harvest Moon Sauvignon Blanc
Pizzini Riesling
T’Gallant Juliet Moscato
Port Phillips Estate Salasso Rose
Tar & Roses Tempranillo
Paringa Estate ‘Coronella’ Pinot Noir
Rob Hall Cabernet

Beer

All Tap Beer & Cider

(Non-alcoholic beers & wine available upon request)
Selection of Soft Drink & Juices

Add Ons

Spirit Upgrade

Available to add to all beverage packages (minimum of 20 guests).
$28pp per hour

Cocktails

Treat your guests to a bespoke cocktail on arrival for an additional $17 per person (minimum of 20 guests, selected cocktails only)

Bar Tab on Consumption

A bar tab can be arranged for your function with a specified limit or amount in mind that you feel comfortable with spending. Your bar tab can be reviewed as your function progresses and increased if required. However, we will always ensure you are in control of the amount throughout the event. At any point you are welcome to turn the bar into a cash bar so your guests can purchase their own drinks.

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Our events team is here to make planning easy.

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