Planning an End of Financial Year Event in Melbourne?
End of financial year tends to arrive quickly.
One minute everyone is talking about budgets, deadlines and getting through June. The next, someone needs to find a venue, organise a group booking and lock in a plan the whole team will actually want to attend.
The good news is that EOFY events do not need to be complicated.
Whether you are planning a team lunch, after-work drinks, a client thank-you, a private dining event or a casual celebration by the river, South Wharf Restaurants has venues across South Wharf and the CBD that make it easy to bring people together.
Start with the kind of EOFY event you want
Before choosing the venue, it helps to know the style of event you are planning.
Some teams want a quick lunch and back to the office. Others want drinks, food and a longer afternoon. Some groups need a private space, while others are better suited to a lively restaurant or bar environment.
Common EOFY event styles include:
Team lunches
After-work drinks
Private dining
Client entertaining
Casual cocktail events
Shared banquets
Team building activities
End-of-quarter catch-ups
Once you know the tone, it becomes much easier to choose the right space.
For riverside drinks and a relaxed team catch-up: Plus 5
Plus 5 is a strong option for teams looking for a casual EOFY celebration by the river.
It works well for after-work drinks, pizza, cocktails, shared snacks and group bookings that do not need to feel too formal. The riverside location makes it easy for people to settle in, stay for another round and turn a simple booking into a proper team catch-up.
For groups looking to book later in the evening, Plus 5’s Book It In offer is also a useful EOFY option. Book a table for four or more after 7:30pm, order food, and unlock Happy Hour pricing for the duration of the booking.
Good for:
After-work drinks, casual EOFY celebrations, riverside bookings and smaller team groups.
For a lively shared meal: BangPop
BangPop is a good fit for teams who want colour, flavour and energy.
The menu is built around Thai food made for sharing, which works well for EOFY groups because the table does not feel stiff or overly formal. It is a strong choice for teams who want to eat well, enjoy the river and keep the mood relaxed.
BangPop is especially suited to shared banquets, group lunches, team dinners and EOFY bookings where people want something social and generous.
Good for:
Team lunches, group dinners, shared banquets and EOFY events with a bit more energy.
For CBD private dining and corporate groups: Henry and the Fox
Henry and the Fox is a strong option for EOFY events in the CBD.
Located on Little Collins Street, it works well for corporate groups, client entertaining, private dining and more polished team events. The venue has private and semi-private spaces, making it suitable for groups who want a more structured lunch, dinner or drinks event.
It is a good choice for teams who want something professional without making the event feel too formal.
Good for:
Private dining, client events, corporate lunches, team dinners and CBD EOFY celebrations.
Why South Wharf works for EOFY events
South Wharf is easy to build an EOFY event around.
You have the river, city access, nearby offices, DFO, MCEC, Crown and plenty of room to move between lunch, drinks, dinner and group activities.
For teams coming from different parts of Melbourne, it is a central meeting point that still feels like you have left the office behind.
That matters for EOFY. The point is not just to tick off another calendar event. It is to give people a reason to pause, reconnect and mark the year so far.
Book early, even for a casual EOFY event
EOFY bookings can fill quickly, especially for Thursdays, Fridays and larger groups.
Even if you are planning something simple, it is worth booking ahead so the venue can help with the right space, food style and timing.
For larger groups, private spaces, banquet menus or tailored event formats, the earlier you enquire, the easier it is to build something that works.
Plan your EOFY event with South Wharf Restaurants
South Wharf Restaurants is not just a collection of places to eat and drink.
Whether you are planning a relaxed riverside drink, a shared Thai feast, a CBD private dining event or a casual team lunch, South Wharf Restaurants has EOFY options across Melbourne.
Bring the team together, say thanks and finish the financial year with something better than another meeting.