Hens Party Venues in Southbank

How to Choose the Right Hens Party Venue

Picture a doughnut wall, a round of cocktails on arrival and a terrace over the river – a Southbank hens can be pieced together from Left Bank Melbourne's extras list alone. Ludlow Bar & Dining, further along the promenade at 6 Riverside Quay, names hens among the functions it hosts and adds a cocktail lounge and three terraces of its own.

Ways to shape the bride-to-be's celebration:

Cocktail-bar hens: Left Bank's Cocktail Bar holds 60 standing, with glass doors opening onto the promenade
Lounge-style hens: Ludlow's cocktail lounge takes 60 standing
A sit-down lunch for the bridal party: Ludlow's private dining room seats 20, and Left Bank's set menus suit groups of 12 to 50
Grazing between toasts: platters and grazing stations at Ludlow, oyster and cheese stations at Left Bank
Decorations: tea lights and artificial flowers from the Ludlow team set the tables for the bride

Both venues face the Yarra from the same riverside promenade on Southbank, so a hens can start at one and finish at the other.

Left Bank's gold-ceilinged Private Dining Room gives a larger hens its own lounge corner
Left Bank's Terrace comes in three sections, with lounges and retractable awnings, up to 135 combined
Ludlow's side terrace takes 50, a comfortable size for a bridal party and friends
For a hens that has grown into a big party, Ludlow's lounge, terrace and bar combine for 250 standing

Food and fizz for the hens

Left Bank canapé packages come in 6, 8 or 10 pieces, from $39 per person
Left Bank's shared tables come as six or nine plates passed down the table
Ludlow's hens menus open from $45 per person for six canapés
If the hens sit down at Left Bank, a two-hour drinks package goes with the meal

Venues for Hens Parties: Your Questions Answered

Can a hens group book a private room on Southbank?

Yes. Ludlow Bar & Dining has a private dining room for 20, and Left Bank Melbourne has a semi-private Private Dining Room for around 50 to 70.

Can we decorate the space for the bride-to-be?

Ludlow's team can supply artificial flowers and tea lights, and outside styling such as balloon garlands is arranged with the event manager.

Can we book a performer for the hens?

At Ludlow Bar & Dining, external entertainment can play on the terraces or at exclusive hires.

What's the starting price for a hens cocktail party at Left Bank Melbourne?

Canapé packages start from $39 per person, and extras such as a doughnut wall or cocktails on arrival can be added.