Balgownie Estate
ProHighlights
- Six event spaces for groups from 12 to 120 guests
- Two-course function menus from $105 per person
- Feasting, canapé, grazing and degustation menu options
About Balgownie Estate
Balgownie Estate is a winery estate on the Melba Highway in Yarra Glen, home to Restaurant 1309, a cellar door and an on-site day spa. Its event spaces host birthdays, anniversaries, end-of-year functions, conferences and weddings. Smaller groups can take the private dining room in the restaurant, for 12 to 22 guests, or the wine tasting room at the cellar door, for 16 to 26. A marquee holds 30 to 50, and the Anderson room seats 27 to 40. The Melba Room takes 40 to 60 guests, and opening it up to the Anderson room makes space for 60 to 120. Rooms are allocated by guest numbers, and a preferred space can be requested at an upgrade price. Menus range from plated two- or three-course dinners to a shared feasting menu, a chef's table grazing feast, cocktail-style canapés with mini meals and a five-course degustation with optional matched wines. High tea and recovery brunches suit celebrations that run over more than one day, and children have their own menu. Drinks are poured from the estate's own range through beverage packages. Hosts can also add a hosted tasting at the cellar door, a celebration cake or food upgrades. Groups of 12 or more send an enquiry to the events team, while smaller tables book through the restaurant. Business groups can use the estate's conference facilities for meetings and team-building days.
Inclusions & amenities
Venue type
Budget
Food & drinks
Features
Pricing
Beverage packages, food upgrades and a preferred-room upgrade are priced on enquiry.
Food
Other formats include a chef's table grazing feast, cocktail canapés with mini meals, a five-course degustation, high tea and recovery brunch. Children have their own menu.
Beverages
Availability
Frequently asked questions
Which spaces are available for private events?
Groups of 12 to 22 can use the restaurant's private dining room, and 16 to 26 the cellar-door tasting room. The marquee takes 30 to 50, the Anderson room 27 to 40, the Melba Room 40 to 60, and the Melba and Anderson rooms combined 60 to 120. The team allocates a space by guest numbers, and a specific room can be requested for an upgrade price.
What is the minimum group size?
The events team handles groups of 12 or more. The feasting menu needs at least 8 guests and the plated two- or three-course menu at least 21.
How much do function menus cost?
Plated menus are $105 per person for two courses or $120 for three, and the shared feasting experience is $130 per person. Some premium mains carry a supplement.
Are dietary needs and children catered for?
Yes. Dietary requirements can be accommodated when advised in advance, and there is a dedicated children's menu.
Can we add extras to our event?
Drinks packages, food upgrades, a hosted tasting in the cellar door and celebration cakes can all be added. The estate also hosts conferences and team-building days for business groups.
Where we are
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Lizzy Jacobs
2 months ago
I recently stayed at Balgownie Estate as part of the My Mummy Australia Amplify Her Retreat for mums and women in business, and it was an incredible experience from start to finish. The staff were warm and attentive, the…
George Bagios
3 months ago
First visit to the restaurant — the decor features a modern architectural design, an open kitchen, a full bar, and a large outdoor area. We chose the $99 three-course menu, along with some of the sides we couldn't decide…
Scott Baggott
5 months ago
We Will Be Back! My wife and I had the best time staying here. We stayed for 3 nights in the Garden Terrace rooms and love it! the staff are wonderful from the moment we arrived, the room service dining is amazing qualit…
Shirantha Jayaratna
6 months ago
Our two-night stay at Balgownie Estate was nothing short of exceptional. From the moment we arrived, we were warmly welcomed by Michael at the concierge, whose friendliness and professionalism set the tone for the entire…
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