Elwood Bathers is a spectacular waterfront venue located on Elwood Beach. It is a critically acclaimed function venue and restaurant with private dining room just 9kms from Melbourne’s CBD.
Brilliant summer sunsets. Quintessential Melbourne beach scenes. Spectacular winter seascapes.
Located on the sands of renowned Elwood beach, Elwood Bathers provides an unforgettable backdrop for any event. With panoramic views across Port Phillip Bay, this purpose built contemporary and multi functional waterfront venue boasts a reputation for delivering an unparalleled attention to detail, exceptional food and flawless client & guest services.
Housing a critically acclaimed Restaurant, Private Dining Room, dedicated Event Room and beachfront Cafe Terrace, Sails on the bay caters for Corporate, Wedding and Social Occasion events of 10 up to 300 (+) guests.
Whether planning a corporate event or occasion, the perfect wedding or a milestone social celebration, Sails on the bay offers endless possibilities and memorable experiences - from beginning to end.
The event management team provides their clients with 18 years of expertise in the delivery of in-house conferencing, meetings, seminars, training days and launches, as well as weddings, fine dining occasions and social celebrations.
Sails on the bay Restaurant is recommended in The Age Good Food Guide 2012.
Room | Board Room | U-Shape | Classroom | Theatre | Cabaret | Banquet | Cocktail |
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Private Dining Room | 20 | – | – | 20 | – | 40 | – |
Event Room | 20 | 20 | 50 | 100 | – | 132 | 250 |
Cafe Terrace | 15 | – | – | 30 | – | 50 | 80 |
Run of House (All Rooms) | – | – | – | – | – | 150 | 300 |
Room | Board Room | U-Shape | Classroom | Theatre | Banquet | Cocktail |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Private Dining Room | 20 | – | – | 20 | 40 | – |
Event Room | 20 | 20 | 50 | 100 | 132 | 250 |
Cafe Terrace | 15 | – | – | 30 | 50 | 80 |
Run of House (All Rooms) | – | – | – | – | 150 | 300 |
Catering for up to 40 guests, our Private Dining Room is the perfect space for hosting intimate special occasions with family and friends as well as corporate events. Featuring spectacular views across the Bay, the private room affords guests an intimate and highly personalised private restaurant fine dining experience.
Board Room | 20 people |
Theatre | 20 people |
Banquet | 40 people |
The contemporary Event Roim features uninterrupted views across Port Phillip Bay and has private deck access, guest entry foyer and facilities as well as feature dance floor and recessed stage. Catering for seated dining, cocktail party, corporate and wedding events, a range of packages and alternatives offers clients the capacity and flexibility to create highly personalised events reflective of their own unique style and individual requirements.
Board Room | 20 people |
U-Shape | 20 people |
Classroom | 50 people |
Theatre | 100 people |
Banquet | 132 people |
Cocktail | 250 people |
The Cafe Terrace is available for evening events only, from 7.30pm. By day, the beachfront Cafe Terrace is a relaxed location for enjoying casual cafe lunching, catching up over coffee and cake and lazy weekend breakfasts. By night the Terrace transforms into your very own beachfront canvas, catering for chic cocktail gatherings & casually refined sunset dinners. The Terrace may also be booked for beachfront wedding ceremonies and psredinner canapes.
Board Room | 15 people |
Theatre | 30 people |
Banquet | 50 people |
Cocktail | 80 people |
Exclusive use of the Event Room, Restaurant and Café Terrace. Seated maximum 150 and Cocktail 300 guests. Welcome guests with arrival drinks in the Event Room (by day a stylish lounge), use the Café Terrace as an alfresco zone to unwind, fine dine and wine in the Restaurant and then dance and mingle the night away with family and friends once again in the Event Room (an evening party zone complete with your band or DJ).
Banquet | 150 people |
Cocktail | 300 people |