celebrate
your engagement
at epocha

Engagement parties are a special and personal moment where you gather your family and friends together to celebrate your life partner, before taking the final step on your wedding day. This is why finding the perfect engagement party venue is important.
Epocha is a European restaurant and quintessential functions venue located in the heart of Melbourne. As the city’s favourite, one of our most iconic features is our unique view overlooking Carlton Gardens and the Royal Exhibition Building. Our function venue has three unique spaces suited for both seated events and cocktail parties – all specifically designed to hold a particular capacity.
However, we cater for all sizes of events from intimate engagement parties to extravagant celebrations. Despite our three exclusive engagement venues, you also have the option to hire out our entire function venue for exclusive use.
Here, you have the option to wow your guests with champagne and canapés to start off the event upstairs with a scenic view of Melbourne’s Carlton Gardens. You can then move downstairs to enjoy our range of decadent wine and fine European cuisine options, or continue with whatever surprises you have planned for the celebration of your engagement. Have a look at our amazing restaurant and function venue reviews on TripAdvisor.
Ideal for intimate events. A semi-private space located on Epocha’s ground floor
Ideal for bigger engagement parties – i.e. private dinners and cocktail parties. Receive exclusive access to the large covered balcony which overlooks the beautiful Carlton Gardens.
book the maybelleSituated on Epocha’s ground floor. Ideal for a large anniversary party.
book the main diningYou may also reserve Epocha’s entire venue for exclusive use. Our space has a seating capacity of up to 120 guests – the perfect option if you’re looking to host a large engagement party with all your friends and family to celebrate with.
get a custom quoteEpocha is a European restaurant with four function venues, perfect to host a corporate or business event. We’re located in the heart of Melbourne overlooking the scenic view of overlooking the Carlton Gardens. You can leave the details to us and take charge of your business needs all in the surrounds of Epocha’s comfortable and sophisticated style whilst enjoying our quality cuisine inspired by modern Europe. Check out our amazing reviews on TripAdvisor. We are certain that your business lunch guest or corporate event clients will not be disappointed. Learn more about Epocha here.
Our set menus are designed to share. Dishes are therefore served to the center of the table. Choose from our host of beverage options to be served for the duration of your event.
We are happy to cater for all individuals with dietary requirements. However, please ensure that you provide us with prior notice. If there are special requests that you would like to see on your menu, we are happy to discuss.
On-street parking is available on Rathdowne Street and on the corner of Queensberry Street. There is also paid parking at the Exhibition Buildings underneath the Melbourne Museum and Imax Theatre. Public transport is also easily accessible from our venue.